Dota 2

[Eschatos]

[quote author=Eschatos link=topic=5832.msg256123#msg256123 date=1351720536]
The Halloween event is pretty cool, everyone is guaranteed to get 1-2 items per game.  I just got a free purple courier in my latest game.  8)

About how long a round? I need to try, just need to make sure I have the time before I sit down.
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30 minutes max. It's way quicker than normal dota.

[backfire]

I too have extra copies if someone else feels their monitor needs a fist though it.

[Vongore]

I too have extra copies if someone else feels their monitor needs a fist though it.

I've never tried a MOBA.. is thisd game a good start?

[Surf314]

[quote author=backfire link=topic=5832.msg256369#msg256369 date=1352197889]
I too have extra copies if someone else feels their monitor needs a fist though it.

I've never tried a MOBA.. is thisd game a good start?
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Any MOBA will be infuriating to start, so it really doesn't matter.

[The Generic Name]

[quote author=Vongore link=topic=5832.msg256376#msg256376 date=1352216813]
[quote author=backfire link=topic=5832.msg256369#msg256369 date=1352197889]
I too have extra copies if someone else feels their monitor needs a fist though it.

I've never tried a MOBA.. is thisd game a good start?
[/quote]

Any MOBA will be infuriating to start, so it really doesn't matter.
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I have had friends teach me to play.  I find the game is much more enjoyable when you dont have to learn everything like a newb, and you have good friends to help you along the way.

[Trace]

I've never tried a MOBA.. is thisd game a good start?

I'm not the best at this game but I think I'm competent so feel free to hit me up on steam if you want me to show you the basics

[Eschatos]

[quote author=backfire link=topic=5832.msg256369#msg256369 date=1352197889]
I too have extra copies if someone else feels their monitor needs a fist though it.

I've never tried a MOBA.. is thisd game a good start?
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Purge has some excellent newbie resources.  I highly recommend reading "Welcome to Dota, You Suck" and watching a few of the Purge Plays or Pub Cast videos.  Then just pick a hero or two that looks cool to you, read a guide for them, and you'll be ready to jump right in. 

Dota2AltTab has great guides.  I recommend starting off with Lich, Lion, or Tidehunter. They're all simple to learn yet still powerful.

[Surf314]

I keep losing thanks to idiot teammates lol.

[Chief]

I keep losing thanks to idiot teammates lol.

welcome to dota

[Vongore]

[quote author=Vongore link=topic=5832.msg256376#msg256376 date=1352216813]
I've never tried a MOBA.. is thisd game a good start?

I'm not the best at this game but I think I'm competent so feel free to hit me up on steam if you want me to show you the basics
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[quote author=Vongore link=topic=5832.msg256376#msg256376 date=1352216813]
[quote author=backfire link=topic=5832.msg256369#msg256369 date=1352197889]
I too have extra copies if someone else feels their monitor needs a fist though it.

I've never tried a MOBA.. is thisd game a good start?
[/quote]

Purge has some excellent newbie resources.  I highly recommend reading "Welcome to Dota, You Suck" and watching a few of the Purge Plays or Pub Cast videos.  Then just pick a hero or two that looks cool to you, read a guide for them, and you'll be ready to jump right in. 

Dota2AltTab has great guides.  I recommend starting off with Lich, Lion, or Tidehunter. They're all simple to learn yet still powerful.

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Thanks :>

[Surf314]

I really don't understand Centaur. Like he is so out of line with all other heroes.

[Kor]

You guys should try something new and more relevant, Like League of Legends. A fresh coat of paint doesn't make a a game new 

[Trace]

You guys should try something new and more relevant, Like League of Legends. A fresh coat of paint doesn't make a a game new 

I play both, but I find the hero design(in terms of abilities) in DotA to be a lot more interesting than in LoL. Not to mention the more interesting items as well.

[If-I-Die-Its-Lag]

[quote author=Kor link=topic=5832.msg256522#msg256522 date=1352401313]
You guys should try something new and more relevant, Like League of Legends. A fresh coat of paint doesn't make a a game new 

I play both, but I find the hero design(in terms of abilities) in DotA to be a lot more interesting than in LoL. Not to mention the more interesting items as well.
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I find that Dota 2 is a lot better than LoL, for various reasons. LoL is still pretty good in terms of the streamlining and the basic mechanics, but Dota 2's complexity is what makes the game far more interesting.

Regardless, both games have the worse communities.

[Kor]

Regardless, both games have the worse communities.

I have to agree there, although LoL's honour initiative has curbed a healthy chunk of the toxic shit.

[The Generic Name]

[quote author=If-I-Die-Its-LAG! link=topic=5832.msg256527#msg256527 date=1352404706]
Regardless, both games have the worse communities.

I have to agree there, although LoL's honour initiative has curbed a healthy chunk of the toxic shit.
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Truth

[Squishy3]

[quote author=Kor link=topic=5832.msg256522#msg256522 date=1352401313]
You guys should try something new and more relevant, Like League of Legends. A fresh coat of paint doesn't make a a game new 

I play both, but I find the hero design(in terms of abilities) in DotA to be a lot more interesting than in LoL. Not to mention the more interesting items as well.
[/quote]Also the fact Dota 2 has all heroes available whereas in LoL you either have to put in time to earn the heroes or outright buy them with money, which is shameful for a game that Riot is trying to push as competitive.

[zaneyard]

You guys should try something new and more relevant, Like League of Legends. A fresh coat of paint doesn't make a a game new 

This has got to be the most obvious troll in the world.

[Trace]

I've seen Kor play LoL and I've never seen him play Dota 2 so I assumed this was the rationale behind the fact.

[Kor]

I played the WC3 version, and was dismayed when I read that little was going to be changed, but rather, ported to a new engine. I received a beta invite but knew I didn't need to give it the time of day. Watching the Invitational, and see the same tricks, lead me to make the coat of paint comment.

While I can agree that the depth of personal play is still there in DoTA, the decision to simply port all the same champs was not a compelling reason to play one over another. I saw a couple guys wanting to try it not even knowing if they've dabbled with LoL, figured I might save them some grief from being decimated while learning.