Since D2 does not offer a way to run a dedicated server, you will have to create a server 'holder' character. Simply launch the game with them and then post your IP address here for others to join. When you bring up the automap <TAB>, it will display your IP address.
If you are behind a router or firewall, you will need to do 2 things. (1) Open a port and (2) Give the real IP (not your internal IP) with the port number. Like This:
xx.xxx.xxx.x:yyyy
Where 'x' is the IP, and 'y' is the port number. Note the COLON between them (no spaces).
You should post your ICQ/AIM/YAHOO/MSN Messenger ID so that others can contact you.
The only downside to this is that you will have to restart the game if newbies or ultra high characters come in, or if the quests need to be reset.
But a game announcement, some chatting with your game-mates via a messenger service, and you will be off and running.
You might even draw me into a game or two. Ya just never know.
I'm playing LoD... As a server... If anyone wants to join. DWX is too awesome to be played alone.
