I might be a nostalgic boomer, but the race to 99 was something else before TZ. It was longer, tested mental fortitude and ability to avoid going to the bathroom during longer sessions. Not to mention that death, in SC meant losing a ton of places and scrambed the race quite a bit. I remember when llama reached 99 in S2, he looked like a racoon on crack, be barely broke a sweat now. Llama is a PR guy. I bet he has a HR person behind him.

Haven't logged in ages, so no clue if old runners like DoH-Benny or Bruno even bother running anymore.

if he has an HR person behind him, that's an HR violation....

and sorry for your loss, this isn't your grand-papi's d2.....



really not surprised someone in a guild called "unfair advantage" is simpin mr. lam-o for reaching 99 this season

This post was edited by Vaatu on Feb 24 2026 03:47pm

Being a nostalgic boomer is a good thing. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Man I genuinely cannot understand how folks 99’d before TZs. The meta for that process was just so damn miserable.

is playing but not racing

He was the god tier of old school leveling

A bot would not reach lvl 99 that quick, you have to coordinate TZs while people herd up champions while he tombs. Otherwise it will just take too long you jealous simpleton lol.

Damn I remember that guy.

considering playing d2r is his job, doing a 99 grind and getting viewers/subs/donations is absolutely worthwhile to him. i couldnt tell you how much money he made over the last 5 days but im sure its not an insignificant amount.

I VOTE FOR COOLEY !

yeah he didnt use jsp