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VibeDG
Profile Joined June 2018
3 Posts
June 06 2018 19:58 GMT
#1
Hello,

Im looking to move over from the shooter games to HoTS, I want to take it serious from the start. I want to use my time i have well that benefits me to improve. My goal is to find a serious team and compete and maybe one day attend a LAN.

So im looking for you guys to help me how do i get the best out of my practice sessions? When do i look for a team? I would love to be pointed in the direction that can lead me to glory, If anyone wants to add me to coach me the basics would be appreciated.

I can't wait to play this game and maybe one day compete, Also what events online and 9ffline is there for this game?

Thank You
Cloud
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
Sexico5880 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-06-06 20:50:57
June 06 2018 20:48 GMT
#2
Well, I think the most important thing to realize is that the default game modes in the game are pretty crappy and don't translate well to what the "real" game actually is. Still, you have to learn maps and what each hero does so you have to grind through those game modes and get to playing Hero League (ladder) asap. HL is still not the "real" game but it is good mechanics practice.

To get to experience the game at its fullest i'd recommend joining an amateur league ASAP. Either nexus gaming series or heroes' lounge depending on whether you are in NA or EU.

Also, regarding your online/offline question, offline tourneys are only really a thing if you're in one of the top pro teams in the world. Your best chance is to play in an amateur league.
BlueLaguna on West, msg for game.
karazax
Profile Joined May 2010
United States3737 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-06-06 21:21:20
June 06 2018 21:20 GMT
#3
There is a bunch of great info here in this guide collection to get started.


Also check out Kala's coaching videos and you can submit replays once you learn the game for coaching.

NotParadox also has some great content as well as pro tank player ishb00

Learn the game and getting to a high MMR by playing as much as possible will be prerequisite to looking for a team. Pro teams will be playing this weekend in a major mid season tourney if you want to get a taste of what that is like.
[Phantom]
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
Mexico2170 Posts
June 07 2018 03:13 GMT
#4
The best tips I can give you from thousands of games since Alpha:

[*]Soak experience. Make sure you don't leave your lane alone.
[*]Never leave mid alone in Dragon Shire.
[*]Never chase. 99% of the time it's not worth it. This is probably the most important tip. People tunnel vision too much on kills, chase the enemy and get killed instead, or maybe they do get a kill but by chasing they didn't defend the mercenary camp and now the keep is destroyed.
[*]Try to play with each hero at least once to see what they do.

You can find practice partnes inside the game by joining the group chats General, LFG, TeamLeague.

Get your mechanics as good as you can first, then look for a team in teamleague or in the forums. There are amateur and semi-amateur leagues you might be able to join already, the most popular are run by Heroes Hype.
WriterTeamLiquid Staff writer since 2014 @Mortal_Phantom
VibeDG
Profile Joined June 2018
3 Posts
June 07 2018 12:40 GMT
#5
Cheers guys thays helped alot cant wait to start my journey and hopefully one day make it! I just want to make it in a game its nothing to do with money just want to do it for myself!!!
Nick14
Profile Joined January 2022
3 Posts
January 27 2022 21:11 GMT
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