Dota 2 General Chat XXII - Heros aren't the only things being remade... - Games

[table="align: center"][tr][td][url=http://store.steampowered.com/app/570/][img]http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/2148/generalchatb.png[/img][/url][/td][/tr][/table] [table="align: center, class: outer_border"][tr][td][u][b]What is Defense of the Ancients 2?[/b][/u] [b]D[/b]efence of the Ancients is the original map that created the "Action RTS" (ARTS) genre. [b]I[/b]t started as a map modification in Warcraft III and is now being made into it's own game with Valve using the Source engine. [b]I[/b]n short, it's a session based, Player vs. Player RPG. [b]T[/b]en people play on two teams of five and each person controls a hero of various ability, utility and strength. [b]A[/b]s you play in a game your hero will level up, you will gain gold, you'll kill opposing heroes and buy items to become stronger. [b]T[/b]he ultimate objective is to kill the enemies main structure in the back of their base. [b]T[/b]his takes teamwork and coordination, not something you can do by yourself as the base is also protected by AI controlled creeps that constantly spawn to defend it and towers meant to hold you back. [b]M[/b]atches take anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour and when you're finished and start a new game, you pick a new hero and start all over. [b]N[/b]othing is persistent when it comes to something that can affect each game. [b]T[/b]hat sounds simple in description but what has kept people playing it for years now are the complexities of the game.[/td][/tr][/table] [table="align: center"][tr][td][u][b]Official Trailers[/b][/u] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cSFPIwMEq4][img]http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/2153/generalchattrailers01.jpg[/img][/url][url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrF8NNvO6Zw][img]http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/3114/generalchattrailers02.jpg[/img][/url][url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKCS2No2xPs][img]http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/9444/generalchattrailers03.jpg[/img][/url][/td][/tr][/table] [table="align: center, class: outer_border"][tr][td][u][b]Why should I play DotA2 over LoL/HoN (etc)?[/b][/u] [img]http://i.cubeupload.com/4eZbtK.png[/img] No paying for Heroes! [img]http://i.cubeupload.com/4eZbtK.png[/img] Deeper game mechanics (Denying, attributes, etc). [img]http://i.cubeupload.com/4eZbtK.png[/img] Highly competitive. [img]http://i.cubeupload.com/4eZbtK.png[/img] Non-static metagame (Role and lane variation/strategies). [img]http://i.cubeupload.com/4eZbtK.png[/img] No outside game advantages. [img]http://i.cubeupload.com/4eZbtK.png[/img] TF2-like item and cosmetic system. [img]http://i.cubeupload.com/4eZbtK.png[/img] Advanced spectator/replay system (DotA TV). [img]http://i.cubeupload.com/4eZbtK.png[/img] Weekly updates and game features. [img]http://i.cubeupload.com/4eZbtK.png[/img] Holiday Events (New game modes/Map designs).[/td][/tr][/table] [table="align: center, class: outer_border"][tr][td][u][b]Useful Guides and Resources,[highlight] for the experienced and newbies alike![/highlight][/b][/u] [url=http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=123364699]Welcome to Dota 2. You suck![/url]: A must read for new players to Dota like games. [url=http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=123364976]A Comprehensive Guide to Dota 2[/url]: Another beginner guide. [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akUNmFAzS98]How to Play Dota 2 in 4 Minutes[/url]: A short 4 minute video about what Dota is about. [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi01ChpR4sw]Understanding Dota 2 Hero Roles in 5 Minutes[/url]: Simple video about hero roles. [url=http://www.team-dignitas.net/articles/blogs/DotA/1092/Dota-2-Ultimate-Guide-to-Warding]Ultimate Guide to Warding[/url]: Guide to proper warding. [url=http://www.dota2wiki.com/wiki/Dota_2_Wiki]Dota 2 Wiki[/url]: Really useful wiki on all of Dota 2's information. [url=http://wiki.teamliquid.net/dota2/Main_Page]Dota 2 on Liquidpedia[/url]: Another great wiki. [url=http://www.dota2alttab.com/]Dota 2 Alt Tab[/url]: Great site for basic hero/item builds. [url=https://dotabuff.com/]Dota Buff[/url]: Great site for match history and statistics. [u][i]Need to activate match history in-game (Options > Game > General > Share Match History)[/i][/u]. [url=http://dl.dropbox.com/u/75495922/InvokerTrainer.htm]Invoker Trainer[/url]: Easy out-of-game spell practice for Invoker. [url=http://i.imgur.com/n6VH7.jpg]Neutral Camp Pull Times[/url]: For all your stack-pull tactical needs. [url=http://i.imgur.com/WafAx.jpg]Radiant Camp Ward Blocking Spots[/url]|[url=http://i.imgur.com/3UOeX.jpg]Ancient Camp Ward Blocking Spots[/url]|[url=http://i.imgur.com/oz0fe.jpg]Dire Camp Ward Blocking Spots[/url] [u][i]Shut down your jungler foe's farm with these blocking locations[/u][/i]. [url=http://facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1244122]Helpful tips for those migrating from LoL and/or HoN[/url]: Located halfway in the OP. [/td][/tr][/table] [table="align: center, class: outer_border"][tr][td][u][b]Guides from r/DotA2[/b][/u] [url=http://www.reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/n2sz1/psa_jungling_etiquette/]PSA! JUNGLING ETIQUETTE[/url] [url=http://www.reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/n53fw/psa_support_items_and_you/]PSA! 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I wish for more holiday events soon.

Holy shit DK picked outworld destroyer

Your "Why should I play dota" made me think that someone should really make one of those feature lists that usually compare normal to premium in f2p games with dota related to LoL.

So anyway... [QUOTE=Tokagero;40144618]I think it's more of a piranha-kind of thing. It's a sturdy formation of scales/calcium (I guess?) that forms a device for cutting up food.[/QUOTE] I'd much rather have a gulper eel approach [img]http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly97pjQ9lw1qeigaco1_400.jpg[/img] Now [I]that's[/I] intimidating, versus purple triangles.

[quote]Bad internet means I'm playing constantly at around 150-200 ping, it is just fine to me How the hell is that too much for some? It isn't really that noticeable. When it goes to about 350 then it becomes annoying, but below 200 isn't really a problem. [/quote] You get used to bad internet

Slardar is technically an innacurate represenation of Angler fish. Only females get the angler thingy, and Slardar is male.

[QUOTE=Shibbey;40144779]Slardar is technically an innacurate represenation of Angler fish. Only females get the angler thingy, and Slardar is male.[/QUOTE] Valve are showing their support for transgendered fish people

[QUOTE=BuffaloBill;40144704] Never said that.[/QUOTE] Yeah well i never said anything about Slardars model either even though it needs work too. Slardar doesn't look menacing enough and a part of that is because he is a fat anglerfish slug where Naga is more like she was in WC3 and they are mostly the part of the same race and order? oh and the voicework is awful too

When I look at the title "Slithereen Guard" I see [URL="http://fc02.deviantart.net/images/i/8/9/6/Naga_Royal_Guard.jpg"]This[/URL], when I see Slardar I see the title "Barkeeper of an underwater pub"

[IMG]http://puu.sh/2tbrf/251e9c323a[/IMG] I got really really bored.

i love those games where you support hard and help your team find openings and shit [url]http://dotabuff.com/matches/164775988[/url] <3

[QUOTE=Constructor;40145220][IMG]http://puu.sh/2tbrf/251e9c323a[/IMG] I got really really bored.[/QUOTE] I don't get it. Sell items at end of game buy rapier. Wheres the joke.

[QUOTE=Suttles;40145244]i love those games where you support hard and help your team find openings and shit [url]http://dotabuff.com/matches/164775988[/url] <3[/QUOTE] That smoke gank was pretty MLG

[QUOTE=Suttles;40145244]i love those games where you support hard and help your team find openings and shit [url]http://dotabuff.com/matches/164775988[/url] <3[/QUOTE] Games like this are why I play support so much

Is it bad that I take Dragon Knight's level 2 ult the second I get the opportunity? The poison damage is real nice and all, and every guide I've read says YOU MIGHT WANNA DELAY YOUR LEVEL 2 ULT but hot damn the farming potential and teamfight damage the splash provides is just so much more to me.

[QUOTE=ROFLBURGER;40144615]Since when did men like tits attached to fish.[/QUOTE] Nagasiren has the best tits because she's already oiled up and everything from her natural fish oil.

[t]http://cloud-2.steampowered.com/ugc/882978556545663349/D326A3F58714D68DA3CE3C17D9268DA3043960F6//[/t] A+ thanks for the quality matchmaking valve

[QUOTE=CharlesMan;40145702]Is it bad that I take Dragon Knight's level 2 ult the second I get the opportunity? The poison damage is real nice and all, and every guide I've read says YOU MIGHT WANNA DELAY YOUR LEVEL 2 ULT but hot damn the farming potential and teamfight damage the splash provides is just so much more to me.[/QUOTE] Generally you keep level 6 ulti to push towers. In the mean time while skipping your level 11 ulti you stack an ancient camp infinite+1 times and push all towers, then get level 16 ulti, kill the camp for 3000 gold, then murder everyone in a teamfight and destroy base.

[QUOTE=Amaurus;40145707]Nagasiren has the best tits because she's already oiled up and everything from her natural fish oil.[/QUOTE] You never tasted fish oil have you [editline]3rd April 2013[/editline] [QUOTE=RainbowStalin;40145708][t]http://cloud-2.steampowered.com/ugc/882978556545663349/D326A3F58714D68DA3CE3C17D9268DA3043960F6//[/t] A+ thanks for the quality matchmaking valve[/QUOTE] What items did he get? Boots and tangos or

[QUOTE=ROFLBURGER;40145799]You never tasted fish oil have you [editline]3rd April 2013[/editline] What items did he get? Boots and tangos or[/QUOTE] Yes I have and it tastes delicious.

[QUOTE=CharlesMan;40145702]Is it bad that I take Dragon Knight's level 2 ult the second I get the opportunity? The poison damage is real nice and all, and every guide I've read says YOU MIGHT WANNA DELAY YOUR LEVEL 2 ULT but hot damn the farming potential and teamfight damage the splash provides is just so much more to me.[/QUOTE] Sort of like Rarara says, depends how my farm is going... If I've already got my HotD and stacked the ancients a few times I usually just go straight for it and get the huge gold boost, if I haven't I'll probably hang on a bit longer since I'm probably not ready to lay down huge aoe damage at that point anyway.

[QUOTE=RainbowStalin;40145708][t]http://cloud-2.steampowered.com/ugc/882978556545663349/D326A3F58714D68DA3CE3C17D9268DA3043960F6//[/t] A+ thanks for the quality matchmaking valve[/QUOTE] Why is Dark Seer taking the Aegis

[QUOTE=cheetahben;40145972]Why is Dark Seer taking the Aegis[/QUOTE] Who cares when Pudge has 4k HP with no hearts. I loved the rapier on Lifestealer, it signals that he was doing jack shit to help his team and just afk farming.

[QUOTE=Rarara;40146029]Who cares when Pudge has 4k HP with no hearts. I loved the rapier on Lifestealer, it signals that he was doing jack shit to help his team and just afk farming.[/QUOTE] Or like, stole it from super fed pudge.

Does anyone have 2 spare Divine chests? I have 2 keys sitting here but not Market money to buy any. I would really appreciate it if someone donated 2 <33 Thanks That Sprite! <3

It didn't help that I'm a pretty bad invoker, but sf was 0/10 after like 6 minutes and pudge left mid out of pity and just roamed around the map getting more kills.

[QUOTE=Jessey;40146434]Or like, stole it from super fed pudge.[/QUOTE] Lifestealer can impossibly only had treads after a 30 min game. [editline]3rd April 2013[/editline] [QUOTE=RainbowStalin;40146474]It didn't help that I'm a pretty bad invoker, but sf was 0/10 after like 6 minutes and pudge left mid out of pity and just roamed around the map getting more kills.[/QUOTE] He probably ran out of mana and went to get runes, then figured he might as well get some free kills at bot or top while not killing Fiend.

[QUOTE=Suttles;40145244]i love those games where you support hard and help your team find openings and shit [url]http://dotabuff.com/matches/164775988[/url] <3[/QUOTE] Not linkens, not bkb, but both on bat I like your style maruhai [editline]3rd April 2013[/editline] [QUOTE=Amaurus;40145707]Nagasiren has the best tits because she's already oiled up and everything from her natural fish oil.[/QUOTE] This arouses me, but does sirens even have vaginas?

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