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Dungeon Siege 2: Diabloish Map from DS1 for DS2
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Mod Title: Diabloish Map DS2
Author(s): Dr.Smooth aka James Lang
Modder(s): KillerGremal/F3

Mod Version Number......................: Beta 1
Release Date............................: 12-Aug-2011
Mod Size (approx.)......................: 9.5 MB

Contact Information (email / forum).....: http://siegetheday.org/?q=node/1330
Web Site (for the mod / author).........: http://www.siegenetwork.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=8561
Web Site (for the mod / modder).........: http://www.dungeonsiege2.net/ds2fun/mods/
Download................................: http://www.dsstuff.de/maps/diabolish/diabloish.htm


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* Description

This mod contains a DS2 version of the Diabloish map v7, originally created 
by Dr.Smooth aka James Lang for DS1 in 2003. The map contains 8 regions,
one of them is the rebuilt town of Tristram where you start your adventure
to defeat the evil forces in several dungeons underneath.


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* Installation Instructions

- Unofficial procedure (recommended):
  Re-check if the file extension of the mod file is '.ds2res' and save it in the
  'Resources' folder inside your DS2 game installation folder.
  In case there is an older versions of the mod file, then please remove it.
  To proceed the game with your existing characters you need to install All*Saves
  ( http://garage.gaspowered.com/?q=node/1990 ), launch from now DS2 with this tool.

- Official procedure:
  Download and install the DS2 Toolkit, then rename this Mod file to *.ds2mod
  and save it in the folder: "My Documents\My Games\Dungeon Siege 2 Mod\Mods"
  Then run DungeonSiege2Mod.exe to play the game.
  If you want to continue your actual char you also have to copy its folder to
  "Multiplayer" or "SinglePlayer" folder (depending on what you have played)
  inside "My Documents\My Games\Dungeon Siege 2 Mod\Save\" folder.
  Then make a shortcut on DungeonSiege2Mod.exe and add 'loadanysave=true' ...
  Well, it couldn't be any more complicated - please see below for the easy way
  or check out Hanker Chief's Player's Guide to Mods on Herena Forge for help:
  http://herenaforge.org/tiki-index.php?page=Player%27s+Guide+to+Mods


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* Deinstallation Instructions

  Just remove this mod/map file from the 'resources' folder.


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* Requirements / Compatibility

Dungeon Siege 2 Version.........................: 2.2 (eventually v2.3/BW too)
Other requirements (other mods, expansion...)...: DS1 node pack for DS2
................................................. DS1 content pack for DS2
................................................. MonsterLevel Adjustment Mod
Windows only (uses ds2dll or custom installer)..: No
Known Bugs......................................: A few, not serious.
Known Lacks.....................................: Many.


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* What's new:

Beta 1: (12-Aug-2011)
- Dungeons revised. Further starting positions. Radar icons added too, however
  radar maps of regions not stiched together because of 'overlap' problems.
Alpha: (Jul/Aug-2011)
- Obsolete objects/NPCs/monsters replaced, alternate teleportation system added.
  Town upgraded and conversations revised.


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* Credits

(Important) content provided by.................: GPG / Dungeon Siege 1
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Other Credits...................................: - Dr.Smooth aka James Lang for this map.
................................................. - Elys for All*Saves and DS1toDS2nc.exe
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* Distribution / Content Usage

Mainly because of all the work in progress this mod should not be distributed currently,
definitely I would not be happy if this map would be re-released as cheat map!
In case you like to contribute anything related on distribution, creation or cooperation
generally then please leave a message at: http://siegetheday.org/?q=node/1330


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* Copyright

All title and intellectual property rights to the content of this mod are the property of the respective content owner and may be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties.
© 2002-2005 Gas Powered Games Corp. All rights reserved. Gas Powered Games, the GPG logo, and Dungeon Siege are the exclusive trademarks of Gas Powered Games Corp.


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* Disclaimer

The author(s) of this mod accepts no responsibility for damage to data, or physical damage to hardware, caused by the appropriate or inappropriate use of this mod. Use this mod at your own risk.


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* Tanking Log

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