DOTA 2

[Bags]

Originally Posted by exLupo

^^^ Do you think the same could be said about WoW v Rift? The latter is newer and cleaner but the former is entrenched. Both broke the 1million Western mark (iirc wow's western market peaked at 4mil, most of the 12mil was Asia) but WoW's a juggernaut with momentum to spare.

I think LoL and Dota2 will rock on side by side, grabbing people with different loyalties and tastes. LoL's got momentum and Dota2 has both the name and Valve's might. HoN will get choked out and be left to the die-hards.

DOTA2 has DOTA's community, HON's community (which probably only play HON because there's no DOTA2 atm) and VALVe's community.

Unless it's F2P I'm sure LOL will always have more players though.

[Krowe]

I'll be honestly surprised if HoN is even around when DotA2 is released.

Considering the Staff's attitude and the fact that its a raging clone, I don't doubt it as a possibility.

[Senyu]

DOTA 2 will of course attract all the old DOTA fans that are playing HoN, LoL, and old DOTA.


The main difference I see between DOTA2 and LoL is really the skill level and engine. LoL is a much simpler game and that appeals to alot of people. Its combat pace in terms of positioning and movement are much slower and it is realativly easy game to play. DOTA2 on the otherhand is less forgiving but allows for skill growth and surprizing gameplay. Plus there is alot more strategy and depth in the gameplay and battles. I know I have had some amazing moments in DOTA that I felt were epic but never really got close to that with LoL.

DOTA2 will hate LoL for being noob and easy while LoL while hate DOTA2 for being a hater and not accepting what it is.

[Grimster]

Originally Posted by krnasaur

likewise, but I will still give DOTA2 a shot

Yeah absolutely. But I don't have to high expectations after watching the live stream from Gamescom which didn't impress me that immensely.

[ikon]

i caught most of the dota 2 tourney

& im very excited for the release.

<3 the new look

[Graywolves]

Got into DOTA 2. I like it so far, it has a better feel to it than LoL in my opinion, darker instead of shiny.

[TheBladeRoden]

Dota 2 gets a point for better graphics, LoL gets a point for better interface.