Alternatively you may also join from Open Battle.net (any realm) using the game name d2ga . Be aware that this method is both unreliable and will result in a potentially significant increase of in-game delay (lag)

The recommended method to join D2GA is via Other Multiplayer -> TCP/IP -> d2ga.net

Although not required, it is highly recommended that you install D2EX . This tool will reduce your in-game delay and enable you to enter the game much, much quicker.

D2GA is a stand-alone game server that is accessed using your single-player characters. Characters are required to conform to the 1.14 game ruleset; those that don't will be unable to duel with others.

The game is accessed using your single-player characters, of which you are free to optionally create or modify using a character-editor. To prevent cheating, characters are automatically checked by the server to ensure they conform to the game rules (ie., they are "legit").

You are provided with in-game facilities that allow you to construct the character of your choice. This includes access to the vast majority of items along with the ability to instantly increase your character's level.

D2GA is a Diablo II: Lord of Destruction server that enables players to quickly and easily begin dueling with others.

Introduction

Equipping your character

The southern region of Kurast Docks provides vendors of which supply all uniques, set items and runewords. A character-editor is the recommended method to supplement what is not available from the vendors directly.

You can access this area directly using the portal available in the Cathedral where you spawn.

Notes:

Contrary to the prices displayed by vendors: items cost 0 gold.

When gambling or using a recipe, the generated affixes will always spawn with the highest value stats.

Chat Commands

The following is a list of commands you can use in-game on D2GA.

Commands are entered the same as normal chat messages. Each command begins with a period character (dot) followed by the command name and zero or more space-separated parameters.

For example to use the "setlevel" command to set your character to level 99 you would type: .setlevel 99

setlevel level Sets your character to the level specified by level

waypoints Enables all normal-difficulty waypoints for your character.

maxblock Shows the required dexterity to achieve maximum block (75%).

stats character Displays various information about the specified character specified by character . If you do not specify a character, your character will be used.

users Show the total number of players online.

games Shows a list of all current games available and the number of contained players within each.

ping character Displays the ping of the character specified by character . If you do not specify a character, your character will be used.

idle character Shows how long character has been idle for (no game interaction).

Whispering

To send a private message (termed a whisper) you use the @ character, the name of the character you want to whisper, followed by a space and the message you wish to send.

Note that partial character names are supported when whispering, thus to whisper Foobar you could alternatively use: @Foo Hi Foobar.

D2GA additionally supports two special conventions:

@r replies to the player who last whispered you.

replies to the player who last whispered you. @s sends to the player you last whispered.

You can whisper a character regardless of the game they are in.

Rules

To accomodate the wide variety of playstyles Diablo II players are accustomed to in respect to dueling all players are required to honor the rule of mutual hostility.

Mutual hostility dictates that both parties MUST consent to the presence of the "Hostile" state, honoring requests for it's removal in a prompt and unquestioning fashion. During the understandable and inevitable delay between transitions, both players MUST assume they are in a neutral state and as such do not engage the other in any way.

When communicating with others, use some common sense: low intensity "trash talk" is acceptable, while belligerent, racist and/or otherwise antisocial behaviour will likely lead to revocation of privileges.

Etiquette

Following attempts to document the various conventions and other informal rules that players generally abide by while dueling in Diablo II (and therefor on D2GA)

While you are not required to do so, upholding these conventions will help you integrate into the community more easily.

Requesting to duel.

A player wishing to duel should first make themself available by relocating to the vicinity of their opponent and being generally ready to begin. Be sure to hostile all potential duelers.

Once ready you may either announce your interest in dueling using the phrase "gs1" ("go, someone"), indicating you're prepared to duel anyone, optionally qualifying this with the particular category/build of character you're willing to compete against (e.g, "gs1 melee" for melee-only duelers)

Initiating a duel.

After two players have established interest in dueling, each are to position their characters a short distance from the other. If it is a melee duel, the distance should be such that characters are visible on-screen to one-another; ranged characters (such as spell-casters) will distance themselves further.

Once in position, players signal their readiness to begin by saying "go" (or "g"). Only once both players have said "go" may either character engage the other in any form.

The duel ends when either character dies or violates any one of the rules listed in Rules of engagement.

It is often considered courteous to follow-up a duel with the phrase "good duel" (frequently shortened to "gd") irrespective of the outcome.

Rules of engagement

The following is prohibited during the course of a duel. Failure to adhere is considered an implicit forfeit.

Restoring health via any means (e.g, consuming a healing potion)

Entering the town area

Evading your opponent for excessively long periods of time

Restoring mana if you have the Energy Shield skill active

you have the Energy Shield skill active Activating a shrine

Terms of Use

By accessing D2GA you agree to the following:

You MUST NOT:

Perform any action that directly or indirectly causes disruption of the services provided. Attempt to circumvent access restrictions or other punitive measures. Use 3rd party software not expressly authorized. Harass or abuse other users. This includes (but is not limited to): hate-speech and racist, sexually aggressive or discriminatory remarks. Access the service by way of proxy or other means where-in you are not directly and unambiguously addressable via the public internet. Interact with the service (software or otherwise) in a way that was not intended by it's governing entities. Attempt to interpret legal documents ostensibly intended for your consumption.

Failure to adhere to the stipulations set forth in this agreement may render you suspended from accessing services provided by D2GA.

This document is subject to change at any time and without prior warning.