Re: [games] Games in Expansion version

[Thierry Lhôte <thierry@xxxxxxxx>]

I'm in Cedric...

But I will only be there on Week ends for playing...
Another advantage of the exp is the possibility to equip the mercenary 
making the fighter way stronger...

Ifuinsist

cedric.chardonneau@xxxxxxxx wrote:

> Dear Fighters of the Evil,
>
>
> I would like to know which ones of you [use] / [are interested in using]
> Diablo II with the Expansion Set version.
>
> If we are at least 2 interested in doing Expansion games - I know we are 1
> already ... ;) , we could set up a "procedure" for Game creation in
> Expansion version.
> (something similar to the "bodiccea" procedure, like: Create a game named
> "bodiccea_e", ....)
>
> If I receive positive answers, I will propose the "procedure" to Bruno so
> that he can include it, if he wishes so, in here:
> http://www.raoult.com/games/diablo.html
>
>
> Reasons why I particularly like the Expansion version:
>
> Reason 1: the Weapon swapping option, very, very powerful:
> Extract from     http://www.battle.net/diablo2exp/basics/controls.shtml :
> Weapon Swapping
> In Diablo II: Lord of Destruction, you have the ability to swap quickly
> between two sets of equipped weapon selections (i.e., right- and left-hand
> inventory slot configurations). To do this, merely open your Inventory
> screen and equip your character as you normally would. Next, left-click on
> either of the two tabs denoted by the Roman numeral "II" (or press the W
> key) to toggle between the two weapon configurations. Now equip your
> character with an additional two-handed weapon, a weapon and a shield, or
> (for Barbarians and Assassins) a pair of appropriate one-handed weapons.
> You can switch between the two weapon configurations at any time by
> pressing the W key or by clicking on the inactive weapon configuration's
> tab in your inventory screen (the inactive configuration is the one shaded
> a darker grey). Note: Your left and right mouse button skill setups are
> linked to your two weapon configurations. This allows you to customize your
> skill mouse buttons in order to complement your current weapon
> configuration.
> Remember that your character must meet the requirements for any weapons you
> want to equip. Also, please keep in mind that only your currently selected
> weapon configuration is actively equipped. Any magical properties of items
> in your inactive configuration will not affect your character until you
> make that configuration active. For example, if you are currently using
> weapon configuration "I," any magical properties of items in configuration
> "II" have no effect until you make it your active configuration.
>
> Reason 2: the stash size is x2. Very good if you're trying to get a Set of
> rare items or if  Once you've tried it, very hard to go back to the smaller
> one...
>
> Reason 3: the new classes, Assassin and Druid are cool (the Assassin is
> really a new concept: a Sorc that can "melee" fight)
>
> Reason 4: my wife is a DII player as well, she completed Act IV and is
> playing in Act V now in expansion, it looks nice with all this snow
> falling...
>
> Reason 5: you can convert any Diablo II 'normal' character you have &
> really like to Expansion (but not back to normal).
>
>
> I will of course continue to join the 'normal' version games (even if i am
> not very regular), even the ones where Zon and Sorc "discutent chiffons"
> ("discuss clothes") for 20 minutes..."Et mon baton, il te plait?" ....
> ;))))
>
>
> take care :)
> CedricC
>
>