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[Artanisix]

Theyre holding off till after TI3 to patch more heroes in. Just like they did last year.

Would have thought that was obvious.

Doubt it, TI3 is a month and a half away. Kotl, Nyx, and Visage were added only a month before TI2. Legion was conveniently added to CM in the latest patch.

We'll probably see Legion Commander and Abaddon before TI3, along with ET, Centaur, and Troll being thrown into CM.

 

[CarbonatedFalcon]

Tried to see what the difference between the Sniper models was, but I don't think my Dota 2 Test has caught the word that there's an update yet. Will just wait for Cyborgmatt's blog I suppose. Nothing else of note to mess with in the test client this week.

 

[Schweinehund]

Theyre holding off till after TI3 to patch more heroes in. Just like they did last year.

Would have thought that was obvious.

I think they came out with a three hero patch in the beginning of july iirc. Then after TI3 was released it was a month or two until meepo. If they were going on hiatus it would be kind to tell us in a blog post like they did last time (except don't mention working on heroes in the background blurb this time).

 

[DarkKyo]

If anything maybe there are some updated textures for new heroes. I know Legion Commander needs more content in her textures than what's in the game now.

 

[CarbonatedFalcon]

I really want to play Legion Commander. I think she could be a lot of fun, particularly if you start snowballing.

And Abaddon is possibly one of the best heroes to help secure a 5-man first blood attempt. Not even mentioning the other cool things he does.

 

[Skab]

Doubt it, TI3 is a month and a half away. Kotl, Nyx, and TA were added only a month before TI2. Legion was conveniently added to CM in the latest patch.

We'll probably see Legion Commander and Abaddon before TI3, along with ET, Centaur, and Troll being thrown into CM.

Except last year they didn't have an impending open beta/release they were working towards, and they weren't working as heavily on the tutorial stuff (if they had even started at all.)

 

[dave is ok]

2012
January - Silencer, Spirit Breaker, Clinkz, Invoker
February - Obsidian Destroyer
March - Bane, Shadow Demon, Lycanthrope, Lone Druid
April - Brewmaster
May - Phantom Lancer, Treant Protector, Ogre Magi
June - Gyrocopter, Chaos Knight, Phantom Assassin, Rubick, Wisp
July - Disruptor, Undying, Templar Assassin, Naga Siren, Keeper of the Light, Nyx Assassin, Visage
August - Nothing
September - Magnus, Meepo
October - Centaur Warrunner
November - Slark
December - Timbersaw

2013
January - Medusa, Troll Warlord
February - Tusk
March - Bristleback
April - Skywrath Mage
May - Elder Titan
June - Nothing

Basically, one hero a month (if that) since TI2

 

[Artanisix]

Except last year they didn't have an impending open beta/release they were working towards, and they weren't working as heavily on the tutorial stuff.

Yes, because all the artists and programmers are working solely on tutorials and setting up more server clusters.

 

[Zoon]

basher+windrunner

 

[Mr Touchdown]

They're holding the next hero behind that final compendium goal.

 

[KingKong]

Abbadon seems so close to being finished and Legion Commander is on the way so I'd expect them both to be released when the game comes out

 

[F#A#Oo]

Another disappointing patch week.

 

[Skab]

Yes, because all the artists and programmers are working solely on tutorials and setting up more server clusters.

Obviously not. We still get updated textures and such almost every week. But the Dota 2 team isn't the biggest of teams, and they have a lot more going on now than they did last year. Their priority isn't putting out new heroes now like it was in the past.

Edit: New Sniper

 

[KingKong]

hmm looks like the only new items are player cards, tourneys and an Enchanted Snowowl Staff

 

[balladofwindfishes]

hmm looks like the only new items are player cards, tourneys and an Enchanted Snowowl Staff

Most of the items were probably added last week

 

[G-Unit]

ew dat new sniper

 

[KingKong]

That sniper looks like he should see a doctor immediately

 

[CarbonatedFalcon]

Also - a ton of items (nearly all?) have been updated with that new bright grey background for the backpack/preview images. It's supposed to show the in-game shaders better, but I think it's kind of ugly and sterile compared to the darker background.

 

[Hylian7]

Theyre holding off till after TI3 to patch more heroes in. Just like they did last year.

Would have thought that was obvious.

Except they were adding heroes through July last year, in late July they stopped if I recall correctly.

 

[Kard8p3]

Aw yeah. Just had my best match so far.

3/5/9 as Ursa.

 

[Emerson]

Abbadon seems so close to being finished and Legion Commander is on the way so I'd expect them both to be released when the game comes out

Yes this is what I've been saying for like a month. We'll get the two when the game comes out.

 

[dave is ok]

Except they were adding heroes through July last year, in late July they stopped if I recall correctly.

They added 7 heroes last July

 

[poppedcollar69]

- Kunkka: Fixed Torrent not dealing its damage over multiple instances.
- Witch Doctor: Fixed Paralyzing Casks ending once any target it bounces on has Linken's Sphere.

Interesting, these two things were just discussed by that youtube series "The Dota Difference".

Though the videos also mentioned the soul ring voodoo restoration bug and that didn't get fixed..... :<

 

[SteveWinwood]

ded game

 

[balladofwindfishes]

400 employees don't work on dota, it's more like 50

 

[Lotto]

ded game

400 employees, all making hats.

 

[CarbonatedFalcon]

400 employees don't work on dota, it's more like 50

It's because the rest are all working on crazy secret Korean-language Half-Life 3 ARG updates right?

 

[KingKong]

It's because the rest are all working on crazy secret Korean-language Half-Life 3 ARG updates right?

Nah, 100 employees are busy cranking out badges and game cards

 

[elyetis]

Except they were adding heroes through July last year, in late July they stopped if I recall correctly.

Only 6 in June, 7 in July.


Which is more than what we got for the last 11 month ( and the same number if they release abaddon and Legion Commander ).

 

[dave is ok]

Under 1k until the next milestone for the Compendium

 

[Vee_One]

Pardon my ignorance but what does purchasing the compendium actually provide, replays and a couple of items?

 

[Mr Touchdown]

we need to email GabeN and ask him what the dealio

 

[BabeSlayer]

Pardon my ignorance but what does purchasing the compendium actually provide, replays and a couple of items?

not ignorance was actually just thinking the same thing...or maybe it is ignorance and i'm just joining you in it.

 

[balladofwindfishes]

I think the most important question about the update is, if any of snipers cosmetics broke due to the new model

 

[Sigismundo]

I think the most important question about the update is, if any of snipers cosmetics broke due to the new model

Well, you know Valve, they've broken something.

 

[Hylian7]

http://www.twitch.tv/hylian7

Aaaaaaand we're back!

 

[Anbokr]

WHERE IS MY NEW SF MODEL (((((((

 

[Sibylus]

New sniper long overdue, still nice to see.

 

[Procarbine]

My in-game friends list isn't updating, anyone else have this problem? As in, when people are in a match their level doesn't update, doesn't update when people enter/leave matches, etc.

Verfying cache does not resolve, I guess I could try reinstalling. Second time this has happened to me, resolved on its own last time.

 

[Artanisix]

WHERE IS MY NEW SF MODEL (((((((

I'm so hyped for that SF model.

 

[Head of Vengarl]

Edit: New Sniper

He looks kinda like Popeye...

 

[IceMarker]

WHERE IS MY NEW SF MODEL (((((((

 

[Sanjay]

GAMEPLAY
- Ancient Apparition: Fixed being able to heal under Ice Blast with Armlet and Morph.
- Beastmaster: Fixed Primal Roar push and slow radius being slightly too small.
- Brewmaster: Fixed Primal Split's Pulverize damage not affecting magic immune.
- Dazzle: Fixed Poison Touch being dodgeable.
- Dazzle: Fixed Poison Touch not resetting its max slow/stun effect when refreshed on a target.
- Dazzle: Fixed Poison Touch sometimes dealing 7 damage ticks instead of 8.
- Dazzle: Fixed Shadow Wave being unable to bounce to allied invulnerable/sleeping units.
- Enchantress: Fixed Untouchable not affecting Spirit Bear and Golem.
- Enchantress: Fixed Impetus not doing damage at very large distances instead of being capped.
- Gyrocopter: Fixed a minor issue with Rocket Barrage doing 31 rockets instead of 30.
- Gyrocopter: Fixed Call Down 50% slow happening on second impact if you were already slowed by the first (instead of 20%).
- Gyrocopter: Fixed Flak Cannon hitting Familiars.
- Invoker: Fixed Ghost Walk not affecting units like Golem, Primal Split, etc.
- Kunkka: Fixed Torrent not dealing its damage over multiple instances.
- Lifestealer: Fixed Feast's lifesteal component still happening while doomed.
- Lifestealer: Fixed Infest visual effect stuttering behind the Infested unit.
- Medusa: Fixed Splitshot missing 24 aoe.
- Necrolyte: Fixed being able to dispel Reaper's Scythe.
- Pugna: Fixed Nether Ward degen aura not working against Magic Immune.
- Sniper: Fixed Headshot's Trueshot component not working with Illusions.
- Viper: Fixed Corrosive Skin working against allied damage.
- Viper: Fixed Corrosive Skin being purgable.
- Witch Doctor: Fixed Paralyzing Casks sometimes ending prematurely when it's current target goes invis or blinks.
- Witch Doctor: Fixed Paralyzing Casks ending once any target it bounces on has Linken's Sphere.
- Tranquil Boots: Fixed heal getting dispelled when Bladefury or Repel is used.
- Tranquil Boots: Fixed showing active icon state while it is disabled on Illusions.

COMMUNITY
- Added support for forming and managing Guilds. Guild Leaders invite, kick, promote, and demote members. Officers can invite members. There's a guild message that can be edited, a logo specified, and a chat channel.
- Added the ability to open a party to a guild, which allows members of a specified guild to freely join the party. Players can browse open guild parties that are available to them.
- Open guild parties can now have a description.
- Fixed bug allowing extra bonus report submissions.
- Capped maximum bonus report submissions at 2.

UI
- Quick Cast keybindings added for items.
- Quick Cast bugs fixed: courier keybinding conflict and blank Invoker recipes.

SPECTATING
- Many tweaks have been done to Directed Camera framing.
- Also tweaks to how the Director chooses shots while in the middle of a fight.

AUDIO
- Fixed some FoW interactions with Kunkka's ability SFX.

VISUALS
- Updated to higher fidelity Sniper model.
- New Sniper model uploaded for the workshop.

When does this patch go live?

 

[ACE 1991]

Woo! What are the plans for a GAF guild?

 

[Sanjay]

Play games of Dota 2.

 

[Dictator93]

32/10 woul steal soul.

Wait... they are remaking the SF model?

 

[G-Unit]

still waiting for mac client

 

[Hylian7]

32/10 woul steal soul.

Wait... they are remaking the SF model?

That's 36/10.

 

[Aselith]

Fuck you, Valva. You broke my heart

 

[Dictator93]

That's 36/10.

god damn imperial units.. messing up my count.