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                        PATCH 1.02 -- 02/25/97
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This file contains information about the fixes contained in the patch
that upgrades Diablo to version 1.02.  Additionally, this file contains
updated troubleshooting tips.

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                              Contents
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 I. FIXES	

 II. TROUBLESHOOTING

    1. Video
 
    2. Sound    

    3. Multiplayer

    4. General Tips

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I.                               FIXES
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   1. Corrects the NULL cell buffer errors and other draw problems

   2. Fixes intermittent crash in Join Game screen

   3. Fixes data corruption problem which could cause a player to
      get locked out of Battle.net when creating a new channel

   4. Improves error handling for dropped network packets

   5. Provides more descriptive messages when unable to join a game

   6. Fixes the problem with some equipped items not being seen 
      by other players in multiplayer games

   7. Prevents Lazarus's red portal from disappearing after 
      leaving his lair

   8. Fixes the Level Advance Indicator remaining on screen after
      character attributes are maxed 

   9. Fixes inaccurate display of game creation time

  10. Games shown in the list of public games on Battle.net will
      not disappear anymore.  The list will be refreshed only if the
      user closes and reopens the Join Game dialog.

  11. Fixes problem with soundcards that do not support the Set
      Format command (i.e. ESS1888)
	
  12. Fixes problems writing to system registry

  13. Numerous fixes to item integrity
      NOTE: With this patch, when the game detects duplicate items they
            will be removed from the game.

  14. Improves error correction related to line noise in modem games

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II.                         TROUBLESHOOTING
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  1. VIDEO

	NOTE:  The first step that should be taken in isolating video
	problems is ensuring that you have the most current drivers from
	your video card manufacturer.

	A. Problems with cut scenes:
	If video playback is slow or choppy on your system, you can 
	adjust the size of the playback window using the VidSize utility,
	which is installed in the Diablo directory.  (Large or Small, 
	Default is large)

	B. Video problems:
	If you have problems when exiting out of Diablo, or with video 
	after getting into Diablo (i.e. it is freezing up, or it is doing
	something strange with the video) set the video display properties
	to 640x480x256 before playing Diablo.  DirectX has a problem with
	certain video cards, and it is causing this to occur.

	C. S3 Video Drivers:
	"http://www.s3.com"

	D. CHIPS & TECHNOLOGIES video Drivers:
	"http://www.chips.com"

	E. Matrox Video Drivers:
	"http://www.matrox.com"

	F. Matrox Millennium:
	Video doesn't display properly 
	(rolling screen images, overlapping screen images or a blank screen) 
	1)Right-click on the Windows 95 desktop background.
	2)Click on the Properties menu item - MGA Monitor tab - MGA Monitor 
	option button.
	3)From the MGA monitor list, select the monitor model you're using. 
	If your monitor model does not appear in the list, select monitor 
	that runs at 60 Hz at 640 × 480 (for example, Standard Monitor Types
	 - Vesa 1024X768 @60Hz). For more information on MGA monitor 
	selection, see the on-line documentation for MGA PowerDesk.
	4)Click OK to confirm your selection

	G. ATI 3DExpression PCI Mach64
	Problem: After installing Dx3.0a from the Diablo CD & rebooting the
	computer, you get a black screen with green lines.
	Fix: 
	1.) Boot into safe mode by: Rebooting the computer, pushing F8 when
	you see the words starting Win95, select safe mode.
	2.) Click on start -> settings -> Control Panel -> Display 
	-> Settings -> Change Display Type -> Click on "Change..." under 
	Adapter Type -> show all devices -> Manufactures: Standard Display
	Types.  Models: Standard Display Adapter (VGA) then click OK 
	-> close -> Apply & Close then Yes to Restarting the computer.  
	(let the computer boot normally)
	3.) Click on start -> settings -> Control Panel -> Display -> Settings
	-> Change Display Type -> Click on "Change..." under Adapter Type 
	-> Have Disk -> Browse to "X:\win95drv\display\atigt\macxw4.inf" 
	(X=cdrom drive) & click on OK twice -> Select ATI 3DExpression PCI 
	mach64 (Direct Draw) & click on OK -> Close -> Apply & Close then 
	Yes to reboot the computer, this should fix the problem.

	H. Alliance Promotion:
	Download the DirectX 2 at: "http://www.blizzard.com/support/d-directx.htm"
	Download the DirectX 2 compatible driver for the alliance promotion video
	card at: "http://www.alsc.com"
	NOTE: These drivers are also available from the Alliance BBS at (408)383-4994
	If you have the DirectX 3 drivers installed and the manufacturer's DirectX 2 
	driver, you might see two hands.

	I. Virge Video Drivers:
	If a Direct X application asks to overwrite the preinstalled drivers, 
	answer NO.  Currently, there is not a diskette release of the Virge graphics
	drivers/Direct X drivers, so if you overwrite the Virge drivers with a 
	Direct X application, you will have to run the QuickRestore utility to get
	the preinstalled drivers back.

  2. SOUND

	NOTE:  The first step that should be taken in isolating sound
	problems is ensuring that you have the most current drivers from
	your sound card manufacturer.

	A. SB Sound Cards:
	"www.creaf.com"
	As of 2/13/97 the latest version is "4.35.00.0018"

	B. Fatal exception ** has occurred at: (with SB 16/32/64)
	The problem was linked to a old version of the sound driver.  If you do not
	have at least version "4.35.00.0018" dated 2/13/97 then download it at:
	"http://www.creaf.com/wwwnew/tech/faqs/drv0001.html"

  3. MULTIPLAYER

	A. Trying to get onto Battle.net:
	1.) If you are using a third party TCP/IP implementation, try installing
	Microsoft's TCP/IP protocol (use Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel)
	2.) Use the Telnet program to test your connection to Battle.net.  From a
	command prompt, type:
		telnet battle.net 116
		telnet battle.net 118
	If Telnet can't connect to Battle.net, contact your Internet provider or
	network administrator about opening up those ports.
	3.) Delete the file "Bncache.dat" from the Diablo directory.  This file
	contains cached data that has been downloaded from Battle.net.  Deleting it
	will remove any data that may have been corrupted during download.
	4.) Verify that the Diablo directory is writeable, and that there is plenty
	of free disk space on the drive that holds the Diablo directory.

	B. Retail to Spawn:
	1.) One player can create the game but the other can't see the game to join.
	Make sure ALL are playing spawn or ALL playing retail copies!
	Spawn cannot play retail.

	C. Can't see the other person on the network (IPX Games):
	1.) Make sure that everyone is logged into the network.
	2.) Make sure everyone is using the retail version.
	3.) Make sure everyone has upgraded to the patched version.
	(Version 1.02 cannot play against version 1.00)
	4.) Make sure the IPX frame type is correct.
	Click on start -> settings -> control panel -> network -> IPX/SPX -> properties 
	-> advanced -> frame type: Make sure all people playing have their frame type 
	set to the same value.  Then set the Max Sockets to 32 and the Max Connections 
	to 16.  Click on OK and reboot the computer, then try to start the network game.

  4. GENERAL TIPS

	A. Is there anything I can do to boost game performance?
	To speed up game play on slower systems, turn off music by bringing up the
	Diablo Options menu and setting the Music Volume all the way to the left. 
	Also, clearing up hard drive space can improve performance on systems with 
	low memory.


THE FIRST TRANSPORT IS AWAY!	

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