2013-12-30, 05:10 AM
Dredragon Wrote:Expanding the games I play since I can't play league all the time and I like mobas, I've been playing smite, and literally just dl'd dota to try it out.
Smite is ezpz for anyone to get into, but Dota on the other hand...
tips pls
I know there is no locked camera, but is there a button I can press to center camera back on to myself? I get lost frequently, lol.
ez mode champs?
etc
Check your settings and set them to whatever you find comfortable. You can also hot key courier, summoned units and so on, it's definitely worth checking since it'll make things more comfy. There are some things that can't be changed through settings but can be done through configuration file, but it's not worth checking/changing if default is just fine for you. Here's a list with some useful commands http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmess..._id=337793
As for recommended heroes I'd say most supports are the 'easiest' to learn basics and choosing exactly which one you like the most depends on your preferences and playstyle.
Vengeful Spirit, Lina, Lion, Lich, Ogre Magi, Witch Doctor and Dazzle would be my recommended heroes for a new player. Most of them have a stun, a nuke and a strong ult.
However, if you already have different favorites let us know so we can provide tips or answer questions. I think it's much better to start with heroes you like opposed to playing with recommended heroes you might find boring. Most heroes are "ez mode" if you practice them for a while, with a few exceptions that require a lot of practicing (namely micro dependent heroes, Invoker, Shadow Fiend and maybe Tinker).
Best tips for me? Play every hero! If you don't feel prepared just go in a practice game or a co-op bot game. You learn basics by playing and practicing. Guides, learning advanced mechanics and that kind of stuff comes later. Play with friends, it's a lot more fun and you can learn a lot from them. A good attitude also goes along way, if you or your teammates mess up let it go, you're all learning and that's the important thing: learning.
This video has the best tips and he expresses them a whole lot better than me:
[video=youtube;YjEtXHHL35Y]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjEtXHHL35Y&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PLcmWfVFmaBr1Du6oA8oEvyfOamsjARZWW[/video]
Add me on steam in case you have any questions that would be better answered in game. A friend and I (Chew and his friend too) don't mind playing against bots so if you ever feel like trying a hero and you want to do it with friends let me know
IllegallySane Wrote:Nature's Prophet - *Quick disclaimer: DON'T FUC'KING JUNGLE ON CLIFFS OR I'LL FIND YOU.* Normally a jungler that forces the enemy team to chase him around the map to avoid towers being destroyed thanks to global 20 second teleports, but can also gank to secure kills
It's a legitimate strategy that can be useful sometimes depending on the situation. I just saw DK Burning cliff jungling the other day. There are times when I play other junglers when I wish I could cliff jungle too, mostly when I'm getting ganked non stop and there's no other lane to get farm from and my team doesn't want to help out.