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Multibox
Multiboxing (or multi-logging) is having the ability to play multiple characters at the same time, either on the same or different computers. Since the majority of needs only require 2 characters, this is often loosely called "dual-boxing", even if sometimes more than 2 are involved. Logging in to different accounts and running multiple characters at the same time is perfectly legal in DDO*, and solves a number of problems, including having an opener for Elite level quests, exchanging items between characters, holding items (aka "mules"), and so on.
- (* It is not legal to post in the DDO Forums using multiple accounts. You will be caught, and you will suffer forum penalties.)
From two or more computers[edit]
It's as you would expect - log in to diff accounts with each, and you're good.
- (Note that attempting to log into the same account again will simply bump you back to the log-in screen with an error stating "Your account is busy...", and bump that currently open game back to the character selection screen. This is true for single-computer as well - see next.)
From one computer[edit]
Simply launch the DDO game client as normal. The DDO game launcher has a dropdown menu (arrow near upper right corner)...
- select the Options menu
- Select the General tab there
- make sure the "Allow multiple game instances" option is checked
After you've logged in to your first account, use Alt + Tab ↹ to switch back to your desktop view, and log in to your 2nd account. Once multiple instances of the game are up, use Alt + Tab ↹ to cycle through them. Repeat this as many times as you need to (up to the limit that your graphics card can handle - ymmv). (In Windows, once you have 2 or more instances of the game open, you may have to use Ctrl + Alt + Del to get back to your desktop view.)
On one computer, only a single instance of the game can run in the graphic mode "Full screen (windowed)". Other instances will silently fail to start. (DDO Forums).
Builds[edit]
There have been some builds designed to be generic all around utilitarian builds for multiboxing purposes.