Graduating to HC.

[Dimmu Borgir]

Hey all, after making just about every build possible and seeing and doing almost everything (Except the Ubers, cause I'm not rich enough), I've decided I will finally try out Hardcore. I have saved it for just this moment when the entirety of Diablo II has started to become stale for me, and after six years of awesomeness, it's time for something fresh and new.

I have a quick questions though. I didn't see this ever answered in the FAQ. When someone PK's someone, are their EARS worth anything, like in trades? Depending on their level?

If not, I propose that we make these ears worth something. I am strongly against PKing even on Softcore, so I propose some sort of Bounty Hunter type of thing. Kill the PKers, and trade in their ears for a hefty reward. Good idea or no?

[Rekoc]

No not really. Ears are worthless...well not really that either they go for about 1 gold lol.

They are used for nothing more then trophies.

Although someone might give you much more for a certain ear.

[Dimmu Borgir]

Well it was just an idea.

Anyway I figure hardcore is better for me 'cause I'm so poor on softcore. If I can't ever get good equipment THERE I might as well just move onto a mode of play where I shouldn't even be worrying myself about that high level of equipment.

[Rekoc]

What do you mean?

In hc your going to need even better equipment to survive.
In order of importance that I THINK
resist
life
damage.

So what are you planning on making to get rich on hc?

[Hp_Sauce]

Get rich or die tryin' right?

Helz yes!

Welcome to HC, it's better here.

-hps

[Barrynor]

dont listen to them nooblars... all you need is ral-ort-tal and a +2 necro skill wand to make it through hardcore... a necromancer with 400 mana, max resists and everything in vit but 60 str will make it fine.

[Hp_Sauce]

dont listen to them nooblars... all you need is ral-ort-tal and a +2 necro skill wand to make it through hardcore... a necromancer with 400 mana, max resists and everything in vit but 60 str will make it fine.

I agree.

Skill > leet itamz

-hps

[Dimmu Borgir]

Well, I guess I should have rephrased that. I'm rediculously poor on softcore so I might as well play untwinked, and the HC community seems more supportive of legit untwinked players.

[WrongdayJ]

You are right. . .HC builds are more respected- for good reason.

Anyone can make a Godly twinked SC build with Godly equipment. Literally. . .anyone, it happens all the time because there is almost no risk. But to do it in HC untwinked is truly and accomplishment.

I test in SC to see if a build is Hell viable. Once I prove it out, then it goes HC for the true trial by fire.

[Rekoc]

I wasnt saying you need godly equipment you HOOBS! lol. Just saying that Your going to need gear that gives you decent resist ( close to max ) decent life ( 600~ ) and then you will need to be able to do damage at that.

So I suggest a trapsin. You only need 55/55 str/dex for +3 trap class. Rest can go in vita for around 1300 + life and use fade for max resist. Get insight merc for mana regen and nice damage lay down traps ( 5k + ) and kill stuff. That was my season starter and forever will be!

[BongoFury]

Kill the PKers, and trade in their ears for a hefty reward.I offer the sum of one million gold pieces for the ear of that notorious PK Baranor.

And 100,000 pieces of gold for each of the ears of any of the other dastardly PKs who frequent these forums.

How's THAT for putting your money where your mouth is?