Diablo 3 - Plot Analysis @ Gamasutra

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Gamasutra has an editorial that analyzes the plot in Diablo 3. In it Josh Bycer explores what he thinks are The Plot Holes of Diablo 3. Before the quote, fair warning, spoilers to follow in the quote about what he sees as a retcon:

Diablo 3 features a very confusing retcon in the form of the Nephalem. According to the game, these are the children of angels and demons from a long time ago. They supposedly have super human powers and are set up as the game's version of the chosen one. This doesn't make sense, considering how the world of Diablo was set up. In previous games, the heroes have always been regular humans who were trained in supernatural professions, and they were able to save the world. Were they really Nephalem the entire time? And if so, why did no one mention this at all over the last two games? For all the buildup around this plot point, it never goes anywhere. The player is never given any special powers to show that they are Nephalem outside of the level 60 magic find buff. All this point is used for, is to make the player's connection to the story very dry. Every character refers to the player as a Nephalem, instead of by their profession.