Dota 2 s Updated Newcomer Experience Sets An Example For Competitive Games

So you actually watched several DOTA 2 games and even have idols that you consistently try to copy even though you just began? Copying them is nice but doing that in a random low-MMR environment with your fellow beginners and expecting them to adjust to your "pro play" is not going to hap


It is not yet clear whether the thief seen in the trailer is also the one seen dead in the woods, but the killer behind this murder can be identified. Fans with sharp eyes caught a glimpse of blood trickling down a very iconic glaive. This glaive is wielded by none other than Luna, the Sword of the Moon. This implies that Luna catches the thief as they try to escape from Nightsil


The trailer's crescendo sees the green dragon and Slyrak breathe fire at each other. While certainly a spectacle, the most important thing about this moment is how Davion runs up a hill and jumps with his sword at the p


Like the usual ranged-Strength-type hero, Snapfire might seem unfair and any opponent killed by her and Mortimer, her dragon toad might agree. Snapfire and Mortimer focus on providing large blankets of area damage while also keeping the pressure on enemy teams with area stun abilities. The fact that it's a ranged hero is just a bonus but nevertheless makes her more evas


Sometimes you get to pull it off but most of the time, the tower ends up killing you. This is also a known tactic to bait eager players into being overconfident. It results in a rather embarrassing death that only serves to fuel the enemy's gold depos


That's why consumables like the Town Portal Scroll are valuable early on and even late or mid-game. If you're in a lane, you'd want to stay there as much as possible. If not TP Scrolls then healing items are also a godsend when it comes to sticking to your lane. Your teammates will thank you for this kind of preparedn


If someone turns the brightness up high, they will notice that Davion is running up a spiked back. Viewers can similarly see that he jumps over the head of none other than Slyrak itself to attack the other dra


Limited holiday-themed skins are a hot commodity in the League of Legend's shop, and Bewitching Miss Fortune is a particular treat. @hana.cosplay brings the bounty-hunter-turned-witch to life, trading her pirate hat for something more coven-appropri


Transported from the world of bounty hunters and pirates on the high seas , Secret Agent Miss Fortune finds the iconic character emersed in a milieu of espionage and intrigue. @miyukicosplay realizes this variation of Miss Fortune expertly, stepping into the swanky party dress of a spy on a miss


How exactly do you pull off those big plays and awesome ganks in DOTA 2 or other MOBA s? By communicating. Typing is too slow and not everyone has a mic or has enough social bravery to speak with their squeaky voice in-game so minimap pings and marks are pretty stand


Since DOTA 2 is a team game about killing heroes and destroying the enemy base, then it's understandable for some beginners to feel excited about "pwning sum n00bz." Some will even treat the game like a team deathmatch session from faster-paced competitive titles like Call of Du


Much like Undying, Ostarion or Wraith King is a tank that just won't die. He also boasts the Reincarnation passive though his is much better as it has a lower cooldown and added gimmicks. Unlike Undying, however, he's simpler to use and more straightforw


So don't play with humans right away as a way to gauge your skills. DOTA 2 has competent-enough bots that can help players test out heroes, tactics, and builds until they're ready to get chucked into the brutal world of MOBA Beginner guide


In fact, Davion might not even be the first to transform into dragon-form. As seen in the trailer, whoever it is that transforms into a dragon doesn't even have control over the ability. This is very far from the ability to choose between different dragon-forms as seen in the g


Dota 2 is one of the world's most popular esports with its annual world championship, The International, drawing millions of viewers and the biggest prize pool of any esport event. Over the years though, the number of new players in Dota 2 has stagnated due to its steep learning curve, poor matchmaking system, and the lack of an in-depth tutor


These new changes represent an exciting step forward for competitive games in general. While the competitive nature of the eSports scenes are what draw people towards these games, they are often inaccessible for newcomers. With Valve taking a big step forward in addressing these concerns, this hopefully means that its other games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive will follow suit . Its stance on smurfing should also serve as an example for other competitive games as well. Games like League of Legends and Overwatch have had smurfing problems for years but since their developers rarely crack down on it, they turn off many potential newcomers. As Valve continues to improve its matchmaking systems, other games should take note of how Dota 2 has begun catering to a new audie