D2GL Wrapper

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Intro

D2GL is a graphics driver that allows various visual upgrades to Diablo 2, and generally is more stable on modern machines. As of 2.10.7, D2GL has been implemented as the default driver for both DirectX and Glide configurations. Assuming successful updating to 2.10.7 or later, the added features can be configured in game via the "Graphical Settings" sub-menu:

The first implementation of the Graphical Settings menu. More features will come.

READ ME

Save and exit your game. Quit D2 and close your mxl launcher.If you have a Wrapper and HD text you dont need to read this. If you don't have one follow these steps immediately:

Pre-requirements

  • Diablo 2 LOD patch 1.13c with Median XL installed
  • [New Median-xl launcher]
  • Windows PC (unverified on linux/MacOS)
  • Not running Diablo 2 or Median-xl launcher (close them)

Walkthrough

  1. Open the Median-XL launcher
  2. Click on the cog in the launcher to bring up the settings menu and make yours match this image:

    This button must also be clicked
  3. Download the latest release.zip from: [https://github.com/GavinK88/d2gl-mxl-1.0/releases]
  4. MAKE SURE BOTH THE GAME AND LAUNCHER ARE CLOSED FOR THE NEXT STEPS.
  5. Right click on release.zip, select Properties and if you get a Security Warning there check Unblock at the bottom right
  6. Unzip release.zip and copy the 3 files inside
  7. Find your installed Median-xl game (C:\games\median-xl by default)
  8. Paste all 3 files into the main directory with D2Sigma.dll (Replace)
  9. Open the launcher, click play and press CTRL + O to bring up the D2GL menu in game, if you see it; your install was successful.

D2GL Wrapper Recommended Settings

Some common things to change off the bat will be to enable HD text.