Defense Of The Ancients

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Defense Of The Ancients (DOTA) is an online game I picked up 2 years ago. I remember that time I played it because I was too idle in a year-end holiday. Since then, I was brought into a wonderful and spectacular world of online game. DotA is the second game that really wins my heart after Starcraft. There were times I dreamed of the game! Such is the power of online games to the teens nowadays but I guess my friends are answerable for that. Everyday in school, I can hear people chatting gaily about the game, then I’ll join them. Seemingly it has become an everyday affair to me already.

The objective of DotA is to destroy the opposing team. If you’re the Sentinel, your objective is to destroy the Frozen Throne. If you’re the Scourge, you need to destroy the World Tree. So, where’s the special part? DotA is probably the best WarCraft III: The Frozen Throne map ever. A great variety of game modes, a very rich sortiment of items. The newest version of DotA has around 80 heroes available to choose, with everyone of them carefully and fairly designed with superb appearance plus distinctive skills. Like any other game which involves 2 or more players, teamwork is very essential to guarantee a victory. And teamwork is what makes DotA fun, just like basketball, football, rugby and so on. Besides going all out to prevail, the players can feel the growing friendship between them.

I ‘ve seen many kind of people during my games; some keep modesty with them, some willing to sacrifice for teammates, and some who constantly spew vulgar words. So, you know, online games are like a mirror to the reality world.

The DotA community has expanded a lot, and continue to grow all the time. Leagues and tournaments are played. Many professional gamers have formed teams, and started devoting their time to DotA. In the middle of this, I, a nooby DotA player am trying to describe it, and give comments about it. I am not worthy! Last but not least, I highly recommend this game to you! (warning: don’t get hooked) Haha~