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a custom map
game for Warcraft III; released in 2003 by Eul.
Custom map
are places that contain computerunits that you can rent for surfing the net
orgaming. Some shops utilize cubicles for theprivacy of their users. Some
shops sell computersoftware, hardware or offer repair services.
The Culture ofDOTA in thePhilippinesThe Backgroundand Origin ofthe
GameInvention,Production andGameplayHow DOTAattracts theFilipino youth?
Playing DOTAin an informalsettingPlaying withothers and incomputer
shops'Trash talking'and
'pustahan'
inDOTA
Ancient
of the other; theWorld Tree is the Sentinel Ancient, and the FrozenThrone is
the Scourge
Ancient. Based on Toks study,
he explains the concept, the gameplay, the elementsof the game, and its
objective.Punit Lodaya, a game expert, describes thebase consisting of
towers and unit-producing ancients.
The units (referred to as creeps in game
s) areproduced automatically on a regular basis, and they
go to have a direct clash with the opponents units,
and the first fight usually starts at the center of themap. In addition, players
get to control a special unitcalled Heroes, who are stronger than normal units
andhave special abilities. Each team can have a maximumof 5 players.
Lodaya provided a more detaileddescription of the game, its elements, and
how manyplayers are involved.Another interesting study about playing
thegame is from Michael Waldbridge. He regarded
playing DOTA as an underground revolution.
He
said that DOTA is likely the most popular and most
-discussed free, non-supported game mod in the world,
judging by the numbers. He said that
1. Whenever youlose a Dota game, you want to grab your weak teammate
and punch him in the face. 2. Your left thumb isalways on the alt button
whatever
youre
doing atyour computer. Maybeyou want to check yourfacebook
friends
hp bar. 3. When you get amazedat anything you call it 'imba'. 'He scored 99
at hismath test, imba!
.
You also call things that annoy you,'imba