Not sure what "startup kit" you are talking about. If it's MPQ2k you're trying to use I thought it came with the storm.dll file. If not, you can download that file individually from the Tools of the Trade.To use a plug-in, you generally have to know the basics of modding: how to extract, edit and pack files into the patch_d2.mpq file (or how to use -direct -txt).
You should start with the Idiot's Guide in the tutorials portion of Phrozen Keep. It's the best intro to modding I've had the pleasure to see (too bad I can't take credit for it). Then read the basic and intermediate tutorials...at the very least the ones on extracting and re-packing files.
If you don't know that stuff, the plug-ins won't do you any good in most cases.
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- JEFF
"A hero is no braver than anyone else. He is only brave five minutes longer."
For my latest mod (for LoD/expansion), download Version 1.1 of Sanctuary in Chaos or at this mirror site
- Or for old stuff (for classic D2), visit my orignal mod site at www.planetdiablo.com/sanctuary