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masterbreti
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Korea (South)2711 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-17 09:46:39
December 16 2011 23:38 GMT
#1
So I was slightly bored today and lately have been watching way more dota 2 than before. Maybe that’s because of more content coming out in tournaments and streams. either way, I wanted to write about how awesome dota is too me, though no beta key for me yet :'(

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Its all uphill from here, I think?



Why is Dota 2 an ESPORT?

A few people have asked me this, not really about dota 2, but about moba games in general. Why would they be considered Esports when maybe sometimes they don't have the greatest graphics (dota 1) or sometimes when there is a big engagement and you don't really know what is going on from all the flashes on the screen.

I always respond. Anything can be an esport, its up to the community and the fans to make a Game into a ESPORT.


Lets say that doesn't suffice as a answer to many. I always answer that dota2 has something many games don't, that moment as a spectator where you hold your breath right before a big engagement where the entire match could be decided.

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Times like this is why I love dota.

I guess as players and spectators, we know what its like to be in that sort of position. How it feels to escape a close call, or almost escape just to die quickly and without mercy.

We have a sense of this and in these matches we feel that tensity and that emotion in every game. We have our favorite players who we have seen go from just a small fish in a big pond into a big fish in a small pond. We have seen players rise through the ranks only to face the most powerful team in the finals and win. Earning themselves not only a boatload of cash, but fame and glory.


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either you are happy someone died or sad someone died. Up to you!

Something that has always attracted me to moba games in general the the aspect of team-play. I enjoy playing as a group and being able to coordinate attacks and plans for a match. I enjoy the feeling I get when our team has pulled off some very close, very intense victory.

It gives me a sigh of relief and stories to tell when you are talking to other like minded nerds. Talking about that triple kill you got, or that epic death that you had. It gives you stories to tell and stories to live.

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Teamwork is magic, or just death. Yes, just death.


The game has something to it. Where you can sit down and watch two teams go at it. Each team having planned its own strategy and its own way of going at this match. While having to think on the fly because you have no clue what the opposing side is going to do.

Dota2 is seeing 5 players working their butts off to get there and winning 1 million dollars. Its seeing people living their dreams. Its having fun and being a part of a huge community that spans the globe.

Yeah its kinda awesome.


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Don't worry, I didn't forget about you.

When talking about starcraft. We experience the same feelings, though in a much more concentrated level. Each engagement and each build is a experience. Each and every tiny thing will change the game.

We know (to a small degree) the intensity of each match. We know what happens when your marines get to close to siege tanks (nothing pretty I assure you, do not try at home). We know what its like to have the game won, only to lose it moments later in a big late game battle.

We know what the intensity is all about. Just like dota 2 fans see the intensity in a engagement.


Anyways, I was going to write more, but there are plenty of Dota2 streams online and I want to watch people have fun.

I must live off streams and casts until I get a key of my very own.

Until then. GL and HF

EDIT: ouch for the low reviews

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Fishgle
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States2174 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-17 03:31:31
December 17 2011 03:30 GMT
#2
Passion for esports is always a good thing.

oh, and use [img for pictures and end them with [/img
aka ChillyGonzalo / GnozL
Fishgle
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States2174 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-17 03:31:09
December 17 2011 03:30 GMT
#3
oooops. dbl post
aka ChillyGonzalo / GnozL
Keyboard Warrior
Profile Joined December 2011
United States1178 Posts
December 17 2011 03:44 GMT
#4
Ive been trying to learn DOTA but cant get the time to really sit down on it.

I admire your passion! Go Esports!
Not your regular Keyboard Warrior ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
masterbreti
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Korea (South)2711 Posts
December 17 2011 03:44 GMT
#5
On December 17 2011 12:30 Fishgle wrote:
Passion for esports is always a good thing.

oh, and use [img for pictures and end them with [/img


I did that and they were not working either.
LekTr
Profile Joined March 2011
United States24 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-17 06:53:35
December 17 2011 06:53 GMT
#6
i dont have one either
Yurie
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
11836 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-17 07:53:15
December 17 2011 07:52 GMT
#7
You have the wrong image links. http://imgur.com/y50hm doesn't end with .jpg / .png / .gif / .bmp or similar.

Compare with http://i.imgur.com/y50hm.jpg .
masterbreti
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Korea (South)2711 Posts
December 17 2011 09:47 GMT
#8
On December 17 2011 16:52 Yurie wrote:
You have the wrong image links. http://imgur.com/y50hm doesn't end with .jpg / .png / .gif / .bmp or similar.

Compare with http://i.imgur.com/y50hm.jpg .


ahhh. Thanks!

Got it wroking now.
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