Running Two Copies of D2 on one computer

Re: Running Two Copies of D2 on one computer

I'm abit rusty on my wireless configuration, and I don't have one at hand to walk through it but basically you need to go to Control Panel --> Network Connections, then right-click on the wireless network and go to Properties. Once there, high-light TCP/IP and go to Properties again, then choose to specify and IP address.

The IP address you put in here should ideally be one that won't be picked up by another computer if it were to boot up first, and it also needs to be in the same range as your gateway. Basically, go to Start --> run --> type 'cmd' and press ok, then in the black box type 'ipconfig' to see what your current IP address is, and try to mimic it if possible. Eg, if your current internal IP is 192.168.0.2 then you might hard set it to 192.168.0.10 (to ensure no-one else accidentally grabs it).

If we're talking about a static external IP address then you'll need to work with your ISP for that. Also, the steps might differ slightly for Vista which I don't use.
 
Re: Running Two Copies of D2 on one computer

On Vista:

Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections > Right click on the LAN connection you want to have a static ip for > properties > double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP) > Set IP, Subnet, Gateway, DNS and WINS.
 
Re: Running Two Copies of D2 on one computer

Hey guys :)
The guide works me, but a problem occurred.
When I started d2 LOD battle net, it started downloading a patch.
When it was at the end of the patch it said "Wasn't able to create a file " bnet client.dll"
Or something like that...
Would somebody assist me please ?
 
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Re: Running Two Copies of D2 on one computer

What happens if you try to download the patch manually from http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/diablo2exp/patches/PC/? Also, can you make note of the specific error?

Also, please note that you can edit your posts for awhile afterwards, so there's no need to double post.
 
Re: Running Two Copies of D2 on one computer

I'm using vmware for my 2nd copy on vista 64bit.

Current problems:
The vmware-game has quite large stalls every 30-60 seconds, last for 3-4 seconds.
The vista-game, which I run using -w minimizes every time it loses focus. I'm
going to check for a windows utility to force a window to always be on top.

Questions:
It's not against any EULA/whatever to use characters on the same account at the
same time?
 
Re: Running Two Copies of D2 on one computer

Danskeren said:
Questions:
It's not against any EULA/whatever to use characters on the same account at the
same time?
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I don't think there is something specific about that in the EULA, if you have two sets of CD keys. But I'm pretty sure one of the characters will drop from the game if another character from the same account enters the game or channel.


 
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Crowd Control said:
I don't think there is something specific about that in the EULA, if you have two sets of CD keys. But I'm pretty sure one of the characters will drop from the game if another character from the same account enters the game or channel.
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don't think so, or at least not in TCP/IP
I was playing that, and my connection dropped, so I was booted from the game, but the game didn't realise that for some reason so my char just stood there, frozen.
I was able to join that same game with another char of mine, without the first char being booted (only after several minutes did the game realize it should be gone)

might be different on b.net though


 
Re: Running Two Copies of D2 on one computer

wickedswami said:
don't think so, or at least not in TCP/IP
I was playing that, and my connection dropped, so I was booted from the game, but the game didn't realise that for some reason so my char just stood there, frozen.
I was able to join that same game with another char of mine, without the first char being booted (only after several minutes did the game realize it should be gone)

might be different on b.net though
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Might be the case, but I did specifically mention it only kicks the first character from the same account. It might be that you oversaw that. :thumbsup:


 
Re: Running Two Copies of D2 on one computer

allbienhoa said:
In Professor Farnsworth's voice: "Good news everyone!".

Recently, I found out that you can play multiple D2 clients through "Sandboxie". Those that use Sandboxie should know just how useful it is; however, for those that don't, here is the URL to their site (http://www.sandboxie.com/), it's completely free and legit, it is virtually undetectable since the D2 client that is run through SandBoxie will be completely shut off except from the internet, and it is a lot more stable then running VM ware and has a lot, lot more trustworthiness and credibility than D2Loader.

Combine this with WINSOCK and you can literally play your own 8 player game on BNET. Powerleveling 7 characters yourself in one go through ubers? -- Awesome.

Reference:
http://www.rpgforums.com/forums/diablo-ii-lord-destruction/117432-running-multiple-d2-windows.html - Where I found the information from.
http://www.sandboxie.com/ - For those interested in the program.
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This works and is awesome, thank you :)
Highly recommended over VMware and windows user switching.


 
Re: Running Two Copies of D2 on one computer

So seeing that Sandboxie seems so be working good for some people i thought i'd give a try

I Did as requested in the link but i keep getting a error "error 25: A critical error has occurred while initializing Direct3D."

Could this have anything to do with the fact that i'm useing windows7 32bit?

If any wise person could comment on this i would appricate it :P
 
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What sandboxie release do you use?

Windows 7 (RC): 32-bit Windows 7, Release Candidate, build 7100 only: earlier or later builds are not supported at this time.

Windows 7 (RTM): 32-bit Windows 7, build 7600 (RTM): Download Sandboxie beta version 3.39 here.
 
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Windows 7 (RTM): 32-bit Windows 7, build 7600 (RTM) that's the one

Just did a reinstall of diablo and sandbox and i still have the problem :(
 
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Just to be sure, the error pops up only if run diablo 2 sadboxed?
 
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That's correct

Edit

Does yours start it instant? because mine takes about a min or two before it starts and gives me the error
 
Re: Running Two Copies of D2 on one computer

Sandboxie probably fails to access something from your graphic card drivers/directx. I'd try to run dxdiag through sandboxie and see what is wrong.

You can also try to update directx / graphic card drivers if you don't have the lartest.
 
Re: Running Two Copies of D2 on one computer

Well somehow i fixed The first problem don't really know how

but now it can't find game.exe.

1. Yes i do have the Exp disc in the pc
2. And i just installed it with discs so don't really know the cause of that problem
 
Re: Running Two Copies of D2 on one computer

ffejrxx said:
you could get a temp ban for changing games quickly, but thats about it
around 20/hr is the limit iirc
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Hi!
:wave:
He knows the facts here...

Elid said:
Well somehow i fixed The first problem don't really know how

but now it can't find game.exe.

1. Yes i do have the Exp disc in the pc
2. And i just installed it with discs so don't really know the cause of that problem
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And he does not...
Good luck dude.....


 
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