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DOTA 2

Discussion in 'Gaming and PC Discussion' started by leenK, Dec 9, 2011.

  1. Wildfeather

    Wildfeather The Nidokaiser ~ Prestige ~

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    Honestly, I finally got to play and I was disappointed. There's a lot of client lag, which threw off my last hitting. I mean delay, so I didn't get anywhere near as much money as I should. It was about .5 seconds of delay for every action, including skills which would have wrecked me in the 3 games I played but the other team was newness so I won anyway. Still the delay turned me off to this game.
     
  2. BouncingYeti

    BouncingYeti Squib

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    I have a spare key if anyone wants it. Just send me a PM with you e-mail and I'll send it off.

    EDIT: The key has been given away.
     
    Last edited: Jun 29, 2012
  3. Iztiak

    Iztiak Prisoner DLP Supporter

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    Make sure to select the correct servers.

    When I started, I just let the thing go and ended up on EU or Asian servers, which left a delay.

    I limited matchmaking to US servers and I have no lag at all. Dropping the graphics down a bit might help too.
     
  4. Skykes

    Skykes Minister of Magic DLP Supporter

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    I just got a couple new invites if anybody still wants in.
     
  5. Ashan

    Ashan Groundskeeper DLP Supporter

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    Since there's a number of Dota 2 invites flying around with Santa, wondering if anyone's playing regularly/interested in forming a regular group to play in.
     
  6. TheWiseTomato

    TheWiseTomato Prestigious Tomato ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

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    I generally try to have a game every second night or so. I'm TheWiseTomato on Steam. Very newbish, but I do actually understand what is going on...most of the time.
     
  7. Midknight

    Midknight Middy is SPAI! DLP Supporter Retired Staff

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    This. If anyone wants, tell us now, because anyone is open to getting DOTA 2, not just folks who gave into the pile. We've a ton of extra copies, if you want it, you will have it.
     
  8. Oz

    Oz For Zombie. Moderator DLP Supporter

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  9. Oz

    Oz For Zombie. Moderator DLP Supporter

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  10. Peteks

    Peteks Order Member

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    I've got 7 extra copies too, so if someone wants one, feel free to drop a PM, Valve is dropping copies like mad.
     
  11. Skykes

    Skykes Minister of Magic DLP Supporter

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    I suggest you play offline vs bots for a few games first, I'll play with you if you like.
     
  12. Nemrut

    Nemrut The Black Mage ~ Prestige ~

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    Yesterday I thought I had an Dota 2 invite, was a bit confused on how it got there but rather happy. Turns out, it is just for watching other people play >_>

    Anyone has one invite left and wouldn't mind parting with it?

    Edit: Got it, thank you very much, Peteks.
     
    Last edited: Dec 22, 2012
  13. chrnno

    chrnno High Inquisitor

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    I would like one too. Used to play Dota a lot and from what I have seen most things remain the same if improved. Shouldn't take too long to get into it again.

    EDIT: Thank you Peteks. :D
     
    Last edited: Dec 30, 2012
  14. Legacy

    Legacy Death Eater DLP Supporter

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    So how often does everyone play and what type of game? Quite partial to single draft because of how absolutely shits and giggles it is.
     
  15. Ashan

    Ashan Groundskeeper DLP Supporter

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    I play... around 10-30 hours a week, depending on how free I am, how bored I am, and a bunch of other things. Usually play AP, but I leave captain's mode up to play since it's usually... interesting.
     
  16. naidrodro

    naidrodro Fourth Year

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    I play 8-10 games/day, almost always keen for a game with anyone in aus/sea region. Got 12 invites for anyone who wants.

    Steam: Semesaa
     
  17. The Arid Legion

    The Arid Legion Professor

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    Single draft, partly because it means there's a small chance that the enemy team will pick heroes they're unfamiliar with and I won't end up with a 1/3 K/D ratio, and partly because it's fun trying out new heroes.

    It's weird how it works though, I've played quite a few games of SD by now and it rarely gives me a hero it hasn't before, and there are a lot of those.
     
  18. Oz

    Oz For Zombie. Moderator DLP Supporter

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    I still haven't played yet. Kinda feel bad about taking a key, lol. <.<
     
  19. SmileOfTheKill

    SmileOfTheKill Magical Amber

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    Meh, everyone should have about 1000 keys anyways.
     
  20. Nemrut

    Nemrut The Black Mage ~ Prestige ~

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    A few hours a week, Dota, like HoN and LoL, are not games I can play for very long. Can only endure getting gangraped by Riki and Pudge for so long. (and there is always a Riki and/or a Pudge in the enemy team)

    Have five keys now too, in case anyone wants.
     
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