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How to Host on Open Battle.Net for D2

"Diablo II", also known as "D2", is an action-adventure game developed by Blizzard Entertainment for Windows and Mac-based computer systems. You can play "Diablo II" in a variety of different modes, including single-player, Open Battle.net and Closed Battle.net. Battle.net is Blizzard Entertainment's online game system and allows you to host and join games with other players. Closed Battle.net is a secure service that hosts games and stores all player data on the Battle.net server, while Open Battle.net allows you to play your single-player characters online with other players by hosting games on your own computer.

Things You'll Need

Single-player "Diablo II" character
Battle.net account

Instructions

- 1
  Launch "Diablo II." Click the "Other Multi-player" option in the main menu, and then click the "Open Battle.net" option. You will be taken to the Battle.net log-in screen.
- 2
  Type your Battle.net account name and password in the Battle.net log-in text fields, and then click the "OK" button. You will be taken to the character selection screen. Select a character you would like to play. The main Open Battle.net screen opens.
- 3
  Click the "Create" button on the right side of the main Open battle.net screen. The game creation screen opens. Adjust game-specific settings, such as the game name, game description, game password, number of players and difficulty.
- 4
  Click the "Launch Game" button. You will start a game of "Diablo II" and host the game until you disconnect from the game.

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