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[trmas]

I've downloaded DOTA2 for Mac, and am looking at getting into the game, but the choices are downright DAUNTING... any tips for someone who doesn't play religiously?

 

[Raide]

I've downloaded DOTA2 for Mac, and am looking at getting into the game, but the choices are downright DAUNTING... any tips for someone who doesn't play religiously?

Play Religiously.

On a serious note, there is a good DOTA community on GAF, best to hit them up. It is hard for new players because there is so much new. Throw yourself into teh game and the community and you either sink or swim. It is a pretty brutal community but it is all about how you play and react to what people tell/shout at you.

 

[Syril]

Didn't they add a tutorial recently? I don't know how good it is though.

 

[Randdalf]

Well first of all, go through the training process if you haven't already.

 

[marrec]

I've downloaded DOTA2 for Mac, and am looking at getting into the game, but the choices are downright DAUNTING... any tips for someone who doesn't play religiously?

Do you have any buddies that play? If so, start playing with them. It will make your learning experience much less painful.

Don't worry about how many heroes there are right now, just worry about getting the basic mechanics down. IE Buying Items, Buying BETTER items, Last-Hits, where stuff is on the map, ability usage, and Town Portal having.

 

[Syf]

They did recently add some tutorial options. I'd say play through those and then play some games against bots (with humans on your team - preferably friends) to get a feel for the main game.

 

[andregnreis]

1- Don't let trash talking get to you. You will read and hear (yes, microphone is enabled for your party so you have to mute them manually) a lot of shit. Ignore them.
2- Play the tutorial up to the bot matches and continue practicing against them with a hero that is appealing to you.
3- Read a beginner's guide and specific strategies and the strong/weak points of your character (http://www.dotafire.com/dota-2/guides?sort_type=score_weighted&threshold=guides)
4- Face some human players and dont give up.

 

[Pinko Marx]

Play the tutorial. Read guides. Play bot matches.

 

[Chittagong]

Dota2 for Mac? When did this happen?

 

[imBask]

Remember to have fun. You'll encounter tons of people who tend to forget it's a VIDEO GAME

you'll die and lose games, it's okay.

 

[de1irium]

Unless you're ready to put a couple hundreds hours into it just to feel competent ... don't do it.

 

[Syf]

Also you can access in-game builds for each hero recommended by the community. Click the little book icon in the upper left and then pick a build. Gives you something to follow.

 

[-MD-]

I've downloaded DOTA2 for Mac, and am looking at getting into the game, but the choices are downright DAUNTING... any tips for someone who doesn't play religiously?

You'll dump 150 hours into it and still feel new, it requires time. Lots and lots of time.

 

[JakkuFurosu]

Basically any and all questions can be answered here
GAF does a great job helping new guys and all the resources you should need are in OP.


Welcome to hell, you will enjoy your stay

 

[trmas]

Thanks all! Well, I don't mind losing games so I guess that is good

 

[Casual]

1- Don't let trash talking get to you. You will read and hear (yes, microphone is enabled for your party so you have to mute them manually) a lot of shit. Ignore them.
2- Play the tutorial up to the bot matches and continue practicing against them with a hero that is appealing to you.
3- Read a beginner's guide and specific strategies and the strong/weak points of your character (http://www.dotafire.com/dota-2/guides?sort_type=score_weighted&threshold=guides)
4- Face some human players and dont give up.

1. I wouldn't ignore it. Ignore the hostility if there is any...but consider what you're doing that's generating that reaction and learn from it (assuming you legitimately did something wrong).

 

[la flama blanca]

Thanks all! Well, I don't mind losing games so I guess that is good

Also, get used to being berated a bit. Don't let it get to you and just be honest about what you do wrong and ask for tips.

 

[Anteo]

Dota2 for Mac? When did this happen?

Like 2 weeks ago. Linux too.

1. I wouldn't ignore it. Ignore the hostility if there is any...but consider what you're doing that's generating that reaction and learn from it (assuming you legitimately did something wrong).

This, sometimes people get angry for legit reasons, so try to undestand why could they get angry at any given time. Some people will get angry for anything good or bad, so dont overthink it.

 

[JakkuFurosu]

Thanks all! Well, I don't mind losing games so I guess that is good

I shall watch and laugh as that opinion quickly changes.

Last tip....ffs queue with at least one person your familiar with it will make your experience a billion times better.

 

[Unhandled Exception]

I've put about 150 hours into it and still consider myself incredibly new. I'd be happy to team up with you and help with what I know.

 

[The Technomancer]

Also, get used to being berated a bit. Don't let it get to you and just be honest about what you do wrong and ask for tips.

And this does end eventually. For a few months now I've been in the matchmaking area where, more or less, people I play with are civil win or lose.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

I downloaded the Mac version this weekend too. No idea what I'm doing, although it slightly reminds me of WoW battlegrounds.

 

[la flama blanca]

Also, watch some games, there are some live games streaming right now!
http://www.twitch.tv/joindotared

 

[imBask]

1. I wouldn't ignore it. Ignore the hostility if there is any...but consider what you're doing that's generating that reaction and learn from it (assuming you legitimately did something wrong).

no you should ignore it at first, at least until you know the basics and you're able to know if the guy is complaining for a legitimate reason

some people will complain about ANYTHING in a really hostile way, even if it's the dumbest thing

 

[Ikuu]

Practice.

 

[kasane]

1.Practice
2.Find a main hero you can Practice
3.Practice on ways you can ignore trash talking
4.Practice
5.????
6.Still Practice

 

[marrec]

1. I wouldn't ignore it. Ignore the hostility if there is any...but consider what you're doing that's generating that reaction and learn from it (assuming you legitimately did something wrong).

It's a split, 50% of the time someone is targeting you out of misplaced anger from actually being awful themselves, and the other 50% of the time they have a legitimate gripe.

Don't dwell too much on it if the Huskar on your team yells at you for not helping him take on 4 other heroes.

 

[Chittagong]

Like 2 weeks ago. Linux too.



This, sometimes people get angry for legit reasons, so try to undestand why could they get angry at any given time. Some people will get angry for anything good or bad, so dont overthink it.

whoa. Lonely nights on business trips will never be the same again.

 

[Struct09]

The tutorial is really good at getting you into the game. The final tutorial challenge is actually playing 10 player matches.

 

[amigastar]

Blast from the past.

 

[Puscifer]

Drafting is so much easier with this: https://dota2.tools/tools/dota2-counter-pick. I usually just take last pick and see what it suggests. It actually explains why certain heroes are counters, which is pretty helpful if you're trying to climb.

Are you ChatGPT?

 

[SatansReverence]

 

[Signalis]

Drafting is so much easier with this: https://dota2.tools/tools/dota2-counter-pick. I usually just take last pick and see what it suggests. It actually explains why certain heroes are counters, which is pretty helpful if you're trying to climb.

 

[Sand Dan Glokta]

Are you ChatGPT?

He's even worst. He's Shinji.

 

[Chittagong]