DOTA - Warcraft 3: Frozen throne expansion map by Icefrog

[Sarath]

DoTA stands for Defense of the ancients its an online RPG with two teams playing against each others. Each team has 5 players. Here's a link to the screen shot as the file is too large for uploading
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...stars_game.jpg

I dont want to go into the details but its surprising to see very few (no one) who plays DoTA here. If there is anyone there you can post your garena IDs or just talk about the latest map developments.

Game needed: Warcraft 3: Frozen throne

Custom maps: Developed by icefrog or simply called DOTA maps or DOTA

Latest maps can be downloaded here:
Official DotA Website

You need a copy of Warcraft 3:Frozen throne installed in your PC to play the game. Then you need to get the latest map from the above link and copy it to the custom games folder.

This game was shown in the demo video of Razer Switchblade (prototype)

DOTA warriors (players) on TDF:

[soloing]

Thanks so much for posting this, I also like other games ,such as Marvel: Avengers Alliance, Dragon Born, Pirate Storm and Gangs of Boomtown

[DeSmOnD dAvId]

Its a little old topic I think. Dota's been around for years. But, I think we do need a dedicated Dota thread.

[serpent16]

I am a noob in dota stopped playing it

[DeSmOnD dAvId]

I am still a noob, but I enjoy dota a lot. I like playing agility heroes mainly. My favourite are Mage, Juggernaut and BS among others. What are your favorite heroes?

PS: I think the thread ought to be renamed simply as "The DotA Thread".

[Tachyon1986]

Well, you guys can try Heroes of Newerth (it's free) or League of Legends (also free). I personally prefer LoL to HoN , it's much easier to get into and more forgiving if you make mistakes. Community is also much much much friendlier towards newbies.

[DeSmOnD dAvId]

^^ I think the same is for Dota. It is not too hard, but you need to know all the skills and item recipes (at least the ones you need to use).

Not played HoN or LoL though.

[aniket.cain]

I have played a lot of DotA when I was in college. Have no one to play with these days. Tried Garena for sometime, but it doesn't satisfy as much as a 5v5 LAN game in the hostel.
However, this is one LAN game I enjoyed the most. More than CS, I'll say.

[RaMpAgEr^GodZ]

Garena Id same as User Id RaMpAgEr^GodZ

[DeSmOnD dAvId]

Its more intelligent than CS. On the contrary, I used to play CS when I was in college. Got into Dota when I was in final year.

And, of course, playing with your own peers is better than playing on Garena. No coordination.

PS: Waiting for dota2 invite. Not received yet.

[RaMpAgEr^GodZ]

Dota is the Future Of indian Gaming!!

[aniket.cain]

^^ Right. CS was fun for the 1st whole year. In 2nd year I shifted to DotA, and never looked back.

I too filled the form for Dota2 Beta. Never received any keys. Seems I shouldn't have been that honest while filling up the signup form.

Btw, my garena id is 'hitnameever'. Playing on Garena is frustrating. People frequently get disconnected, or leave the game. You take your time to properly build your hero, and when the time comes to shine, people start quitting the game. So I stopped playing on Garena.

[DeSmOnD dAvId]

Originally Posted by aniket.cain

^^ Right. CS was fun for the 1st whole year. In 2nd year I shifted to DotA, and never looked back.

I too filled the form for Dota2 Beta. Never received any keys. Seems I shouldn't have been that honest while filling up the signup form.

Btw, my garena id is 'hitnameever'. Playing on Garena is frustrating. People frequently get disconnected, or leave the game. You take your time to properly build your hero, and when the time comes to shine, people start quitting the game. So I stopped playing on Garena.

Same

I was too honest when I filled the form too. And, I agree, playing on Garena is not so smooth. But, for me it is better than nothing.

Please add me: Death_Metal27

I am at work, so I cannot add you all now.

BTW, what are your favourite heroes?

[dashing.sujay]

^I was so blind in love of CS that never cared to learn how is it played.

[pramudit]

I think we can youbusse this thread to discuss fav hero and tricks....
My fav is pheonix and m a noob....

[DeSmOnD dAvId]

When I started out, i started with Sniper, then Trax. Only used ranged heroes. Now I try melee agility heroes.

Never played Phoenix though.

[neo_natasha]

I quit dota 3 times. The last one lasted 4 months. Back to Dota since sunday.
Garena ID: sycorax666 - Level 29

If there are 5 people let me know we could form a clan or something.

[patrick4]

i am kinda semi pro in dota.. been playing right from the begening version 6.2x or so. Been part of many clan games all over india but never anything substantial (mostly exit during the leauge stages itself)..

I stopped playing mainly due to the large number of immature players and kids on garena india rooms.. but once in a while i kick back a few beers and play with my buddies on lan..

PS: if any serious folks playing dota in bangalore, then lemme know.. i can get my buddies and we can play 5v5

[nims11]

i have started playing DOTA about a month ago and am totally loving it. I prefer ganking melee heroes like sand king and spiritbreaker.

yup, we need a DoTA thread.

[DeSmOnD dAvId]

I say rename this thread to "The Dota Thread".

Can anyone suggest good inventory for Axe and why.

[patrick4]

Originally Posted by DeSmOnD dAvId

I say rename this thread to "The Dota Thread".

Can anyone suggest good inventory for Axe and why.

No such thing as a good inventory for any hero in Dota.. All the inventory is built based on the situation (lane control, farming, kills-deaths, opponent hero etc)..

Still for a starter axe, Phase boots, vanguard, Heart, scepter, bloodstone are all good items.. but like i said, it all depends on the situation.

If you are really intersted, you can visit get-dota.com forums.. you will find detailed guides for all heroes and replays of really good players there.. To get any good at dota, you will have to watch as many replays as you can and practice (with humans, NOT AI) endlessly.

[fun2sh]

OMG Finally DOTA thread got bumped and ITS FULL ON LIVE. Nice.

I love dota a lot. Playing for 4-5yrs. My Garena ID is Fun2sh (LVL 35), Fun2shWEB (LVl 31).

So, guys what are you fav hero, strategy and what you like most about the game.

Lets all discuss it here

[RaMpAgEr^GodZ]

Ne one interested in making active dota clan????

[rajan1311]

me dota player... garena ID : rajan1311

[aniket.cain]

Originally Posted by DeSmOnD dAvId

I say rename this thread to "The Dota Thread".

Can anyone suggest good inventory for Axe and why.

When I used to play (which was like, 3 yrs ago), the usual inventory for Axe used to be Vanguard, BoT, HoD, HoT, Blademail and Blink Dagger. You could get a Radiance or Assault too if you are farming well enough (and which is not much of a problem with Axe). There is no point getting damage dealing items for Axe as his Counter Helix does the job, and his attack speed is too slow. He should be made the tank of the team. Blink in, put Berserker's Call, and watch your team-mates shred the enemies to pieces.

However, this is an old build, and there must be better items and better builds available for him now.

[Sarath]

Axe:
Phase boots
A Vanguard or two
Blink dagger
Blade mail
HoT / Assault

If there are too many INT heroes then make HoD after Vanguard

He is just a tank, in both early and late game, so just concentrate on defense.

[aniket.cain]

+1 for Phase Boots for Axe. However, BoT will also help in ganking/pushing more, as Axe is excellent at these two things.

[Sarath]

Phase are easy to make. Also give a much early advantage of speed

500 + 450 + 450 = Phase
500 + 2200 = BoT

You can see it's more cost effective to get phase which can be made within 10mins with Vanguard. Getting BoT might delay Vang which is catastrophic. Cause axe is a solid tank early game while late game depends on his invent.

[aniket.cain]

Yes. Phase boots are easier to make, compared to BoT. Sometimes I would get the phase boots early game, and will later sell it to make BoT, if the game requires a lot of pushing in the lanes, like if you lose your towers early. Farming is pretty easy with Axe, so spending this much is not a problem. I am just saying that you could get a BoT if you feel the need.

[pramudit]

i dont use garena, its kinda heavy.... you guys also try gameranger, its a very good program to play various games including dota... however there are no dedicated server but you can host your games and your room will be full in a min...