Hey guys, I decided to write this guide after I finally found out how to install the Hell Unleashed mod and I hope it is as detailed as possible for you guys so those who no nothing about mods can properly install them. I also hope that this guide explains how to properly install this mod so that Hell Unleashed becomes playable for you.
You
will need:
Diablo 2-
Purchased Serial KeyDiablo 2 LoD-
Purchased Serial KeyGlide Fx (Link is Courtesy of Nedder)
LoD-1.10 patch files (Link is courtesy of blue_myriddon)
Diablo 2 Loader (Link is Courtesy of PureRage-DoD)
Patience and TimeStep 1: You
will need to go to
http://www.battle.net/login and login with your existing account or create a new one if you have not done so already.
Step 2: In your
account options, you will need to add your 26 serial key into the "Add Game" section so that you can re-download it in the next few steps. (Note: Do this for
BOTH GAMES)
Step 3: Download your Blizzard Down loader for EACH GAME (Diablo 2 and Diablo 2 LoD)(Pause and take a break until BOTH GAMES HAVE DOWNLOADED).
Step 4: Once
both have been downloaded, run the Diablo 2 installer
FIRST located in C:\users\(your cpu name here)\d2-112a-enUS (unless specified otherwise). The same will apply with Diablo 2 LoD which will be C:\users\(your cpu name here)\d2LoD-enUS.
INSTALL DIABLO 2 ON YOUR DESKTOP AS IT WILL MAKE EVERYTHING MUCH EASIER TO TRACK.Step 4a:
MAKE A COPY OF YOUR DIABLO 2 FOLDER NOW. PLACE IT IN THE C:\ DRIVE. (Because if you mess anything up it's game over)Step 4b: Download the Graphics FX Glider
Here and extract all the files into your Diablo 2 Desktop folder. Run d2vidtst.exe and select the Glider Fx option for the best performance (Or whichever is better for you).
Step 5: Once Diablo 2 and Diablo 2 LoD have been installed you will need to downgrade to version 1.10.36. To do this you will need to download the patch files
Here. Extract the patch files into your Diablo 2 Folder on your desktop and overwrite all of the files.
Step 6. Download Hell Unleashed Version 1.3a from the main website (Full version or Single player, whatever your preference) and
extract it to your Diablo 2 folder
LOCATED ON YOUR DESKTOP. Step 7: Run D2ModSetup.exe and click on "yes" to make changes to the registry.
Step 8: Download the loader
Here and extract it into your Diablo 2 Desktop Folder. Create a shortcut of this loader and place it on your Desktop.
Step 9: Go back into your Diablo 2 folder on your desktop and right click game.exe and newloader.exe. Go to the Compatability tab and check the boxes
"Disable Visual Themes" and "Disable Desktop Composition" so that the loader can run the game.
Step 10: Run the loader, and you're done! Give it a few seconds to load and you now have Hell Unleashed v1.3a to play in FULLSCREEN BABY!
Guide Written By: TheGinosaji
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