Anyone play Diablo II: Lord of Destruction? [Archive]

Nirvana

02-05-2006, 05:19 PM

Anyone play this game still? It's obviously overshadowed by the likes of World of Warcraft, but I still prefer good old Diablo II.

Anyway, currently I have a Level 73 Immozon equipped with M'avina's set (-Helm, I'm pretty poor by Diablo Standards. I have no High Runes.)

I'm working on my Summoner right now, he's lookin to be quite good. I'm lookin for Trang Oul's set, as I have the armor already.

I'm on US East Ladder: *Assballs

If anyone is interested in joining me for some MFing or trading, I'll be glad to play. Also, we can discuss different character builds and items in this thread.

hydr0x

02-05-2006, 08:05 PM

i used to play it A LOT, zealots being my fav char-setup, but i stopped playing it when i moved and didn't have a flatrate anymore :/

devilman

02-05-2006, 09:30 PM

I try to play Diablo II whenever I get a bit of free time - something I'm a little short of at the moment. This is why I play it over something like WoW though - I can play a little here and there and don't have to worry about getting value for money each month!

My character's a level 73 too - just a lowly Amazon. I say lowly as although I play Ladder, 99% of the time I play alone which seems to badly affect the drops I get and obviously I don't get any trading done so all the stuff I've found so far is just stuff I've stumbled across myself. As such, my character's not good enough to take on the statues at the Arreat Summit on Nightmare! I know that with another character's help I'd fly through that part but I want my character to be good enough to beat them alone. Still, I keep plodding on....

unbroken

02-05-2006, 10:10 PM

i use to play a v/t pally pretty seriously for about 2 years and eventually quit due to the the newest patch/hacked items/..ect ..ect.

keiblerfan69

02-05-2006, 10:29 PM

I bought the Battle Chest back in Oct. but I just couldn't get into the game. Maybe I will try it again.

nik

02-05-2006, 10:41 PM

Best online RPG I can remember!

They need a sequel!

Nirvana

02-05-2006, 11:03 PM

I bought the Battle Chest back in Oct. but I just couldn't get into the game. Maybe I will try it again.

That seems to happen to a lot of people. Which character class did you start out with? When I first bought this game years ago, I started out with the Necromancer, which at the time, was a pretty hard character to use since the summoned skeletons weren't as strong. But I was able to beat Normal mode with him. He was a really fun character to use.

I'd suggest using a Necromancer, Amazon, or maybe even a Sorceress if you end up trying it again. Most of the fun in this game is pretty much collecting items and runes.

devilman

02-05-2006, 11:12 PM

They need a sequel!

Hmm, I'm not so sure - what would you add?

unwinddesign

02-05-2006, 11:32 PM

I remember playing Diablo II (not the expansion) single player. Great game, but it did get a little tedious...hack hack potion hack potion hack potion hack hack potion pick up gold save repeat...

I started out as an Amazon.

Another good one was Dungeon Siege, but it still didn't alleviate the ad naseum right mouse clicking.

Never played either online, as I didn't have broadband at the time (and tying up the phone line for hours on end = bad).

Mattiekrome

02-06-2006, 12:02 AM

I used to love DII, but have not played it at all in the last year or so and have lost all my characters since then... Would you rush me?

Griking

02-06-2006, 01:02 AM

They need a sequel!

Hmm, I'm not so sure - what would you add?

I don't know what they're adding but I did read somewheres that Blizzard is working on another Diablo sequel.

pacmanhat

02-06-2006, 01:19 AM

I played like crazy towards the end of the first ladder season in 1.10. Once the new season started and we had to start over, it kinda lost its appeal. I've dabbled ever since, but I've never been into it as much as I was back then.

Zing

02-06-2006, 10:57 AM

Another good one was Dungeon Siege, but it still didn't alleviate the ad naseum right mouse clicking.

Dungeon Siege literally played itself. All you had to do was click to move the party and the characters would attack anything in sight. That game was even worse than Diablo in respect to doing nothing but chugging potions.

devilman

02-06-2006, 11:56 AM

Is there anything that tops Diablo II in this kinda genre? Just curious to see if I'm missing out on something possibly.

Lady Jaye

02-06-2006, 12:05 PM

Maybe not topping it, but for offline hack and slash on the console side, the Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance games are pretty good too.

devilman

02-06-2006, 12:11 PM

Maybe not topping it, but for offline hack and slash on the console side, the Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance games are pretty good too.

Ah, I'd forgotten about those. My GF and I finished Dark Alliance on the Cube (bit of a mixed game that - we enjoyed it but it was rather flawed in places). Plus I've got the sequel on the Xbox sitting unplayed... might have to rectify that soon!

hydr0x

02-06-2006, 12:13 PM

Nirvana

02-06-2006, 08:37 PM

I used to love DII, but have not played it at all in the last year or so and have lost all my characters since then... Would you rush me?

If you are on USEast Ladder, then I can rush you all the way through Nightmare. My Amazon SUCKS in Hell because if I run into anyone with Fire Resist, I can't do anything. It was more built to play through Hell with a group of people.

Let me know your account name if you're on USEast Ladder if you're really interested in getting rushed and playing again. I could use more friends to play with in that game anyway.

jonathonwillie

02-06-2006, 09:04 PM

i got a lvl 90 hammerdin loaded to the teeth

account name is: colorless-sky

add me to play and trade. I'm also selling items if people are interested.

Nirvana

02-06-2006, 09:08 PM

jonathonwillie, are you on USEast Ladder? If so, I'd be interested in playing and trading with you some time.

jonathonwillie

02-06-2006, 09:12 PM

yeah us east ladder, i think i might go on now if you want

Nirvana

02-06-2006, 09:15 PM

I really would like to play right now, but my brother is using the labtop right now, and that's where I have the game installed. I'll definetly be on tomarrow and the rest of this week, though. I'll make sure to add you to my friends list. :)

jonathonwillie

02-06-2006, 09:16 PM

sounds good

jonathonwillie

02-07-2006, 06:00 PM

anyonewant an account full of uniques and such? can trade for games or $

blissfulnoise

02-07-2006, 06:33 PM

It probably goes without saying, but World of Warcraft might as well be Diablo III.

The simliarities between the two titles are overwhelming.

While I have no doubt that a DIII proper is coming at some point, it won't be any time soon. Blizzard is still making more than most third world countries on WoW alone. No need to rock the boat.

esquire

02-07-2006, 06:36 PM

Maybe not topping it, but for offline hack and slash on the console side, the Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance games are pretty good too.

add to that Champions of Norrath and Champions Return to Arms. I believe Bard's Tale and maybe Demon Stone all use the same engine as Champions and Baldur's Gate.

Nirvana

02-07-2006, 08:58 PM

jonathonwillie, I added you to my friends list today. I'll be on during the week every day around 4:30 (Central Time) If you have any spare items you don't need, I'd be glad to snag em from ya. :)

Mattiekrome

02-07-2006, 09:45 PM

I used to love DII, but have not played it at all in the last year or so and have lost all my characters since then... Would you rush me?

LOL

Wow, I thought this post was revived from a long time ago, I didnt know I posted this last monday morning LOL

All that beer on super bowl night musta took its toll on me. I'll see if I can find my old DII disc, I think my nephew might have stolen it :/

jonathonwillie

02-07-2006, 11:35 PM

alright i'll add you. i'm in whenever i'm bored so we can do some mfing.

retroman

02-07-2006, 11:45 PM

jonathonwillie

02-08-2006, 02:03 PM

alright, well i start it off with what i have in the account i'm using. I have a hammerdin, zealot, auradin(SWEET!), ics sorc and barb. hammerdin is my favourite charcter to use though. does 13k damage right now.

Nirvana

02-08-2006, 09:07 PM

jonathonwillie

02-08-2006, 09:36 PM

yea, the more the merrier

devilman

02-09-2006, 12:27 AM

Am I the only person who likes to play Diablo at a steady pace rather than rush through to each boss and back out again & repeat forever?

It's the main reason I play solo as when I'm in a multiplayer game the other players are often trying to call me over to help them when I'm in the middle of exploring. Judging by the amount of rushing players, it does seem to be just me!

Nirvana

02-12-2006, 05:37 AM

Actually, devilman, that is the way I prefer to play too. I don't mind rushing other people, but when people offer to rush me I'm usually reluctant to answer. I think the most fun is there when you have a couple characters of about equal levels beating the game.

Captain Qb

02-12-2006, 08:31 AM

Yeh, I did play something like 1 year, but now i just quitted..

Diablo Ii - LoD is very good RPG.. ^.^

SamuraiSmurfette

02-12-2006, 09:40 AM

add to that Champions of Norrath and Champions Return to Arms. I believe Bard's Tale and maybe Demon Stone all use the same engine as Champions and Baldur's Gate.

Demon Stone is built on the LOTR:Two Towers engine. It's a 3rd person adventure game. Not an RPG, but quite good anyways. Bard's tale is an action RPG of sorts, but misses that collector feeling that you get from the other games. (you don't carry an inventory. Any better items you find automatically get upgraded, and any worse items get turned into gold)

digitalpress

02-12-2006, 05:05 PM

This is one of the games on our store's internet gaming center. When I get more details about where players tend to hang out I'll pass it along here. It would be pretty cool to get some online gaming going between our store and other forum member teams!

Nirvana

02-15-2006, 08:27 PM

digitalpress: AWESOME idea. Keep me updated. :)

cyberfluxor

02-15-2006, 08:39 PM

They need a sequel!

Hmm, I'm not so sure - what would you add?

I don't know what they're adding but I did read somewheres that Blizzard is working on another Diablo sequel.

well, as much as i loved the game, it has TONS of flaws and can be improved a lot of ways, from level design to skill system improvements

I'd hate to bust the bubble, but from what I heard months ago they are planning on making D3 into a MMO like WoW, but then it's most likely a ploy to scare current Diablo fans away from the series later down the road.

As for the playing aspect of the game, I got D2 when it was first launched, before my computer at the time could even handle it. As a result my parents got me a new computers several months later for Christmas, so it all worked out. When the expansion came out, I got that too. I never really got into the game til spring '05 inwhich I went from softcore to hardcore. There's a lot more hacks on hardcore ladder because of the ear situation and no respawning. After I lost my lvl.92 lightning trap assassin to a level 67 fire sorcorer that used a TPPK hack with the current update on Diablo2 that was supposed to stop that sort of hacking, I quit. I was told from a few b.net buds that they flaunted my ear for several days. It didn't seem worth it to play a game that someone beefs up a character just to kill you, someone that spent nearly 300hrs on a character, nonlegit. But I still have a level 75 hardcore Amazon so if you ever want to start on the hardcore ladder I can get you started.

evildead2099

02-16-2006, 12:09 AM

Is there anything that tops Diablo II in this kinda genre? Just curious to see if I'm missing out on something possibly.

Maybe Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption. I haven't played much Diablo II, but I consider V:TM-R superior to the 1st Diablo.

V:TM-Bloodlines may be even better, perhaps surpassing Diablo II. Then again, perhaps not.

jonathonwillie

02-16-2006, 10:55 PM

well i recruited a buddy of mine to play D2 now so add me if you guys want to do some baal runs. I rolled at 39 hoto and a 6bo cta yesterday so made some good profit off of those. Got 50% mf travs now for my hammerdin and another p combat charm

i still have a few items for sale if anyone is interested. Mainly torches. Used alot of my spare items to suit up my buddy. US EAST LADDER ONLY.

cyberfluxor

02-17-2006, 10:44 AM

US EAST LADDER ONLY.

Ya, count me out. I only play hardcore ladder on US East. I was done with softcore in no time because of the ease. It took a month before I could make a character that can survive in hell on hardcore with a full game solo MFin on act 2-5 or cow for that matter. I got near no assistance so it was rough but very fun. If you haven't done hardcore before, give it a try. If you die level 14 or something, just give it another try because it is possible to get high levels. Now whenever I make a character on hardcore, I won't die until level 70+.

Habeeb Hamusta

02-17-2006, 05:27 PM

Yea, I use to play that game. It was a very good game a few years ago. Then everyone starting havking and shit like Occy Rings were comin out. That's when I quit and gave all of my shit away. I started playing again but you couldn't rush nearly as fast and hell cows didn't give you shit for exp. Also there was no super godly rare items like there use to be.

jonathonwillie

02-18-2006, 07:21 PM

i only started alst ladder so i missed those occy rings

would have been sweet tho

Daltone

03-09-2006, 03:12 PM

I first tried this game aaaaages ago, never really got into it though.I installed it on my laptop earlier, and I've just had a pretty fun session running about being a Paladin. I've managed to get to Level 10 so far today and it's been really enjoyable. I have no idea why it didn't appeal to me at first. After a stressful day, it's nice to take things out on my left mouse button.

If there's anyone who's about the same level and wants to play, let me know!

slip81

03-09-2006, 03:34 PM

I'm just getting into it again after getting the Battle Chest reinstalling it on my Mac. I love blizzard for making cross platform software :)

jonathonwillie

03-09-2006, 03:50 PM

i just finished my hammerdin. he now wheres all perfect gear. I also have some torches for sale on ebay if people are interested. got at least 1 for every class. My ebay name is jonathonwillie.

Assballs, where have you been latly, never see you in game anymore

incubus421

03-09-2006, 04:55 PM

Oh man, I used to freak out on Diablo II, it's such a bad ass game. I never hacked though, didnt even have a maphack....most of my friends did though haha.
Yea, I had a level 80 something Whirlwind Barbarian. 5 Filled mules....full IK, most Minerva, full Tals....a mule with every slot filled with P gems and mid to high level runes.
Then I was inactive for too long and they all got cancelled....very dissapointing.
In fact though, the other day I was looking to re-install and play the hell out of it....then I realized I let a friend borrow it a while back. But, I get a hold of my friend and he should be bringing it back to me this weekend. So hoperfully I'll have it back and running soon. When and if I do I will post again or PM you Nirvana with my account name.

Mattiekrome

03-09-2006, 10:09 PM

Well while packing up some of my junk today I came across the expansion disc, but still havent found the "real" game disc... Man, I have a hankerin to play it too!

aaron7

03-10-2006, 10:38 AM

I play all the time... I have since it came out!

I only play USEast, ladder, hardcore. I die a lot too... so all I have right now is a lvl 53 Necro!

cyberfluxor

03-13-2006, 11:28 AM

I play all the time... I have since it came out!

I only play USEast, ladder, hardcore. I die a lot too... so all I have right now is a lvl 53 Necro!

Maybe my Amazon could help you out. She's been lvl 75 since October? I get on every 2 months or so just to keep them established. My account is about 8yrs old and has records on all but WC3, so if you play any other games let me know if you want to get a rush in D2 or kill some comps/players in some of the other games.

aaron7

03-13-2006, 11:36 AM

I would so love to lvl w/you! That would rule. I never play public games (due to being PK'ed constantly) and none of my friends play anymore... so lvling is boring!

cyberfluxor

03-14-2006, 03:00 AM

I would so love to lvl w/you! That would rule. I never play public games (due to being PK'ed constantly) and none of my friends play anymore... so lvling is boring!

Ya, I totally agree. I had a few buds I ran with at late night, and some still play and do MFing. It all depends on what people are up to and all. Although my character isn't up to speed in Hell difficulty at this time, she's right to a point in Nightmare.

Mattiekrome

04-21-2006, 09:26 PM

Well while packing up some of my junk today I came across the expansion disc, but still havent found the "real" game disc... Man, I have a hankerin to play it too!

Woo hoo, found my disc earlier tonight... Already loaded/updated it, and am playing right now... Account name SouthRox US East Ladder... I'm a lvl 1 amazon LOL

Mattiekrome

05-17-2006, 07:20 PM

Well, now I'm up to around lvl 60, and am looking for a Buriza and a 16 box unique plated belt... anyone?

odyeiop

05-17-2006, 07:39 PM

Well, now I'm up to around lvl 60, and am looking for a Buriza and a 16 box unique plated belt... anyone?
I don't play this anymore... I got my soul back from it and I think I'd like to keep it at least until D3 is released.

cyberfluxor

07-10-2006, 03:14 PM

I'm comming back to this thread to see if a group of people want to get together and play some D2 on the weekends. I'd most likely be just a few hours on Friday/Saturday/Sunday afternoon/evening and so forth. Since I think my characters have been expired by now since I haven't gotten on in forever it'd be like a new beginning. I can build some pretty nice characters and would like to find others that'd want to start from scratch too. Just PM me and we'll see if we can get a small private group going. :)

aaron7

07-10-2006, 03:27 PM

If you're playing US East hardcore ladder, I'd be more than happy to rush anyone. I'm a lvl 80 necro.

pseudonym

07-10-2006, 05:31 PM

cyberfluxor

07-28-2006, 01:01 AM

aaron7, I'll take up on that offer. I'm going to start a new character tonight, matter of fact my lightning assassin. I'm going to stick with my old account name:
gl0w-n-])ark
I've had it since like '97 or something and I need to keep my record on my RTS games. I don't generally have difficulty with hardcore ladder, hince so many of the high levels I made last year. :)

pseudonym, let us know when you're up and what account you're using. Remember US East HC ladder, only way to play along. :)

Nirvana

07-28-2006, 02:51 AM

Holy crap! I'm so glad to see this thread still exists and people are still playing! :)

I'll be honest, I uninstalled Diablo II from my labtop because I needed space for music...however, I got a new computer upstairs, and I'll definetly re-install Diablo II: LoD up there. Too bad all my stuff is probably gone now...

Ah well. I'll let you guys know when I start playing again. Just keep playing, so you guys can give me good items you don't need. 8-)

cyberfluxor

07-30-2006, 02:30 PM

Well, I played a few nights ago and got my HC US East Ladder character to lvl 34. I'll be doing norm baal runs til around lvl 45 then go back through the acts and capture all the WPs and side quests. If anyone still wants to catch up with me just let me know!

I resurected my old character name Raushi (was my lvl 93 asn several months back) just incase you stumble across me in a game randomly. ;)

cyberfluxor

08-01-2006, 07:02 PM

I figured I'd put a notice out there. For everyone who wants to play D2 in a group they are resetting the Ladders very soon. Now is the best time to get cracking on the new ladder system and be apart of the best. :D

Necrosaro420

08-05-2006, 12:30 PM

I would play it, if I had it. I quit playing DII because of the horrible 600 max resolution that it allows...but I heard with the addon you can get 800x600? I need to purchase it if so

cyberfluxor

08-06-2006, 11:39 PM

I would play it, if I had it. I quit playing DII because of the horrible 600 max resolution that it allows...but I heard with the addon you can get 800x600? I need to purchase it if so
Yes, with expansion they allow 800x600 and the 3D mode, which isn't anything too special by todays standards but still looks good in my book.

Nirvana

02-25-2007, 07:30 PM

Hate to revive dead threads...but...

I just got back into this game! Disappointed to see all my excellent stuff is gone...but its given me another chance to make my badass summon Necromancer. If anyone is interested in playing with me, I'm on E/L/SC

Username is *Assballs

Nirvana

06-14-2008, 01:39 AM

Reviving this thread again.

Seems like I get back into this game every year. They're resetting the ladder on June 17th. I'm going to be on US East.

*Assballs

Seriously, if anyone wants to join me on runs or trades, you're definitely welcome.

venturousviking

06-14-2008, 09:42 AM

Never played it but always wanted to. I might pick up a battlechest and give it a shot.

cyberfluxor

06-14-2008, 09:57 AM

Why on a Tuesday?! Oh well. Thanks for the heads up because I have a few characters made from a month or two ago and was just not caring much since everyone else has level 90's and talks smack due to that fact. It's still a fun game but it doesn't keep my attention like it use to.

If you'd like I still have the same profile:
gl0w-n-])ark

I may get on for a few hours when I get home from work around 5 PM.

Nirvana

06-14-2008, 03:26 PM

Yeah, I'm pretty upset over the Ladder reset. I started playing again in March, and I'm working on a Hammerdin that is Level 55 now. I wanted him to be my MF character, but all of a sudden they decide to reset the Ladder. So I refuse to play at all until I can start fresh again once the Ladder resets :(

Ugh, why couldn't it be like Season 3 I think it was where they let the ladder run for like 2 years.

TheDomesticInstitution

06-14-2008, 11:12 PM

BHvrd

06-14-2008, 11:45 PM

So anyone playing this tonight? I may join in.

Nirvana

06-16-2008, 02:33 PM

I haven't played this game in a year or two. I got it because it was on sale at Circuit City, and was one of the only cheap RPG games I could find for a Mac. I really liked it, but played it offline mostly. I did dabble briefly in the online realm, but realize how inexperienced I am.

I tried to play it again (offline) a few months ago, but wasn't really feeling it. I had a Paladin, but maybe I would enjoy it better if I tried a different character. Any suggestions? As far as RPG's go I have always been more fond of charcters that hack and slash, than characters that use magic.

A big "problem" with Diablo II is that it can start off a little slow in the beginning, because you don't have many abilities to choose from. Once you get the skill you've been desiring to get, the game gets super fun when you get stronger and you decide to put more points into said skill. Also, what a lot of beginner Diablo II players do is put skill points into whatever's available to them once they achieve the level required to learn a skill. This ends up in a mess because the player becomes weak later on in the game. This turns a lot of people off to Diablo.

So anyone playing this tonight? I may join in.

I won't be playing until after Tuesday.

TheDomesticInstitution

06-16-2008, 04:05 PM

A big "problem" with Diablo II is that it can start off a little slow in the beginning, because you don't have many abilities to choose from. Once you get the skill you've been desiring to get, the game gets super fun when you get stronger and you decide to put more points into said skill. Also, what a lot of beginner Diablo II players do is put skill points into whatever's available to them once they achieve the level required to learn a skill. This ends up in a mess because the player becomes weak later on in the game. This turns a lot of people off to Diablo.

Yeah, I really enjoyed it up until I got stuck really far into the game. It was at the boss (forgive me as I haven't played in forever) thats in the city with all the lava... Is that Diablo- he's a red guy running around. Anyway, that's enough to make me give up on a game. I hate replaying a game from the beginning that I've spent so much time on because I saved at the wrong time or didn't get the right abilities. That's also sorta why Resident Evil pisses me off so much. I wind up playing the games incorrectly, and then fuck myself later in the game. Oh well, Diablo II has so much stuff in it, I'll give it another go soon.