Ladder S1: Solo or Group?

For those who are planning to play Ladder Season 1 — are you going solo or with a group?

Personally for every past ladder I played in D2 classic, I always ran solo but I think this time around I’m going to try running with a group. Unfortunately, most of my Bnet friends who play D2R have no intention of playing ladder.

I’d like to form a small group so if anyone is interested in running with me or are looking for a Barb player for their group in The Americas, just send me a DM here.
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What about you guys — solo or group?

I'll just level with randoms and go farming on my own past level 80, which probably falls in the "solo" category.

But good luck finding a stable group, man! Hope you join a good one.

iamergo wrote: 2 years ago

I'll just level with randoms and go farming on my own past level 80, which probably falls in the "solo" category.

This. Only raising a ladder char as a farmer/clone hunter anyways with no intention of joining the lvling race in any meaningful way.

Schnorki wrote: 2 years ago

iamergo wrote: 2 years ago

I'll just level with randoms and go farming on my own past level 80, which probably falls in the "solo" category.

This. Only raising a ladder char as a farmer/clone hunter anyways with no intention of joining the lvling race in any meaningful way.

I more or less just want a group to play with that doesn’t care about the race to 99. Biggest reason I’m playing ladder is to test out Wisdom on a Barb, and just to start fresh in a new economy

LuckyAce wrote: 2 years ago

I more or less just want a group to play with that doesn’t care about the race to 99. Biggest reason I’m playing ladder is to test out Wisdom on a Barb, and just to start fresh in a new economy

A throw barb, I gather? That's a sweet cause!

LuckyAce wrote: 2 years ago

Schnorki wrote: 2 years ago

iamergo wrote: 2 years ago

I'll just level with randoms and go farming on my own past level 80, which probably falls in the "solo" category.

This. Only raising a ladder char as a farmer/clone hunter anyways with no intention of joining the lvling race in any meaningful way.

I more or less just want a group to play with that doesn’t care about the race to 99. Biggest reason I’m playing ladder is to test out Wisdom on a Barb, and just to start fresh in a new economy

Ok, I just have to ask..in a world where Arreat's and such exist, why Wisdom?!?
Throw barb I suppose would kind of make sense as one of the few sources of

Pierce. But beyond that, I'm confused.

Ok, I just have to ask..in a world where Arreat's and such exist, why Wisdom?!?
Throw barb I suppose would kind of make sense as one of the few sources of

Pierce. But beyond that, I'm confused.

A throw barb, I gather? That's a sweet cause!

You’re both correct. I plan to test this on a Physical Throw Barb with 2

Warshrike’s. I want to see how much piercing attack I can get on him. Also, if Wisdom is made in a nice Barb Skiller

Helm, it has the potential to be a great alternative to Arreat’s face, especially because it’s a mid-lvl runeword.

I've played D2 solo for most of my life so this time will be no different

After i beat

Baal solo at lvl 70-75, I will keep doing P8

Baal or CS runs probably.

LuckyAce wrote: 2 years ago

Ok, I just have to ask..in a world where Arreat's and such exist, why Wisdom?!?
Throw barb I suppose would kind of make sense as one of the few sources of

Pierce. But beyond that, I'm confused.

A throw barb, I gather? That's a sweet cause!

You’re both correct. I plan to test this on a Physical Throw Barb with 2

Warshrike’s. I want to see how much piercing attack I can get on him. Also, if Wisdom is made in a nice Barb Skiller

Helm, it has the potential to be a great alternative to Arreat’s face, especially because it’s a mid-lvl runeword.

Admittedly, I never looked into whether or not piercing is a "only when used to attack" or "general" kind of stat but in the latter case, dual

Warshrike alone would put you at 100 and you're set. Wisdom wouldn't help any further.
If it is on-attack, then shrike + Wisdom +

Razortail would put you beyond 100 as well.

Schnorki wrote: 2 years ago

LuckyAce wrote: 2 years ago

Ok, I just have to ask..in a world where Arreat's and such exist, why Wisdom?!?
Throw barb I suppose would kind of make sense as one of the few sources of

Pierce. But beyond that, I'm confused.

A throw barb, I gather? That's a sweet cause!

You’re both correct. I plan to test this on a Physical Throw Barb with 2

Warshrike’s. I want to see how much piercing attack I can get on him. Also, if Wisdom is made in a nice Barb Skiller

Helm, it has the potential to be a great alternative to Arreat’s face, especially because it’s a mid-lvl runeword.

Admittedly, I never looked into whether or not piercing is a "only when used to attack" or "general" kind of stat but in the latter case, dual

Warshrike alone would put you at 100 and you're set. Wisdom wouldn't help any further.
If it is on-attack, then shrike + Wisdom +

Razortail would put you beyond 100 as well.

Yep, and this is exactly why I want to test things out with Wisdom

LuckyAce wrote: 2 years ago

Schnorki wrote: 2 years ago

LuckyAce wrote: 2 years ago

You’re both correct. I plan to test this on a Physical Throw Barb with 2

Warshrike’s. I want to see how much piercing attack I can get on him. Also, if Wisdom is made in a nice Barb Skiller

Helm, it has the potential to be a great alternative to Arreat’s face, especially because it’s a mid-lvl runeword.

Admittedly, I never looked into whether or not piercing is a "only when used to attack" or "general" kind of stat but in the latter case, dual

Warshrike alone would put you at 100 and you're set. Wisdom wouldn't help any further.
If it is on-attack, then shrike + Wisdom +

Razortail would put you beyond 100 as well.

Yep, and this is exactly why I want to test things out with Wisdom

Don't get me wrong, not going against your Wisdom idea (worst case, it opens up more possibilities) but the shrike adding you can test without it.

Schnorki wrote: 2 years ago

LuckyAce wrote: 2 years ago

Schnorki wrote: 2 years ago

Admittedly, I never looked into whether or not piercing is a "only when used to attack" or "general" kind of stat but in the latter case, dual

Warshrike alone would put you at 100 and you're set. Wisdom wouldn't help any further.
If it is on-attack, then shrike + Wisdom +

Razortail would put you beyond 100 as well.

Yep, and this is exactly why I want to test things out with Wisdom

Don't get me wrong, not going against your Wisdom idea (worst case, it opens up more possibilities) but the shrike adding you can test without it.

You’re right, and there’s always a chance I won’t be able to get

Warshrike’s either. So at the very least to want to test Wisdom regardless of whether I do or don’t.

I can’t say for certain how popular the Throw Barb will be for ladder S1, but if by chance it turns out to be, getting

Warshrike’s will be harder than expected.

Even if it doesn't suck, it'll be nowhere near top tiers for farming or speed-clearing (which is the initial go-tos) so...you're probably fine.

Schnorki wrote: 2 years ago

Even if it doesn't suck, it'll be nowhere near top tiers for farming or speed-clearing (which is the initial go-tos) so...you're probably fine.

That doesn’t really matter to me . I prefer to take this game at my own pace. Barbs are good for that sort of thing, or well, at least the builds I decide to play anyway haha.

If I cared about clear speed I’d play a Sorc or Pally, and while I have played a Pally in the past, it was for all of 5 minutes before I was like “nah.” But I’ve never played a Sorc, ever. Not for me.


But wowww we went off topic (sorry guys!).

But in addition to what you’re planning to do for ladder, solo or group, do you guys have any goals for ladder S1?

i always try to get a group together for easier trading early game.

LuckyAce wrote: 2 years ago

Schnorki wrote: 2 years ago

Even if it doesn't suck, it'll be nowhere near top tiers for farming or speed-clearing (which is the initial go-tos) so...you're probably fine.

That doesn’t really matter to me . I prefer to take this game at my own pace. Barbs are good for that sort of thing, or well, at least the builds I decide to play anyway haha.

If I cared about clear speed I’d play a Sorc or Pally, and while I have played a Pally in the past, it was for all of 5 minutes before I was like “nah.” But I’ve never played a Sorc, ever. Not for me.


But wowww we went off topic (sorry guys!).

But in addition to what you’re planning to do for ladder, solo or group, do you guys have any goals for ladder S1?

Oh, I'm all for going at your rate, don't get me wrong. Was merely saying that you probably won't have too much competition for your two warshrikes and should get them easily enough

Schnorki wrote: 2 years ago

LuckyAce wrote: 2 years ago

Schnorki wrote: 2 years ago

Even if it doesn't suck, it'll be nowhere near top tiers for farming or speed-clearing (which is the initial go-tos) so...you're probably fine.

That doesn’t really matter to me . I prefer to take this game at my own pace. Barbs are good for that sort of thing, or well, at least the builds I decide to play anyway haha.

If I cared about clear speed I’d play a Sorc or Pally, and while I have played a Pally in the past, it was for all of 5 minutes before I was like “nah.” But I’ve never played a Sorc, ever. Not for me.


But wowww we went off topic (sorry guys!).

But in addition to what you’re planning to do for ladder, solo or group, do you guys have any goals for ladder S1?

Oh, I'm all for going at your rate, don't get me wrong. Was merely saying that you probably won't have too much competition for your two warshrikes and should get them easily enough

You never know, the market works in mysterious ways

LuckyAce wrote: 2 years ago

But wowww we went off topic (sorry guys!).

But in addition to what you’re planning to do for ladder, solo or group, do you guys have any goals for ladder S1?

As an PSN player I have not much options than going solo.

I'll play with my wife on 2 PlayStation and 2 Bnet-Accounts, starting with 2 Sorcs and after first findings and trades, I will start a Ladder-Horker asap.

In general, we both prefer to play with other friendly and relaxed players.

I don't really enjoy an over-organized run-through; so I probably would join random rooms with people in it and run through it, just like it was back in the days. It's not like I'm racing with anyone, I'd rather just enjoy it on my own pace.