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ES Database/Wiki Links/Installation Guide

Post by Metropolis Man » Sat Dec 15, 2007 2:12 am

Important Links:

Wiki
Eastern Sun Wiki

Patch
Download / FAQ / Glossary / Hireling Skills / Links

Database
Base Armor
Base Weapons
Unique Armor
Unique Weapons
Set Items
Gems/Runes Status
Runewords
Gemwords
Cube Recipes
Maps

Installation Guide (PC):

NOTE: ES3.00 R series CAN be installed with LOD 1.11(b), but it is a 1.10 mod. This means no new Uber quest, no special keys, no special torches, etc. This version of ES doesn't care which version of vanilla LoD you have, as long as it is v1.09+. Properly installed, you can still play the latest version of Vanilla on b.net or ES with no conflict (as long as you don't try running both at the same time.
  1. Back up all your characters, Diablo II, ES, and any other mods you run.
    (Tip: put them into separate zip files, one for vanilla Diablo II and one for ES. That makes updating and restoring your character saves easy.
  2. Do a clean install of Diablo II:Lord of Destruction <-skip this if your LoD is already "clean"
    1. Uninstall Diablo II
    2. Delete the Diablo II folder <-To insure a clean install
      • OPTIONAL: this will make sure D2 installs all together on your hd
      • run Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Systems Tools -> Disk Cleanup with all options checked
      • reboot computer
      • run Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Systems Tools -> Disk Defragmenter
      • reboot computer
        If you run disk cleanup & defrag on a regular basis, say once a week, it will also make your comp run better in general
    3. Install Diablo II
    4. Upgrade to LoD
    5. run Blizzard's LoD patch -> download from Blizzard here
      1. OPTIONAL: backup important files for a "clean" vanilla D2
      2. download & install 1.10 patch -> LODPatch_110.exe
      3. create a .zip file (clean110.zip or whatever) containing game.exe, *.dll. & patch_d2.mpq
      4. download & install 1.11b patch ->LODPatch_111b.exe
      5. create another .zip file (clean111b.zip or whatever) containing game.exe, *.dll. & patch_d2.mpq
        Now, if your main D2 gets corrupted, just delete game.exe, *.dll, and patch_d2.mpq and then extract cleanXXX.zip to main D2 dir. instant(almost) clean D2
    You can also upgrade by going directly to the battle.net website, or by connecting to battle.net via the game
  3. Go to tsuru's Eastern Sun 3.00 Database website and download the files you need
    1. reiyo_tsuru_es300patch_Rxx_full.zip (The latest full version)
    2. reiyo_tsuru_es300patch_Rxx.zip (The latest patch)
    If you have problems downloading from File Planet, read Using File Planet, or try the other link.
  4. Install them in this order:
    1. unzip the full version into a work folder (any temp folder or a newly created folder).
    2. run the exe file. change the install path if your D2 folder is different.
    3. unzip the latest patch into a work folder (any temp folder or a newly created folder).
    4. run the exe file. change the install path if your D2 folder is different.
    The "R" series saves ARE NOT compatible with other versions (original, "B", "C" and "N" series), that's why the separate folder

    Seen a lot of questions on install directories, drive letters, etc. Here is the definate Answer:
    • IT DOES NOT MATTER!

    if your D2 install directory is "E:\DiabloII", you must change the directory location in the patch installer to "E:\DiabloII\es300r". as long as they match, you can install on any drive letter, in any subdirectory
  5. Play the game
    • Use the ES shortcut on your desktop created by the patch installer for ES<-This is a launcher program that keeps the mod separate from vanilla
      • If you do not have an ES 3.00 R Full Screen shortcut on your desk top after installing
        1. Open your ..\es300r folder
        2. Find the file es300r_launcher.exe <-you may not see the .exe, it depends on your folder settings
        3. Right-Click on the file <-this should open an option menu
        4. Move your cursor to "Send To>" <-this should open a sub-menu
        5. Left-Click on "Desktop (create shortcut)" <-this will put the correct shortcut on your desktop
    • Use the LoD shortcut created by Blizzard for vanilla Diablo II<-or Battle.net play
Additional Goodies:

Check Start -> Programs -> ES 3.00 Patch N for some of tsuru's extras
  • ES 3.00 R preference <- sets default auras, SP map regen,life/mana orb, & /nopickup switch
  • ES 3.00 R full screen <- runs ES in full screen mode
  • ES 3.00 R windowed <- runs ES in a window
  • Both shortcut can run the 2nd ES. (now limited to 2 instances at once.)
  • Gamble Filter <- filter the items shown on the gamble screen
  • patch readme <-hmmm, not sure what this is. maybe /you should check it out and see

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