06-03-2008, 10:23 PM
Background: A couple weeks ago I acquired a copy of Diablo II. I've been playing D1 for years, thought I would give this D2 thing a try. Mostly just playing about so far, have an Amazon in Act II.
Problem: I go through hirelings at a great rate. Why? because I can't heal them, or equip them with anything better. There is no hireling screen. I have read through some walkthrus, and surfed through the Lounge forums and I keep running across information that indicates you can actually give hirelings potions, armor, and weapons. I can't find any way of doing that to my hirelings. So they snuff it right quick just as things start getting interesting. Most annoying. My tactics have basically devolved into leading the poor slob into the fray, then pulling back and using ranged attacks for as long as he lasts. Sometimes I can rescue my merc with town portal and a visit to the Medics, but usually I'm too busy with my own troubles to keep close tabs on the poor guy.
What have I missed? Is there a key I have to press that isn't on my keyboard??
Krishta
asking the first in a seemingly endless series of stupid questions...
Problem: I go through hirelings at a great rate. Why? because I can't heal them, or equip them with anything better. There is no hireling screen. I have read through some walkthrus, and surfed through the Lounge forums and I keep running across information that indicates you can actually give hirelings potions, armor, and weapons. I can't find any way of doing that to my hirelings. So they snuff it right quick just as things start getting interesting. Most annoying. My tactics have basically devolved into leading the poor slob into the fray, then pulling back and using ranged attacks for as long as he lasts. Sometimes I can rescue my merc with town portal and a visit to the Medics, but usually I'm too busy with my own troubles to keep close tabs on the poor guy.
What have I missed? Is there a key I have to press that isn't on my keyboard??
Krishta
asking the first in a seemingly endless series of stupid questions...
Wood Hoarder, Blade Sharpener, and Occasional Tool User