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[SecretMoblin]

RT:

it doesn't even have to do with hate

You got 1-2 host jobs, a handful of panelist positions, and some casters for the english on stage presence--is nahaz a top 3 caster/host/panelist? I don't think so at all. Sure, they could have hired him as a behind the scenes stat man, but there are also 5-6 other guys that do that in the scene and they probably opted for one of those other guys.

Hate nahaz, love nahaz, indifferent towards nahaz you gotta ask--Is he really one of the best dota hosts/analysts to deserve one of those coveted TI spots? I really don't think so (I guess some might disagree).

Reddit gets outraged every single time a known personality tweets about how they weren't hired as if Valve is running a catering company or something and owes every single dota personality a job. They only need so many people to be front and center at TI; it's just a reality that some people are going to be left out and not make the cut.

we won when literal icon KACI was announced as the face of a movement, when will nahaz???

people in the know are demanding KACI and soe and winter

 

[Haly]

I like Kaci because she's a beacon of normalcy in an ocean of nerds.

 

[TUSR]

purge hasn't been sucking lately

#hirepurge

 

[rakkadakka]

I'm glad Nahaz isn't going to be there to talk over everyone but you just know they'll hire someone awful like Charlie instead

I'm pretty neutral on Nahaz but as long as they put on higher quality personalities on the panel's it's no big deal.

If we see more black or fogged on the panel as a result them it's fine. They're at least excited about the game and can provide some extra insight.

Charlie was hot garbage as an analyst and I hope they don't replace one mediocre analyst for another.

 

[twobear]

kaci is everything and dota 2 does NOT deserve her

 

[Artanisix]

Anbokr hates old people failfish

 

[Russ T]

i'll never win another game of dota

 

[neurosisxeno]

i'll never win another game of dota

When in doubt, Huskar out.

 

[Artanisix]

Pick shadow demon for free wins

 

[Artanisix]

Actually pick drow ranger for free wins

 

[Quesa]

What's a good median rent for a urban-ish area that's not in NY or CA

 

[Metroidvania]

Actually pick drow ranger for free wins

I've honestly really been having some good games with Drow. She's been good luck for my wagers.

 

[TUSR]

shadow demon is so fuckin good

 

[Twookie]

if anyone wants to see a good documentary, watch cartel land on netflix

very interesting imo


also i wish valve didn't show who was leading on the arcana vote until after that vote was over
my votes feels useless

 

[52club]

What's a good median rent for a urban-ish area that's not in NY or CA

Size and location (even more so) matters for a question like this. I would say for a 1bedroom/1bath $1500-2000 in most urban areas.

Got the last of the sets tonight, can't imagine trying to 3 star any of the paths.

 

[Sigismundo]

Drums on Furion any good these days?

 

[KingKong]

phoenix seems like the easiest free win right now

 

[Quesa]

Size and location (even more so) matters for a question like this. I would say for a 1bedroom/1bath $1500-2000 in most urban areas.

Got the last of the sets tonight, can't imagine trying to 3 star any of the paths.

Yeah I was thinking a 1BR/B. Thanks!

 

[Twookie]

man, overwatch esports. what a fucking joke

 

[Artanisix]

man, overwatch esports. what a fucking joke

needs more waifus tbh

 

[KingKong]

needs more waifus tbh

literally the only good thing to come from Overwatch has been the cosplayers

 

[Ultrabum]

Kaci sucks, I'm not a fan.

 

[SecretMoblin]

ok












tell james to visit me though

 

[Sigismundo]

Are they going to implement hero limits into competitive Overwatch any time soon or is it destined to be awful to watch?

 

[Artanisix]

 

[Deleted member 77995]

43 votes on Tinker.

A friend of mine is not happy about IO winning.

 

[Drkirby]

Are they going to implement hero limits into competitive Overwatch any time soon or is it destined to be awful to watch?

I just don't see Overwatch working out as an Esports title long term.

 

[Acinixys]

I just don't see Overwatch working out as an Esports title long term.

The fact that you can pick more than 1 of each character is the only reason it will never be viable

If they restrict comp teams to 1 of each ala Dota it has a chance

 

[waxinlyrical]

The fact that you can pick more than 1 of each character is the only reason it will never be viable

If they restrict comp teams to 1 of each ala Dota it has a chance

Maybe once Overwatch has a few more heroes it'd be nice to see a drafting mode that the pros play like Dota. As of right now it seems like there aren't just aren't enough alternatives, e.g. wouldn't everyone first pick Mercy etc.

In other news this Kawaii Five-O Team Banner is kinda genius. (Warning: anime ahead)

 

[Imp the Dimp]

Purge is outstanding

 

[Artanisix]

ly lame

 

[shira]

I think the bigger question is what would be the most advantageous position for Nahaz.
If he does analyst desk he has to do shift work everyday for $5-7k or whatever Valve pays.

If he was to do stats for a big team -say EG/Secret/CoL and run point for ESPN's coverage he could make double the paycheque for half the work.

The trend in 2016 that I'm seeing is that people in the scene are realizing that there is more money to be made helping teams than helping viewers.
I can't help but think that a team that is serious about TI would want to pick up Blitz or Winter.

 

[twobear]

Kaci sucks, I'm not a fan.

Good Bye

 

[Imp the Dimp]

Isn't Nahaz a college professor? He'll get over this.

 

[Acinixys]

A lovely new bug

Tried to play a bot match and got this

 

[Red UFO]

As a veteran Pokemaniac since the days of Red and Blue I am offended by the amount of bandwagoning casuals jumping into the Pokemon world! I've been in this ish for years, where ya'll been at and now ya'll here all of a sudden XD death to all Poke Casuals hahah XD

 

[H13]

i need new hats
come on valve release immortal 3 or trove something

 

[Quesa]

Ana might be the support I need to actually play that role

(Symmetra doesn't really count tbh)

 

[Artanisix]

THEY ADDED THE BOSS TO OVERWATCH

 

[kvk1]

ana looks so fucking cool

 

[Quesa]

How long do you think it will be before she's in the test server

 

[kvk1]

How long do you think it will be before she's in the test server

My understanding is that she goes to the PTR after the maintenance today?

 

[Quesa]

My understanding is that she goes to the PTR after the maintenance today?

Oh, cool!

 

[TUSR]

Hero limits in comp play for Overwatch Kreygasm

 

[gai_shain]

Hero limits in comp play for Overwatch Kreygasm

cant balance your game, better limit shit

https://twitter.com/PlayOverwatch/status/750487849300955137

 

[twobear]

cant balance your game, better limit shit

yes, the fact that valve don't limit hero stacking in dota 2 shows how much better they are at balance

 

[KingKong]

it probably has more to do with it being a 6 on 6 game

even TFC pros had to put limits on attacks and defenders

 

[shira]

6.88b:
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* Timbersaw strength gain reduced from 2.1 to 1.8
* Death Prophet base strength reduced by 1
* Spirit Siphon base health drain reduced from 16 to 14
* Metamorphosis manacost increased from 50 to 100
* Metamorphosis no longer lingers after reincarnation/death
* Time Dilation manacost increased from 50 to 75
* Astral Spirit vision reduced from 450 to 400
* Beastmaster Boar XP bounty increased from 59 to 60/70/80/90
* Riki's Blink Strike damage reduced from 60/80/100/120 to 55/70/85/100
* Lane Creeps now give 20% of XP when denied by neutrals rather than 0% (normal player denies give 50% XP)
* Astral Imprisonment damage increased from 75/150/225/300 to 100/175/250/325
* Arcane Orb intelligence duration increased from 60 to 80
* Bloodlust manacost reduced from 75 to 50
* Meepo agility growth increased from 1.9 to 2.2
* Stone Form cooldown reduced from 26 to 20
* Arcane Curse damage increased from 14/21/28/35 to 14/22/30/38
* Brewmaster Boulder damage increased from 50 to 50/100/150
* Brewmaster Dispel Magic damage to illusions and summoned units increased from 500 to 850
* Press the Attack's attack speed bonus increased from 60/80/100/120 to 65/90/115/140
* Sniper turn rate improved from 0.6 to 0.7
* Sniper night vision increased from 1000 to 1100
* Warlock Golems HP increased from 900/1350/1800 to 1000/1500/2000
* Thirst bonus rescaled from 10/20/30/40% to 16/24/32/40%
* Lightning Bolt ministun increased from 0.1 to 0.2
* Stampede slow duration increased from 1.5 to 1.8
* Shadow Fiend movement speed increased from 310 to 315
* Living Armor cooldown reduced from 32/26/20/14 to 30/24/18/12
* Dismember strength based damage increased from 30/40/50 to 30/45/60%
* Sand Storm cooldown reduced from 40/30/20/10 to 34/26/18/10
* Epicenter manacost reduced from 175/250/325 to 150/225/300
* Empower cleave AoE increased from 225 to 240

Or maybe I should post this in the Waifuwatch thread for irony

 

[KingKong]

Or maybe I should post this in the Waifuwatch thread for irony

wow those OD buffs

Don't think timber will survive the the nerf honestly

Bloodseeker and Sniper though

wouldnt you want timber vs sniper though? and I think he'll be fine as long as people keep picking the strength carries

 

[Quesa]

Don't think timber will survive the the nerf honestly

Bloodseeker and Sniper though

Also Ana's up on PTR