Three weeks ago I told myself I wasn’t going to playDota 2again until a new patch comes out.
Since then, I’ve played 37 games of Dota chasing that feeling.
I can think of one that delivered it.
Dota 2
This is the curse of the Dota player.
The good times in Dota are so good, that it takes a lot to make you stop playing.
It’s just annoying that seemingly fewer games than ever are memorable.
It was seen as an update that would keep Dota fresh and exciting for years to come.
Those chaotic first few weeks when everyone was figuring out how to play were glorious.
Even now, weeks later I’m still learning new things.
There is, however, one series of tournaments that is maintaining the production value Dota fans expect.
But without it, pro Dota 2 could have a very dire outlook.
That, however, is exactly the point of sports washing.
Outside of Valve, there are some Dota-themed games that are doing pretty well.
They are right, Valve could do more, but I don’t expect them to.
It’s also a really good, if potentially problematic, way to disengage from the world.
