If I may:
- The matchmaking system is still in it's early stages, but you can expect it to better that of HoN's as it's based on the TrueSkill algorithm
- HoN's anti-leaver system only got better once the game began imposing the verified/unverified player rule. I'm guessing once the game goes F2P, Valve will have to step up and deal with this problem just as S2 did.
- Guides/tutorials and mentoring support is not ready yet. After all, this game is still in it's beta stage. As opposed to HoN, the immediate priority here is getting the game on par with the latest DotA 1 map in terms of hero pool etc. If you notice, none of the features that provide easy access to new players is up and running.
- Buying items is a personal affair. I find the DotA 2 shop much easier to use, especially with the quickbuy and recommended items customization. Maybe the difficulty in shopping is because you've spent a lot more time playing HoN than most of us here.

I'm sorry about the leavers etc., but HoN does the same thing too - newly created accounts only have the option of playing with other unverified accounts. Play a few games and you'll see this change. If you're looking for a buddy to play with, add me up, account name is in my siggy.

This IMHO is the biggest downfall for DotA 2 - the lack of a casual play option. Most of my working friends find the games too stressful to play on weekdays. At least with HoN they have MidWars.

P.S. You can still customize to CTRL+QWER, Google up how to do it.

In-game, click "Community" then click on the "My Team" tab. There's be an option to form a team. You can only invite members who are online.

All keybindings are automatically assigned by the bundled software with the keypad. I have the same set up with my Anansi.

Not true. There are some very sampah lowyat players, and by sampah I'm not only referring to those who can't play, but those who instigate fights etc. in-game. Adopt my approach - accept all buddy requests, play with them a couple of times, then delete the ones you can't stand.

This has siggy potential.

Wah sasaug still alive.

Looking for a team to scrim against at 11pm tonight. Those interested please PM me!

Played with two PRC players today. They kept asking for GA. Eventually we figured out that GA = Alchemist.

There is a problem with the port allocation when multiple PCs are running on the same network. Try Google for solutions, I believe there's already a DotA 2 Dev thread addressing this issue.

Support is most underrated role in the game.
Win game = carry pro.
Lose game = support fail.
Like playing goalie for football only, never get credit.

Eh, is this being sold in Malaysia? I know someone who might be interested.

This post has been edited by v1n0d: Jan 6 2013, 01:54 PM