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GeneralCash
Profile Joined December 2005
Croatia346 Posts
February 03 2007 00:40 GMT
#21
p&b necro, lvl70 or so. spear/spirit + synergy, 1 lvl in amplify for merc, 1 lvl in fire golem (+synergies) for golem blasting immunes. easiest character to play hardcore with since with prison, u cant die to the bane of every hc char., the msle superuniques. or to anything else xcept those damn vipers and ghosts in act5 last wp and throne room. ghosts are solved with t-gods and corpse explosion (in throne room, so they dont get revived). i used an ammy of teleport (enigma would be better) go get past those pesky vipers. stats as for pvp players: 10 to str to carry breastplate with runewords (mine was coh, but enigma would be ideal), rest into vitality. spent most of my game with a rare wand with +b.spear, +3 p&b, res and cast rate (surprisingly good for a rare), got hoto flail near the end. also trang'ouls gloves, socketed magic circlet i gambled with +3 p&b and something less usefull, regen i think, rest items were switched around a lot as i moved trough acts (this includes the gems in my circlet and ofc charms), for example t-gods in faggot lair or dual dwarf for most of early act5. yes, expensive items, but with a little care, it can be done with only socketed blue items due to strenght of bone prison and the fact that most monsters die to 2-3 spears when you hit lvl 30+ and ir rly starts to level.

this was almost identical build to my normal char, so i got bored with leveling him once the diminishing xp kicked in. besides, he can't do baal runs, and i remember well how boring it got to level my other necro with diablo runs.
ZZangDreamjOy
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
Canada959 Posts
February 03 2007 00:42 GMT
#22
had a level 96 Burizon (Thats right , I was a poor bastard) and well, it died in the most retarded way ever, Cow level. I entered the portal after 3-4 others entered, and it was a swarm fo cows that killed me one shot ;;
HitEmUp
EvilTeletubby
Profile Blog Joined January 2004
Baltimore, USA22258 Posts
Last Edited: 2007-02-03 00:54:19
February 03 2007 00:53 GMT
#23
An old D2 message board I frequented had a thread called the "Hardcore Graveyard", here was a story I posted:







PostPosted: Mon Dec 16, 2002 11:13 pm

*sigh* I hoped I wouldn't have to post in this thread, but alas, here I am.

UndeadTeletubby met his untimely demise today on the snowy peak of MountArreat.

Name: UndeadTeletubby
Class: Necromancer
Level: 75
Cause of Death: Incredibly old crappy computer.

Yesterday, UndeadTeletubby began Hell Difficulty with his two comrades-in-arms, Merrlynne the clumsy, "watch-me-teleport-into-a-mob-like-a-tard" Sorceress and Dr.Ruth_HC, a PMSey yet well talented Amazon warrior. They had a marathon questing session, and starting with no WPs at all, or any outside help, managed to make their way through the temperate western lands, dry arid desert, and the steamy jungles, calling it a night after Mephisto had been slain.

Today, the adventurers set their sites on the youngest of the three brothers, and made their way through the firey pits of Hell, eventually taking him down with surprising ease (although the great beast seemed to have his sights set on Merrlynne, her friends quickly finished the demon off).

Ahh, the frigid, snow covered lands of Harrogath. UndeadTeletubby had his sights set on Baal, as it would give him the title of a noble Guardian. He could feel it, he could taste it.

Onward the trio marched (or teleported), laying waste to that evil Shenk, freeing some captured Barbarians, and saving a young woman trapped in ice. Before they knew it, they were in the Ancient's Way. UndeadTeletubby could feel his growing excitement over the upcoming battle, yet felt confident they'd win over the praise of the great Ancient warriors who guarded the Worldstone of Sanctuary. After locating the waypoint, they made their way up to the Summit, ready to test fate.

With a full compliment of Revived troops, Mercenaries, Golem, and even a glowing Valkyrie, they were ready. Hydras and Decoys were set up, and minions surrounded the three. UndeadTeletubby, being the brave yet perhaps foolish person he was, opted to be the one to bring the ancients to life. Thus was his fatal mistake.

For, after hitting the altar, UndeadTeletubby's world froze around him for about 10 seconds. Apparently, that was all the time it took. Once the world continued to move again, UndeadTeletubby lay slain by the hands of Korlic. Or so they say, for his world was frozen so long that the "xxx was slain by xxx" message had time to show up and go away before his computer unfroze. The only message that could be read, "Your deeds of valor will not be forgotten".

Fortunately, UndeadTeletubby's companions were able to loot his slashed and mangled remains for the gear it possesed. Perhaps a new Necromancer will spring forth to free the world of Sanctuary from the evil that holds sway. Only time will tell.


Just a special thanks to Kimmie and Nausea, I had a great time (until the death of course), and would've never made it that far without either of you. :-)
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Mirage
Profile Joined January 2007
United States36 Posts
February 03 2007 01:50 GMT
#24
I lost my 94 sorc and 92 trapper within 3 days.....Both due to lag in baal run.....quite d2 after that....tals set ss lots of hrs all gonna...and her mf gear ((
Nyovne
Profile Joined March 2006
Netherlands19137 Posts
February 03 2007 02:29 GMT
#25
81 and 87 assasin, both killed by Overseer @ start act 5 with insane stacked auras. 3300 hpish got 1 shotted twice with fade and almost max res all -.-.
ModeratorFor remember, that in the end, some are born to live, others born to die. I belong to those last, born to burn, born to cry. For I shall remain alone... forsaken.
fusionsdf
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
Canada15390 Posts
February 03 2007 02:34 GMT
#26
On February 03 2007 09:53 EvilTeletubby wrote:
An old D2 message board I frequented had a thread called the "Hardcore Graveyard", here was a story I posted:







PostPosted: Mon Dec 16, 2002 11:13 pm

*sigh* I hoped I wouldn't have to post in this thread, but alas, here I am.

UndeadTeletubby met his untimely demise today on the snowy peak of MountArreat.

Name: UndeadTeletubby
Class: Necromancer
Level: 75
Cause of Death: Incredibly old crappy computer.

Yesterday, UndeadTeletubby began Hell Difficulty with his two comrades-in-arms, Merrlynne the clumsy, "watch-me-teleport-into-a-mob-like-a-tard" Sorceress and Dr.Ruth_HC, a PMSey yet well talented Amazon warrior. They had a marathon questing session, and starting with no WPs at all, or any outside help, managed to make their way through the temperate western lands, dry arid desert, and the steamy jungles, calling it a night after Mephisto had been slain.

Today, the adventurers set their sites on the youngest of the three brothers, and made their way through the firey pits of Hell, eventually taking him down with surprising ease (although the great beast seemed to have his sights set on Merrlynne, her friends quickly finished the demon off).

Ahh, the frigid, snow covered lands of Harrogath. UndeadTeletubby had his sights set on Baal, as it would give him the title of a noble Guardian. He could feel it, he could taste it.

Onward the trio marched (or teleported), laying waste to that evil Shenk, freeing some captured Barbarians, and saving a young woman trapped in ice. Before they knew it, they were in the Ancient's Way. UndeadTeletubby could feel his growing excitement over the upcoming battle, yet felt confident they'd win over the praise of the great Ancient warriors who guarded the Worldstone of Sanctuary. After locating the waypoint, they made their way up to the Summit, ready to test fate.

With a full compliment of Revived troops, Mercenaries, Golem, and even a glowing Valkyrie, they were ready. Hydras and Decoys were set up, and minions surrounded the three. UndeadTeletubby, being the brave yet perhaps foolish person he was, opted to be the one to bring the ancients to life. Thus was his fatal mistake.

For, after hitting the altar, UndeadTeletubby's world froze around him for about 10 seconds. Apparently, that was all the time it took. Once the world continued to move again, UndeadTeletubby lay slain by the hands of Korlic. Or so they say, for his world was frozen so long that the "xxx was slain by xxx" message had time to show up and go away before his computer unfroze. The only message that could be read, "Your deeds of valor will not be forgotten".

Fortunately, UndeadTeletubby's companions were able to loot his slashed and mangled remains for the gear it possesed. Perhaps a new Necromancer will spring forth to free the world of Sanctuary from the evil that holds sway. Only time will tell.


Just a special thanks to Kimmie and Nausea, I had a great time (until the death of course), and would've never made it that far without either of you. :-)


I remember when it used to do that. Baals throne room can do the same thing, but its easier to avoid.
SKT_Best: "I actually chose Protoss because it was so hard for me to defeat Protoss as a Terran. When I first started Brood War, my main race was Terran."
decafchicken
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
United States20105 Posts
February 03 2007 02:50 GMT
#27
All these stories are making me want to try hc
how reasonable is it to eat off wood instead of your tummy?
Yogurt
Profile Blog Joined June 2005
United States4258 Posts
February 03 2007 05:16 GMT
#28
On February 03 2007 11:50 decafchicken wrote:
All these stories are making me want to try hc


me toos
ok dont not so good something is something ok ok ok gogogo
SoleSteeler
Profile Joined April 2003
Canada5456 Posts
February 03 2007 05:26 GMT
#29
Had several characters in the 70's-80's in HC, only character I ever lost was a 50 werewolf druid the day after LOD was released... Was rank 2 on the HC ladder and I died to a computer freeze on NM diablo, sigh!

Otherwise, frost sorc 80ish, fire sorc 80ish, sword (zerk) barb 87... 85 zon... 90 summon necro

Just learn to esc click on exit...? Never die
k3fka
Profile Joined November 2004
Argentina1267 Posts
February 03 2007 06:45 GMT
#30
Hardcore requires some things in order to not die:
1) a trustworthy isp (you lag in an uncomfortable place , you die)
2) a group of friends to help each other
3) 80% of your stat points on vitality and any streght charms you can get
4) having a sorc to do meph runs hell (this requires faster cast rate at max , i use to have a level 82 sorc (stasis + frozen orb) who would do meph hell runs in 1-3 minutes at most (without maphack))

Hardcore is indeed the most challenging thing on diablo , but is also very unpredictable due to the lag/disc factor which can often kill you. The easiest char you can play hardcore is a summoning necro , since all those skeletons will tank for you everything and it requires 2 much bad luck for you to die.

my highest was a level 94 pindle runner assasin which died , and a level 99 barbarian with 8k health and 4k armor which would solo cowlevel easily.
V_DrOp)Reaver
Profile Joined June 2006
United States64 Posts
February 03 2007 07:44 GMT
#31
years ago after beating the game for the first time I made a hc character I was in act 1 and level 10 or so some sorc hostiled me and killed me with thunderstorm -.- then a while later I quit diablo but 2-3 years later (now) my sc wont work anymore so I've decided to play this game again if anyone here plays I'm lz817 on uswest
Oxygen
Profile Blog Joined November 2003
Canada3581 Posts
February 03 2007 08:02 GMT
#32
My worst D2 character death was a level 93 bownecro that I designed myself. Mass revives, corpse explosion, and a buriza with some awesome equip. The big problem was that I was entirely damage-oriented. I was a glass cannon with less than 1k life and horrible resists. I was clearing cows, gaining some levels, when I started lagging. I ended up with an interrupted connection. When I logged back on to my account, I saw a dark hoodie. I didn't even get looted. It sucked ass. This was 1.09, so you could rush chars, but this still sucked.
Dont drink and derive. TSL: Made with Balls.
snowbird
Profile Blog Joined October 2005
Germany2044 Posts
Last Edited: 2007-02-03 08:23:52
February 03 2007 08:22 GMT
#33
i didnt even play D2 for a long time, but when i played i played hard
had 94 assassin (alive)
94 assassin (died)
93 assassin (died)
89 assassin (died)
and a bunch of more dead assassins :p

don't even remember how they died, i remember that i got pked with a pretty high char once hmm

good times!

one thing i remember is when i fought that uber diablo ultra guy and he dropped that tight charm thing and ninjaed it HEH
@riotsnowbird
a-game
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
Canada5085 Posts
Last Edited: 2007-02-03 09:22:48
February 03 2007 09:22 GMT
#34
hmm i had a hardcore character, in some game a high level guy came in and asked if i wanted help, so i told him what wp i was at, and then he came and gunned me down.

EDIT: killing hc chars must be so fun lol
you wouldnt feel that way if it was your magical sword of mantouchery that got stolen - racebannon • I am merely guest #13,678!
pinenamu
Profile Blog Joined September 2006
United States770 Posts
February 03 2007 09:44 GMT
#35
I played Hardcore before long time ago. I was a barb and died in a PvP at like lv 40. I was so stupid to PvP a throwing barb. Dunno why I did it. Well, after that I made another barb but it died while rushing my friend. The barb got iron maidened or w/e where the spell makes it so when you damage monsters, you damage yourself. That was a sad day Then I never played D2 hardcore ever again.
fusionsdf
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
Canada15390 Posts
February 03 2007 09:57 GMT
#36
You learn really quickly to esc>quit no matter who you are lagging against. Its just not worth it to sit and hope. If I even suspect lag I will cast a tp. If it doesnt come up, or I cant go through it, esc>quit
SKT_Best: "I actually chose Protoss because it was so hard for me to defeat Protoss as a Terran. When I first started Brood War, my main race was Terran."
MyTHicaL
Profile Joined November 2005
France1070 Posts
February 03 2007 18:52 GMT
#37
xM(Z u dont understand hard core at all... hard core was made for players who got bored of sc because after u get to a certain lvl u have no need to ever make another character whereas in hc u can die at almost any time of the game (obviously ud have to have made a shitty char to die in normal at lvl 70+ unless u decide to make a ww barb go ww then have im cast on u... yeah that was my worst death... lvl 85 barb rushing a guy... iron maiden... end of story.
decafchicken
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
United States20105 Posts
February 03 2007 23:08 GMT
#38
On February 03 2007 14:26 SoleSteeler wrote:
sword (zerk) barb 87...


berzerk = 0 defence + HC = i would be scared shitless to do a zerk barb
how reasonable is it to eat off wood instead of your tummy?
SIUnit
Profile Joined December 2006
China288 Posts
February 04 2007 00:58 GMT
#39
The 0 def is only for a split second. As long as you have high HP and not play dumb (get surrounded and mobbed) you'll do fine. At least you wont get IM'd to death, but no mana steal either =\
Red_Dragon
Profile Blog Joined July 2004
Croatia2862 Posts
February 04 2007 01:16 GMT
#40
Guys it there any way we can play together over hamachi? D2 is so cool, think I have somewhere saves of my paladin character, as far as I remember I was over level 80 single player. I just have to find my installation cd`s.
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