Anyone?
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#2
KaaaaBLAM.
Posted 12 January 2012 - 05:21 AM
I wish. :(
I have yet to get a beta invite/key/freebie.
My good friend actually got one from the Holiday event and HATES moba games, but decided to activate it on his account instead of giving it to someone he KNOWS wants it. >.>
/endrant
I have yet to get a beta invite/key/freebie.
My good friend actually got one from the Holiday event and HATES moba games, but decided to activate it on his account instead of giving it to someone he KNOWS wants it. >.>
/endrant
#6
Why so serious?
Posted 13 January 2012 - 04:19 AM
Dota2 is defiantly a fantastic game for old dota players, but for new players to the MOBA concept it is very difficult to pick up. Many people who come from only a LoL background do not do so good in dota. It has several advanced concepts that are just confusing for new players. Also the community is more elitist on this sense, and will bash on newer players who feed or play wrong. And they have a good reason to, if one person sucks the whole team is held back.
Overall great game, do your research and play against bots for awhile.
Overall great game, do your research and play against bots for awhile.
#7
CAGiversary!
Posted 13 January 2012 - 04:34 AM
Except even the bots will wreck you.
EDIT:
As for the game itself I have played a handful of matches, but none of the current heroes have drawn me in.
The annoying thing about Dota2 is that so many champs seem outclassed. And if I pick someone who's fun but not top tier I dont even have a fighting chance, I'm just fucked.
But I'm a noob so who knows.
EDIT:
As for the game itself I have played a handful of matches, but none of the current heroes have drawn me in.
The annoying thing about Dota2 is that so many champs seem outclassed. And if I pick someone who's fun but not top tier I dont even have a fighting chance, I'm just fucked.
But I'm a noob so who knows.
Edited by basilofbkrst, 13 January 2012 - 06:01 AM.
#8
Madman
Posted 13 January 2012 - 06:45 AM
Except even the bots will wreck you.
Ain't this the truth. I get wrecked by bots all the time. But I'm determined to improve my game.
BTW, new patch today that adds Spirit Breaker and Silencer.
And of course, patch notes. More on the official site: http://blog.dota2.com/
#10
CAGiversary!
Posted 13 January 2012 - 06:59 AM
So,it's exactly like LoL?Dota2 is defiantly a fantastic game for old dota players, but for new players to the MOBA concept it is very difficult to pick up. Many people who come from only a LoL background do not do so good in dota. It has several advanced concepts that are just confusing for new players. Also the community is more elitist on this sense, and will bash on newer players who feed or play wrong. And they have a good reason to, if one person sucks the whole team is held back.
Overall great game, do your research and play against bots for awhile.
#13
Posted 13 January 2012 - 06:40 PM
i began on WC3 DotA for a long while as well, and the concept there is definitely more in depth than LoL's . however, it's always funny to watch elitist communities go at each other for which game is harder, since mobas in general are incredibly easy to pick up. skill really depends more on knowing the nuances of each game, and there isn't some incredibly high ceiling of mechanical thought involved in any of them.
#14
Madman
Posted 13 January 2012 - 09:55 PM
So,it's exactly like LoL?
Sure, they both have 3 lanes and a base. But the similarities end there.
Here's a list of some major differences:
LoL
No creep denies
No tower denies
Has a lot of items
Can only buy at base
Max level 18
DotA 2
Creeps deniable
Towers deniable
Has way more items
Can buy at base and many stores all over map
Max Level 25
*Note: Denying = you killing your own creep/tower so that the enemy gets a fraction of the xp and no gold.
These are just some differences. The play styles of these two games are also very different. I would definitely categorize LoL as the more casual and DotA 2 as the more hardcore.
I really wish I hadn't play LoL before DotA 2 because I feel that by doing so made it harder for me to learn DotA 2. Ugh.
#15
PAPER TRAILS on a mountain
Posted 15 January 2012 - 10:49 AM
No creep denies
This is why I skipped out on LoL after playing way too much DotA.
My co-workers ask why I don't play LoL if I enjoyed DotA so much, "It's like the same game, made by the same people."
NOPE. LoL has no defense, which is why it is not called DEFENSE of the Ancients.
Steam id: j-cart
Granted I am a bit rusty with random heroes (as most have new/changed abilities since I have last played in 2009). However there are a few heroes I can still rock and roll with, so I won't hold the team back if we play to win.
#18
Madman
Posted 17 January 2012 - 10:29 PM
This is why I skipped out on LoL after playing way too much DotA.
My co-workers ask why I don't play LoL if I enjoyed DotA so much, "It's like the same game, made by the same people."
NOPE. LoL has no defense, which is why it is not called DEFENSE of the Ancients.
Steam id: j-cart
Granted I am a bit rusty with random heroes (as most have new/changed abilities since I have last played in 2009). However there are a few heroes I can still rock and roll with, so I won't hold the team back if we play to win.
Added.
Yeah I totally agree with you. The denying takes a little getting used to and the attack animation is a bit different from LoL, but I think I'm finally getting the hang of it.
#20
CAGiversary!
Posted 21 January 2012 - 09:28 AM
Spirit Breaker. So cool. ALSO I played a game where something involving apparently OP as 
Ursa and the Skeleton King vamp aura got an enemy Roshan kill 60 seconds into the fucking match, then Ursa was 4-0 by four minutes. Not happy about that game.
Ursa and the Skeleton King vamp aura got an enemy Roshan kill 60 seconds into the fucking match, then Ursa was 4-0 by four minutes. Not happy about that game.
#21
Madman
Posted 22 January 2012 - 07:19 PM
Man, whoever recommended to use Windrunner as a beginner hero is just fail. As an Int hero she is a bit confusing to itemize, so instead I decided to give Drow Archer a try. Ohhhhhh boy she is a MUCH better newbie hero to learn. I can pretty much own bots with her 100% of the time.
So yeah, use Drow Archer as your beginner hero.
So yeah, use Drow Archer as your beginner hero.
#22
Why so serious?
Posted 22 January 2012 - 07:32 PM
Man, whoever recommended to use Windrunner as a beginner hero is just fail. As an Int hero she is a bit confusing to itemize, so instead I decided to give Drow Archer a try. Ohhhhhh boy she is a MUCH better newbie hero to learn. I can pretty much own bots with her 100% of the time.
So yeah, use Drow Archer as your beginner hero.
WR is more of a support than a damage hero, I prefer to not skill up her ult and go for net and arrow first, and get a sheep stick.
If your looking for an easy Int hero to learn I would recommend either Lich or Lion, they are fairly easy to pick up and the items are fairly simple.
#23
Madman
Posted 24 January 2012 - 10:55 AM
WR is more of a support than a damage hero, I prefer to not skill up her ult and go for net and arrow first, and get a sheep stick.
If your looking for an easy Int hero to learn I would recommend either Lich or Lion, they are fairly easy to pick up and the items are fairly simple.
The funny thing is that WR is listed as a ganker hero. Weird. But yeah I've read strategies about getting her ult last, which didn't really help me much. I still stand by Drow Archer being an excellent beginner hero just because she really only has ONE ability: frost arrow (Q).
#25
Madman
Posted 09 February 2012 - 06:21 AM
Many people who come from only a LoL background do not do so good in dota. It has several advanced concepts that are just confusing for new players.
Yeah it took me a while to get used to the denying and all of the different shops. Once you get used to it though you'll find it to be a much better game than LoL. Just don't get discouraged!
#28
CAG Veteran
Posted 24 April 2012 - 01:53 PM
I loved LYCANTHROPE there! One of the best heroes in DOTA and also in DOTA2. Many fellows have been playing already DOTA2 but I myself is still waiting for a beta key. Hope you guys could invite me. I've heard that those who do have beta keys could invite 1 friend for a beta key. Am I hearing it right? Have you experienced inviting?
And also I watched the Na'Vi VS. EHome final game of The International DOTA 2 Championships which makes me more craving for having a beta key. Have you watched it guys?
PS.
I love the voice of PUCK there! HAHA! XD
And also I watched the Na'Vi VS. EHome final game of The International DOTA 2 Championships which makes me more craving for having a beta key. Have you watched it guys?
PS.
I love the voice of PUCK there! HAHA! XD
