[HoN/DotA] Let's Play~!! - Page 74

On February 26 2008 00:13 rpf wrote:
BAHH DON'T TALK TO STRAFE

IT'S A TRAP

-_-

In the first post, follow the directions to find out how to apply to the clan.

On February 26 2008 00:15 Judicator wrote:


There are about 3 general guides on dota-allstars.com, the notable one, albeit outdated is the one by in_deed, then theres renegade's guide on lanes, the last one which you should read last is the proper warding one.

Then you need to read the mechanics guides for general spell ideas, so you don't waste your items or think an item does something when it doesn't, i.e.- lifesteal on illusions, idiotic PLs going MoM instead of Diffusal. On a sidenote, PL/CK were buffed in the last versions, gogo PL carry.

On February 25 2008 09:17 rpf wrote:

I really hate to admit this, but I'm often too impatient to wait to learn things through experience. My mind is far too structured and orderly for me to just accept "it depends" as an answer. But that's what I get for having such an analytical nature.

On February 26 2008 04:45 DevAzTaYtA wrote:


I'm pretty terrible at this game (have only been playing a few weeks and have yet to be able to try out some of the cooler items/heros) but here's my 2cents on your dota questions:

Let me start off by saying that the mindset you describe is not analytical at all. In fact it is the exact opposite. If you truly had an "analytical nature" you would be constantly trying to analyze what your opponent is doing/going to do and adapting accordingly so that you can always stay one step ahead. This is just simple game theory. Granted, there will be times you will win with your fixed strategy but they will mostly be due to superior micro and better mechanics. I'm sorry to say, but with the kind of mindset you have you are destined for mediocrity. Not just at dota but at pretty much any game you play. Assuming similar mechanics, the more readily and precisely you are able to read your opponent and adapt accordingly, the better player you are.

Here are some examples of things that might influence your decision on when to buy an item and what item to buy:
- Am I soloing / Am I laning with a decent ally?
- Are my opponents ranged or melee?
- Am I ranged or melee?
- How fast am I moving in comparison to my opponents?
- Do I have any items/skills that allow me to escape when in low hp?
- How much dps are my opponents doing?
- How aggressive can i be in my lane?
- How are the other lanes doing?
- Do the opponents have wards / scouting ablilities?
- Should I be afraid of ambushes from other lanes?
- Given the above, would it be more helpful to have additional hp to stay in lane longer or additional mana/dps for ganking potential?
- etc.
- etc.

Bottom line: it depends.

Btw it's great to have that inquisitive nature, but asking such specific questions can lead to incorrect answers since we do not see the whole picture. Perhaps it's just me but I feel that game sense is something that develops much more rapidly with personal experience and practice.

LETS PLAY DOTA!