

So what may make sense, even if you have the old version, is install whatever version on the 4 machines (it takes a while) and then update to the current version by connecting to or via their downloadable installer.

You would need 4 different CD keys to play all four of you online via, but for local play via a LAN or via TCP/IP play, you can have the same CD key used during install and there is no need to have it in the drive when playing if you have done the "full install." So if it is one of those versions, you could still do it if the computers are nearby (same room) but it may be a hassle.īut the current version 1.13 doesn't require the CD to be present each time you launch the game. Older versions, such as 1.10 and 1.11, still required the CD to be present in the drive during gameplay, at least at the start. All the more reason to use alts, I guess.It may depend upon which version of Diablo 2 you are playing. This change is uncalled for and if you share this sentiment I recommend voicing it on their update page, which can be found here. They used to drop 9 per map and are now down to 6 per map. Update 15th of december 2021: With the christmas update Chromatic nerfed pristine motes acquired from chaos 8. Thus updates won't break the sandboxed instances of DD2 as with the old method. In short I've changed it to give the sandbox-software access to your main steam library-folder. I have since simplified the guide with a method that's easier, simpler and takes up no unnecessary space on your disk. Update november 2021: The method initially described turned out to be a convoluted and inflexible way.

Thus you will need a second/third/fourth Steam account with the game. This is basically a emulation of running the game on a laptop next to you. This guide a DD2 spin of Acen's guide for DD1. This is a quick and easy guide on how you can run with multiple accounts on the same computer for increased loot.
