Q: Can you spectate an already ongoing DotA 2 game? (by Valo)This I really like! I hate it when I log into hon just when a game have started, I think spectating can be a lot of fun. And most games doesn't even use the spectate function.
A: A lot of the game will be built around spectating and shoutcasting support. You will be able to join most ongoing games (unless the players marked it as private) and just watch them. You can join a game your friend is in, see what your favorite clan is doing, or simply pick a skill level and a hero you like and it will find you one to watch. (...)
Q: Will you keep loyal to casting times like Torrent and will it still be possible to do the advanced tricks, like animation canceling, fog of war tricks we?ve learned, etc? (by Lycan)Damn straight
A: Yes, those mechanics are implemented. They are a very integral part of the game and it wouldn?t feel the same without them.
Q: Is there reconnect support for DotA 2? (by Vanes-UT)Pure awesome!
A: This was actually one of the very first things we added early on, before the game was stable, in order to help with testing. You?ll also be able to have a friend of similar skill level substitute for you in case you have to leave. Players that want to improve their reputation in the game and community will also be able to help out by joining ongoing games that are missing players.
I would still prefer to be playing dota if it wasnt for it being a warcraft 3 mod and all the limitations of the old battle.net, disconnects, maphack etc.
Really looking forward to DOTA 2!
WEll in my opinion HON is just improved version of DOTA .Except one important thingie which I dislike in HON that there is no 20% magic ressistance passive heroes have like in DOTA . Which makes caster OooPee. So i choose Dota :)
actually... I feel the carries are way too fucking strong in hon, and some strength gankers too.
Coaching & Training System:
Once again, Valve is coming with a great innovation of coaching system which will be used to train a beginner to learn DotA 2 to sustain a respectable position in the community. It will allow veteran players to login as a coach. Coach can see beginner's screen and can get private voice chat during the game.
Clearly shows us that Drow Ranger will become a forest hero. Nice.well by that logic she will also be melee since she stabbed a dude with her arrow
http://www.dota2.com/tournaments/international/quoting myself to make sure that this gets seen on the new page (sorry)! :D
Sign up for the beta everyone!!! :D
I would love a key if anyone happens to get one.
I got one yo, not sure how many extra ones i got tho.
Huntresa and palmar already asked me on IRC but i'll be giving one to gh0st if he wants one. RL buddy perks and all that.
Who has dota 2 keys then?For now i know this, ppl with keys are:
you cut my name out because i was clearly boosting u :pI just notice that Puck name -GRISHNATHEKILLER - is this you Grishnag?!?!?! :)
Throw me your email and tell me how awesome I am and the key is all yours.
Gief key so i can pwn Pluug, since he is to scared to play hon.Idd Jola I'm scared i will go mental if i start to play silly games! ;D
I just had 700 gold per minute in 70+ min game :)
AARGH! I want dota2! Been playing only Hon recently (fuck these pubs). Requesting dota2 keyPubs can be horrible in Dota 2 as well. Just because the game changes doesn't mean that the players change. I've had the luck to end up with decent players and met decent players, but then there are those who rage afk and won't shut up if things doesn't go his/her way.
Sweet, let's play some tonight? The pace is a bit slower, more like LoL, which is cool.
I'm having a hard time getting used to the range though, after playing LoL too much xD Always when I've been playing vs Pudge and get hooked I'm like "WTF Where did that come from?!"
AARGH! I want dota2! Been playing only Hon recently (fuck these pubs). Requesting dota2 keyPubs can be horrible in Dota 2 as well. Just because the game changes doesn't mean that the players change. I've had the luck to end up with decent players and met decent players, but then there are those who rage afk and won't shut up if things doesn't go his/her way.
I was a bit skeptic at the graphics when I compared them on the stream vs HoN but now I really like it. Heroes and the surroundings blend nicely together. I still find some spell animations to be too fast though, I knew I had to closely look for Lich ulti not to miss it lol.
yeah, lot of cute little lines in dota2, definitely worth checking out.
so i was playing against some bots to get the feel of bounty hunter you know for attack animations and stuff.... well this is what happened
I got a Dota 2 key, because it's a direct key I think you might even get 2 extra....I think Kawe needed a key, anyone else :?I think Aleandro would like one, yes he is still alive ;)
I got a Dota 2 key, because it's a direct key I think you might even get 2 extra....I think Kawe needed a key, anyone else :?
I got a Dota 2 key, because it's a direct key I think you might even get 2 extra....I think Kawe needed a key, anyone else :?
I got a Dota 2 key, because it's a direct key I think you might even get 2 extra....I think Kawe needed a key, anyone else :?
Ino, I just wanna let you know that I love you!
Kawe got the key, still need to find out if he got 2 extra keys as gifts :P.
Nothin' yet, will keep an eye out. Who still needs one?Aleandro, Huntresa , Grilldyret and Me still need one as I know but there's probably still a lot of people who dont have one...
Played a game! To be frank though it felt pretty unresponsive to me, especially when it comes to last hitting. I felt very clumsy, even compared to in LoL. The shop is indeed quite painfully unintuitive too, here's hoping they overhaul it a bit. Also, the default keybindings for items being the numpad keys made me wtf a little.
Nevertheless, it looks pretty enough, and I'm looking forward to playing some games with IE very much.
Played a game! To be frank though it felt pretty unresponsive to me, especially when it comes to last hitting. I felt very clumsy, even compared to in LoL. The shop is indeed quite painfully unintuitive too, here's hoping they overhaul it a bit. Also, the default keybindings for items being the numpad keys made me wtf a little.
Nevertheless, it looks pretty enough, and I'm looking forward to playing some games with IE very much.
Yeah the first thing you do is change the hotkeys...
As for the shop, what do you not like about it? It works pretty easy once you figure it out and you can search for items if you don't want to go through each tab.
I guess I'm the only one here who thinks the UI is completely fine?I like everything about the game, only thing i don't like is that game requires steam :(
after going 0-3 in losses with huskar i randomed him again.Why don't you bind inventory, there is plenty available keybinds and it will help you a lot.
i wasn't to confident though luckily i had my lucky charm (Tyler) with me and... well these are the results
allthough having 4 activateable items are a nightmare especially when 1 item doesn't stack with your burning spears
fun times when you are at like 20 hp and are hitting fast as fuck on anything to stay alive against enemies :P
The UI doesn't look any bigger than SC2? Looks a bit thinner, even.
who in their right mind wouldnt keybind the inventory slots?after going 0-3 in losses with huskar i randomed him again.Why don't you bind inventory, there is plenty available keybinds and it will help you a lot.
i wasn't to confident though luckily i had my lucky charm (Tyler) with me and... well these are the results
allthough having 4 activateable items are a nightmare especially when 1 item doesn't stack with your burning spears
fun times when you are at like 20 hp and are hitting fast as fuck on anything to stay alive against enemies :P
Since I'm using Legacy Hero Bindings I'm kinda limited so I'm using Space, Tab, Caps Lock etc. for inventory.stop defending legacy keys they are shit
Who was playing Darkwonyx on Hon btw? I just saw some replays last night and saw him :) Was wondering if he's doing Dota2 as well!
So much fun, give Phantom LancerDon't get started on which heroes they should implement, it will never stop. Phantom Lancer was the first hero I considered myself good at, that was until I realised the illusions did everything for me and I actually sucked at the game lol.
So much fun, give Phantom LancerDon't get started on which heroes they should implement, it will never stop. Phantom Lancer was the first hero I considered myself good at, that was until I realised the illusions did everything for me and I actually sucked at the game lol.
... noob team.
You misunderstood, Palmar got Delling a key, which generated two extra copies he could give away, where Delling was so graceful as to give me one of them.so you can generate two extra keys now?
It doesnt seem quite there yet, features still missing, so atleast a few months I guess.features like what? so far only heroes are missing
It's awesome, Hug -- and it's virtually identical to the original, so your awfulness will be preserved :P
Ah, it's been a long time since we've been able to witness the sheer yellow-bellied cowardice that none other than Hugman can provide in a game of dota
Hey now that's rude and inaccurate. I'm pretty bad at hon and dota, but that's really nothing to do with you being found mostly with tail firmly between legs the moment HP dips below 95% squealing. You don't need to hide it, we accept you all the same. Well, as much as we can, it's tricky to welcome someone with open arms when they're constantly fleeing from, well, everything.
Game modes too. Or atleast i cant choose all the old game modes.Dont think EM will be implemented but AR and all the other stupid modes will be in the game
Or did they decide not to implement. AR/AREM etc.
Looking at the Dota 2 wiki, and very happy to see that most of them are there and direct ports, even Weaver! (My favorite!).
How hard is it to get a Beta key? Are they still like gold dust?
AR isnt stupid...yes it is
Looking at the Dota 2 wiki, and very happy to see that most of them are there and direct ports, even Weaver! (My favorite!)why would they not make a direct port? they ALL are direct ports not most of them
(...) Weaver! (My favorite!).
If anyone is still looking for a Dota 2 key, I will do WHAT WAS NOT DONE FOR ME; I will give away a key! It cost me 66 TF2 items that I would never have used again anyway :P
I suck cock for a dota 2 key
Seems I need to practice some DotA before the LAN. Any keys still out there?
And my clicks! Really also need a key before the Edgefest so I can get slaughtered repeatedly by the veterans.
I presume we'll be matched up against other "low" skill teams, any idea how they work, these tournaments?
Either way, I'm in!