Any interest in a MP group?

[skoolbus]

Now that I've given up three days after the ladder reset on bnet, I'm itching for some more MP action. I've done one other MP group here before (long time ago), and quested a bunch of times, and playing with other SPers is very enjoyable. That one had a theme to it, pirates if I remember correctly, but I'm open to anything. If you too would like to go from carver slayer to guardian/pat/mat let me know and I'd love to do some regular MPing. I'm thinking once or twice a week for a couple of hours would be a reasonable time commitment.

I'm thinking we should have some guidelines to make play smoother for all.
- HC or SC, up to whoever, if anyone, that is interested's preference
- I personally don't use RWM/RRM, but I have no problem if we do in the game (wouldn't mind an insight or two :wink3:)
- Don't really want to spend lots of time rerunning areas/mfing. A few baal/bloody runs if we need a few levels would be fine.
- I normally don't do full clears often, but certainly don't mind doing them, or just racing from one wp to the next.
- One of each character class! No fun with 3 pallys, 3 sorcs, and 2 barbs, everyone is invincible and the game is way too easy.
- Untwinked
- v 1.11b
- 3+ people

Now that I look at it, it's very similar to LprMan's HC weekend fun, and taken right from his thread because he put it very well.


build any character you want, but please read the following 2 rules
please, no cookie-cutter builds! (mainly LFzon, LgtTrapper, Skellymancer, single tree sorcs, hammerdin, maybe others)
I'd prefer having great variety of character classes in the group, but this is not necessary
different mercenaries to prevent overuse of certain weapon typesI don't want to have the game filled with standard characters. I want to see an unique group of adventurers and how they manage to work together, not a 100% optimized party of killing machines.

Additionally, I have played in an untwinked group where one guy was playing a lightning sorc. The end result wasn't enjoyable, the sorc killed everything while we tried to keep up with her and collect the items left on the ground.

Other things I've thought about, but haven't been able to come up with a good answer. What if you can't make one of the sessions? Should we plan each session so everyone can make every time? Get someone to play your char and fill in for you? Make up the lost time on your own? Personally I'd prefer either to make it up on my own, or plan well.

Post your time zone, when during the week you think you definately can play, and what char + build (or loose association of skill points) you'd play. As for me, I'm in GMT -5 (EST) and I'd like to play either a shapeshifting druid or a fanatzealot (itching for some melee action).

I'll figure out a time that works for everyone to start with then pm/email them and hopefully we can start this weekend or soon after.

[The Cow King]

I really kekeke Lepraman's idea of a regular group, only thing bugging me was that it was HC. I would really love to join this one if it ends up being SC (I want the character to have some use after this tourney, too).

I'm GMT+2, can play any day anytime. I would be making a leaping barb, he would have no real combat skills, only Shout, BO, and maxed Leap. Then he would hork stuff for everyone!

[TouchOfInsanity]

I'd definitely be willing to play but my schedule is a bit screwy. I work 7:30 - 4:30 Mon-Thurs excluding the US national holidays and I can only get on when the computer is free. There's three other people who use this computer as well, seeing how it's the only other one with internet. I'm GMT -8 (PST). Late night weekdays (9:00+ PST) are usually best for me but I'm on quite a bit. (Averaging a few to several hours a day)

I'd play as a Bowzon, probably a Glass Cannon Strafer but it would have to be SC.

As for what to do if you can't make a session, I'd be willing to let someone play my character but my only problem is I haven't really gotten to know any of the SPFers. Well, we'll see.

[skoolbus]

Starting at 9 PST would give me an hour or so to play before I should be getting to bed, but that could work for me (at least while progress goes quickly). Would times on the weekend work too? Is 9 PST good for you too Cow King?

[TouchOfInsanity]

My schedule isn't that set in stone so I have some flexibility.

Weekends vary. This weekend I'm going to a wedding so that will take up most of Saturday but next weekend I have nearly 48 hours to do with as I please. Figuring in 12 hours to sleep that gives me 36 hours to work in D2. If that's not enough time somethings wrong. :grin:

[skoolbus]

Alright, want to aim for 9pm PST this monday or tuesday? And then perhaps a time over next weekend. We should be able to start and get through act 1 or 2 at least. Also, I think I'm going to try a charger rather than those other fairly well played builds.

[zarfen]

if I wasnt unavaliable most of the weeks I'd love an non-cookie cutter mp group in sc

[TouchOfInsanity]

Those times work for me. I might change my build though if you end up playing a Charger. A golemancer sounds tempting. With a Strafer and just the three of us (You, Cow King and I) we would lack a way to deal with PI's that doesn't include mercenaries. I'm thinking of going Golemancer. We'll see if anyone else is available.

[The Cow King]

Sorry but I doubt I'll be entering if more people won't sign up :undecided:

imo a mp group needs at least five people or so, if only because I can quarantee there'll be times when ppl have just something that came up, couldn't make it etc...

Also I started playing hardcore ladder recently... :hide:

[Callador]

I would be very interested in joining this group even though I don't have much experience about MP. It would be great to play with same group regurlaly and gain some MP experience :grin: . I will be able to play anyday from 17.00-24.00 starting from next monday (GMT+2). If you don't have anyone that would be able to deal with PI's I could make one - bonemancer maybe. Oh and I would prefer SC so I could use same char later and I would use RWM/RRM (insight rules :rolleyes: ).

[skoolbus]

And it begins, the frustration of trying to schedule playing times. Callador, would weekends work for you? Unfortunately the times you posted are pretty much the entire time I'm at work, but on weekends I have much more flexibility. I think it's safe to say that this will be SC. I'll probably die several times before I get the hang of charge, and it seems to be what everyone else wants too.

[TouchOfInsanity]

Looks like we need one more person which would work out grand. Five people is what I'd like to aim for. I have a headache due to lack of sleep and can't think straight so I'll leave you all to figure out times. :thumbsup: I have faith in ye.

[Callador]

Yep, weekends will work if we play at saturday and/or sunday. I may be unable to play at some fridays.

[skoolbus]

Excellent, would next saturday, the 14th, at 1800 GMT work? (1pm EST, 10am PST, 8pm EET) I think it will for me, I won't know until next wednesday, but if it doesn't then sunday the 15th at the same time will. Let me know!

[Eredian]

If there's still a spot left I'd like to get some experience of mp groups to! I was thinking about playing a melee sorc (never tried=want to try). I'm available from 7H00 to 22H00 EST. Looking forward to playing with you!

Eredian

[TouchOfInsanity]

Ooh, another person, sweet. That makes 5, so far. An Enchantress, Leaper, Glass Cannon Strafer, a Charger and whatever Callador decides to play. sounds like a fairly diverse team.

[Callador]

Yes, next saturday 18.00 GMT is fine by me. And I'll stick on that bonemancer build. Could you give me some opinions about which curses to use besides amp (if any) - Decrep would be handy against tough enemies, Dim Vision against ranged enemies (Gloams :wink3: ), Attract
at crowdcontrolling . At this point we don't benefit a lot from Lower Resists.
Should we arrange a similiar "job" system that HC Weekend Fun players have (one player picks up and handles runes, one gems, and so on)?

[OneFromBeyond]

I am a teacher so I have about two months to commit. I will play any type of character. Please note that I have little experience beyond a Singer characters and cookie cutters (sorc and paladins of various types), but I'd be interested in either a Rabies/Fury wolf or a Kicker Assassin.

*OneFromBeyond

[skoolbus]

Sounds good, our first party is going to be this saturday the 14th at 1800 GMT. Hope to see you there! Everyone can still make it correct? Also, I should be able to host, but I've never done it, and I don't have RRM/RWM, so if you guys play with those and want them, someone else will need to host. Please let us know if you can/will!

edit: Callador, I really don't care either way if we have a job system. I play self found so the only items I'll be grabbing or wanting are ones immediately useful to my character (big 2h weapons), I'll leave that up to the rest of you to decide.

[TouchOfInsanity]

The time still works for me. I'll make sure to wake up at a decent hour that day. :wink3:

[Callador]

@skoolbus: I would like to use RWM/RRM but I'm unable to host :undecided: . Would someone else like to use those mods and maybe host?. And what comes to my suggestion we can decide it later (after the first session maybe?).

[Eredian]

I have RRM/RWM installed and I'm quite certain I can host. If necessary, I can drop the router :grin: . I'll test it today and I'll post how well it went here.

Eredian

[TouchOfInsanity]

I'm probably able to host as well. So, one way or another we'll be able to do it.

[OneFromBeyond]

Sorry it's late...what's GMT (I am in East). I assume that is Grenwich Mean Time (or whatever)...googling now.

*OneFromBeyond

[TouchOfInsanity]

Sorry it's late...what's GMT (I am in East). I assume that is Grenwich Mean Time (or whatever)...googling now.

*OneFromBeyond

We're planning on 1PM (EST).

[Eredian]

I tried some stuff with my router but it didn't work as well as I hoped so I'll leave the hosting part to you, TouchOfInsanity. Actually I put my computer in the DMZ but I didn't check the result...

We start in 5 hours :wink3: .

Eredian

[Callador]

I hope the weather will be better here - if not I won't be able to play :undecided: . There's thunder on the air today. "crosses fingers :rolleyes: "

[OneFromBeyond]

As far as a build...any suggestions for me? Since there is space for a Druid and a Assassin, I was thinking either a Shockwave Bear, a Rabies/Fury Wolf or a Kicker Assassin. Whatever is best for the team.

*OneFromBeyond

[TouchOfInsanity]

I've opened up a game in A1 Norm SC, if someone could verify if it works or not that would be much appreciated.

75.38.85.78

@OneFromBeyond: I vote kicker assassin for the crushing blow.

[Callador]

@TouchOfInsanity: Nope, its not working yet :undecided:

[TouchOfInsanity]

@TouchOfInsanity: Nope, its not working yet :undecided:

Give me a minute and I'll put it back up.

Edit: Try again please.

Edit2: Down again, give me a moment.

Edit3: If it isn't working now I probably won't be able to host.

Edit4: skoolbus was originally going to host. We were just trying to find someone able to host that used RWM.

[Callador]

Still can't connect to server.

Edit: No, still not working. Who could be able to host now? skoolbus?

Edit2: @skoolbus: "can't connect to server" so it would be best to start cablehunt ;)

[skoolbus]

Just woke up.
I should be able to host, right now I'm plugged into the router, try it cause I'd have to go hunt for a longer ethernet cable if it doesnt work, and that wouldn't be fun.
My not having RWM and hosting today won't matter because if we get the runes for any runeword other than steel I'd be wowed.

IP: 65.247.227.137

Just under an hour, correct?

[TouchOfInsanity]

Just woke up.
I should be able to host, right now I'm plugged into the router, try it cause I'd have to go hunt for a longer ethernet cable if it doesnt work, and that wouldn't be fun.
My not having RWM and hosting today won't matter because if we get the runes for any runeword other than steel I'd be wowed.

IP: 65.247.227.137

Just under an hour, correct?

Yep ~45 minutes now.

At the moment I'm unable to connect to server. :undecided:

[Eredian]

OK, please try joining at 24.122.182.198. I'm in DMZ so it should work.

edit: I'm just testing we only start in 25 mins ;)

edit2: It should work now, I tweaked my firewall somehat. I'm quite certain it works since I can join with a computer in my lan using my external IP and I couldn't 5 minuts ago.

edit3: I'll try without the DMZ then.

[skoolbus]

OK, please try joining at 24.122.182.198. I'm in DMZ so it should work.

edit: I'm just testing we only start in 25 mins ;)

"Cannot connect to server."

[Callador]

OK, please try joining at 24.122.182.198. I'm in DMZ so it should work.

edit: I'm just testing we only start in 25 mins ;)

Yess, it worked! :grin:. Now we're just have to wait. :rolleyes:

[skoolbus]

Was I the only one that got dropped and now cannot connect to server?

[OneFromBeyond]

I got booted...is the game down?

*OneFromBeyond

[TouchOfInsanity]

Was I the only one that got dropped and now cannot connect to server?

Same thing happened to me.

[Eredian]

I was dropped dunno why sec

Try getting in I have no idea what happened.

I still have the same IP that's for sure

Found the prob it should work now

[Callador]

Was I the only one that got dropped and now cannot connect to server?
You're not the only one. So - are we still going to play or...

[Eredian]

That was great! We managed to obtained the staff of kings and are now ready to deal with the claw vipers. I'll create the game tomorrow at the same hour.

Eredian

P.S. The game won't crash like that tomorrow (at least not for the same reason :wink: .)

[TouchOfInsanity]

It was definitely enjoyable. I'm looking forward to the future games. Maybe I'll actually be able to help out, eventually. :rolleyes:

[Callador]

I had nice time with that MP! And more coming tomorrow (well today here :wink3:). Such fastpaced action as it should be. Too bad that I'm such slow typist so I can't chat much while playing :lipsrsealed: Hope we make as much progress next time too :grin:

[Eredian]

I might be able to help you with that. We could try playing while speaking over a teamspeak server. Just in case we decide to do that, I'd like if you could all download the client at www.goteamspeak.com . I'm looking forward to hacking and slashing at monsters with my sorc again :grin: .

[skoolbus]

I might be able to help you with that. We could try playing while speaking over a teamspeak server. Just in case we decide to do that, I'd like if you could all download the client at www.goteamspeak.com (http://www.goteamspeak.com) . I'm looking forward to hacking and slashing at monsters with my sorc again :grin: .

I don't have a mic, nor does my comp.

[OneFromBeyond]

That was lots of fun today guys! Sorry I had to bail early, I'm in it for the long haul tomorrow though!

*OneFromBeyond

[TouchOfInsanity]

Ooh, the time is drawing near. :grin:

[Eredian]

It sure is, and the game is up at 24.122.182.198 :wink3: . I'll use my awesome 14 frame teleport to get to the temple and we'll restart from there when everyone is here :grin: .

[skoolbus]

Friendly reminder, this sunday, same time, can't wait! I really want to make another charger and just rush through as fast as I can. It's an amazingly fun character to play, perhaps the most fun I've ever made. It's also pretty nice having seven or so different auras and using them all fairly often, though vigor and meditation more than others :grin:.

[The Cow King]

Oops, I've been totally off the loop :sunny: (I blame durf, and EuHcL :rant:)

I'll make haste to recover the staff so I can join in on the next game, although I've given it some thought and decided to go with some sort of Holy Bolt / FoH paladin (I hope it's ok?). I think I would have been bored with the leaper and it's really the same thing like having a Dim Vision necro that takes away the challenge.

[OneFromBeyond]

Sorry I forgot all about it (I bought a house this week...that's my excuse).

I'll be in tomorrow for sure.

*OneFromBeyond

[Eredian]

Game is up at 24.122.182.198, we start in 15 minutes.

[Eredian]

Game down. Skoolbus and OneFromBeyond didn't join us so we ended early and only finished Khalim's will quest. We'll be ready to take down Mephisto next saturday.

[skoolbus]

Game down. Skoolbus and OneFromBeyond didn't join us so we ended early and only finished Khalim's will quest. We'll be ready to take down Mephisto next saturday.

My alarm didn't go off, but I apologize for not being there. I'll catch up and definately be there next sat.

[TouchOfInsanity]

There is no way I'll be able to make it today. Sorry folks but this trip came up last minute yesterday and this is my first time getting online since I knew about it.

[skoolbus]

There is no way I'll be able to make it today. Sorry folks but this trip came up last minute yesterday and this is my first time getting online since I knew about it.

Should we go on without you and you catch up later? Or do you want us to wait til were all together?

[skoolbus]

Are we still going to keep trying to do this, or should we disband?

[Callador]

Hmm I don't know. This was a very good idea but it is impossible to have all players available in every session. At this point players can catch up in solo but it will get tough/impossible in NM/Hell. We have to think more about it.

And it seems we're not going to play tonight :undecided:

[the ANEURYSM]

hey guys your mp group seems fun and its too bad i missed it being created. if you guys reset or something pm me and ill join in on version 2.

[omgwtfbbqpwned]

^ I would also be included if something like this starts up again. :)

[skoolbus]

I think this one is pretty much dead (we didn't even make it into NM :laugh:) but if you want, just start a new thread and I'm sure people will join up. I probably will if the times work for me.

[omgwtfbbqpwned]

Check your PMs dude. :)