The -direct -txt method can be used to test mods. Some mods out there are distributed and played primarily utilizing the -direct -txt format. You might check the following tutorial on how to setup -direct -txt with D2/D2X if you haven't already.http://www.planetdiablo.com/phrozenkeep/pktut-direct.htm
The most up-do-date files that you'll need to edit will be in the patch_d2.mpq. If you can't find the file you're looking for there, you can usually find it in the D2Exp.mpq. If they're not in the D2Exp.mpq, most likely, they're in the D2Data.mpq file.
When you're done editing files, they'll need to be re-inserted into the patch_d2.mpq file using MPQ2K. You'll need to avoid re-inserting files into the D2Data.mpq and D2Exp.mpq. They should be used for extracting files only as re-inserting files back into them can (and usually will) cause difficulties in the event that a faulty file is inserted into them which can hinder the troubleshooting process
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Feel free to check out the other available tutorials here as well for more information on how to make this all work
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I shall have nothing to do with thy prideful, arrogant, and foolish combat. Leave me and my land apart from thine field of battle and I shall not interfere in any way. But, bring thy stagnant war unto my land and thou wilt be hurled into the abyss.
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