(Aug 2-11) The Intenational 2013 DOTA2 championships [Team USA Playing!]
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shira
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The Grand Finals
Youtube
http://www.dota2.com
1v1 playoffs
All-Star game id: 266896041
1v1 finals
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267978151 (Timbersaw)
Ice3 won!!!
WIKI links
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/dota2/The_International/2013
http://dota2.gamepedia.com/The_International_2013
FAQ
1. What is the console auto-spectate code - I can't watch games live but want to win sweet tourney items from work?
In the main menu, hit "delete" or "\" to open console,
than copy&paste dota_spectator_auto_spectate_games 65006
Dota 2 should watch every match as they become available all day. Unsure how it will work for the multicast days.
2. Quick! When is the next match?
see above
3. How long is a match?
The drafting/loading stage takes about 10 minutes - the acutal game itself can be 15-90 minutes long. So give or take 25-100 minutes with smoke breaks inbetween.
4. What's a dota?
Dota is quite complicated to explain in a few sentences, please check out the wonderful Dota OT by Artanisix for more information
5. I've never watched dota before - what's the big deal?
-Watch "the play" from TI2012. This is the climax of a game.
-If you want a recap of last year's tournament here is Valve's official video.
-How to have the full The International 3 Experience
6. Should I buy a compendium?
Yes! Support e-sports. $10 gets you a fantastic value: a free courier, free taunts, free immortal item, free HUD, free battle-bonus, and fun mini-games.
7. I'm a total dota noob - can I ask questions here?
Feel free - the dota vets will be happy to answer your questions. The Dota wiki is also a quick reference that even the pros use.
The International for Dummies (youtube)
8. Any storylines to follow?
3-4 Chinese players will be retiring afterwards, including DK's Burning.
Who will win the solo mid and all-star contests?
Who will be the casters of the Grand Finals?
9. Should I enable twitch chat?
No. Kappa.
10. Shoot, I missed the matches where can I watch the games?
Youtube and TwitchTV links will be posted below as they happen - Dota TV in-game are usually available for download 10 minutes after the game ends
Got no time? Check out highlights of the day by DotaCinema
11. Any mobile solutions?
Dota Mobile - a crazy Final Fantasy like real time updater - works in browser too (sample pic)
Twitch iOS
Twitch Android
http://www.dota2.com/international/prelims/watch/
Where: The road to TI3 is University St
Group Stages: The Westin - Bellevue, WA (Tour of Valve, 2013 room photo)
Main Events: Benaroya Hall - Taper Auditorium (Capacity ~1525 + f&f, teams, press) - Seattle, WA
What:
The top 17 teams in the world are flown in, wined & dined, and fight for the first partially fan-funded e-sports pot ever: ~$2.9 million.
1st Alliance, 2nd Navi, 3rd Orange T5: iG, TongFu, T7 Liquid, Fnatic.EU
Bottom 8 teams get nothing.
Why:
Bragging rights, cash, and immortality on the Aegis of Champions
Who:
The 17 teams: (Click team for in-depth JoinDota descriptions of all 5 players and teamstyle)
#1 The Alliance (Sweden)
Support your favorite team by equipping their unique pennant during the game. Only 99 cents!
The 4 Caster teams
1. BeyondtheSuAAAit sample @LDdota and @LuminousInverse are Kickstarter supported pro-casters who cover mostly the Asian scene but have expanded to total international service. They also have a courier who gains views with each match watched. Since neither has pro experience they tend to be the clowniest casters, but they casted the 2012 Grand Finals. Lumi recently gained some huge props by performing Eminem live. They also have fan favorites @MerliniDota and @PurgeGamers and @Blitz_Dota for post-game analysis. #productionvalue
2. JoinDota sample @TobiWanDOTA is one of the oldest and most famous Dota casters, an exciting mix of Aussie twang and classic lines. Tobi casted the 2011 Grand Finals.
@WagaGaming is a Dota pro player without a
team. Or it might be Clairvoyance if Waga didn't catch his flight.
@bdizdota is a pro-doter who throws for EG
4. Team GG sample @ayesee has a deep, smooth radio voice and is a fan favorite for his lovable teddy-bear physique and professional manner
@Draskyl is a former HoN pro player
Analyst Desk:
@statsmanbruno, @themaelk, @follow2GD,
When: Countdown Timers
Another image coundown timer
The official schedule but expect delays LAN's are usually never on time:
Fr Aug 2: Quantic vs Rattlesnake 10CEST/16EST13PST--5h-->15CET/21EST/18PST, Solo Mid Playoffs @ the end
Group Stage - No eliminations (2 Pools of 8, each pool team plays each other twice)
Sa Aug 3: 18CEST/12EST/9PST --13h--> 7CEST/1EST/22PST
Su Aug 4: 18CEST/12EST/9PST --13h--> 7CEST/1EST/22PST
Mo Aug 5: 18CEST/12EST/9PST --5h--> 23CEST/17EST/14PST
Tu Aug 6: ***DAY OFF - NO GAMES***
Main Event (bo3) - Double elimination
W Aug 7: 21CEST/15EST/12PST --11h--> 8CEST/2EST/23PST, All-Star Match @ the end
Th Aug 8: 21CEST/15EST/12PST --11h--> 8CEST/2EST/23PST, Solo Mid Finals @ the end
Fr Aug 9: 21CEST/15EST/12PST --11h--> 8CEST/2EST/23PST
Sa Aug 10: 21CEST/15EST/12PST --11h--> 8CEST/2EST/23PST
Semi-Finals (bo3) & Grand Finals (bo5)
Su Aug 11: 21CEST/15EST/12PST --9h--> 6CEST/24EST/21PST
If you are in Sweden the last 2 days will be broadcast live on TV6!!! To access TV6 via the internet trailer
How to watch?
Buy a ticket on the reseller market (~$300) and head to Seattle.
Download steam and install Dota to watch in-game (the list is very long ~100k waiting list - probably not viable if you want to watch right away)
Twitch.tv will have at least 3 streams
Youtube.com will have live streaming of some sort
Twitter handles for instant post-game reaction/news:
https://twitter.com/caaakeeey/dota2
http://bit.ly/13q5AtK
Recommended/Frequent tweeters who actually respond:
@cyborgmatt @ayesee @dendiboss @Tobiwandota @kellymilkies @syndereNDota @statsmanbruno @LDdota @dota2 @KaciAitchison
Websites for info/stats/interviews:
Official Dota Homepage
Official Dota Announcements
Official Dota Instagram
Official Dota Flickr
http://www.joindota.com/en/start
http://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/
http://www.reddit.com/r/dota2
http://roadtoti3.mousesports.com/
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/dota2
http://www.datdota.com/
http://dota2.gamepedia.com/Dota_2_Wiki
News Archive
7/26
LGD manager nic preTI3 interview
LGD.int checks in early, bootcamping at Gameclucks
7/27
XBOCT interview - damn he got his Masters while pro-dotoing. 2
7/28
VP gonna be a little late
8/2
Wildcard results
1v1 summary
1v1 replays
8/3
Standings after 6 games
8/4
Standings after 12 games
8/5
Group stage end
8/7
Main Event Day 1 recap
8/8
Main Event Day 2 recap
1v1 competition summary/stats
8/9
Dendi
8/10
Burning. . .
8/11
Who won?
Aftermath
Reinnnn documents all the changes and rumors
HOTBID Interviews: All of them are great! ~20 minutes http://www.youtube.com/user/teamliquidnet?feature=watch
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Kaci highlights
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Gaf Interviews!
Anuxi Interview
Cyborgmatt interview
Legacy threads:
TI2011 by Evilore
TI2012 by Drkirby
thread title said:
Really cool, i like inKluding my awesOme, Badass name iN my all my posts dA vinci code wordplay style.
On a more serious note, can't wait, the dota competitive hero pool has never been so diverse, CM balancing is the best it's ever been imo--should be the best TI yet.
So THAT'S what that was. What a douche. I thought it was hints at the next Half-Life or something.
SneakyStephan
Banned
Nothing to see here, move along (quite literally, damn that OP)
It'll be my first international, is this where all the teams unleash their super secret strats and meta they worked on all year?
It'll be my first international, is this where all the teams unleash their super secret strats and meta they worked on all year?
Good chances for that. The gap between the regions have never been closer.
SirIgbyCeaser
Banned
I have stepped into a alternative universe.
I hope brad from GB makes commentary streaming these matches.
I hope brad from GB makes commentary streaming these matches.
Hot Coldman
Banned
because if anyone is gonna know about the next Half-Life, it's gonna be shira
Pop On Arrival
Banned
reported
Big Chungus
Member
So if i use the auto-spectate code, and a match ends, will it move on to the next match?
Gully State
Member
Prize pool as of today...still going up too..
Maybe it was intenational.
Trickster
Member
Prize pool as of today...still going up too..
Even after splitting that prizepool 5-way. It's stil an insane amount of money for an e-sport tournament.
shira
Member
Bottom 8 really sucks though.
shira
Member
Twitch.tv yes but you have to link it to your steam account in the options
Youtube, not sure yet.
what does bottom 8 get?
The prize pool is interesting, 2nd place has always been $250 k . For the additional amount via compendium, I was assuming it will be distributed with the same ratio among the top 8.
1st prize gained - $358,686
2nd prize gained - $347,882
3rd gained - $121,737
4th gained - $110,216
Anyway, the 2nd-6th positions become much more rewarding.
Nothing.
1st prize gained - $358,686
2nd prize gained - $347,882
3rd gained - $121,737
4th gained - $110,216
Anyway, the 2nd-6th positions become much more rewarding.
Nothing.
Haunted
Member
This is the OP we're getting? That thread title? No pictures for teams or the venue?
C'mon son. It is full of useful links, but it's missing some flair and class.
Criticism aside, I'm hyped! Where are the # team rankings coming from and what happened to the missing teams (#9 #13 #15 #17? Liquipedia doesn't have any and looking at the joindota rankings, they're completely different.
C'mon son. It is full of useful links, but it's missing some flair and class.
Criticism aside, I'm hyped! Where are the # team rankings coming from and what happened to the missing teams (#9 #13 #15 #17? Liquipedia doesn't have any and looking at the joindota rankings, they're completely different.
It might not be as flashy in a wow! marketing sense, but from a "fostering esports" perspective, it's always the better play to increase the number of recipients and spread the prize pool more evenly.
Haunted
Member
Prime spectator spots to watch the 8 best teams in the world play, maybe learn something.
#harshlessons
Yeah, Valve has a pretty insane margin on that thing.
I hear Statsman Bruno is doing the coding for the fantasy teams on the compendium, so I guess he's now technically working for Valve.
Thought that was a fun little tidbit.Subscribed.
Just got into Dota 2, will follow this The International. Wondering if I should get that Compendium thing or if it's a waste for someone like me who doesn't know the teams, players and etc and will purely be watching for the high-stakes high-level gameplay. I do need to start buying some shit from the Dota store soon-ish though, or I'll start feeling guilty for playing such incredible game for free.
Just got into Dota 2, will follow this The International. Wondering if I should get that Compendium thing or if it's a waste for someone like me who doesn't know the teams, players and etc and will purely be watching for the high-stakes high-level gameplay. I do need to start buying some shit from the Dota store soon-ish though, or I'll start feeling guilty for playing such incredible game for free.
Tallshortman
Member
Well you'll get a bunch of stuff from meeting the milestones (courier, HUD, taunts, immortal item).
shira
Member
I thought this too but apparently first-class travel, meals, connections is a very good prize. I mean a lot of the bottom 8 improved from last year and came back this year.
Robot Pants
Member
What the hell is ARIHS?
oh god its shira backwards.
you gotta be kidding me.
oh god its shira backwards.
you gotta be kidding me.
This. I could imagine Liquid, DK,or Fnatic taking too if they get really lucky.
Trickster
Member
Yeah that's true. Especially with the size of the prizepool. Could easily have alocated some of the huge prizepool for the rest of the teams in the tournament.
Also not a fan of having prize distributions that are scewed too far towards the top. Having prizepools where the top 1-3 get 90% of the total prizepool is really silly.
mastershake
Member
Can't wait!
This is going to be so awesome.
This is going to be so awesome.
Tallshortman
Member
Agreed, I'd cap 1st at 1mil and distribute the rest to other spots.
User 85168
Banned
a free paid trip to Seattle