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I figure since PXO is down so is the auto-update feature. How do I manually update to version 1.4?

Dry

Take a look here, and download the patch that matches your version of D3. Note that if you bought D3 in the US, and the US 1.4 patch doesn't seem to work, the Australian patch probably will; some of the copies of D3 sold in the US were actually the Australian. Also note that, if you bought the D3/Merc dual-jewel version from Interplay's online store, you'll have to run the dual-jewel fix, also downloadable from the above link, before you run the US 1.4 patch.

Welcome to D3 Dryheat. If you are new to the game and want to learn in a safe and friendly enviroment, Come join us at Team [NuB]. We are a team that will help you learn the ins and outs of D3 Multiplayer.
What to get into Chat? here are some options:

irc.gamesurge.net(This seems to have become the "official" IRC server for the D3 community)

Using a web browser: http://www.descentchat.com/ OR http://www.suncho.com/chat/

Using an IRC client: IRC server is irc.gamesurge.net:port 6667 channel is #descent3

Descent 3 Rookie Area on gamesurge: IRC server is irc.gamesurge.Channel is descent3rookie

Here are some sources for tracking Game server addies:
Descent.cx Game Tracker: http://d3.descent.cx/tracker.d3

PlanetDescent Game Tracker: http://www.planetdescent.com/asp/tcpipgames.asp

Kquery is worth checking out (similar to Kali, but free): http://www.kquery.com

Kali: www.kali.net
Again, welcome to or back to the comunity!(sp?)
[NuB]Fusion

now all we need is Krom's Welcome to The DBB picture