How to get into multiplayer

Hello,
How do I get into the multiplayer or Battle.net playstyle? I've tried multiple times, but I can't seem to grasp it. I miss my "/players 8" command and having my maps "saved." I genuinely don't know how to farm in this constantly changing online environment, let alone trade effectively. It feels a bit overwhelming, even though it's such an old game, so I'd appreciate some tips on all these aspects.

In multiplayer D2, how do I farm, level up effectively (including the early grind and joining "baalrun 32-33-34-35..."), trade properly, and most importantly, have fun?

If playing online isn't fun for you, then just... don't.

All point's you mentioned are valid - farming is more tedious, so you need to learn map layouts for having any chance of keeping your sanity and not just running around in random directions. Also, items that have any value in trade are few and far between, and you have limited number of online chars. If you don't have buddies you can play with regularly, then just stick to offline, if that's what gives you fun.

juanitakelvy wrote: 7 hours ago

and most importantly, have fun?

To be honest, nobody can tell you how YOU are supposed to have fun. That's on you.

I don't have fun in rushing through the game or getting bored in endless baalruns, so most of the time I play solo or with friends.

If you want to grind effectively, make an S-Tier build (Javazon, Hammerdin, Mosaicsin or Novasorc) and join MF-Split games or Cowruns for example.

There's another thread around here explaining how to get "rich".

Here you'll find the best source of ingame mechanics summarized.

If you want to trade, just stay here. It's a great community! I did most of my trades on this site. Never had any problems.

I'm switching to offline because I don't like trading.

What I enjoyed about online gaming is to play with other people. Most of them I met here so if you are making a new post "looking for gaming group for season 13" you will likely find like-minded players.

There are also discord communities where you can meet and organize.