Hellforge doesn't spawn

[Serath]

As the title says the Hellforge thingy doesn't show up and neither is its keeper. What's going on, is this a common bug?

[thegiantturtle]

As the title says the Hellforge thingy doesn't show up and neither is its keeper. What's going on, is this a common bug?It's not common, but it is possible for specific map features to not exist on a specific map.

In multiplayer, the map is reset everygame, so if you join/create a new game, the Hellforge should be there.

In single player, maps are saved, but any of the following will delete your map:
Join an open b.net or tcp/ip game (note, some people may consider your character tainted just for entering an open b.net game).
Start diablo and enter a game with the -seed option enabled (note, do not play with the -seed option enabled, as it will mess with your drops)
Change difficulties
Delete the proper map file. Offhand, I don't know which it is.

[RTB]

That last one only removes what you can see of the map in the automap. The map itself is untouched, just not explored anymore.

[Serath]

Thanks for replying, I guess I'll just join a game and let my map get reset.

[thegiantturtle]

That last one only removes what you can see of the map in the automap. The map itself is untouched, just not explored anymore.Hmm...For some reason I thought the map file included the map seed. Oops. Thank you RTB.

[Polara]

Had this happen to me once also. Starting a new game worked for me. Weird bug though.

[Lizardking]

had this too yesterday . I tp'd to town , did diablo , go back to hf and there were a double drop :S so 2 runes, 2 pgems, 4 flaweless (or so) and some normals. Strange yes

[DJackson]

It's not common, but it is possible for specific map features to not exist on a specific map.

In multiplayer, the map is reset everygame, so if you join/create a new game, the Hellforge should be there.

In single player, maps are saved, but any of the following will delete your map:
Join an open b.net or tcp/ip game (note, some people may consider your character tainted just for entering an open b.net game).
Start diablo and enter a game with the -seed option enabled (note, do not play with the -seed option enabled, as it will mess with your drops)
Change difficulties
Delete the proper map file. Offhand, I don't know which it is.

I know this is a little off topic (sorry for asking) but I was wondering what the -seed option was, and how it messed with drops.

On topic, however, I was wondering what happens if you are in Normal difficulty, no access to the internet, and that happens. Is there a way around it, or are you screwed?

That actually matters to me, as once college starts again next week, I won't have regular un-firewalled, internet access.

[thegiantturtle]

I know this is a little off topic (sorry for asking) but I was wondering what the -seed option was, and how it messed with drops.You should be able to find some information on it in the Single Player Forum.

On topic, however, I was wondering what happens if you are in Normal difficulty, no access to the internet, and that happens. Is there a way around it, or are you screwed?Add the -seed command to your shortcut. Enter a game. Leave the game. Exit Diablo. Remove the -seed command. Restart Diablo.

That actually matters to me, as once college starts again next week, I won't have regular un-firewalled, internet access.Boo to colleges that close gaming ports.

[Polara]

Even if you don't have an internet connection you should be able to start a Tcp/ip game on your computer. No one would be able to join it , but it should still do the trick I think.

[dune6836]

As the title says the Hellforge thingy doesn't show up and neither is its keeper. What's going on, is this a common bug?

im not sure if this is the case here or not, however, have you explored the whole of the river of flame?
on some rov maps there is an area that looks exactly like the hellforge, with the raised dais and all but no forge and no hephasto. in this case keep looking and you will find the forge elsewhere on the map. dune