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What is Defense of the Ancients 2?
Defense of the Ancients is the original map that created the "Action RTS" (ARTS) genre. It started as a map modification in Warcraft III and is now being made into it's own game with Valve using the Source engine. In short, it's a session based, Player vs. Player RPG. Ten people play on two teams of five and each person controls a hero of various ability, utility and strength. As you play in a game your hero will level up, you will gain gold, you'll kill opposing heroes and buy items to become stronger. The ultimate objective is to kill the enemies main structure in the back of their base. This takes teamwork and coordination, not something you can do by yourself as the base is also protected by AI controlled creeps that constantly spawn to defend it and towers meant to hold you back. Matches take anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour and when you're finished and start a new game, you pick a new hero and start all over. Nothing is persistant when it comes to something that can affect each game. That sounds simple in description but what has kept people playing it for years now are the complexities of the game.
Dota 2 Trailer
Media
Diretide Event
The Greeviling
The Internationals 2 Finals Clip
Why should I play DotA2 over LoL/HoN (etc)?
*No paying for Heroes!
*Deeper game mechanics (Denying, attributes, etc).
*Highly competitive.
*Non-static metagame (Role and lane variation/strategies).
*No outside game advantages.
*TF2-like item and cosmetic system.
*Advanced spectator/replay system (DotA TV).
*Weekly updates and game features.
*Holiday Events (New gamemodes/Map designs).
Guides?
Welcome to Dota 2. You suck! A must read for new players to Dota like games.
A Comprehensive Guide to Dota 2 Another beginner guide.
How to Play Dota 2 in 4 Minutes Short 4 minute video about what Dota is about.
Understanding Dota 2 Hero Roles in 5 Minutes Simple video about hero roles.
Ultimate Guide to Warding Guide to proper warding.
Dota 2 WikiReally useful wiki on all of Dota 2's information
Dota 2 on Liquidpedia Another great wiki
Dota 2 Alt TabGreat site for basic hero/item builds
Dota Buff Great site for match history and statistics. Need to activate match history (Options > Game > General > Share Match History)
Invoker TrainerInvoker spell practice
Neutural Camp Pull Times
Radiant Camp Ward Blocking Spots/Dire Camp Ward Blocking Spots/Ancient Camp Ward Blocking Spots
Coming from LoL/HoN?
How to play Dota 2 in 4 minutes
r/DotA2 guides:
PSA! JUNGLING ETIQUETTE
PSA! SUPPORT ITEMS AND YOU
PSA! U-U-U-UTILITY PART 1
PSA! U-U-U-UTILITY PART 2
PSA! GO AROUND AND KILL
PSA! SO YOU THINK YOU CAN CARRY PART 1
PSA! SO YOU THINK YOU CAN CARRY PART 2
PSA! AREA OF INFLUENCE
PSA! POWER TO THE PUSHER
PSA! SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTS
PSA! ROAM AGAINST THE MACHINE
Taken from Facepunch
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