I think people will choose compendium goals and actual game updates this year rather than diretide.Remco32 wrote:
It's like you truly think that'll stop them.Tshemmp wrote:
Why? It was made clear by Valve already months ago that there will be no Diretide this year.
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Tshemmp wrote:
Why? It was made clear by Valve already months ago that there will be no Diretide this year.
No, they didn't tell beforehand there won't be Diretide 2013, that's why everyone was so surprised and the GIVE DIRETIDE happened (ignoring the fact they never announced a Diretide 2013 either). So then with all the complaining Valve decided to enable Diretide.Nwolf wrote:
Didn't they already said last year that there'll be no Diretide 2013 and then there was one after Halloween
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inb4 best hero in game.Pizzicato wrote:
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THE ORACLE LOOKS FUCKING SHITTY
towerdiving you then purifying flames -> dagon? yeah most annoying shit ever
Aesthetically, he looks like a rotting faceless void with a tiaraPizzicato wrote:
towerdiving you then purifying flames -> dagon? yeah most annoying shit ever
Gameplay-wise, a really OP support-offlane-midlaner
http://www.dota2.com/oracle/day2
The second day of the update hath arrived. Oracle will be coming soon in your official clients
A bunch of new stuff has been announced. New PA arcana, New tresure, The statue thingy, new mega creeps model, and a prediction
Nemesis Assassin is also a new event announced with the conjunction of the event
Broodmother and Phoenix got enabled in Captains Mode
I am fucking pissed on that spider for some reason, as for phoenix i'm really excited
The second day of the update hath arrived. Oracle will be coming soon in your official clients
A bunch of new stuff has been announced. New PA arcana, New tresure, The statue thingy, new mega creeps model, and a prediction
Nemesis Assassin is also a new event announced with the conjunction of the event
Broodmother and Phoenix got enabled in Captains Mode
I am fucking pissed on that spider for some reason, as for phoenix i'm really excited
Mercurial
The mechanics should change, yes
Probably a reward on the non-PA arcana owners. It's just not good to pay 30$ for a damn event
in my case i wont pay a thousand pesos for this
Probably a reward on the non-PA arcana owners. It's just not good to pay 30$ for a damn event
in my case i wont pay a thousand pesos for this
LISTEN UP PEOPLE
THEY CHANGE THE MECHANICS. Ranked wont be affected by the Nemesis Event anymore.
Check the update page for more
THEY CHANGE THE MECHANICS. Ranked wont be affected by the Nemesis Event anymore.
Check the update page for more
so apparently, you don't need to own the arcana, you just need someone on any team to own the arcana to activate the event.
Time for some solo queue.
Time for some solo queue.
Haha nice, someone on my friend list got the arcana, time to queue up and play some games with him.
Thanks to you, PA will be the most picked hero nowCeph23 wrote:
so apparently, you don't need to own the arcana, you just need someone on any team to own the arcana to activate the event.
Time for some solo queue.
isweartogod
also, alot of noob oracles
i have 2 friends that have the arcana and we're planning to do it tomorrow
\:D/
\:D/
How many Oracles do I have to beat solo mid before they realize it's useless putting him mid.
Get him on the offlane or as support, but he should definitely not be a 1-2 position core guys
Also, never focus enemy core when Oracle is alive, it's basically death to your team
Get him on the offlane or as support, but he should definitely not be a 1-2 position core guys
Also, never focus enemy core when Oracle is alive, it's basically death to your team
Oracle is really good in the midlaneMagicphoenix wrote:
How many Oracles do I have to beat solo mid before they realize it's useless putting him mid.
Get him on the offlane or as support, but he should definitely not be a 1-2 position core guys
Also, never focus enemy core when Oracle is alive, it's basically death to your team
He is a counter to those physical junglers such as lone druid etc.Also, once hr got a fucking level five dagon, all hells breaks lose
0-3 with Oracle since all my teammates are too caught up with the fcking event 
Well, I played against an Oracle who went 8-0 after 12 minutes and he had Dagon 3. Guess which team lostSonatora wrote:
Oracle is really good in the midlaneMagicphoenix wrote:
How many Oracles do I have to beat solo mid before they realize it's useless putting him mid.
Get him on the offlane or as support, but he should definitely not be a 1-2 position core guys
Also, never focus enemy core when Oracle is alive, it's basically death to your team
He is a counter to those physical junglers such as lone druid etc.Also, once hr got a fucking level five dagon, all hells breaks lose
(this happened twice)
Also, his winrate is 40%
BUT. If the team is good enough then Oracle can be extremly viable. I think if you have at least a 3-man-stack functioning together with all the Oracle buffs, he truly can be really strong. In solo queue though? Nahhhh.
few days old. apparently the arcana drop rate was too high :<
I wanna play again.. Dota 2 
tbfh this is the worst event ever made by volvo
idk about the other servers but SEA is going nuts
PA being reported for not having an arcana
Lv1 ganks on PA and fails
Lv1 ganks on the marked hero and fails
Leaving players when contract is fulfilled or denied
idk about the other servers but SEA is going nuts
PA being reported for not having an arcana
Lv1 ganks on PA and fails
Lv1 ganks on the marked hero and fails
Leaving players when contract is fulfilled or denied
New Hero : Oracle -> Best Support
I've been in multiple games bur only a single deny wtfPizzicato wrote:
tbfh this is the worst event ever made by volvo
idk about the other servers but SEA is going nuts
PA being reported for not having an arcana
Lv1 ganks on PA and fails
Lv1 ganks on the marked hero and fails
Leaving players when contract is fulfilled or denied
Also I never saw that behavior.
i'm in sea and im still having a proper match against/with PA and her arcana idk why tho...
the only difference i felt about this event is when somebody is going to gank PA/the nemesis they went all out and sometimes it's really irritating to see
the only difference i felt about this event is when somebody is going to gank PA/the nemesis they went all out and sometimes it's really irritating to see
well, DotA2 is outdated go play dota classic :^)
I think you have to reverse that downGenocide wrote:
well, DotA2 is outdated go play dota classic :^)
Dota 2 is constantly updated, not the original Mod
Bumping this intentionally
First of all, New Bloom is going to happen this February. Estimated date is the first/second week of feb. Prepare your Abyssal Underlord hype!
Second, TI5 will be held at Seattle this August 3. The team invitiations will be released in May, preperations will take place between April to August
First of all, New Bloom is going to happen this February. Estimated date is the first/second week of feb. Prepare your Abyssal Underlord hype!
Second, TI5 will be held at Seattle this August 3. The team invitiations will be released in May, preperations will take place between April to August
I want the rest of my compendium rewards
w33 drama hax
c9 drama
what's next, secret disbanding because artrezy joined in
c9 drama
what's next, secret disbanding because artrezy joined in
Pizzicato wrote:
http://a.pomf.se/ebzrqx.webm
sup
can anyone teach me how to use sniper without got scratch neither die?
can anyone teach me how to use sniper without got scratch neither die?
english, muthafuckah, speak itPizzicato wrote:
http://a.pomf.se/ebzrqx.webm
Armlet + Forcestaff + Dagger, and don't come into any team clash, and ward as much as possible...wedang069 wrote:
sup
can anyone teach me how to use sniper without got scratch neither die?
Well, that's how.
Daichi Shinku wrote:
Armlet + Forcestaff + Dagger, and don't come into any team clash, and ward as much as possible...
Well, that's how.
wow
i wonder if my enemy are pudge :')
Pudge is an obvious counter to nonmobile heroes so pretty much you're screwed in the early game
BUT if you manage to get a shadow blade/BKB early, then you can essentially block off alot of damage coming from pudge
BUT if you manage to get a shadow blade/BKB early, then you can essentially block off alot of damage coming from pudge
Try to go for Mjolnir and hope for the "Electric Sniper" :v
attack speed is usually better on sniper anyways, becuase of his chance to proc headshots (by the way, how does a half sec slow still have anything to do with a real headshot, beside the bonus dmg?)
A concussion?phaZ wrote:
attack speed is usually better on sniper anyways, becuase of his chance to proc headshots (by the way, how does a half sec slow still have anything to do with a real headshot, beside the bonus dmg?)
Or say it was just a hit to a critical spot. Although that wouldn't make heroes who float slower, but are we really going that far? : D
Well if we were talking about realism, sniper would be one op madafaka insta-killing everyone that is unlucky enough to get hit by that.
But that would also mean that Invoker's meteor would spell the end of the world. So yeah.
But that would also mean that Invoker's meteor would spell the end of the world. So yeah.
Oh Newbee, how the mighty have fallen once again. Also lol @ BigGod, casual team getting 2nd place in the group stages.
Secret totally fell apart in the playoffs, though in the end they still secured 3rd place they were even lucky to have won against C9, rip 15-0 group stage overhype.
Glad EG doing so well, both them and VG are rightful contenders for the title. Too bad I'll miss the finals tomorrow
Glad EG doing so well, both them and VG are rightful contenders for the title. Too bad I'll miss the finals tomorrow
EG HYPE!!!
please nerf Sumail
That was incredible drafting and play by EG, also Sumail what a way to start his story.
http://www.dota2.com/newbloom/part3 oh man. my hype is building
I'm afraid of Winter Wyvern
She seems pretty good against Meepo. Don't think she will be played much in pubs though, just like any hero with skills that can fuck up allies (see SD, Pugna, Oracle, Tusk).
It's the same with every new hero that makes it into the game.
It gets so much attention during the first week, people think it's OP, picks it in games to either stomp hard or feed heavily, then proceeds to be fade into the background the week after.
That being said. I love playing Wyvern in the offlane.
Though WC3 Wyvern looked more badass.
Give us Pit Lord already!!
It gets so much attention during the first week, people think it's OP, picks it in games to either stomp hard or feed heavily, then proceeds to be fade into the background the week after.
That being said. I love playing Wyvern in the offlane.
Though WC3 Wyvern looked more badass.
Give us Pit Lord already!!
this year's new bloom is disappointing
new event sucks
everyone is stupid
everyone is stupid
new in this, what should I do after completing the tutorials? and who should I use?
there is no real recommendation, just stay away from chen and meepo if you have not perfect micro skills.
Maybe play Limited Hero mode to get used to the basic game mechanics first. But if you want to learn new heroes fast I recommend playing single draft as it forces you to play a new hero everytime.
Ask someone that you know and play with them. I'm totally recommending this since there's so many HATE in dota 2 right now.Trash Boat wrote:
new in this, what should I do after completing the tutorials? and who should I use?
You can use any hero that you want.
Play with someone who knows what they are doing.Trash Boat wrote:
new in this, what should I do after completing the tutorials? and who should I use?
The game has a pretty difficult learning curve so playing with a friend who knows their shit and be able to teach you will help tremendously.
For now go with heroes that does not need you to manage more than one unit.
Its so hard to play Dota and Osu hoping to get better at both. They both require so much time.
Help me.
Help me.
i wish i improved at osu! as fast as i improve at dota...
http://www.dotabuff.com/players/91712766
anyway im jsut posting because my last game i made a comeback down 35k gold and 30k xp, commended enemy ursa for handing my dusa a rapier.
cheers to all peruvians.
http://www.dotabuff.com/players/91712766
anyway im jsut posting because my last game i made a comeback down 35k gold and 30k xp, commended enemy ursa for handing my dusa a rapier.
cheers to all peruvians.
i just noticed this. i need more of this. please p-flax. please deliver
If anyone would like to play dota together, feel free to add: http://steamcommunity.com/id/gnidmas/. Mainly use/usw but I occasionally play on euw and aus server.
share mmr climbing tips pls
heres mine: pick slark, axe and sniper
heres mine: pick slark, axe and sniper
mango hype
Alchemist
- Unstable Concoction countdown can now be seen by enemies
Unstable Concoction now has an area targeting cursor
Greevil's Greed now grants 4x gold bounty from Runes
Alchemist can now cast Aghanim's Scepter to directly grant any allied hero all Aghanim's Scepter bonuses as a buff (the hero upgrade and the stat upgrade). The scepter is consumed in the process. Multiple instances of this buff do not stack. Alchemist can target himself as well
What if you get the bounty rune on the 00:00 mark? Will it give you 8x gold? :O Lol 400 gold at the start would be kinda OPphaZ wrote:
Alchemistdoesnt this sound quite good?
- Unstable Concoction countdown can now be seen by enemies
Unstable Concoction now has an area targeting cursor
Greevil's Greed now grants 4x gold bounty from Runes
Alchemist can now cast Aghanim's Scepter to directly grant any allied hero all Aghanim's Scepter bonuses as a buff (the hero upgrade and the stat upgrade). The scepter is consumed in the process. Multiple instances of this buff do not stack. Alchemist can target himself as well
I also think that Alch's aghs upgrade doesn't look too useful unless he's too farmed and 6-slotted already. It wouldn't really work if you play as a support too since you won't be able to farm for aghs fast enough without stealing farm from the cores.
"how can we destroy the game"
"add unnecessary Aghanim's"
"okay"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHoK-pLqv_4
"add unnecessary Aghanim's"
"okay"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHoK-pLqv_4
What's bad about it? Imo every hero should have an Aghs upgrade, especially now with the new Alch.
http://imgur.com/gallery/nMTXY iG please
It's frightening how much alike a girl Ferrari looks in the picture of his first appearancedeadbeat wrote:
http://imgur.com/gallery/nMTXY iG please
http://www.dota2.com/reborn/part1/ so this is now a thing
I have been playing this game for 6 years and I have only been hyped this much when they announced Dota 2. Great stuff coming up!
Maybe with the power of the new tutorials, I'll finally be able to play this game properly.
Anyone else here attending ESL One Frankfurt this weekend?
What's up with the techies picks nowadays?
Techies just keeps popping up in pubs right now.
Techies just keeps popping up in pubs right now.
guessing you didn't watch ESL one?Ceph23 wrote:
What's up with the techies picks nowadays?
Techies just keeps popping up in pubs right now.
Dota Sad Life.
> Being a hard and only support.
> Ward Here , Ward There.
> Buy Courier and Fly them.
> Never tried to do KS.
> Stacking Neutrals
> Initiating.
> Lose Wars.
> Got blamed from the team
This is why i kinda hate supporting strangers.
still won tho
> Being a hard and only support.
> Ward Here , Ward There.
> Buy Courier and Fly them.
> Never tried to do KS.
> Stacking Neutrals
> Initiating.
> Lose Wars.
> Got blamed from the team
This is why i kinda hate supporting strangers.
still won tho
God fuck techies. He turns the game into a completely different beast where you have to buy 99999999999 sentries or a gem while your whole team plays ultra safe because you're so fucking paranoid about mines. Aghs upgrade is retarded and make it so fucking hard to push highground. This hero is cancer I don't know why icefrog keeps trying to force him into the meta, he needs to be deleted from the game.
Seph
This game is too hard ; n; I'm sticking to lol hheh
Sovasin wrote:
God fuck techies. He turns the game into a completely different beast where you have to buy 99999999999 sentries or a gem while your whole team plays ultra safe because you're so fucking paranoid about mines. Aghs upgrade is retarded and make it so fucking hard to push highground. This hero is cancer I don't know why icefrog keeps trying to force him into the meta, he needs to be deleted from the game.
Techies bby
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http://www.dotabuff.com/matches/1634550192 EZ CM game (only in SEA DOTO)
steamcommunity.com/id/conquestace
hi i like to play dota2 on the us east servers.
hi i like to play dota2 on the us east servers.
I stopped trying to do my challenges a long time ago.Mercurial wrote:
It's finally over, yo.
Messes with my already non-existent game.
Mercurial
i feel so bad for fy :<
I feel like VG has been a bit lackluster ever since that whole draft thing in china.deadbeat wrote:
i feel so bad for fy :<
In terms of mechanical complexity, how does DOTA2 compare with LoL? I know both are incredibly more complex than Smite (Plat 2 jungler there). Just wondering what everyone thinks.
@Repr1se
Also are there any VP fangays here? Go go Illidan (yeah that's the real one)!I have around 1k hours in LoL (peaked at plat 2 playing all roles) and around 4k hours in Dota, don't know if that makes me qualified enough to answer.
Anyway in my opinion LoL takes more raw mechanical skill in general, there is just way more focus on it. Since every champ has 4 active abilities (and some more) as oppsoed to Dota where you can have up to 3 passive skills instead and also the lower cooldowns and manacosts you can and have to use more stuff more often which I find really demanding at times, especially considering everything is a skillshot nowadays and you have to consistently dodge.
That said there are some heroes in Dota which go way beyond any LoL champ, for example Meepo, Chen, Lone Druid, Tinker etc. So if you want to have a REAL challenge try to get good at these.
Also there are way more game mechanics in Dota in general like pulling, stacking, creep aggroing (no you can't compare LoL's creepwave management to this xD) and so on, but tbh they are not really hard to pull off. Also even now I learn new tricks every other day whereas in LoL I've got the feeling I have already seen everything.
tl;dr if you care purely about mechanical complexity LoL > Dota
but in terms of overall complexity (because there is just way more stuff) Dota > LoL
Anyway in my opinion LoL takes more raw mechanical skill in general, there is just way more focus on it. Since every champ has 4 active abilities (and some more) as oppsoed to Dota where you can have up to 3 passive skills instead and also the lower cooldowns and manacosts you can and have to use more stuff more often which I find really demanding at times, especially considering everything is a skillshot nowadays and you have to consistently dodge.
That said there are some heroes in Dota which go way beyond any LoL champ, for example Meepo, Chen, Lone Druid, Tinker etc. So if you want to have a REAL challenge try to get good at these.
Also there are way more game mechanics in Dota in general like pulling, stacking, creep aggroing (no you can't compare LoL's creepwave management to this xD) and so on, but tbh they are not really hard to pull off. Also even now I learn new tricks every other day whereas in LoL I've got the feeling I have already seen everything.
tl;dr if you care purely about mechanical complexity LoL > Dota
but in terms of overall complexity (because there is just way more stuff) Dota > LoL
wanna watch illidan streaming osu! someday 
also:
why noone has posted that here, just realized it
also:
why noone has posted that here, just realized it