All articles tagged with #dota 2
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
The 7.36 patch in Dota 2 has significantly altered the game's meta, making certain heroes exceptionally strong. Templar Assassin, Juggernaut, Legion Commander, Wraith King, and Abaddon have emerged as top picks due to their enhanced abilities and facets, with Templar Assassin and Juggernaut seeing the most notable increases in win rates.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
Dota 2 fans anticipate the release of the Crownfall patch tomorrow, April 17, with clues pointing to the launch date including a waiting room stream by Dota 2 caster TeaGuvnor and the thematic connection to World Circus Day. The update is expected to introduce the new hero Ringmaster, cosmetics, balance changes, and map alterations, making it the most significant patch in a year.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Destructoid
Valve's latest ban wave in Dota 2, as part of the Frostivus 2023 update, has resulted in the banning of tens of thousands of smurf accounts. Players who received the Frostivus bundle in their Armory were surprised to find a "highly toxic lump of coal" instead of cosmetic gifts, with punishments ranging from behavior score penalties to main account bans. Valve has been cracking down on smurfs and cheaters throughout the year, and this ban wave is another step in their commitment to maintaining a fair and sportsmanlike community. The update also includes gameplay changes, bug fixes, and Christmas-themed cosmetics.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Eurogamer.net
Valve has permanently banned "thousands" of DOTA 2 players identified as cheaters, handing out festive gift-wrapped lumps of toxic coal as their punishment. The ban hammer is being used to pulverize smurf accounts and penalize associated main accounts. Valve's crackdown on cheaters has resulted in many tens of thousands of smurf account bans, with recipients receiving a note stating their account has been permanently banned for smurfing or other violations. The company aims to improve match quality and wishes everyone a Happy Frostivus Update, except for smurf accounts.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Kotaku
Valve, the company behind the popular game Dota 2, has taken trolling to a new level by sending permabans wrapped up like Christmas presents to players caught smurfing, or playing on secondary accounts to bypass skill-based matchmaking rules. Pro player and streamer Mason "mason" Venne was one of the recipients, expressing shock and disbelief on his Twitch stream. While some fans are enjoying the chaos, others are pleading for their accounts to be reinstated. Valve had previously banned 90,000 cheaters for smurfing in September. The question now is how forgiving Valve will be during this holiday season.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Polygon
Valve is handing out special Frostivus Gifts to Dota 2 players during the game's holiday event, with some players receiving bans for smurfing or sharing accounts. The bans are permanent and come in the form of a Highly Toxic Lump of Coal. Former pro player Mason "mason" Venne was among those banned and expressed disbelief on Twitch. Valve has warned players about smurfing and has been actively banning accounts, including pro players' smurf accounts, to improve the overall match quality.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IGN
Valve is cracking down on Dota 2 smurf accounts by sending surprise gifts containing a "highly toxic" lump of coal that triggers a permanent ban. Even professional players are not exempt from this ban, as seen with Dota 2 pro and streamer Mason "mason" Venne. Mason admitted to hiring a behavior score farmer to boost his in-game behavior score, which led to his ban. He has since apologized and pleaded for leniency. Valve has taken a hard stance on rule-breaking players and has engaged in an aggressive ban wave, including tens of thousands of smurf account bans.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ONE Esports
Dota 2 has revealed its newest hero, the Ringmaster, in a trailer dropped after the lower bracket final of TI12. The trailer shows the Ringmaster leading Axe into a carnival game-like contraption, tricking him into testing his strength and falling into a trap. The Ringmaster is depicted as a gaunt man with mechanical parts, suggesting he may be a trickster hero with the ability to summon devices to lock down enemies.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
Valve has released the Dota 2 compendium for The International 12, but it is underwhelming compared to previous years. The compendium focuses solely on the pro scene, with features like predictions, fantasy, and basic game-related cosmetics. A bingo game and challenges related to pro matches have been added, but the overall offering lacks the usual cosmetics and extras. The compendium is still used to crowdfund the prize pool, with 25% of sales going towards it. The update also includes an overhaul of the profile section and the return of permanent supporter packs. The smaller compendium and a challenging year for the pro scene may result in a further decrease in the prize pool compared to last year.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Dot Esports
Valve has permanently banned 90,000 smurf accounts in Dota 2 and warned of harsher punishments for those who don't play on an even field. To prevent smurfs from returning, Valve is tracking their main accounts and will punish all associated accounts if flagged for smurfing. The move is part of Valve's ongoing efforts to ensure fair play in Dota 2, following the banning of over 40,000 cheaters earlier this year. Some affected players have complained about their bans, but Valve's detection tools are generally accurate.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IGN
Valve is getting rid of the Battle Pass system in Dota 2, as most players never buy it and it takes time and resources away from other content updates. The Battle Pass originated from The International tournament and became a yearly content update that overshadowed other updates. Dota 2 will still have content tied to The International and its prize pool, but players won't have any new skins or accessories to grind for. Dota 2 is the first free-to-play game to retire the battle pass system.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Kotaku
Valve has announced that it will no longer be releasing Battle Passes for Dota 2, as most players never bought one or received any rewards from them. Instead, the company will focus on providing a variety of exciting updates for the game. While content will still be connected to The International and its prize pool, it won't be filled with new cosmetics for players to chase after. This marks a big shift for one of the biggest free-to-play games on Earth, and Valve hopes to explore fun ideas of all scales and shapes with its players.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by GamingOnLinux
Valve developers have decided to move away from the Battle Pass in Dota 2 and focus on delivering a wide variety of features and content for the game in different ways. They aim to create bigger updates for all Dota players, rather than just those who purchase the Battle Pass. This decision has already led to recent updates and a new map, and Valve plans to continue exploring fun ideas with the community.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rock Paper Shotgun
Dota 2's New Frontiers update has expanded the game's map by 40%, reconfigured both main jungles, and added new resources and strategies. The update also introduces a new hero attribute type called "Universal heroes" and includes hero reworks, UI tweaks, and balance adjustments.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Nerd Stash
Dota 2's Patch 7.33 added a hidden item called Block of Cheese, which grants a 500 HP shield to the hero when activated. The shield regenerates 100 HP every second if the hero hasn't taken damage in the last three seconds. Tower or creep damage does not stop shield regeneration. The item can be crafted by collecting 18 Lotus Fruits and defeating Roshan to get the cheese. The fruits and cheese will be combined into a Block of Cheese in the inventory.