Update to the above ... it was something to do with winrar. I installed 7zip and it extracted (and works) perfectly fine now. If anyone else is having this issue I figured I'd post my solution.

Hey guys... just installed the game a week or so ago (again, after a little hiatus) and am having issues getting this to even install correctly. I downloaded on chrome and did the "download anyway" thing - which worked fine. When I click on the .rar file there's three files - the sound fol...

Just started a throwbarb build. Currently sitting at 73 and having fun with it. I've got most of the T4 items and some decent rare rings atm. There's still some questions I have as far as socketing mid-level. What's the verdict here? Enough pgems to max resist then Ko in armors? Jahs in axe? Also, I...

With the latest patch, are you guys having luck with the fighter-mage merc? Or switched it up? I've got a fighter mage with probably ~90% of the spec'd equipment and he's getting wrecked pretty easily it seems. The defensive stuff he puts out is decent when he's alive, but I think a solid tank would...

@Solfege,

Appreciate the in-depth response (and updated guide). This build is a hell of a lot different than any old-school sorc knows. Still so much to learn with all the things that are possible in this game. I'm certainly addicted all over again. I feel like I'm 14 again - lol.

Hey guys.... old school D2 player here with a few questions. I just started playing MXL since the ladder update, so I started somewhat fresh. This guide was very helpful, but there's so much to learn! Anyways... 1. For end-game, you mention (physical) or (elemental) WIP. What is WIP referring to? Bl...