KINDA NEW TO THIS LADDER SLASHER THING BUT I WANT TO KNOW WHAT CHAR SHOULD I USE AND WHAT WEP SHOULD I START WITH OR DOSE IT MATTER AND HARDCORE OR SOFT

hardcore if you don't die. it's an extra fun challenge.
pick a melee class, either fighter or barb
stat dex to 70-110 counting the + from gear (lesser end if catacombing)

collect ee weapons for every level up to 55
get stat armor or ee armor (scale, chain, or plates)
get dex or str charm
get a ee heal charm for the acc slot

ok sweet dose any one play this i cant find people to play with

at the "shrine" (click PLay Ladder Slasher on the top right) it shows howm any people are playing right now!
http://ladderslasher.d2jsp.org/index.php?g=9
check there, as well! all the / commands listed.