Monster
11-15-2008, 10:27 AM
Hey guys, this is Monster just posting my How to Survive in Hardcore Mode, erm... guide. This guide just basically explains the basic concepts of how to survive in Hardcore Mode - and I will also be adding a few of my own... that is, if you're willing to try anything, even if it IS a little expensive.
What is Hardcore?
Hardcore is basically the same as SoftCore (the normal game). However, there is ONE major difference - you die at any time - it's QQing time (especially at a high level). Basically, in other words - if you die, you can't play that character anymore. And of course, you get different "generic" names after you beat each of the modes (say instead of "King" [insert name here] you will have "Patriach"(?) [Insert name here].
Okay, so now we're onto the tips.
Make a backup file of your character
I know, this sounds really obvious, especially to me, but this is basically your emergency button if you happen to die. Make a folder called "Diablo HC savegames" somewhere (preferable in "My Documents") and copy ALL of said HC char's files into there. This should only be used when you die, though.
Be prepared to run!
Should you find yourself on your last potion, don't be afraid to chicken out of the fight. In fact, I'd recommend it since it's saved my char plenty of times. Be sure to have a TP up at the start of any fight you think will be difficult. REMEMBER THIS TIP AS IT WILL SAVE YOU A LOT. And another thing: In HC, cowards are rewarded, not the stupid idiots who charge in head-first.
Use Hero Editor (LAST RESORT ONLY)
Yuck, Hero Editor. Use only as a last resort when you are ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN you have tried everything and they DO NOT work! I repeat, LAST RESORT ONLY!
Wait, let's just re-iterate that so you get the idea that Hero Editor should not be used regularly.
HERO EDITOR IS YOUR LAST RESORT!
Okay, so now that's been nailed into your heads, let's move onto equipment terms...
Using gems and Runes/RWs
Why not? Use the Horadric Cube to transmute gems. Use Hero Editor if you wish to duplicate enough gems to make pgems. As with runes - why not? It's better to waste a rune to save your life than keep the rune and die, is it not? If you think I'm talking crap then obviously "j00 h4z n0 br41|\|z!" comes into play.
Twinking up
Again, why not twink up? Of course, being fully untwinked looks way better than if you are twinked up. It IS your Hardcore character, so I don't have any choice in that. :)
Well there ya go and thanks for listening :) Crits are much appreciated as this guide still has a lot of room for improvement.
What is Hardcore?
Hardcore is basically the same as SoftCore (the normal game). However, there is ONE major difference - you die at any time - it's QQing time (especially at a high level). Basically, in other words - if you die, you can't play that character anymore. And of course, you get different "generic" names after you beat each of the modes (say instead of "King" [insert name here] you will have "Patriach"(?) [Insert name here].
Okay, so now we're onto the tips.
Make a backup file of your character
I know, this sounds really obvious, especially to me, but this is basically your emergency button if you happen to die. Make a folder called "Diablo HC savegames" somewhere (preferable in "My Documents") and copy ALL of said HC char's files into there. This should only be used when you die, though.
Be prepared to run!
Should you find yourself on your last potion, don't be afraid to chicken out of the fight. In fact, I'd recommend it since it's saved my char plenty of times. Be sure to have a TP up at the start of any fight you think will be difficult. REMEMBER THIS TIP AS IT WILL SAVE YOU A LOT. And another thing: In HC, cowards are rewarded, not the stupid idiots who charge in head-first.
Use Hero Editor (LAST RESORT ONLY)
Yuck, Hero Editor. Use only as a last resort when you are ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN you have tried everything and they DO NOT work! I repeat, LAST RESORT ONLY!
Wait, let's just re-iterate that so you get the idea that Hero Editor should not be used regularly.
HERO EDITOR IS YOUR LAST RESORT!
Okay, so now that's been nailed into your heads, let's move onto equipment terms...
Using gems and Runes/RWs
Why not? Use the Horadric Cube to transmute gems. Use Hero Editor if you wish to duplicate enough gems to make pgems. As with runes - why not? It's better to waste a rune to save your life than keep the rune and die, is it not? If you think I'm talking crap then obviously "j00 h4z n0 br41|\|z!" comes into play.
Twinking up
Again, why not twink up? Of course, being fully untwinked looks way better than if you are twinked up. It IS your Hardcore character, so I don't have any choice in that. :)
Well there ya go and thanks for listening :) Crits are much appreciated as this guide still has a lot of room for improvement.