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<b>[Bridenbecker] Is there any new news on Diablo II expansion? </b>

<b>[DiabloIIDevTeam] </b>Yes! The gaming public has spoken, and we've listened. Diablo II: Lord of Destruction will now support a spectacular 800x600 resolution!!!

<b>[Bridenbecker] Will the maximum required strength for items rise above 170? </b>

<b>[DiabloIIDevTeam] </b> We have a host of new items that have new strength requirements. Included are a whole set of items that follow the “exceptional” class of items. We call them “elite” items. They will have higher requirements. Also, the uniques that pop out in D2X will have new level requirements.

<b>[Bridenbecker] What will be the level requirement on Elite items? </b>

<b>[DiabloIIDevTeam] </b> They will vary depending on the item. They will begin to drop in the game towards the end of Nightmare mode, and will be appropriate for Hell Difficulty players. They will more than likely require that you be over level 50.

<b>[Bridenbecker] What will the system requirements be for 800x600? </b>

<b>[DiabloIIDevTeam] </b>800x600 is not recommended for low-end systems. There are too many variables to specify exact requirements, but high-end machines will have the best time! Your mileage may vary.

<b>[Bridenbecker] Will items be changed/modified when you convert
your character? </b>

<b>[DiabloIIDevTeam]</b> Good Question. The simple answer is no. However, if a NEW Stone of Jordan is spawned, for example, it will have new requirements to use. The old instances of the SOJ will be unaffected.

<b> [Bridenbecker] Are there any new details about Act V music? </b>

<b> [DiabloIIDevTeam] </b> Yes, the Act 5 music is incredible! We flew out to Bratislava, Slovakia, and had the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra record it live. It sounds amazing!

<b> [Bridenbecker] How do you think weapon swapping will affect the game? </b>

<b> [DiabloIIDevTeam] </b> You will be able to have two full sets of weapons equipped (including shields!) This will let the player have two strategies instantly available by hotkey to attack different kinds of monsters. Additionally, there will be 8 new hotkeys to accomodate the 2 weapon/shield sets. So for example, an Amazon can have both a Spear and a javelin/shield combo at her disposal.

<b> [Bridenbecker] Have you done anything about the experience loss in Nightmare and Hell difficulty? </b>

<b> [DiabloIIDevTeam] </b> Yes! In Nightmare and Hell difficulties, you can recover half of the experience lost by retrieving your body where it was killed. If you quit and start a new game, you still lose the regular amount.

<b> [Bridenbecker] Are we still on target for a release in the first half of 2001? </b>

<b> [DiabloIIDevTeam]</b> We are still on schedule, and anticipate a release in the first half of this year. This is a new experience for us (being on time) so we're not sure exactly what's going to happen. It looks real good right now, however.


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Willie
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