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This article is mostly serves as a synopsis of various issues with the Diablo II laddersin v1.09, as of late 2001. It's not suggesting that any specific course be taken, however I do wonder what the point in a ladder is if everyone on it is the max level in relatively short order.  High levels in Diablo II were more of an achievement, since the super fast exp gain of Act Five didn't exist. Especially for Hardcore characters, making it into the 80's was really admirable, and 90's were amazing. Now there are hundreds of HC 99's, and aside from a few dangerous spots in Acts 1-4, it's quite possible to just level indefinitely in the Bloody Hills in Act Five hell and get to lvl 99, eventually. '''Related Articles''', focused on the October 1, 2011 ladder reset. * [[Guide:Why a Ladder Reset]]* [[Guide V1.09: Ladder Race: 7 hours]]* [[Guide V1.09: Ladder Race: 23 hours]]* [[Guide V1.09: Ladder Race: 39 hours]] -- The race ends with a 99, and numerous ladder runner reports.* [[V1.09: Clvl 99 in Record Time]] -- First person account from the Clvl 99 winning team.