Volfs Test patch [ a 1.11 patch mod] mod for Diablo II

Version: 2.0.1
Author: volf
Contact and support: 18v.biz
Credits: Nefarius for runewords in first version, and The Phrozen Keep for their support
Requirements: Diablo 2 expansion and 1.11 patch have to be installed before playing this mod

[b]Note: This mod is only to be used for testing purposes in single player, more specifically testing the realm only runewords. To make testing easier, some cube recipes have been added and edited + runes and gems are available in act stores.

Version History
New to 2.0.1
- Just 2 minor bug fixes, 1 a correction to this readme, 2 small bug with gheed not selling gems in hell (thanks jedimaster86 for reporting it).

New to 2.0.0
- Mod updated to 1.11 Patch.
- 1.11 patch runewords added, they are listed at Battle.net
- Find spike event is still active as today 24/8 2005 nobody has yet claimed the prise.

New to 1.1.2
- Npc's pay full value for items you sell (up to 250000 black)
- Find spike Event First person to find spike will be rewarded with spikes secret runeword witch has never been revealed. If you find spike, be sure to tell us in this thread Volf.biz along with a screenshot for evidence.
More info can be found in the same thread, if what you want to know is not there then don't hesitate to ask.

Below is a full list of features.

Character and game play changes
Character starts with The Horadric cube
Akarra sells all runes
Gheed Sells all gems

New Cube recipes
Any Normal or socketed weapon or armor + el rune = add 2-6 sockets to weapon and 2-4 sockets armor

Upgrade recipes changed
1 Ort Rune + 1 Amn Rune + 1 Perfect Sapphire + Any Normal (Basic) Weapon = Exceptional Weapon
The item type is upgraded.

1 Ral Rune + 1 Thul Rune + 1 Perfect Amethyst + Any Normal (Basic) Armor = Exceptional Armor
The item type is upgraded.

1 Fal Rune + 1 Um Rune + 1 Perfect Sapphire + Any Exceptional Weapon = Elite Weapon
The item type is upgraded.

1 Ko Rune + 1 Pul Rune + 1 Perfect Amethyst + Any Exceptional Armor = Elite Armor
The item type is upgraded.

Just incase you mess Up when testing runewords
Any socketed item + any gem = unsockets the item without destroying the runes or gems

Realm and ladder runewords

There is not room to list them all here but i will list them below in the comment section.