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TheEmulator
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
28094 Posts
June 10 2015 07:02 GMT
#41
Only quip about the guide is that I couldn't do the correct Valla talent build because I don't have the correct stuff unlocked yet
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Gen.Rolly
Profile Joined September 2011
United States200 Posts
June 12 2015 23:00 GMT
#42
The intro makes it seem like this game is not like Dota or LoL, when in fact it seems extremely similar in most crucial aspects, like farming minions, leveling up, holding towers, etc. I have not played any of these games, but don't sell Heroes as something that is novel, when it fact it is quite recycled and repackaged. Otherwise, informative article.
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[Phantom]
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
Mexico2170 Posts
June 12 2015 23:11 GMT
#43
I suggest you read this one then, as it explains the main differences:

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/heroes/487437-transitioning-into-the-nexus

Also, saying you havent actually play them doesn't give you a good argument. Trust us, it plays in a very different way.
WriterTeamLiquid Staff writer since 2014 @Mortal_Phantom
Heyoka
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Katowice25012 Posts
June 15 2015 19:00 GMT
#44
I think approaching this game as if its Dota or LoL is introducing yourself to a world of pain, it looks similar on the surface but attempting to play or think of it that way is not a way to lead to success.
@RealHeyoka | ESL / DreamHack StarCraft Lead
KobraKay
Profile Joined March 2010
Portugal4231 Posts
June 15 2015 20:22 GMT
#45
Not sure if you guys are aware or not, but this article is featured by Blizzard in the game's US forums (at least).

GJ
CJ Fighting! (--.--)
NET
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
United States703 Posts
June 15 2015 21:50 GMT
#46
Great write up and overall solid information. I will link this to all my new hero's friends.
"Dark Templar are the saviors of the Protoss Race." -Artosis
CptMarvel
Profile Joined May 2014
France236 Posts
June 17 2015 15:56 GMT
#47
HotS is to DotA what Hearthstone is to Magic
DrMadmaN
Profile Joined April 2014
Russian Federation6 Posts
June 19 2015 08:50 GMT
#48
In the Map description section Cursed Hollow is written as 'Cursed Hallow'
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karazax
Profile Joined May 2010
United States3737 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-06-22 21:07:45
June 22 2015 20:25 GMT
#49
If you are looking to spend real money on the game as a new player, the retail Starter Pack seems to be the best value, available on Amazon and Gamestops, and perhaps some other retailers for $19.99.

This bundle includes:
•Five Heroes: Sonya – Warrior, Zeratul – Assassin, Zagara – Specialist, Li Li – Support, and Jaina – Assassin
•Ronin Zeratul Skin
•Retail Exclusive Golden Tiger Mount
•Quick Start Guide

As of right now, if you register the Zeratul Ronin skin first, it will grant you access to the Zeratul character, meaning you can sell or give away the Zeratul code to someone else. This is a physical retail box with the the codes inside, so you will have to buy it in person or wait for it to be shipped to you.

The second best value seems to be the $4.99 online starter bundle just based on all being relatively competitive heroes:
◾Raynor
◾Malfurion
◾Muradin
◾Armored Warhorse Mount
◾(Bonus) 7 Day Stimpack


None of the other bundles really look great unless you are planning on buying the included skins any way.
raff100
Profile Joined April 2011
498 Posts
April 22 2016 22:49 GMT
#50
This thread is so good that I need to bumb it.
Thank you guys,love TL
Ej_
Profile Blog Joined January 2013
47656 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-04-23 07:46:50
April 23 2016 07:46 GMT
#51
oh yeah you should probably update the map and the heroes guides and swap Muradin for Johanna, Valla for Raynor and Uther for literally any other support haha
"Technically the dictionary has zero authority on the meaning or words" - Rodya
karazax
Profile Joined May 2010
United States3737 Posts
April 23 2016 14:52 GMT
#52
On June 23 2015 05:25 karazax wrote:
If you are looking to spend real money on the game as a new player, the retail Starter Pack seems to be the best value, available on Amazon and Gamestops, and perhaps some other retailers for $19.99.

This bundle includes:
•Five Heroes: Sonya – Warrior, Zeratul – Assassin, Zagara – Specialist, Li Li – Support, and Jaina – Assassin
•Ronin Zeratul Skin
•Retail Exclusive Golden Tiger Mount
•Quick Start Guide

As of right now, if you register the Zeratul Ronin skin first, it will grant you access to the Zeratul character, meaning you can sell or give away the Zeratul code to someone else. This is a physical retail box with the the codes inside, so you will have to buy it in person or wait for it to be shipped to you.

The second best value seems to be the $4.99 online starter bundle just based on all being relatively competitive heroes:
◾Raynor
◾Malfurion
◾Muradin
◾Armored Warhorse Mount
◾(Bonus) 7 Day Stimpack


None of the other bundles really look great unless you are planning on buying the included skins any way.


You can currently buy the Heroes of the Storm starter pack for $7.97 at Gamestop
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