Esports still on the rise

[Oner]

Umm, DotA's brand of balance always was and will be "Everything is OP, just differently".

[Chilloutman]

I actually was around when Dota started. I think I started playing it when there was version 3.something I think (but don't remember exactly, its almost 10 years now)

[algroth]

Umm, DotA's brand of balance always was and will be "Everything is OP, just differently".

That's balanced, though. It's only really an issue when one character or comp is far more OP than the rest (or is OP while the rest isn't).

 

Also not a DotA player, but I reckon the game is balanced around the character's usual strength level, even if taking one of these and placing him as is in the context of LoL or something might make him OP.

Edited December 15, 2016 by algroth

[Oner]

Eh, I dunno. I had horrible luck with passive stuns and generally wasn't either good nor experienced. Some heroes and combos did stand out though, like Bloodrazor with his "tons of damage if you move" ult coupled with the Force Staff that moved anyone you clicked on - just enough to get killed by said ult, of course.

[Chilloutman]

Eh, I dunno. I had horrible luck with passive stuns and generally wasn't either good nor experienced. Some heroes and combos did stand out though, like Bloodrazor with his "tons of damage if you move" ult coupled with the Force Staff that moved anyone you clicked on - just enough to get killed by said ult, of course.

well, buy Linken, problem solved, Bloodseeker is for sure not OP hero

[Maedhros]

 

Eh, I dunno. I had horrible luck with passive stuns and generally wasn't either good nor experienced. Some heroes and combos did stand out though, like Bloodrazor with his "tons of damage if you move" ult coupled with the Force Staff that moved anyone you clicked on - just enough to get killed by said ult, of course.

well, buy Linken, problem solved, Bloodseeker is for sure not OP hero

 

 

Not worth spending that much gold just to counter Bloodseeker tbh. Just carry tps, and tp home if he uses the ult on you. Bloodseeker ultimate spell is good vs new/bad players, terrible vs experienced players. A bloodseeker with forcestaff isn't gonna trouble the opponents carry players much.

Edited December 21, 2016 by Thingolfin

[Darkpriest]

Goign back to this topic, because holy mother of....

 

Dota 2 international has nearly 25mil prizepool with 10mil first place

 

I wonder if there is any coverage of that event in more mainstream media.

[Keyrock]

Valve unveiled SKYNET at TI today. 

[SonicMage117]

eSports can be amazing if people actually attend the events. It's kinda like E3, if you're lucky enough to actually go, it's life changing (literally)...

 

However, if people don't go then they don't care about ot and put it down but... their opinion is invalid because ummm... they didn't go lol

 

I like eSports because it pushes ajd heps the game industry and the community unlike anything else.

 

Evo Waifu is an awesome event and has some truly amazing games and players but if you're not into then it won't matter I guess. This should be obvious but it's not.

[Darkpriest]

Valve unveiled SKYNET at TI today. 

 

That was actually scary to see how efficient the thing was. good it's only limited to a simple laning

[Keyrock]

 

Valve unveiled SKYNET at TI today. 

 

That was actually scary to see how efficient the thing was. good it's only limited to a simple laning

 

For now... 

 

#SaveUsJohnConnor

[SonicMage117]

Terminator 6 has officially began production!

[Keyrock]

I'm performing a bit of thread Necromancy now that the The International 8 main event has begun.

 

GabeN brought out the memes for his intro. 

 

On a more serious note, that was a pretty great opening performance.  For as much money as is on the line and that went into the production of this tourney, I suppose it better be.

 

Anyway, I'm cheering on all the NA teams (Evil Geniuses, Optic Gaming, and VGJ Storm) and Mineski (because IceIceIce).  I think VGJ Storm is a dark horse to win this all, that team is hitting its stride at just the right time.  Virtus Pro are the favorites, though.  They dominated this year.

Edited August 20, 2018 by Keyrock

[SonicMage117]

Fighting game competitions seems to be making all the money in Esports, I never knew EVO even fell into the catagory of Esports but I suppose it makes sense.

[Chilloutman]

OG are my wild card

[Keyrock]

OG are my wild card

In years past they were favorites entering The International, but after the roster changes I don't think many people expect them to go that far.  With NoTail and JerAx still on the squad, I wouldn't put it past them to make a deep run.

 

Edit:  Damn, the defending champs just STEAMROLLED Optic.

Edited August 20, 2018 by Keyrock

[Chilloutman]

Yep, Liquid is running hot

[SonicMage117]

Dota 2 championship happened today, apparently barely anyone watched it this year. I think they've all moved onto Evo, Combo Breaker and ESL.

 

 

I can't blame people for focusing on the important stuff.

Edited August 20, 2018 by SonicMage117

[Keyrock]

I don't think it was intended as such, but I really love tipping that they added to DotA 2.  A player tipping an opposing team player after making him look like a fool is next-level BM.  I love it. 

 

Kinda sucks we had 2 SEA team go out of the tourney today.  I always find them highly entertaining.

Edited August 21, 2018 by Keyrock

[Keyrock]

The Newbee vs Winstrike match was super tense.  Great stuff! 

[Maedhros]

Dota 2 championship happened today, apparently barely anyone watched it this year. I think they've all moved onto Evo, Combo Breaker and ESL.

It's still ongoing. There was a viewership increase compared to last year - 10% increase or so in the group stages.

[Keyrock]

^ He's obviously trolling, Thingolfin, it's what SonicMage does.

 

Anyway, on the slate for today we have 2 upper bracket matches:

 

VGJ Storm vs OG

 

EG vs Secret

 

I honestly have a hard time in choosing a winner for both of these.  If I had to choose at gunpoint I'd go with VGJ Storm and Secret, but both of those are 55/45 IMHO and could go either way.

 

Then we have 2 lower bracket matches:

 

Optic Gaming vs Serenity

 

Virtus Pro vs Mineski

 

I favor Optic in the first match largely because it's a BO3.  In a BO1 I would give Serenity a 50/50 chance because they're so unpredictable, but in a BO3 I think ultimately the better team wins and I think Optic are the better team.  In the second match I have Virtus Pro winning.  They looked pretty bad yesterday and VP always seems to be a disappointment at TI relative to their performance earlier in the year, but I just can't see the team that most people had as favorites entering the tourney going out THIS early.

Edited August 21, 2018 by Keyrock

[SonicMage117]

^ He's obviously trolling, Thingolfin, it's what SonicMage does.

 

When have I trolled on the forums? Or are you just saying that because you don't like what I have to say most of the time? (Usuaul stereotype behavioral for forum users).

 

But no, Steam was broadcasting live and had much less viewers than last year, maybe Twitch had different statistics, I don't know.

 

Anyway, Evo still holds the record for most viewers this year for a gaming tournement.

[Hurlshort]

It's not really trolling, Sonic just has a hyperbolic posting style where all of his opinions, even if spot on, sound obnoxious. He is hardly the worst we have seen over the last couple decades of this forum stuff. Take everything with a grain of salt, etc.

 

Also good to remember he likely is younger than this forum.

[Gfted1]

Or you could read his profile and see that he is 32 and independently wealthy.

 

Anywho, lets please try not to call other people rude names.