Introduction to MOBAs

Karakand said:
And he's a Lantern... you might be on to something there ITAB.



Zatanna is REALLY fun to play as.
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Tell me about it.
Landing E + Q is so satisfying, if you combine it with her ult it takes away like, half a health bar.
Playing her mid lane is great.

I have no idea what Astro City is though.
 
They could add Captain Atom instead. ;)

Well maybe not, IIRC his book ended with him going AFK from the nu-52 and AFAIK he hasn't come back since.

HOW ABOUT MIDNIGHTER??? There are already too many Batmans in the game to begin with.
 
It honestly isn't half bad. I like the role system a lot, for example you can pick Predator which gives you bonus XP/gold for hero kills and just go ham ganking from minute 1 if that's what you want. Combat is as spammy as League's and you'll rarely see the beautiful precision of a clean Dota kill but overall I've enjoyed the handful of matches I've played. While it does look a bit plain it's also nice that, unlike Summoner's Rift, looking at the map doesn't make my eyes hurt.

The grind is absolutely disgusting though.
 
I wouldn't call Dead Island a MOBA, but it's a pretty fun game to run through with a few friends. WASD movement controls, left click for attack/right click for secondary attack. It's got some spells that go on cooldown and you have to press a key and stuff to disable/gap close/do burst damage. It's more akin to an isometric brawler/beat em up I think. Anyways, if you like coop games in general, I think running through it a few times with some buddies is a good time. They do have a mode which is 4 v 4 v 4 that's more similar to a MOBA but doesn't really have static creep equilibriums and all that jazz, instead it's randomized events that the teams contest, kind of like a capture the flag free for all. It's still in closed beta I believe and it looks like it's adopting a similar model to F2P games where you can unlock mostly everything through playing but if you want it earlier you can just straight up purchase it. I don't expect it to replace any existing MOBA game and I don't really think it's trying to, it's just adopting a few mechanics from the genre. I posted something similar to this in the Dota 2 thread a while ago but I was just redirected here so why not.
 
Lotto said:
I wouldn't call Dead Island a MOBA, but it's a pretty fun game to run through with a few friends. WASD movement controls, left click for attack/right click for secondary attack. It's got some spells that go on cooldown and you have to press a key and stuff to disable/gap close/do burst damage. It's more akin to an isometric brawler/beat em up I think. Anyways, if you like coop games in general, I think running through it a few times with some buddies is a good time. They do have a mode which is 4 v 4 v 4 that's more similar to a MOBA but doesn't really have static creep equilibriums and all that jazz, instead it's randomized events that the teams contest, kind of like a capture the flag free for all. It's still in closed beta I believe and it looks like it's adopting a similar model to F2P games where you can unlock mostly everything through playing but if you want it earlier you can just straight up purchase it. I don't expect it to replace any existing MOBA game and I don't really think it's trying to, it's just adopting a few mechanics from the genre. I posted something similar to this in the Dota 2 thread a while ago but I was just redirected here so why not.
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Thanks. I'm definitely interested in trying this out with a few friends down the road, if just for novelty's sake. I like the idea of it, even if the flavor doesn't really strike me.
 
Proven said:
Thanks. I'm definitely interested in trying this out with a few friends down the road, if just for novelty's sake. I like the idea of it, even if the flavor doesn't really strike me.
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I had my reservations about it as well and I really had low expectations, but the games are quick (10-25 mins) and it has a bit of variety to it without being overwhelming (unlike most in the genre.) I'll definitely be keeping an eye on development. Content wise, it's a bit barebones right now but they just rolled out a pretty sizable patch that I'll probably get to later. The more I play the more I feel the MOBA tag for this game is misleading.
 
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Dawngate actually does sound kind of interesting in some ways (the role selection and the karma awarding process) but I have no desire to get invested in another MOBA. I hate the League F2P model and I'm already dealing with the grind to avoid it in one game (Infinite Crisis).
 
Paying money to unlock ARDM and 1v1 Solo Mid Matchmaking.

It's over.

It's all over.

Valve now tying gameplay to monetary purchases. Dota 2 to be thrown to sharks.

Get out while you still can.
 
The American qualifiers for The International 4 start today for anyone interested.

The prize pool is nearing 4 million dollars.

Sadly, the Americas are probably the weakest qualifier, but it should still be fun with the hub setup they're doing, where it's basically a NA house and a EU house both broadcasting all the games at the same time with lots of casters, players, and community celebs just hanging out.

Probably the best place to get a quick glance at it all. Going to be a lot of games over the next 8 hours.
 
We need this basically: http://www.reddit.com/r/leagueoflegends/comments/25b6gm/request_to_high_eloplayers/

Please tryhard, go all out in soloqueue whenever there is a match with LCS players.
We have a unique opportunity in e-sports that is not available in normal sports, in that we can directly help our athletes. I really feel like there is a possibility for NA to do well at worlds. And we can help our players out by making solo queue a living hell for them. Jungler constantly ganking, focusing them in teamfights, whatever it takes. Make them wish this was the Korean ladder.

I say this because I hear about how troll NA solo queue is, and how its not a good enviornment. Yeah we don't give a fck, but when it comes down to it, when we really care, we can make it amazing. ( You can still troll in other games, just not with LCS players.)
Basically, when there is an LCS player in the queue, the mentality isn't: Shit, well, I'm probably going to get rekt. To something more along the lines of: Guys LCS player here, lets do our part in beating the Koreans. Make this guy wish he was in a scrim, making him regret queueing up, to the point that they go to scrims to relax.

When they go to Korea, they should be thinking: WTF this is it? This is nothing, compared to what we had in solo queue the last few months.
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NADoto as bad as NALeeg.
 
yo im watching this stream im gonna be an expert
there are ~29000 ppl watching a stream in russian prtty impressive

what is the most popular dota team
 
this is pretty fun to watch and the casters are doing a pretty ok job
i find myself missing a bunch of things that league puts in the ui tho, but it's probably not necessary

oh actually I just remembered that dota allows for in-game spectating of events so you can look over the information when you want to
 
brian! said:
this is pretty fun to watch and the casters are doing a pretty ok job
i find myself missing a bunch of things that league puts in the ui tho, but it's probably not necessary

oh actually I just remembered that dota allows for in-game spectating of events so you can look over the information when you want to
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yeah watching in game is the best way to do it

its really awesome then

especially if you're not sure what everything does you can mouse over anything
 
ItsThatAsianBoy said:
I can see them adding Deathstroke when the game gets released. He's really famous right now because of Arrow.
It needs more female characters *cough*Supergirl*cough*.

New patch on Wednesday should fix a lot of bugs.
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Yeah DS is probably a lot higher on the list than most characters. They've been pushing him pretty hard the last year or so. Between Arrow, Arkham Origins, Son of Batman and the comics he's been getting a lot of attention.

Power/supergirl, Huntress, Black Canary, Raven, Starfire, Cheetah are probably high on the female list.
 
Schweinehund said:
Yeah DS is probably a lot higher on the list than most characters. They've been pushing him pretty hard the last year or so. Between Arrow, Arkham Origins, Son of Batman and the comics he's been getting a lot of attention.

Power/supergirl, Huntress, Black Canary, Raven, Starfire, Cheetah are probably high on the female list.
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Supergirl was one of the champions that was leaked a while back so I can see her being next.
We are lacking female bruisers after all.
 
Played IC after I haven't played in awhile, UI is getting better. Shazam still pretty beast. Game isn't the batman fest I thought it would eventually turn into, they did a good job making all the characters appealing.
 
Schweinehund said:
Played IC after I haven't played in awhile, UI is getting better. Shazam still pretty beast. Game isn't the batman fest I thought it would eventually turn into, they did a good job making all the characters appealing.
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UI Is definitely still a work in progress, creative director said he isn't happy with the UI in and out of game so I can see it being improved.

Same. Glad it's not a game about 5 Batmans v 5 Batmans.
 
The notes for tomorrow's Smite patch are up:

The Dark Whisperer Patch Notes - 5/14/2014

New Skin - Dark Whisperer Ah Muzen Cab

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Skins

Nemesis - Blind Vengeance
- Voice pack added

NOTE: Night Prowler Bastet has been removed from the game while aspects of the skin are reworked. Our sincere apologies for this inconvenience. Everyone that purchased Night Prowler will be refunded the gems from the purchase.

General

- Fixed an issue on the store stats tab with Physical Protection showing in Magical Stats.
- Fixed a party match lobby issue where skins and re-roll were unavailable.
- Accolade art is now suppressed if an objective bar is up.
- Fixed missing god kill announcements.
- Fixed an issue in Tutorial where the store couldn’t be closed.
- Fixed an issue with item cooldowns persists in the item slot after selling.
- Fixed an issue with players reconnecting to a paused match not seeing their HUD elements correctly.
- Possible bug fix with people disconnecting during the match loading screen.
- Fixed issue with Ticker on return to lobby.
- Fixed tooltip for all Joust queue descriptions.

Siege

- Added Siege mode to Custom matches.
- Siege towers can no longer be kited into the jungle.
- Fixed an issue with Map Guides always showing in Siege when disabled.
- Fixed an issue in which Siege wins were not appearing on gold loading screen cards.
- New “temp” voice over work has been added.
- Increased maximum player respawn timers.
- Added sounds for siege weapon spawn and death.

Match Lobby

- Improved art pass on draft mode match lobby.
- Fixed bugs with auto-lock in post 2nd ban phase.

Spectator

- Siege Map now features support for a custom sub-level that clears trees and other obstacles for improved spectating.

League

- All in game league screens have undergone an Art pass.
- Changed the points trend algorithm to show a players point trend over 24 hours. If a player is point positive then it will show an up arrow and a down arrow if negative.
- Added new art for all of the league divisions.
- Added Season 1 league rewards. Players will be given a player icon for the highest tier that they completed.
- Fixed bug where friends would not refresh based on switching leagues.
- If you do not participate in the league you will still see your friends that are.
- Friends list now shows division they are in.
- Friends list now shows point trending.
- Increased leaderboard size from 100 to 200 players.
- League queue descriptions have been updated.
- Various season closing enhancements / bug fixes.
- Various updates to league pages on out of game website.

General Gameplay

- All healing reduction abilities on gods should now stack with healing reduction from items.

Gods - Balance/Updates/Fixes

Artemis
- Fixed an issue with the bow showing up purple on the Stalker skin.
- Fixed Boar interactions with players that are jumping.

Bakasura
- Fixed misspelling in lore.

Bastet
Pounce
- Bastet can no longer pounce back while under the effects of crowd control.
- Bastet is now CC immune for 1s after she lands from the initial Pounce. She can still - -- Pounce Back for up to 4s, but is only guaranteed being able to do it for the 1s CC immunity.
Razor Whip
- Casting time increased from 0.2s to 0.35s.
- Damage reduced from 30/50/70/90/110 to 25/45/65/85/105.

Kumbhakarna
Epic Uppercut
- Corrected tooltip error.
- Fixed an issue with Kumbhakarna not dashing when firing next to an enemy Hades during Pillar of Agony.

Osiris
- Exalted One skin now correctly shows red eyes.
- Base health increased from 410 to 475.
Judgement Tether
- Addressed an issue that prevent Osiris from using his basic attack
Lord of the Afterlife
- This ability may now be used while crippled, and provides CC immunity while leaping.
- All enemy gods in the area are now hit, instead of just the lowest health god.
- Can no longer cancel the start up, which fixes a basic attack progression issue.

Scylla
Sic ‘Em
- Corrected an issue with lifestealing. Now only the initial target hit will proc lifesteal on this ability.

Sobek
Sickening Strike
- The healing debuff from this ability now stacks properly with healing debuffs from items.

Thanatos
Hovering Death
- Fixed an issue with getting stuck after firing Aegis before ascending.

Xbalanque
Branching Bola
- Updated tooltip.
 
RIP Smite Catwoman for catgirlgod skin.

I tried out Smite with some friends this weekend. It was OK. Some of the skins are HoN tier. Hi-Rez can eat shit for putting Tribes skins in doe.
 
Luap said:
Skins



NOTE: Night Prowler Bastet has been removed from the game while aspects of the skin are reworked. Our sincere apologies for this inconvenience. Everyone that purchased Night Prowler will be refunded the gems from the purchase.
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Welp. Guess I have enough coins to buy another skin.
Any suggestions? I like that Artemis skin, forgot the name.
 
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