[TheThunder]

I just don't get how cowboy hat Ursa is any crazier than rasta dreadlocks Witch Doctor. Don't even tell me "it fits his character." Since it is/will be removed, let us remember the cries of anguish from the Dota 2 dev forum about the item.

This is hilarious

The power of angry fanboys on the internet amazes me yet again.

[Archie]

Riot has exclusivity contracts with MLG, IPL and IEM. They tried to get LoL to be the exclusive game at Dreamhack, but the organizers said 'nope.avi'.

[JustinBB7]

Riot has exclusivity contracts with MLG, IPL and IEM. They tried to get LoL to be the exclusive game at Dreamhack, but the organizers said 'nope.avi'.

lol disgusting. Good for Dreamhack they don't fall for that shit.

[Juancho9]

Riot has exclusivity contracts with MLG, IPL and IEM. They tried to get LoL to be the exclusive game at Dreamhack, but the organizers said 'nope.avi'.

Damn, wish Dota 2 made it to MLG.

[Ikuu]

lol disgusting. Good for Dreamhack they don't fall for that shit.

Rumour has it that they were telling Dreamhack how to run things for their tournament and generally causing them some issues. Never been a fan of how most LoL tournaments are run by Riot themselves.

[SaberVulcan]

Damn, wish Dota 2 made it to MLG.

I don't take MLG seriously. As someone who also plays and watches competitive fighting games, the fact they do not include any Capcom games make them a joke.

[Ikuu]

I don't take MLG seriously. As someone who also plays and watches competitive fighting games, the fact they do not include any Capcom games make them a joke.

Pretty sure Capcom is the ones stopping this, and not MLG.

[Neckbeard]

Riot has exclusivity contracts with MLG, IPL and IEM. They tried to get LoL to be the exclusive game at Dreamhack, but the organizers said 'nope.avi'.

HOW DARE THEY MAKE SMART BUSINESS DECISIONS GODDAMNIT!!!!!!!!!!

[SaberVulcan]

Pretty sure Capcom is the ones stopping this, and not MLG.

Well then, good for them because now I know about Riot's actions and I will continue disliking MLG :).

[Archie]

HOW DARE THEY MAKE SMART BUSINESS DECISIONS GODDAMNIT!!!!!!!!!!

It's a good business decision for Riot and those organizations, but it sucks as a Dota fan.

Also, typing your post in all caps and adding exclamation marks does nothing to bolster your argument.

[Juancho9]

It's a good business decision for Riot and those organizations, but it sucks as a Dota fan. Also, typing your post in all caps and adding exclamation marks does nothing to bolster your argument.

He works for Riot

[Neckbeard]

It's a good business decision for Riot and those organizations, but it sucks as a Dota fan. Also, typing your post in all caps and adding exclamation marks does nothing to bolster your argument.

I was being ironic.

I can't see how anyone could be mad at Riot for getting that almighty dolla. MLG either. If there wasn't money to be made, there wouldn't be an e-sports industry. Or a gaming industry.

We're in agreement that it's a disappointment as a fan. As someone with (sports) marketing experience, it's no surprise deals like this exist.

[Bo]

Five days until 112 games' worth of International preliminaries. Your body is not ready.

[Neckbeard]

Five days until 112 games' worth of International preliminaries. Your body is not ready.

Just depressed it's the same time as GW2 Early Access :(

[throwawayname]

Five days until 112 games' worth of International preliminaries. Your body is not ready.

[SaberVulcan]

*snip*

Fucking perfect.

[Dynamic3]

I was being ironic. I can't see how anyone could be mad at Riot for getting that almighty dolla. MLG either. If there wasn't money to be made, there wouldn't be an e-sports industry. Or a gaming industry. We're in agreement that it's a disappointment as a fan. As someone with (sports) marketing experience, it's no surprise deals like this exist.

Dude, no one is mad. You're yelling at an imaginary person.

I would love to see Dota 2 at MLG though. It seems like they put on a good show.

[Einbroch]

This is gonna be so great. Internationals on one monitor, Guild Wars 2 on the other. Happy days.

[Neckbeard]

This is gonna be so great. Internationals on one monitor, Guild Wars 2 on the other. Happy days.

My plan exactly!

Dude, no one is mad. You're yelling at an imaginary person. I would love to see Dota 2 at MLG though. It seems like they put on a good show.

I say again, I was being ironic. Also, scroll up for some butthurt kiddies over Riot's exclusivity contracts.

[JustinBB7]

My plan exactly! I say again, I was being ironic. Also, scroll up for some butthurt kiddies over Riot's exclusivity contracts.

Talking about me?

[Artanisix]

man those immortal couriers are sexy

[Neckbeard]

Talking about me?

Yes. I'm mostly joking though.

I understand why you're disappointed- I'd LOVE to see more DOTA 2 exposure as well.

But you've gotta look at it from the other side. There's some substantial money at stake. You'd be hard up to find a better ROI through traditional advertising channels over nurturing & cultivating a "pro" scene--no matter how forced or undeserving said scene is.

And for the event organizers, it's hard to turn down guaranteed revenue.

[hamchan]

I say again, I was being ironic. Also, scroll up for some butthurt kiddies over Riot's exclusivity contracts.

Dude, everyone gets that you were sarcastic with your all caps and exclamation points, there's no need to keep saying you were being ironic. You seem to be mocking a poster angry at Riot and LoL when no one here seems to be like that at all.

It's not anger here, more like mild disgust at LoL.

[Neckbeard]

Dude, everyone gets that you were sarcastic with your all caps and exclamation points, there's no need to keep saying you were being ironic. You seem to be mocking a poster angry at Riot and LoL when no one here seems to be like that at all. It's not anger here, more like mild disgust at LoL.

It's completely unfounded "mild disgust" though.

To be clear: I think LoL is a bloated, overrated piece of gutter trash.

[SaberVulcan]

man those immortal couriers are sexy

I think the bird is fucking amazing. The turtle, I am more of a fan since I like turtles, the actual design... meh. The treasure chest? Not really interested :\.

The price for those things will be craaaazy.

[JustinBB7]

Yes. I'm mostly joking though. I understand why you're disappointed- I'd LOVE to see more DOTA 2 exposure as well. But you've gotta look at it from the other side. There's some substantial money at stake. You'd be hard up to find a better ROI through traditional advertising channels over nurturing & cultivating a "pro" scene--no matter how forced or undeserving said scene is. And for the event organizers, it's hard to turn down guaranteed revenue.

A business decision can still be disgusting, Onlive fired all their employees so they could go bankrupt and not pay them a single cent, and then let another company buy them. A business decision for them..but still a shitty one.

[hamchan]

It's completely unfounded "mild disgust" though. To be clear: I think LoL is a bloated, overrated piece of gutter trash.

Why? We're not allowed to feel disgusted when a gutter trash game is gaining exclusivity?

[Neckbeard]

A business decision can still be disgusting, Onlive fired all their employees so they could go bankrupt and not pay them a single cent, and then let another company buy them. A business decision for them..but still a shitty one.

That's completely different. Apples and oranges. The layoffs were a result of the ABC restructuring. They don't get to go into bankruptcy because they layed off some employees. Would you rather they close their doors permanently and not re-hire anyone?

Back on topic: it's advertising. It happens. It's essential for an industry to grow. You may not agree with it, but you don't have millions tied up in it either.

Why? We're not allowed to feel disgusted when a gutter trash game is gaining exclusivity?

They've got the money to do it. They're just doing what's best for their bottom line and their "shareholders." I suppose at this point we're just arguing semantics but we can all agree on one thing: seeing a sub-standard game getting more attention over a far superior game is pretty shitty. But hey, that's capitalism. USA USA USA

[Heavy's Sandvich]

Someone's giving me an international crate. Is there a place I can go to see what's in it before I buy a key?

Edit: Found it. Might have to open it.

[rac]

Someone's giving me an international crate. Is there a place I can go to see what's in it before I buy a key?

http://www.dota2wiki.com/wiki/Treasu...s#Series_.2312

[Cydonian__Knight]

Are International crates dropping already in normal matches?

[Heavy's Sandvich]

http://www.dota2wiki.com/wiki/Treasu...s#Series_.2312

Thanks dude.

Friend got one after a Random Draft match.

[throwawayname]

Are International crates dropping already in normal matches?

I just got a blue one.

[JustinBB7]

That's completely different. Apples and oranges. The layoffs were a result of the ABC restructuring. They don't get to go into bankruptcy because they layed off some employees. Would you rather they close their doors permanently and not re-hire anyone? Back on topic: it's advertising. It happens. It's essential for an industry to grow. You may not agree with it, but you don't have millions tied up in it either.

How can an industry grow when they block other games to enter? Only 1 game grows from that. Not an industry.

[Neckbeard]

How can an industry grow when they block other games to enter? Only 1 game grows from that. Not an industry.

That's where we disagree. But I digress.

[CarbonatedFalcon]

So yeah, the new chests have a chance to drop 3 new couriers (the ones that have been in the files for awhile now.)

-Drodo the Druffin (bird thing)

-The Treasure Chest

-The Turtle Rider

[Heavy's Sandvich]

I've got a steam community beta invite; anyone fancy swapping it for an international key? Don't really fancy buying one at the minute :(

[Juancho9]

I've got a steam community beta invite; anyone fancy swapping it for an international key? Don't really fancy buying one at the minute :(

ill trade it, whats your steam ID, or hit me up, Jpabloz

[Rahk]

So the Ursa Primal Pack doesn't have Alpine Ursa anymore? But the main image still has the cowboy hat...

[markot]

I am so pissed that I can never get alpine Ursa now >_<

And yeah, the pic is still there, so we should take Valve to court, false advertising!

[Rahk]

I am so pissed that I can never get alpine Ursa now >_< And yeah, the pic is still there, so we should take Valve to court, false advertising!

Yeah! Class action lawsuit, here we come! Oh, wait...

[markot]

Yeah! Class action lawsuit, here we come! Oh, wait...

haha

[SteveWinwood]

I'm kinda pissed about this ursa thing. Not because I can't buy it anymore, but because they caved to a bunch of whining babies.

In 2 weeks no one would have remembered this shit.

[Tenck]

Buying Alpine Ursa Set.

[Train of Midnight]

Buying Alpine Ursa Set.

No. No you're not.

[Tenck]

No. No you're not.

Yes, yes I am.

[Heavy's Sandvich]

I now have a cape for Lone Druid.

I've never played Lone Druid :(

[HK-47]

Might be a good investment for future trades.

Unless its a really high demand item itll probably end up more like the timebreaker and less like Earbuds. Ursa is just one hero out of 108.

[Train of Midnight]

Yes, yes I am.

Okay, you have fun with that. lol

[Tenck]

Okay, you have fun with that. lol

Don't know why you even bother replying.