DOTA 2 INSTALLER AND INSTRUCTIONS
On this thread you will know/get:
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| 1. Fast download links to get dota2 + steam installed and running! 2. Possibly get a beta key on different methods. 3. Optimize your dota2 configuration to maximize performance 4. Some tips on playing dota better 5. Useful links about dota2 |
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| 1. Get to play DOTA 2 WITHOUT the use of a BETA KEY 2. Get to play the game OFFLINE or in LAN 3. Get to get the beta key INSTANTLY |
Getting a BETA KEY
Of course bago kayu makakalaro ng dota 2 you need a beta key. AFAIK wala pang private/emulated version ng dota2 kung saan makakalaro kau without an invite or with lan.
SO for now ill give you the methods i know that will help you get your pinaka asam-asam na BETA key.
Here are some methods:
1. STEAM DOTA2 INVITE
First of all you need a Steam account. Kung wala pa kayu you should get one ASAP. Yan ang magiging account mu par sa dota2.
To make one click HERE!
Yan, may account ka na, punta ka sa link na ITO at i click ang "Sign in through STEAM".
log in mu ung steam account mu tapos follow the instructions.
Meron din isa pang method mula sa steam.
just follow the instructions mula sa link na ITO. It requires that you must have the Steam client installed.
pagkatapos niyan, antay nalang kayu sa email nila na naglalaman ng inyong dota2 beta key, un nga lang minsan matagal, minsan within a week. Pasensyahan nalang muna.
2. PLAYDOTA.com DAILY BETA KEY DRAW
Sa mga may playdota accounts created before February 12, 2012(!), may chance na kayung makakakuha ng beta key DAILY!
Araw-araw nagbibigay sila ng 180 beta keys. just go to THIS THREAD and make a post. Tapos check your PMs araw2x para sa beta key! Dito ko nakuha sa akin sa loob lamang ng 2 weeks, so its a good chance for us to get the key!
Pero kung wala pa kaung account sa playdota, wag kaung paghinaan ng loob. Pede pa kaung mag register at mag post dun at hope na babaguhin ung requirement ng registration date. Ginawa nila un at gagawin din nila un muli, so the earlier you post, the more chances of getting the elusive key.
May isang SECTION din cla doon na may mga nagbebenta/trade ng beta keys. Kayu na ang bahala kung gusto nyung bumili, pero wag lang kayu pa i-scam
.3. JOINDOTA
Read THIS THREAD and skip to running competitions. May mga contests dun na nagbibigay ng beta key as the prize.
NOTE: pag nakakuha ka ng key, MAY EXTRA KAUNG 2 guest invites, Oo, dalawa! Kung wala kaung mapagbigyan, pde nyu namang i post dito sa thread na toh ang inyung beta key para nman mabigyan ung mga sawing ka-symbian. Share your blessings ika nga.
DOWNLOAD the GAME
Ayan, may key ka na, its time to download the game into your Computer! Pero bago muna yan, tignan muna natin ung System Requirements:
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| DotA 2 Minimum System Requirements: * OS: Windows® 7 / Vista / Vista64 / XP * Processor: Pentium 4 3.0GHz * Memory: 1 GB for XP / 2GB for Vista * Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better * Hard Drive: At least 2.5 GB of free space * Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card DotA 2 Recommended System Requirements: * OS: Windows® 7 / Vista / Vista64 / XP * Processor: Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz * Memory: 1 GB for XP / 2GB for Vista * Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible video card with Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better * Hard Drive: At least 2.5 GB of free space * Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card |
So you might need to upgrade your RAM or GPU.
Unsure if your PC can run it? Go to this thread and post your specs. They can tell you if your PC can run dota2 fluently.
Now, to download the game you use the Steam Client:
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| 1. Download, install, and update the steam client (STEAM Website) 2. Log in your Steam account ( or register kung wala pa) 3. Library > Add a Game > Activate a Product on Steam. This will open a dialog box for you to follow. 4. Enter your Dota 2 beta key. 5. Download Dota 2 via Steam. Click Install/Update. Medyu mabilis ung download (average = 500 kbs ) pero it depends sa connection nyu. |
You can also download using my MF links here (March 1, 2012):
How to Use MF link
extract files to a convenient location
Install Steam Client and log in to your account
The backup and storage feature is easy to use and can be found under the Steam tab, Backup and Restore Games option.
select Restore a previous backup.
Navigate to the directory where you extracted the rar files using the BROWSE option.
Select your backup that you'd like to restore (in this case its DOTA 2)
Once you find your backup file, select NEXT and Steam will restore the games you have selected and do it much faster than if you downloaded all the games again.
You can check the integrity of the game:
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| While still in the Library, right-click Dota 2 then select Properties. Under the "Local Files" tab, click "Verify Integrity of Game Cache" and then click "Close" once it has been verified 100%. |
Log in to your steam account. Sometimes may lalabas na security feature kung saan kelangan ng Security code na makikita sa iyong email. Just enter the code and click next. It will load your user info so it might take some time( wait ulet >.<)
Pag nag load na ung steam client click LIBRARY. e2 ung lalabas
Right click dota 2 and click properties
Click Select launch parameters then enter your parameters XD
OK>CLOSE
PLAY to ENTER DOTA2
With the parameters i used e2 ung lalabas pagkatapos mag load
You need to Select the region which is near you para less lag na servers lang ang pipiliit pag nag matchmaking na kau.
PLAY WITH AI
I suggest na nde muna kau sasabak kaagad sa laro with other players. May AI nman tayu para sa mga new players at mga nangingibago sa new dota 2.
To play AI:
Click PLAY>PRIVATE
Enter your password for your room then press apply and Create Lobby
Click to any slot you want to join in (RADIANT=SENTINEL;DIRE=SCOURGE)
Setup your game. Dont forget to check 'Fill empty slots with bots' and your bot Difficulty.
START GAME!
As suggested by romski:
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| imposible talagang makakalaro offline sa mga reasons na: 1. dedicated host ang systema ng paglalaro. 2. kailangang naka log in ang steam mu para makaka open ng DOTA2 3. kelangan pa rin ng BETA KEY. nde lang para sa download ung key ksi sa steam client ina analyze kung nakakakuha ng beta key ung user. pag wala, nde mu ma open ung dota 2 kahit na naka install na |
OPTIMIZING YOUR DOTA 2
Launch options
Open steam>Library>Dota2>rightclik>properties>Set launch options
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| add these codes in (add a space in between) "-novid" (disables the starting valve guy video when you start game) "-nod3d9ex" (this will run dota 2 on directx 8 instead of 11, this actually helps) "-console" (enables in game console so we can input some codes on it.) Some optional codes: "-windowed -w # -h # -noborder "(Window mode with no border, REPLACE # WITH YOUR DESIRED W AND H) "-noforcemparms -noforcemaccel -noforcemspd" (If you feel that you have too much acceleration on your mouse in game) |
Console Commands are available if you added -console on the launch parameters
The console can be shown/hide by pressing "~" or "`" button
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| net_graph 1 - Displays network information such as fps and ping. rate 80000 cl_cmdrate 66 cl_interp 0.01515 cl_interp_ratio 1 cl_lagcompensation 1 cl_pred_optimize 2 cl_smooth 0 cl_smoothtime 0.01 cl_updaterate 66 cl_forcepreload 1 - all these help reduce lag and sometimes fps issues. fps_max 60 - this will "kinda" force the engine to run your game at the desired fps, so youl get a bit more fps r_deferred 0 - it will activate deferred rendering it may bring some buggy colors while you play, but its soooo worth it |
Click options ( ung gear icon on the upper left side) tapos goto video tab
you can set your desired resolution there (higher res more fps loss). You can also set your aspect ratio.
CLick ADVANCED and you will have more options to optimize your dota 2. If youre still having fps issues i suggest to set water to off, and anti aliasing to off. some options there are negligible and some arent implemented yet.
NOTE: Update your video card driver, your windows and your PC itself. Some Video cards have some control panels which you can configure to optimize your dota 2 more.
DOTA2 TIPS
CONSOLE COMMANDS
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net_graph 1 - Displays network information such as fps and ping. dota_camera_accelerate 49 - This will make the camera stop exactly where you want it, 0 will make you unable to move your camera. dota_force_right_click_attack 1 - will enable right click deny. dota_minimap_hero_size 600 - changes the hero marker size in minimap dota_hud_health_bars 3 - 0 = disable hp bars, 1 = no dividing blocks in the healthbar, 3 = the default with the blocks dota_hud_health_bars 3  dota_hud_health_bars 1  dota_health_per_vertical_marker 250 - changes the block size in health bars, 250 = new block every 250 hp Changes the avatar that is shown when you invite players to a party: dota_set_avatar 0 - Default dota_set_avatar 1 - Crystal Maiden dota_set_avatar 2 - Kunkka dota_set_avatar 3 - Faceless Void dota_set_avatar 4 - Furion dota_set_avatar 5 - Yurnero dota_set_avatar 6 - Bloodseeker dota_set_avatar 7 - Lich dota_set_avatar 8 - Axe dota_set_avatar 9 - Pudge dota_set_avatar 10 - Puck |
MISC TIPS
CTRL DRAG Click on minimap will send your suggested path for your allies.
DOTA2 use the QWER hotkeys for the skills
veteran players can choose to check Legacy Keys on for the old skill hotkeys
useful for heroes like invoker ^_^
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