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A "mod" refers to a a "modified" version of a game, usually a player-made version of the game with various added features or gameplay changes. Such games are generally referred to as "mods." See the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mod_%28computer_gaming%29 wikipedia modding page] for useful background info about modding computer games. | A "mod" refers to a a "modified" version of a game, usually a player-made version of the game with various added features or gameplay changes. Such games are generally referred to as "mods." See the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mod_%28computer_gaming%29 wikipedia modding page] for useful background info about modding computer games. | ||
* "Mod" is a common [[Reference|abbreviation]], and can also often refer to a forum or chat room moderator. | * "Mod" is a common [[Reference|abbreviation]], and can also often refer to a forum or chat room moderator. | ||
==Diablo Series Modding== | ==Diablo Series Modding== | ||
There is a long history of modding the games in the Diablo series, with Diablo 1, [[Hellfire]], Diablo 2, and Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction all having been the subject of numerous high-quality player-made mods. | There is a long history of modding the games in the Diablo series, with Diablo 1, [[Hellfire]], Diablo 2, and Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction all having been the subject of numerous high-quality player-made mods. | ||
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==Playing Mods Online== | ==Playing Mods Online== | ||
No mods for Diablo or Diablo 2 are playable over Battle.net. While some mods are single player only, most are fully functional with multiplayer, and all active mods have forums where users can meet up to arrange TCP/IP or LAN play sessions. | No mods for Diablo or Diablo 2 are playable over Battle.net. While some mods are single player only, most are fully functional with multiplayer, and all active mods have forums where users can meet up to arrange TCP/IP or LAN play sessions. | ||
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===The Hell=== | ===The Hell=== | ||
The Hell is another Diablo/Hellfire mod that adds greatly to the original gameplay experience. It's much more difficult than standard Hellfire, reworks the items and monsters entirely, and greatly changes the character balance. The mod remains under active development. | The Hell is another Diablo/Hellfire mod that adds greatly to the original gameplay experience. It's much more difficult than standard Hellfire, reworks the items and monsters entirely, and greatly changes the character balance. The mod remains under active development. | ||
* Webpage: [http://www.thehell.narod.ru http://www.thehell.narod.ru] | * Webpage: [http://www.thehell.narod.ru http://www.thehell.narod.ru] | ||
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==Diablo II Mods== | ==Diablo II Mods== | ||
There have been dozens of Diablo 2 mods over the years, most of which are no longer active and will not work with the current game version. The older ones can still be played, but you must generally reinstall Diablo 2 and only patch up to the point that the mod supports. | There have been dozens of Diablo 2 mods over the years, most of which are no longer active and will not work with the current game version. The older ones can still be played, but you must generally reinstall Diablo 2 and only patch up to the point that the mod supports. | ||
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===Median=== | ===Median=== | ||
[[Median XL]] is the best known and most popular Diablo 2 mod. It's still under development and is regularly updated by [[Brother Laz]] with new content. Median virtually remakes Diablo 2, changing every character and skill, and making countless changes to the quests, monsters, items, and more. See the Median page in this wiki for more details. | [[Median XL]] is the best known and most popular Diablo 2 mod. It's still under development and is regularly updated by [[Brother Laz]] with new content. Median virtually remakes Diablo 2, changing every character and skill, and making countless changes to the quests, monsters, items, and more. See the Median page in this wiki for more details. | ||
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===Plug Y=== | ===Plug Y=== | ||
The Plug Y mod is largely a utility to enable single player an infinite stash. It also enables the Realm-only end game quests, enabling single player characters to fight [[Uber Diablo]] and complete the events of the [[Pandemonium Event]]. | The Plug Y mod is largely a utility to enable single player an infinite stash. It also enables the Realm-only end game quests, enabling single player characters to fight [[Uber Diablo]] and complete the events of the [[Pandemonium Event]]. | ||
* Website: [http://djaftal.chez-alice.fr/ http://djaftal.chez-alice.fr/] | * Website: [http://djaftal.chez-alice.fr/ http://djaftal.chez-alice.fr/] | ||
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===Eastern Sun=== | ===Eastern Sun=== | ||
The Eastern Sun mod is a total conversion that gives Diablo 2 a Japanese flavor. Everything in the game is modified, with all new items, monsters, runes, and many other major changes. This mod was last updated in early 2008, and <u>is not compatible</u> with v1.12+ of Diablo 2. You must be running v1.10, v1.11 or v1.11b to play this mod, unless/until an updated version is released. | The Eastern Sun mod is a total conversion that gives Diablo 2 a Japanese flavor. Everything in the game is modified, with all new items, monsters, runes, and many other major changes. This mod was last updated in early 2008, and <u>is not compatible</u> with v1.12+ of Diablo 2. You must be running v1.10, v1.11 or v1.11b to play this mod, unless/until an updated version is released. | ||
* Website: [http://homepage3.nifty.com/miyoshino/es/es3top.htm http://homepage3.nifty.com/miyoshino/es/es3top.htm] | * Website: [http://homepage3.nifty.com/miyoshino/es/es3top.htm http://homepage3.nifty.com/miyoshino/es/es3top.htm] | ||
* Wiki/FAQ: [http://miyoshino.la.coocan.jp/eswiki/?FAQ http://miyoshino.la.coocan.jp/eswiki/?FAQ] | * Wiki/FAQ: [http://miyoshino.la.coocan.jp/eswiki/?FAQ http://miyoshino.la.coocan.jp/eswiki/?FAQ] | ||
==Diablo III Mods== | |||
Since {{iw|Diablo_III Diablo III}} is not released yet, there's naturally no mods for the game yet. However, there's plenty of information about Blizzard's plans for plans in the main Diablo Wiki: | |||
* '''{{iw|Mod Diablo III Mods}}''' | |||
[[category:Fan-Made]] | [[category:Fan-Made]] | ||
[[category:Mods]] | [[category:Mods]] |