Mule creation for dummies

[LochnarITB]

I think it's actually 30 minutes before you get the boot. If you're around anyway, just come back and move him a couple steps every 20-30 minutes. Also, you don't have to have 2 hours the first shot. If you're going to be playing other characters, just open the mule for 5 minutes when you burn in a game for muling. Each time you open him, the ten day timer resets and eventually you'll have the two hours for him to be burned in. One other way I've had some success is with an identify scroll. Assign the scroll to the right mouse button. Hold down the right mouse button so it starts attempting to cast it over and over. Tape the button down so it keeps going. Move the pointer off the screen (assuming you're playing windowed) and it will keep attempting to cast. I have had success with that going 8 hours plus but I have also had it dump, apparently at the 30 minute mark. YMMV.