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Heroes of Newerth Beta PC (dota clone)
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Blue Geezer
Member
*raises hand*
any still going?
any still going?
Shining Sunshine
Banned
Is there something good about this over DotA if it was meant to be the same thing?
Better graphics? Something?
Better graphics? Something?
Shining Sunshine said:
Matchmaking.
No engine limitations.
Ability to reconnect if you leave/disconnect.
Server-based hosting (ANYONE can host in S2Games' servers... no firewall crap).
Built-in VoIP.
And the devs are REALLY responsive. I mean, REALLY responsive.
Also, I have two keys to give out. If you want a key, make a post here saying why you want it, your DotA experience, and promise me that you won't be a griefer =P
Sorry to bump this thread but I just wanted to give my impressions.
The game is literally DotA with a few additions that I like very much:
reconnect feature is a godsend and the leaver req for new games is a really good idea
the ladder system is awesome, although is pretty easy to exploit
the different maps are cool too (there are two maps and one more is coming with the next patch)
the new heroes are ok, I like the scout.
the not so good part is that IMO is too similar to DotA, I'd love to see more new stuff (items, heroes, creeps)
Also, right now is populated with noobs and if you have been playing DotA for a couple years like myself you'll end up 15-0 in most games which can be pretty boring (for both parts)
What I really dislike is that I find the game kinda clunky, unresponsive and straight confusing with so much visual effects, explosions and the damn close zoom. Although my 4 years old PC can be part of the problem :lol
Finally I'll say that is a good game that stills needs some polishing. Anyway is a great refresh for dota burned players like myself, but beware noobs because the learning curve might be steeper than DotA.
BTW is this game going to be free?
The game is literally DotA with a few additions that I like very much:
reconnect feature is a godsend and the leaver req for new games is a really good idea
the ladder system is awesome, although is pretty easy to exploit
the different maps are cool too (there are two maps and one more is coming with the next patch)
the new heroes are ok, I like the scout.
the not so good part is that IMO is too similar to DotA, I'd love to see more new stuff (items, heroes, creeps)
Also, right now is populated with noobs and if you have been playing DotA for a couple years like myself you'll end up 15-0 in most games which can be pretty boring (for both parts)
What I really dislike is that I find the game kinda clunky, unresponsive and straight confusing with so much visual effects, explosions and the damn close zoom. Although my 4 years old PC can be part of the problem :lol
Finally I'll say that is a good game that stills needs some polishing. Anyway is a great refresh for dota burned players like myself, but beware noobs because the learning curve might be steeper than DotA.
BTW is this game going to be free?
I PM'd for an invite and received no reply. Am I supposed to just ask for one in the thread now? Consider this post my formal request.
Edit: I don't grief DOTA (what's the point) so I promise not to grief. My experience is I used to play a ton back when the game was still being built (old WC3 days) but slowly petered off after it just got too ridiculous hoping for the engine to run well each game. I'd love to get back into it via this new game.
Edit: I don't grief DOTA (what's the point) so I promise not to grief. My experience is I used to play a ton back when the game was still being built (old WC3 days) but slowly petered off after it just got too ridiculous hoping for the engine to run well each game. I'd love to get back into it via this new game.
If anyone still needs a key, go here in the next 36 hours and you can get one.
Allegedly it's for Facebook fans of the game, but I'm not sure if you actually need to be signed up to get one (if not, it's easy to sign up as a fan if you already have a Facebook account). Haven't tried getting a key meself, sorry; thanks again to blitz64!
Allegedly it's for Facebook fans of the game, but I'm not sure if you actually need to be signed up to get one (if not, it's easy to sign up as a fan if you already have a Facebook account). Haven't tried getting a key meself, sorry; thanks again to blitz64!
Peronthious
Member
Got into this and League of Legends over the past few days, the latter which had a 3000 key sendoff. Predictably, LoL doesn't run well at all on my laptop, kicking with 12 fps, so I put a bit more time into Heroes of Newarth. Good fun as a DOTA-like, haven't really put enough time to put together a good judgement about it, but I enjoy it so far.
Peronthious
Member
blitz64 said:
They're trying to get as many people on as they can this weekend, so everyone who was on before the 3000 person invite got extra invites as well that they're encouraged to send out. If you go the #leagueoflegends channel on QuakeNet and ask around, someone might feel nice and send you one.
blitz64
Member
Alot of newbie games in HoN are for average players to join and kill newbies.
Just like in dota, there are usually 1-2 newbies in a newbie game. the rest are decent or pro players powning newbies or trying out a new hero.
You really need to have thick skin and ignore all the trash talking in this game.
Just like in dota, there are usually 1-2 newbies in a newbie game. the rest are decent or pro players powning newbies or trying out a new hero.
You really need to have thick skin and ignore all the trash talking in this game.
bigmit3737
Member
This community is going to be terrible unless you have friends who play the game and can teach you just like beta.
I haven't really played online in Demigod I like the community from what I have experienced.
I haven't really played online in Demigod I like the community from what I have experienced.
Mike G.E.D. said:fucking tell me about it. the community is awful.
/join "n00bs only"
"hey guys. first time here. whats a creep?"
"lol"
"omg r u ****ing serious?"
"stop feeding retart"
"votekick the noob plz"
I got the same experience.... So they actually have the perfect DOTA clone
That is what I like about Demigod, the community. Almost no swearing or calling people noobs, just playing a game for fun.
blitz64
Member
Demigod is a very easy game compared to dota or HoN. The game speed in demigod is like slow motion compared to HoN. That is why alot of dota players don't like demigod, because they feel like they are playing in slow motion.
In HoN, as a newbie, you can die in 2 seconds and you have no idea why. There's only 8 heroes in demigod, after 4 games, you probably seen every demigod and what moves they can do.
You can play 20 HoN games and still haven't seen every hero and what abilities, strengths, weakness each hero has. The hero combinations goes up exponentially once you have 40+ heroes. It could take weeks to master compared to demigod which just takes a few days to master.
In HoN, as a newbie, you can die in 2 seconds and you have no idea why. There's only 8 heroes in demigod, after 4 games, you probably seen every demigod and what moves they can do.
You can play 20 HoN games and still haven't seen every hero and what abilities, strengths, weakness each hero has. The hero combinations goes up exponentially once you have 40+ heroes. It could take weeks to master compared to demigod which just takes a few days to master.
Hitmeneer said:I got the same experience.... So they actually have the perfect DOTA clone
That is what I like about Demigod, the community. Almost no swearing or calling people noobs, just playing a game for fun.
I WISH this had the demigod community, I tried to play another game, I played DOTA back in the day for like 2 months and since have forgotten almost everything about it. I put some time into Demigod but it's just not my kind of game, I was playing this and I had people on my own team wanting to fucking kick me cause I died too many times (11) while the fuckers who wanted to kick me had 8-9 deaths. I was playing a support character, you know shields on their guys while they kill other heroes etc. I mean wtf?!
Tremis said:
haha is this for real :lol
EGM92 said:
The Dota community is very unforgiving when it comes to new players joining games that aren't designated for them. Mostly due to the fact that winning a game when your man down is easier then winning a 5 versus 5 game with someone that's new on your team. If people start griefing you about your score just ignore them and focus on playing more defensively usually this will save your life unless they purposefully target you which tends to happen if the enemy team labels you as a noob.
Anyway on to Dota, I've been playing for almost 4 years now, mostly on and off. Dota is really fun when your playing with friends / clan mates, I don't play solo pugs anymore because I don't really enjoy dealing with the plethora of people that join pro games when they simply aren't at that level. Looking forward to something different ( LoL / HoN ) hopefully LoL delivers. My favorite heroes are Alchemist and Lich, alchemist cause he's really complete as a hero ( stun regen aoe bonus gold ) and lich for the funny chain ice setups that can be made.
blitz64 said:
Those are the reason I like Demigod though
I'm going to keep on playing this trying to get better but damn do I get dominated, but its a sight to behold when your by your self and you get ambushed by 3 Heroes out the blue. But yeah when you die in 1 second by 1 hero that gives me a WTF moment.Also I don't like mage guy and the scout, they can teleport by miles and go invisible, sounds very game breaking to me?
Just played my first game, played as Chronos. We won even though I was complete crap and had a 1:11 K ratio :lol
I haven't played Dota in ages but i still rmember the thing i hated most about it was that it was annoying scrolling a through the crappy custom games brwoser that warcraft had trying to find a half decent server that didnt all quit out.
ratio :lol I haven't played Dota in ages but i still rmember the thing i hated most about it was that it was annoying scrolling a through the crappy custom games brwoser that warcraft had trying to find a half decent server that didnt all quit out.
Liquid Helium
Member
Leviathan is my favourite hero.