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Title: Thread for dota! (Now with our very own guild!)
Post by: linziyi on Sun, 05 May 2013, 17:02:21
I had been browsing the forum lately (mostly looking at pictures :P ) and noticed quite a few geekhackers play dota 2; as a loyal dota player for 6 year I can't resist to start a thread about it!

I saw a geekhack starcraft 2 tournament and got really excited (sadly too late to register). I am thinking of organizing one for dota if we have enough people. Why don't we start out by posting our favorite heroes and how diid we start playing dota?

I will start the fire:
Favorite heroes: Meepo, Invoker, Stormspirit, Lina, TA
How did I enter dota? My friend introduced it to me and I thought the idea that 5 people working together in a game is really cool.

2013-07-03: Now with our very own guild Geekhack! Add me (linziyi http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198046131144/) on steam to join the party!
Please include your id in the reply so that I know who you are on steam!
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: Sifo on Sun, 05 May 2013, 17:03:20
Favourite hero is Invoker... and Tiny

Cousins introduced me to the WC3 map.
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: phetto on Sun, 05 May 2013, 17:04:22
favs are queen of pain, stormspirit, OD and lina =)
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: Joxx on Sun, 05 May 2013, 17:25:41
My favorite hero is Darkseer.
I got into Dota from friends introducing the game to me. I really enjoyed playing the original Dota on WC3, when Dota 2 came out, I did try it but I didn't really like it so I ended up not playing it.
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: Photekq on Sun, 05 May 2013, 17:30:05
I've been playing dota2 for about a year now and I love it. I'm still really bad at it though :/ Favourite heroes are probably nyx, timbersaw and leshrac. I really, really like leshrac.

Anyone up for a GH dota2 tournament in the summer?
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: linziyi on Sun, 05 May 2013, 17:33:05
We would need at least 10 people (lol of course), and maybe teams based on switches if we have enough people?
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: Photekq on Sun, 05 May 2013, 17:33:59
Quote from: linziyi on Sun, 05 May 2013, 17:33:05
We would need at least 10 people (lol of course), and maybe teams based on switches if we have enough people?
Teams based on switches.. I like it!
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: nar on Sun, 05 May 2013, 17:55:38
I started by playing a new custom map out for WC3 RoC called Defence of the Ancients, though I've rarely played during the TFT era. I pretty much stopped playing until my friends gave me an invite for Dota 2 and told me to start playing again with them.

Favourite Heroes: Terrorblade (But he's not in Dota 2 yet), Enigma and Chaos Knight
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 05 May 2013, 20:32:18
Dota is for kids.. war3 and sc2 are for adults :D

nawh... I used to play alot of dota when I realized I didn't have enough time to do pro level war 3
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: linziyi on Sun, 05 May 2013, 20:51:50
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 05 May 2013, 20:32:18
Dota is for kids.. war3 and sc2 are for adults :D

nawh... I used to play alot of dota when I realized I didn't have enough time to do pro level war 3

I think dota is more about cooperation and sc2/war3 is more about individual (I don't think 2v2, 4v4 is as "big" as 1v1 in competitive scene?), but all of them are great games!
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: okooko on Sun, 05 May 2013, 20:58:05
Quote from: linziyi on Sun, 05 May 2013, 20:51:50
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 05 May 2013, 20:32:18
Dota is for kids.. war3 and sc2 are for adults :D

nawh... I used to play alot of dota when I realized I didn't have enough time to do pro level war 3

I think dota is more about cooperation and sc2/war3 is more about individual (I don't think 2v2, 4v4 is as "big" as 1v1 in competitive scene?), but all of them are great games!

No coop needed for a snowballing TA mid.

I only play with friends, as i cant handle randoms and their unpredictable skill level.

I'd say i'm normal tier (the lowest one haha) but yeah, i have fun most games.
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: rarar on Sun, 05 May 2013, 21:37:25
I think my top 2 heros are sniper and sven. Not sure why, but I like those two.
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 05 May 2013, 23:20:17
Quote from: linziyi on Sun, 05 May 2013, 20:51:50
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 05 May 2013, 20:32:18
Dota is for kids.. war3 and sc2 are for adults :D

nawh... I used to play alot of dota when I realized I didn't have enough time to do pro level war 3

I think dota is more about cooperation and sc2/war3 is more about individual (I don't think 2v2, 4v4 is as "big" as 1v1 in competitive scene?), but all of them are great games!

that's cuz 2v2 and 4v4 is inherently game breaking.. it's impossibly complex to balance..

in 1v1, the limitation of 1 player is enough such that the units can be vividly varied, because it's impossible to fully utilize them and macro simultaneously.
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: gracy123 on Mon, 06 May 2013, 04:12:31
What's dota ???



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Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: Grim Fandango on Mon, 06 May 2013, 05:30:17
Quote from: gracy123 on Mon, 06 May 2013, 04:12:31
What's dota ???

Defense of the Ancients. Started out as a Warcraft 3 mod and became immensely popular. Now there is an entire genre of these games (MOBA)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/570/

There are quite a few heroes I enjoy playing. Timbersaw and Elder Titan are my current favorites.
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: linziyi on Fri, 17 May 2013, 17:13:55
Apparently we have a steam group!

http://steamcommunity.com/groups/GeekHackDOTA
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: Photekq on Fri, 17 May 2013, 17:14:42
Quote from: linziyi on Fri, 17 May 2013, 17:13:55
Apparently we have a steam group!

http://steamcommunity.com/groups/GeekHackDOTA
Forgot about this thread. Yeah, if anyone here plays dota please do join that group ^ hopefully we can arrange some matches! :D
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: foxer on Fri, 17 May 2013, 18:18:19
I really only play Crystal Maiden. Me and my mate used to play it and he only played Drow Ranger aka Bro Ranger and me on Crystal Maiden aka Crystal Broden! ;3
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: Binge on Fri, 17 May 2013, 18:19:55
I playz, not the best but I learn quickly and don't run into towers like a loltard
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: Grim Fandango on Fri, 17 May 2013, 18:48:28
Just wanted to pop in here and say that if anyone is curious, i can send you a free Dota2 key to be used on steam. Just send me a PM with your e-mail address.
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: tsangan on Fri, 17 May 2013, 20:47:41
scrims?!?!??!??!?!?!
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: Photekq on Fri, 17 May 2013, 20:48:45
Quote from: tsangan on Fri, 17 May 2013, 20:47:41
scrims?!?!??!??!?!?!
I'd be down.
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: Rendom on Fri, 17 May 2013, 21:02:45
I have been playing since 5.84c, but quit around 6.7x something for 1-2 years, and went for LoL until the release of Dota 2, have been playing Dota 2 ever since.

My favorite hero is Juggernaut. Main role is carry, second role is support.
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: linziyi on Fri, 17 May 2013, 21:11:29
I had been keen on carries for a while, but now I like gankers, solo farming too boring :S
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: Photekq on Fri, 17 May 2013, 21:13:27
Quote from: linziyi on Fri, 17 May 2013, 21:11:29
I had been keen on carries for a while, but now I like gankers, solo farming too boring :S
Gankers have always been my favourite. Especially nyx. I like carries too but I hate supports.
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: phetto on Fri, 17 May 2013, 21:29:26
i'm down for scrims =)
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: tsangan on Fri, 17 May 2013, 21:32:02
Most carries don't know how to carry, im just saying
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: Grim Fandango on Fri, 17 May 2013, 21:39:39
I play support sometimes , only because I do not want to be the douche who plays nothing but carries regardless of team compostition. But I have to say, usually the carry role is by far the most rewarding for me. I am also very tempted to pick a carry in this game because, if there is one thing I am really good at, it is last hitting. I feel like when I pick a carry, this always helps me out a great deal. When I play support, it is like my only really good skill in this game has become relatively useless.
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: tsangan on Fri, 17 May 2013, 21:50:15
All roles need to know how to last hit, last hitting should not be a skill just for 1 position players it's a skill in MOBA in general. If you're a support and you have a free lane to farm you BETTER get those 5 last hits when you have a chance.

Knowing how to carry is far more advance then people think it is. The decision making, time management, map awareness, risk mangement have to be spot on, do not blame your supports if you get ganked because there's no ward there, if you watch pro games the top carry players never overpush and know when to hide in the fog when everyone is missing regardless if there are wards up.

Playing support is about being able to position and making stuff happen with nothing. I see too many 4/5 position players afraid of dying (ie Sandking not wanting to go in to epi stun because he will die), you have to understand it's your role to throw yourself at your enemy to make stuff happen, learn to position yourself in team fights and always understand if you died but your 1/2 position player got the kills its fine.

Best way to play better is always to play all roles, understand how each role works and that way you can play against it better, once you become a better support you will 100% be a better carry also
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: kenmai9 on Sun, 16 June 2013, 15:23:54
Does anyone wanna play ? My steam e-mail is
Code: [Select]
kenmai9@gmail.com
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: foxer on Sun, 16 June 2013, 15:29:35
Favourite heroes are Morphling, DK, PA and Juggernaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaut. But I'm learning more slowly.
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: linziyi on Sun, 16 June 2013, 17:57:48
Quote from: foxer on Sun, 16 June 2013, 15:29:35
Favourite heroes are Morphling, DK, PA and Juggernaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaut. But I'm learning more slowly.

"What does a hero truly need?"
"A crit!"  --PA
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: Trent on Sun, 16 June 2013, 20:32:55
Been ages since I played, but I liked the Tiny (rock monster thing?).
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: tsangan on Sun, 16 June 2013, 20:36:08
There was some insane DreamHack games today, I didn't catch them all but the ones I managed to watched were awesome
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: Photekq on Sun, 16 June 2013, 20:41:26
Quote from: tsangan on Sun, 16 June 2013, 20:36:08
There was some insane DreamHack games today, I didn't catch them all but the ones I managed to watched were awesome
I unfortunately couldn't catch any of them. I'm going to stop watching competitive dota until the international.
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: tsangan on Sun, 16 June 2013, 20:48:39
Quote from: Photekq on Sun, 16 June 2013, 20:41:26
Quote from: tsangan on Sun, 16 June 2013, 20:36:08
There was some insane DreamHack games today, I didn't catch them all but the ones I managed to watched were awesome
I unfortunately couldn't catch any of them. I'm going to stop watching competitive dota until the international.

The games today are really really good, definitely worth watching
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: linziyi on Sun, 16 June 2013, 20:51:20
Na’vi seems to fade our a bit, hope they get back in shape before TI
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: tsangan on Sun, 16 June 2013, 20:58:59
Quote from: linziyi on Sun, 16 June 2013, 20:51:20
Na’vi seems to fade our a bit, hope they get back in shape before TI
They pretty well lately to be quite honest, it was the first month or two when they added Kuroky and funn1k that they were playing bad. Today they drafted quite unusual in a bad way, I think they are still testing a lot of stuff from the new patch
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: Photekq on Sun, 16 June 2013, 21:04:59
Quote from: linziyi on Sun, 16 June 2013, 20:51:20
Na’vi seems to fade our a bit, hope they get back in shape before TI
They have by no means faded out. They played some of the best games I've ever seen recently. There was one game (I think in the G-1 league) where I stood up and clapped at their performance.

I honestly think it's between them and alliance to win TI3.
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: Sai on Sun, 16 June 2013, 21:42:55
Quote from: tsangan on Sun, 16 June 2013, 20:36:08
There was some insane DreamHack games today, I didn't catch them all but the ones I managed to watched were awesome

can you tell me which games are they ? the time zone is quite bad for me to watch dreamhack. :/
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: tsangan on Sun, 16 June 2013, 21:44:40
Quote from: Sai on Sun, 16 June 2013, 21:42:55
Quote from: tsangan on Sun, 16 June 2013, 20:36:08
There was some insane DreamHack games today, I didn't catch them all but the ones I managed to watched were awesome

can you tell me which games are they ? the time zone is quite bad for me to watch dreamhack. :/
For day 2 in group stages

Quantic vs Fanatic
Quantic vs Alliance

In the playoff bracket
EG vs VP series
Mouz vs Alliance series

I think there are more but I know those ones are for sure good
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: Sai on Sun, 16 June 2013, 21:49:05
thank you. gonna watch them when i get home today.  ;D
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: Reomero on Mon, 17 June 2013, 02:36:47
My favourite heroes are Drow, Riki, and sometimes Sniper. :))
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: AGmurdercore on Mon, 17 June 2013, 15:34:59
The Dreamhack was OMG :X ALLIANCE are ****ing monsters wtf they did in the last game :X:X:X:X
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: Sai on Mon, 17 June 2013, 20:26:46
Alliance is unstoppable right now.  ;D
Loda seems stronger after he's back in sweden.
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: llovro on Tue, 18 June 2013, 04:28:11
http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198045740283
add me if anyone wants to play. I like to play all kinds of heroes.
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: naokira on Wed, 03 July 2013, 06:03:45
guys, with the upcoming guild system in Dota 2 we should definitely build one!
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: linziyi on Wed, 03 July 2013, 07:05:46
Quote from: naokira on Wed, 03 July 2013, 06:03:45
guys, with the upcoming guild system in Dota 2 we should definitely build one!

Just built one, call Geekhack and GH for abbreviation! Add me (linziyi) to join!

**Geekhack power!**
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: naokira on Wed, 03 July 2013, 07:13:14
Quote from: linziyi on Wed, 03 July 2013, 07:05:46
Quote from: naokira on Wed, 03 July 2013, 06:03:45
guys, with the upcoming guild system in Dota 2 we should definitely build one!

Just built one, call Geekhack and GH for abbreviation! Add me (linziyi) to join!

**Geekhack power!**

Cool! I'll join when I get home :)
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: linziyi on Wed, 03 July 2013, 07:22:10
Now with all new geekhack logo!
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: Rendom on Wed, 03 July 2013, 07:38:55
Alliance unstoppable? Man you guys been smokin good plants!
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: tricheboars on Wed, 03 July 2013, 09:22:32
i cant wait for the international 3 this year. we are going to get some seriously good games out of it.

my favorite heroes are Lich, jakiro, QoP.  But for the last 6 months or so i have pretty much only played Lich. Lich rocks and he is finally getting some pro-gamer play these days!
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with out very own guild!)
Post by: Sai on Wed, 03 July 2013, 10:15:41
i'll probably play again after cleaning my house. but then again i am from SEA. not really a good idea to play on US servers. :/
btw BH, WR, PP are my only 3 heroes.  :))
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with out very own guild!)
Post by: naokira on Wed, 03 July 2013, 10:35:43
Quote from: Sai on Wed, 03 July 2013, 10:15:41
i'll probably play again after cleaning my house. but then again i am from SEA. not really a good idea to play on US servers. :/
btw BH, WR, PP are my only 3 heroes.  :))

I'm from SEA too, lets play sometimes :)

Quote from: Rendom on Wed, 03 July 2013, 07:38:55
Alliance unstoppable? Man you guys been smokin good plants!

Yeah. Alliance is not unstoppable though they have really exotic tactics (tp to rosh, prophet bait to rosh) they're still beatable.
But Alliance can be a contender in the coming TI3 :)

Still, I want a rematch of TI2 and watch Dendi beat the hell out of Ferrari 430 this time :)
Title: Re: Thread for dota!
Post by: Grim Fandango on Thu, 04 July 2013, 18:11:55
Quote from: Photekq on Fri, 17 May 2013, 21:13:27
Quote from: linziyi on Fri, 17 May 2013, 21:11:29
I had been keen on carries for a while, but now I like gankers, solo farming too boring :S
Gankers have always been my favourite. Especially nyx. I like carries too but I hate supports.

I like to play a range of all types of heroes. You never know what the team needs and there are cool heros for any archetype. One role that I have been playing a lot lately is the teamfight/initiator/pusher hero, like undying and elder titan. It is a pretty great role to play. They are not those kind of "must go 21/3/12 every game" type of heroes. You typically end up with a ton of assists. But, mostly I want to win games more than anything else. Managing team fights and doing a good job pushing is one of the ways you can easily and consistently contribute to a game.
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with out very own guild!)
Post by: Dubsgalore on Thu, 04 July 2013, 18:47:30
I've played 3 games and I've only played as timbersaw LOL
Much better then LoL IMO.
Photekq is my coach! :))
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with out very own guild!)
Post by: linziyi on Thu, 04 July 2013, 18:58:06
We should totally play some games together! I am aviliable 8:00 to 18:00 EST, add me on steam (linziyi)!

PS: And join the geekhack guild!
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with out very own guild!)
Post by: naokira on Thu, 04 July 2013, 19:30:55
I added you linzlyi, please add me to guild :)
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with out very own guild!)
Post by: linziyi on Fri, 05 July 2013, 07:10:04
Quote from: naokira on Thu, 04 July 2013, 19:30:55
I added you linzlyi, please add me to guild :)

Can't find you... maybe you type my ID wrong? It has 3 "eyy" and only one "ell:
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with out very own guild!)
Post by: naokira on Fri, 05 July 2013, 07:41:35
Quote from: linziyi on Fri, 05 July 2013, 07:10:04
Quote from: naokira on Thu, 04 July 2013, 19:30:55
I added you linzlyi, please add me to guild :)

Can't find you... maybe you type my ID wrong? It has 3 "eyy" and only one "ell:

I added your geekhack username is that right?
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with out very own guild!)
Post by: linziyi on Fri, 05 July 2013, 07:59:56
Quote from: naokira on Fri, 05 July 2013, 07:41:35
Quote from: linziyi on Fri, 05 July 2013, 07:10:04
Quote from: naokira on Thu, 04 July 2013, 19:30:55
I added you linzlyi, please add me to guild :)

Can't find you... maybe you type my ID wrong? It has 3 "eyy" and only one "ell:

I added your geekhack username is that right?

Yes.... but still nothing, let me add you :)
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with out very own guild!)
Post by: naokira on Fri, 05 July 2013, 08:16:13
Quote from: linziyi on Fri, 05 July 2013, 07:59:56
Quote from: naokira on Fri, 05 July 2013, 07:41:35
Quote from: linziyi on Fri, 05 July 2013, 07:10:04
Quote from: naokira on Thu, 04 July 2013, 19:30:55
I added you linzlyi, please add me to guild :)

Can't find you... maybe you type my ID wrong? It has 3 "eyy" and only one "ell:

I added your geekhack username is that right?

Yes.... but still nothing, let me add you :)

Okay. Add me :) (naokiraspace)
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with out very own guild!)
Post by: Sai on Wed, 31 July 2013, 04:07:15
so. with TI 3 is in a few days, who's going there and supporting which teams ?  :))
for me, i am rooting for Navi and Zenith.
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with out very own guild!)
Post by: foxer on Wed, 31 July 2013, 04:11:43
Orange and Dignitas for me! :D
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with out very own guild!)
Post by: Photekq on Wed, 31 July 2013, 04:12:46
Na'Vi all the way. *cough* Alienware Cup *cough*
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with out very own guild!)
Post by: Sai on Wed, 31 July 2013, 05:04:53
Quote from: Photekq on Wed, 31 July 2013, 04:12:46
Na'Vi all the way. *cough* Alienware Cup *cough*

(http://pixchan.org/static/img/pack/269a204b75ec0f2a6f33695fb5ebb374_full.jpg)
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with out very own guild!)
Post by: Photekq on Wed, 31 July 2013, 05:12:52
Quote from: Sai on Wed, 31 July 2013, 05:04:53
Quote from: Photekq on Wed, 31 July 2013, 04:12:46
Na'Vi all the way. *cough* Alienware Cup *cough*

Show Image
(http://pixchan.org/static/img/pack/269a204b75ec0f2a6f33695fb5ebb374_full.jpg)

:))
Really though.. All teams should be scared after Na'Vis peformance at Alienware.
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with out very own guild!)
Post by: linziyi on Fri, 02 August 2013, 18:53:20
My steam profile:
http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198046131144/
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with out very own guild!)
Post by: Photekq on Wed, 07 August 2013, 13:59:11
So.. are you guys ready? #ti3

Watching this stream with dota music is super-tense.
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with out very own guild!)
Post by: linziyi on Wed, 07 August 2013, 14:31:18
http://multitwitch.tv/dota2ti_hall/dota2ti/dota2ti_pod_1/dota2ti_pod_2
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with out very own guild!)
Post by: Sai on Wed, 07 August 2013, 14:50:26
Quote from: Photekq on Wed, 07 August 2013, 13:59:11
So.. are you guys ready? #ti3

Watching this stream with dota music is super-tense.

i am watching although its 4 am here.  :))
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with out very own guild!)
Post by: linziyi on Wed, 07 August 2013, 14:55:01
Sai which part of Asia are you in?
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with out very own guild!)
Post by: Glissant on Wed, 07 August 2013, 15:07:38
Sent an invitation to OP.

My ID is Glissant so add me if you want
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with out very own guild!)
Post by: Photekq on Thu, 08 August 2013, 15:09:51
Am I the only one hoping Alliance loses every match from now on? They play the most boring games I've ever seen. They just split push and avoid teamfights. Sure, they win, but it's boring rat dota.
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with out very own guild!)
Post by: linziyi on Thu, 08 August 2013, 15:14:25
The problem of teams playing against Alliance is that they never force the tempo
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with our very own guild!)
Post by: naokira on Thu, 08 August 2013, 22:39:19
Yeah [A] is boring. Still rooting for some Na'vi and some Chinese action at grand finals!
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with our very own guild!)
Post by: Photekq on Thu, 08 August 2013, 22:43:18
Quote from: naokira on Thu, 08 August 2013, 22:39:19
Yeah [A] is boring. Still rooting for some Na'vi and some Chinese action at grand finals!
Me too. I was a little annoyed at Sylar.. He sooo could have won them that round, but he chose to attack players instead of towers..
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with our very own guild!)
Post by: naokira on Fri, 09 August 2013, 04:07:21
Quote from: Photekq on Thu, 08 August 2013, 22:43:18
Quote from: naokira on Thu, 08 August 2013, 22:39:19
Yeah [A] is boring. Still rooting for some Na'vi and some Chinese action at grand finals!
Me too. I was a little annoyed at Sylar.. He sooo could have won them that round, but he chose to attack players instead of towers..

Yeah! Also, all star match was so funny! Apart from BurNing and Mushi who f***ing played seriously! Puppey and Chuan was so funny!
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with our very own guild!)
Post by: Photekq on Sat, 10 August 2013, 20:47:43
I'm genuinely sad right now. Not because Na'Vi lost, but because Alliance remains unbeaten. I've said it before and I'll say it again. They play the worst, most boring dota I've ever seen. They just run the same boring, pathetic strat over and over. Split push, avoid teamfights until loda has the farm to kill everyone. Sure, they execute it perfectly and it's winning them games, and I applaud them for that, but honestly they have ruined this tournament for me. It's been far less entertaining, and it's heartbreaking that Na'Vi responded by doing their own version of the pathetic [A] strat in the 2nd game vs Alliance.

What annoys me the most is that Loda actually called Na'Vi out on their amazing, hilarious, entertaining pudge/chen strat, despite the fact that Loda and Akke tried it themselves months ago!

I won't say "**** you Alliance" because I have nothing against their players, except Loda for calling Na'Vi out on the pudge/chen, but I will say this.. **** you Alliance strats.
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Post by: linziyi on Sat, 10 August 2013, 21:54:13
Teams just need to FORCE a fast tempo to beat alliance (who dropped a map to DK because of this), and end the game fast. OR play super super super conservative and farm up 3 cores, out carry Alliance (which is quite unlikely).


BTW Photekq can you make a dota 2 logo engraved brass key?  :p
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Post by: lcs on Sat, 10 August 2013, 22:00:47
I like Alliance...

 >:D
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Post by: Sai on Sun, 11 August 2013, 07:14:22
Quote from: Photekq on Sat, 10 August 2013, 20:47:43
I'm genuinely sad right now. Not because Na'Vi lost, but because Alliance remains unbeaten. I've said it before and I'll say it again. They play the worst, most boring dota I've ever seen. They just run the same boring, pathetic strat over and over. Split push, avoid teamfights until loda has the farm to kill everyone. Sure, they execute it perfectly and it's winning them games, and I applaud them for that, but honestly they have ruined this tournament for me. It's been far less entertaining, and it's heartbreaking that Na'Vi responded by doing their own version of the pathetic [A] strat in the 2nd game vs Alliance.

What annoys me the most is that Loda actually called Na'Vi out on their amazing, hilarious, entertaining pudge/chen strat, despite the fact that Loda and Akke tried it themselves months ago!

I won't say "**** you Alliance" because I have nothing against their players, except Loda for calling Na'Vi out on the pudge/chen, but I will say this.. **** you Alliance strats.

pretty much this.
gay strat and really boring Dota by [A].

Quote from: linziyi on Wed, 07 August 2013, 14:55:01
Sai which part of Asia are you in?

i am from Singapore. :D
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Post by: naokira on Sun, 11 August 2013, 07:21:18
Quote from: Photekq on Sat, 10 August 2013, 20:47:43
I'm genuinely sad right now. Not because Na'Vi lost, but because Alliance remains unbeaten. I've said it before and I'll say it again. They play the worst, most boring dota I've ever seen. They just run the same boring, pathetic strat over and over. Split push, avoid teamfights until loda has the farm to kill everyone. Sure, they execute it perfectly and it's winning them games, and I applaud them for that, but honestly they have ruined this tournament for me. It's been far less entertaining, and it's heartbreaking that Na'Vi responded by doing their own version of the pathetic [A] strat in the 2nd game vs Alliance.

What annoys me the most is that Loda actually called Na'Vi out on their amazing, hilarious, entertaining pudge/chen strat, despite the fact that Loda and Akke tried it themselves months ago!

I won't say "**** you Alliance" because I have nothing against their players, except Loda for calling Na'Vi out on the pudge/chen, but I will say this.. **** you Alliance strats.

Good points about [A]. Correction tho, they lost 1 game from DK. Anyway this has to be [A] vs Na`Vi in the finals.
Though Orange is still a tough fight for them.

I wish the grandfinals would be superb with surprise picks. No alche furion pls!
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Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 11 August 2013, 15:39:55
Orange v Na'Vi. My 2 favorite teams. Orange will beat Na"vi, they just first banned chen.

Also, if you want to beat [A]. you just ban naga.
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Post by: Kuroneko on Sun, 11 August 2013, 16:16:06
Orange and Na`Vi tied now. 1-1. I think [A] will win it all regardless though.
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Post by: Photekq on Sun, 11 August 2013, 17:27:38
THAT WAS THE MOST AMAZING MATCH I HAVE EVER WATCHED. I HAVE NO CLUE HOW NA'VI TURNED THAT AROUND BUT IT WAS SPECTACULAR!
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Post by: linziyi on Sun, 11 August 2013, 17:30:11
Orange threw, killed ageis
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Post by: Sifo on Sun, 11 August 2013, 17:31:43
Orange threw but sick come back, good fights
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Post by: Photekq on Sun, 11 August 2013, 20:03:47
Xbocts farm.. RIP Loda
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Post by: Glissant on Sun, 11 August 2013, 20:05:50
That was a sick match. Can't wait to see what the third game will look like.

Btw did we make a geekhack team? I'd love to be a part of that if we did =).
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Post by: linziyi on Sun, 11 August 2013, 20:08:35
I created a GH guild, but didn't have a chance to add you in because my computer failed :(
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Post by: Photekq on Sun, 11 August 2013, 21:15:37
Hey BTS.. Are you sure Xboct is a 4/10 carry?
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Post by: naokira on Sun, 11 August 2013, 22:11:39
Game 5!!!
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Post by: Glissant on Sun, 11 August 2013, 23:12:31
Grats to the swedes!
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Post by: Photekq on Sun, 11 August 2013, 23:18:53
Call me butthurt, hater, whatever, but Alliance did not deserve to win that match. If it had ended with a teamfight I would've been happy and I would congratulate them. But no, it ended with even more bull**** splitpush.

**** you splitpush, you killed ti3.
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Post by: linziyi on Sun, 11 August 2013, 23:41:27
What a game I must say... But it was NOWHERE close to what IG delivered last year, it was a very, very convincing defeat for Na'Vi. This year? Not so, close match and I am sure that Na'Vi is not convinced by Alliance's victory at all.
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Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 12 August 2013, 00:34:15
What was that game.

I'm a die hard navi fan, but that was very impressive from the Swedes. Let's hope for more games like that!
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Post by: Sifo on Mon, 12 August 2013, 02:12:10
**** off. **** that finals game
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Post by: naokira on Mon, 12 August 2013, 04:44:43
Quote from: Photekq on Sun, 11 August 2013, 23:18:53
Call me butthurt, hater, whatever, but Alliance did not deserve to win that match. If it had ended with a teamfight I would've been happy and I would congratulate them. But no, it ended with even more bull**** splitpush.

**** you splitpush, you killed ti3.

I'm again on your side. Though the play of s4 on the clutch tp cancels was convincing.
But then again, massive abusing of split push.. Its really effective but I never really liked it.
Na`Vi almost had it again. ****ing AdmiralBulldog (really butthurt)

and I sense an nerf on furion after this. :)
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Post by: vsdubstep on Mon, 12 August 2013, 11:33:51
I hate splitpush so much e.e
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Post by: Sifo on Mon, 12 August 2013, 12:48:31
I'm actually still so ****ing mad at that finals holy crap

it's gonna haunt me more than na'vi
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Post by: Glissant on Mon, 12 August 2013, 12:55:42
I don't want to tell you guys how to feel, but isn't it a bit too much being upset over something like this for more than five minutes?
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Post by: Sifo on Mon, 12 August 2013, 12:58:14
eSports is serious business.
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Post by: naokira on Mon, 12 August 2013, 19:56:01
Whats gonna haunt me for the rest of my life, is the aegis deny by kyxy. Man that sucks.. His whole team facepalmed!
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Post by: Rayne on Mon, 12 August 2013, 20:09:02
Quote from: naokira on Mon, 12 August 2013, 19:56:01
Whats gonna haunt me for the rest of my life, is the aegis deny by kyxy. Man that sucks.. His whole team facepalmed!
i thought that was pretty funny to watch, the casters were so confused at first
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Post by: linziyi on Mon, 12 August 2013, 20:25:58
English and Korean commentary is **** compare to Chinese commentary.

And Ayesee sounds, looks like a ****ing ******* with 0 dota knowledge.
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Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 12 August 2013, 21:06:37
Quote from: linziyi on Mon, 12 August 2013, 20:25:58
English and Korean commentary is **** compare to Chinese commentary.

And Ayesee sounds, looks like a ****ing ******* with 0 dota knowledge.

I like Ayesee :/

and tobi

and lumi
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Post by: Kuroneko on Tue, 13 August 2013, 20:35:20
So much hate lol.

If you watched the replay, s4 actually only canceled TP's the second time (dendi & puppey)
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Post by: Sai on Wed, 14 August 2013, 01:30:35
we can laugh with this video .  :))

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Post by: unnatural on Fri, 23 August 2013, 18:23:30
DENYUUU DENYUUUUUUUUUUU
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Post by: linziyi on Fri, 23 August 2013, 18:33:42
I really hope more people can understnad Chinese so they can enjoy REAL analysis of the game from the Chinese commentators (who are retired pro players).
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Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 24 August 2013, 00:17:52
It's not as impressive as you'd think, unless they're drafting. They predict every pocket strat. Gonna last pick NS? They know.
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Post by: linziyi on Sat, 24 August 2013, 07:14:10
Well then what you say about burning DC commentating the last 3 matches?
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Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 24 August 2013, 12:05:20
Last 3 matches of TI3?

He was mostly just saying stuff like "yeah, they're going to gank now" and then they'd gank. He predicted every item build EVEN BEFORE THEY HAD ANY COMPONENTS (which was ****ing cool). He gave very good insight into what was going through the minds of the players at any given moment.

The best part was in the last game. Na'vi went to push the mid tower, and he just said, "Alliance had this planned, now they're going to push into the base slowly with PL." We know what happened next. Burning isn't my favorite for nothing.
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Post by: Rayne on Tue, 03 September 2013, 19:49:36
I was wondering if there was someone who could invite me to the geekhack guild, i added the OP a while back but we seem to always be on at different times. If you can just shoot me a pm and i will give you my steam name so you can add me. thanks
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Post by: laden3 on Tue, 17 September 2013, 01:25:45
I would like to join the geekhack dota 2 guild.

http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198005673204
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Post by: naokira on Sat, 02 November 2013, 13:51:07
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༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ VOLVO please
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Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 02 November 2013, 14:04:58
Fun fact, ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ is my name on steam right now.
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with our very own guild!)
Post by: naokira on Sat, 02 November 2013, 14:32:54
If only I can play with you guys :(

I'm from SEA haha.
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with our very own guild!)
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 07 November 2013, 21:04:41
GUESS WHAT

MORE HATS
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Post by: naokira on Fri, 08 November 2013, 01:58:45
Its okay to have more hats. but no real update and more hats...

VOLVO PLS!
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Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 14 November 2013, 20:20:24
update is good

pls

more ember spirit

I love

EDIT: played 2 games as him in dota 2 now, 12/1/3 and 16/2/9

New fav hero.
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Post by: jinxedx84 on Thu, 14 November 2013, 20:36:40
is there a GH group?
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Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 14 November 2013, 21:13:39
Quote from: jinxedx84 on Thu, 14 November 2013, 20:36:40
is there a GH group?

EDIT: I'm wrong again

disregard
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with our very own guild!)
Post by: Glissant on Thu, 14 November 2013, 23:01:09
There is a GH group, yeah. And a GH guild.

The group is called GeekHack Community
Title: Re: Thread for dota! (Now with our very own guild!)
Post by: naokira on Fri, 15 November 2013, 07:10:00
Too bad can't play direted atm.
I was deployed to cover on post-typhoon haiyan.

PLATINUM BABY ROSH :(
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Post by: linziyi on Fri, 15 November 2013, 21:42:26
Yeah the guild has like 5 people now :|
Add me and tell me to add you into the guild :)
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Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 24 November 2013, 14:43:42
Na'Vi vs DK

Dat Iceiceice clock holy

EDIT: GAME 2 HOLY **** 3 RAPIERS
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Post by: simz on Tue, 03 December 2013, 19:04:21
Haven't been around on GH in awhile, but I know this group was created a while ago and some of us was playing Dota. http://steamcommunity.com/groups/geekhackcommunity
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Post by: Candyflip on Tue, 03 December 2013, 19:19:14
I was hardcore WC3 later DotA fan since 2006 or so. Dota 2 feels different but good and I have around 2k hours played time. I liked the game early beta when I got in October/November 2011 but lately all the cosmetics and the community itself its driving me off of it...
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Post by: Sai on Tue, 03 December 2013, 19:23:36
the game was pretty fun in early beta. you get matched up with pros often but nowadays, every match is filled with tryhards. :/
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Post by: simz on Tue, 03 December 2013, 19:33:50
^^ Yeah, the community was way better in the earlier stage of closed beta than nowadays.
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Post by: linziyi on Thu, 05 December 2013, 14:17:55
As does in any games...
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Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 05 December 2013, 16:09:02
Quote from: linziyi on Thu, 05 December 2013, 14:17:55
As does in any games...

+1

been in the dawngate beta a few weeks now, gets worse every week.