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Diablo II Expansion Announced

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the if-only-I-had-a-linux-port dept.

Fiwer wrote in with some interesting news with the only game I'll run windows for (god I wish they'd release a Linux port). They've announced an expansion pack that will probably be out next summer. Will feature Act V, as well as 2 new classes: Asassin and Druid. You can read the story on DiabloII.net or the Game Center Version (which has more screenshots, but requires you to click through one page-at-a-time. I hate that. I'm still wandering around as a sorceress named CmdrTaco (currently in Hell Act 3) and running into quite a few Slashdot folks out there. Not that its got me a stone of jordan *grin*

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  1. How much time spent on games? by rongen · · Score: 4

    Maybe this should be an "ask slashdot" question but I was wondering how much time the average gamer who mainly works with computers spends playing games after work (or during work)? (this is the second games-related story on slashdot lately, isn't it?).

    I'll be the first to admit that I am "on the computer" too much already so even when I find a game I like that I can run on Linux (I don't have a 3d card or anything) I ussually don't end up playing it too often.

    What do you people think? Do those who work with computers all day find they play these games all night or is it mostly people who are in non-computer related jobs that spend hours gaming?

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  2. wine works fine by coolo · · Score: 5

    I'm playing Diablo II only using wine
    and it works perfectly (the single player
    mode I'm using at least - the multiuser
    mode was fixed two weeks ago though).

    I wanted to post this once, but abstained
    as you need a crack - wine can't get the
    copy protection to run. Other than that,
    it works just great.

    BTW: I'm using the stock wine that comes
    with the Caldera LTP ;-)

  3. The one big logic flaw in Diablo 2 by weave · · Score: 5
    Here you are, going out into all kinds of shit, and risking your ass, to save those pathetic villagers.

    And are they grateful? Oh yeah, maybe giving you a trinket or something or a whopping 10% discount in their shops. Oh boy...

    I mean, like, I retrieve a tool for the blacksmith in act 1 and she imbues it and that's it. Just once. Oh, thanks a lot. Er, how about making me whatever I want so I can save your friends and family while you sit here nice and comfy in your village, eh??

    Oh, and gee wiz. My stash is a bit small so I'm forced to sell all the great stuff I find at rip-off prices. Nice of you to profit from me almost getting myself killed and hauling this great loot back. How about allowing me to rent a PS Storage Shed for my loot for free?!

    But seriously, what a GREAT game. I mean, who really needs logic? Without having it the way it is, it wouldn't be the same!

  4. The best way to brown nose your boss... by weave · · Score: 4
    I am in charge of a 25-person computer support department at a large 2-year college..

    So I'm playing away at d2 and set my ICQ away message saying what server I am in.

    So in pops one of my staff that is two levels of supervision below me, walks up to me, and out comes flying a whole lotta great shit. 40,000 gold pieces, great armor, weapons, gems, etc, etc... It was a shower of goodies just pouring out from his character!

    What a PERFECT way to brown nose the big boss! I always have hated it when staff tries to talk to me like they care and roll on the BS compliments and all. But THIS dude, yeah baby. It worked.

    Then again, he still ain't getting a raise, but I *was* appreciative! :-) :-)