D2loader

[traitors]

i tryed to run d2 without cd-key doesnt work this is what iv done

1.swapd all the files e.g diablo II, d2hack.script, plugin and i have all those files u need in my diablo director eg d2char.mpq....

2.i replaced the old diablo II when i put the d2loader in was i supposed 2 do that?

also i did everthink in the multi diablo run help forum and i cant run to diablos at the same time either help plzzzz

 

[Entos]

TAKEN FROM 2 THREADS DOWN

u need to set the cdkeys into the .reg file (save n then import the key into the registry)
then run the refiller n select your d2 folder.
now u have just set up your first pair of cdkeys (d2+lod) which u can use by using ur normal shortcut pointing to d2 loader (not game.exe)

now open the same .reg file n enter your second pair of cdkeys. save n import.
run refiller n refil both cdkeys but save them in a notehr folder, select a name like cdkey2.mpq, then copy them into your d2folder.
now create a shortcut with the following argument (i think thats the right word) "url" -mpq cdkey2.mpq

that shud do the trick, now u can have 2 versions of diablo running at the same time.

TAKEN FROM STiCKY

1. Multiple D2 - The Summit
Running multiple D2's on one comp

This is the single installation method, I.E. you only need to install Diablo once. You will need TWO (2) (or more) sets of CD keys, Classic and LOD. If your computer can handle it and you have more the two sets of keys, you can start up even more Diablo's:

1. Get the CDKey Refiller here:

http://gamers2k4.com/file/refiller/cdkey_refiller.zip
(link by coolmission)

(Makes an .mpq file with the 2nd CD key)

2. Unzip the files somewhere (Diablo2 folder).

3. Edit auto-cdkey.reg file with Notepad.
===========================================
owner=The name that will show up if someone try to use ur key
d2cdkeympq=The filename the Diablo classic cd keys will store in. (cdkey.mpq)
d2xcdkeympq=The filename the Diablo Lod cd keys will store in (cdkey.mpq)
d2cdkey= EnterYourDiabloClassicKey
d2xcdkey=EnterYourDiabloLodKey
===========================================

4. Copy the cdkey.mpq file to your Diablo2 folder.

5. Open d2-cdkey.exe file and refill both keys.

6. Download "D2Loader" here:

http://www.dizzyd2.com/d2loader-110.zip

(Makes it possible to load more then one Diablo2 game)

7. Extract the files (Diablo2 Folder).

8. Make a backup of your Diablo2.exe file.

9. Move the Diablo2.exe file from D2loader folder to your Diablo2 folder.

This is how I did it and it´s works fine for me.

If you wanto run two Diablo 2 games create 2 shortcut´s to the diablo2.exe and in the first write -w in the command line and write -w -mpq cdkey.mpq in the other shortcut command line.

If you want to run more then two Diablo's, rename the cdkey.mpq file you created to something like '1cdkey.mpq'. Follow the steps above to make another cdkey.mpq file. Have your first shortcut point to the Diablo2.exe file with the -w command line arguments. Have the second shortcut point to the Diablo2.exe file with the arguments -w -mpq cdkey.mpq and have the third shortcut point to the Diablo2.exe file with the command line argument -w -mpq 1cdkey.mpq. You can do this for as many CD keys you have. You will have to have a damn good computer to run more the two Diablo's though. If you don't know how to add command line arguments to a shortcut, then this is not for you. Play one Diablo and enjoy being the suck.

TAKEN FROM README

How to use the refiller

way 1: maunal refill cdkey
edit auto-cdkey.reg,set:
"d2cdkeympq"=""
"d2xcdkeympq"=""
then import the registry file again and start refiller
to refill both cdkeys.

way 2: auto refill cdkey, set 1 cdkey(game default)
edit auto-cdkey.reg, set:
"d2cdkeympq"="d2sfx.mpq"
"d2xcdkeympq"="d2char.mpq"
also set "d2cdkey" and "d2xcdkey" to the cdkey you want.
then import the registry file again and start refiller.
to refill both cdkeys.

way 3:auto refill cdkey, using multiple cdkeys (need d2loader)
first copy cdkey.mpq to your diablo2 folder.
edit auto-cdkey.reg, set:
"d2cdkeympq"="cdkey.mpq"
"d2xcdkeympq"="cdkey.mpq"
also set "d2cdkey" and "d2xcdkey" to the cdkey you want.
then import the registry file again and start refiller.
to refill both cdkeys.
then the new cdkey you set will be both stored in cdkey.mpq
(in diablo2 folder)
if you want to use this cdkey, start d2loader with option
"-mpq cdkey.mpq" (without quota)
e.g: i assume your diablo2 is in directory c:\diablo2.
create two shortcuts,
1: c:\diablo2\diablo ii.exe -w
2: c:\diablo2\diablo ii.exe -w -mpq cdkey.mpq

start shortcut 1 if you want to use cdkeys stored as game default
start shortcut 2 if you want to use cdkeys stored in cdkey.mpq

also, if you have more cdkeys, repeat way 3 and create more shortcuts
with different -mpq option set.

ps: to show cdkey in special MPQ file, use: showcdkey <filename>
(you may also find showcdkey tool at http://onlyer.top263.net)

 

[traitors]

dats all fine and dandy but still doesnt answer my question i still need the diablo exspansion disc to run diablo and im a nub so help on dat plz

 

[-=@Driphter@=-]

Did you copy the two mpq files that it says to copy from the disk in the stickies and the readme?

 

[_CM]

yes you need the cdkey to copy those mpqs...

 

[*Turok]

lol read the readme file man... and try ur luck there !!!

 

[dP]

next time read the ****ing readmes. extract thempqs from the disk

 

[sam_the_man]

no that can be misleading. I had a problem with it myself

The readme says you need d2char.mpq d2music.mpq, d2xmusic.mpq d2xvideo.mpq,
but you really only need to copy these 3 files:
D2XTalk.mpq
D2XVideo.mpq
and
D2XMusic.mpq

Those 3 files are found ONLY on the expansion CD. You dont need the classic cd's WHATSOEVER for making d2 run with no cd's
just follow what i have written above, and youll have no problems.

I suggest a clean install, then transfer the mpq's over ... and dont use d2hack.script no one does.

hope that helps ... PM me if you have any further questions

~sam