			D2Loader FAQ

Q: Where can i download the latest version of d2loader?
A: The official website for d2loader is: http://onlyer.top263.net
   I will only do updates here and i do not take responsibility
   for files you downloaded from other sites.

Q: Can blizzard detect d2loader usage? My battle.net account is 
   lost after i used d2loader.
A: Can not yet. Do not mail me about the accout stolen. check the 
   site where you downloaded it.

Q: What operation system does d2loader support?
A: Only windows system. windows 95,98,NT,2k and XP is tested,no MAC 
   support and no planning for it now.

Q: What version of diablo2 does d2loader support?
A: Currently, all diablo2 and diablo2 Lod version from v1.08 is supported.
   and generally, d2loader will support those versions that even NOT come 
   out,maybe v1.10, v1.11... for there is few version depended code in 
   d2loader (I have moved those version depended code into plugins and etc.)
   If a new version of patch out, just upgrade your diablo2 as you normally
   do, then TRY start d2loader, if you meet some error, just remove the old 
   plugins and try again. which will success in most case. If still not,
   you may need a new version of d2loader.

Q: Why i got the error "storm.dll is missing" when i run d2loader?
A: The file "storm.dll" comes from diablo2 itself. put the file "Diablo II.exe" 
   into your diablo2 directory and try again.

Q: After i start d2loader,why nothing happened?
A: Commonly, this is for some necessary game files are missing or d2loader 
   failed to initialize properly. make sure all necessary game files is 
   there and not corrupted, if still not work. try add option "-l" to start 
   d2loader again. the debug message will recorded in file "d2loader.log"
   and which may help you to find out the problem.

Q: I got a error message box "Error decompressing spirit" when i am playing, why?
A: You have got some corrput game data files: check those big MPQs.

Q: I got the error "Unhandled exception (c0000005)" when i am using d2loader.
A: First, remove the d2loader plugins, if still have problem, check the file 
   "d2yymmdd.txt" (yy=year mm=month dd=day) to see which module the error
   occured. if the error is from module "Diablo II.exe", you may report 
   it as a bug to me. otherwise, contact blizzard for it.

Q: How do completely i uninstall d2loader?
A: Exit diablo2, deleted the file "Diablo II.exe" or restore it with the
   backup. also, you may need to delete the plugins and "d2hack.script"
   if you have copied them.
   Notes: actually, the original "Diablo II.exe" simply runs the actually
   executable file "game.exe" and popup an message box on error. you may
   always start the original game by executing the file "game.exe" -- in this
   case, no any promption if game.exe failed to start (e.g: cd not insert)

Q: How to make d2loader work with other hack programs.
A: Commonly, you may use use -title "Diablo II" option when you start 
   d2loader, which will turn diablo2 window title into "Diablo II".
   (most hack programs use FindWindow to get the games window handle)
   but this will not work if you are running multiple diablo2 games.
   only one of them can be searched and apply the hack.
   If the hack program support to be loaded as a d2loader plugin, then
   you may put the .dll and other necessary files into d2loader plugin
   directory. running multiple games is supported in this way.
   Special notes on mousepad's maphack:
   maphack from v4.3 is supported to be loaded as a common plugin dll.
   if you have problem using maphack with d2loader, go mousepad's homepage
   to get the latest version of maphack.

Q: How to add an option to d2loader?
A: Go find a windows beginner book, and it will tell you how to.

Q: I got the error "Unable to identify verion" when i connect to battle.net
A: There is an bug in old version of d2loader which can cause this. 
   download the latest version will ok. if still failed, check your 
   game data files.

Q: Why if i use d2loader, i can not set loot in hardcore games?
A: This is an bug in old version of d2loader and not is fixed.

Q: Can i play on battle.net using d2loader without cdkey?
A: Can not, you need a valid cdkey if you are playing on blizzard's
   official battle.net.

Q: How can i play diablo2 completely without cd?
A: with d2loader, you may always able to play with the backup cd,
   and if you copy those necessary data files (.MPQ file, e.g:
   d2music.mpq, d2xtalk.mpq, d2xmusic.mpq ...) into your diablo2
   directory. you can play without the cd.

Q: How can i run multiple diablo2 games at the same time?
A: Nothing need to do if you are using d2loader (the old version of d2loade
   required an option -allowmulti which is now removed).

Q: How many diablo2 can i run at the same time?
A: As much as your system can bear. depended on your physicial memory and
   CPU speed. anyway, it is not suggested to run more than 4 diablo2
   in one mahchine, which will always cause big lag.

Q: How to play more than one account/character on battle.net at the same 
   time using one cdkey?
A: use option "-multiclient", this is only required for blizzard's official
   battle.net for each cdkey can only login once, see d2-cdkey.txt for detail.

Q: Why i can only chat with players in game when i use option "-multiclient"?
A: Yes, this is true for the cdkey limitation, you may use the window in 
   channel to chat.

Q: I always failed to join game if i used more than 4 characters at the same time.
A: Yes, Only 4 character from the same ip address can play at the same game server.

Q: Why i always dropped if i playing multiple character at the same time?
A: Using multiple character at the same time required more bandwidth.
   e.g: a 56.6k modem play more than 2 characters at the same time will 
   cause this.

Q: Why i got big lag if i am using "-multiclient" option?
A: Firstly, Try run d2loader in window mode ("-w"), secondly. close the
   window with the character in channel. thirdly, upgrade your hardware...
   diablo2 always eat lots CPU and memory especially in full screen mode.
   so, you should use "-multiclient" mainly for trade, transfer item,
   help low-level characters...

Q: How do i report the bug of d2loader?
A: First, make sure you have read the FAQ and make sure the error is due
   to d2loader. then you may send a mail to onlyer@263.net and with 
   the detail of the error: how the error occured, how to repeat the error,
   log files(zip into one file) and any other useful information you think.
   otherwise, your mail may be ignored.
