If you didn't know, you could buy Dota 2 Invite to get an early access for the game to be released later this year.

I've bought my access today and will download it when I get home. It's around 8GB so would probably take me ~4hours to finish, not bad.

So there you go...

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Since this is the game thread i have some questions for you guys...

-The Find Game is based on your skill level or random ?

-When I'm in captain mode, how can I chose to be the captain ?

-Is there swap in the game ?

And WizaRd i think the game is around 5 GB, there's the Dota 2 and the Dota 2 test (I only have the dota 2 and its working very well)
WizaRd wroteIt's around 8GB so would probably take me ~4hours to finish, not bad.
the downloaded files are 1.8 gb ....its 4 gb when its extracted...
Jinx wrote-The Find Game is based on your skill level or random ?

-When I'm in captain mode, how can I chose to be the captain ?

-Is there swap in the game ?
-its based on on your skill level.
-you don't chose to be a captain its randomly.
-no there is no swap.
I did see Dota 2 and Dota 2 Test.

It's fine if I just download the first one without the other, then?

Edit: A little research showed that Dota 2 test is the test build game where the updates and new implementation/fixes get applied first and it might not always be stable, so I'll just stick to downloading Dota 2 :)
I just received the email today from steam about the invite, but i'm wondering what are we actually getting if we purchase that "invite", is it beta access? cause that sounds ridiculous, since they announced that the game will be a free to play on the full launch.
az09za90za thanks :D

WizaRd let us know when you're done downloading so we can arrange a game...
Sure, I'll definitely play it alone the first few games but maybe in the weekend I'll have some free time and will let you know.
First game played, I must say I'm a bit disappointed with the graphics.

The whole thing feels awkward compared to normal dota.
WizaRd wroteFirst game played, I must say I'm a bit disappointed with the graphics.

The whole thing feels awkward compared to normal dota.
you will get used to it and then you will love it...
the sounds are epic!
2nd game much better!

Ended up 2v4 and still won... nice!
zheavy wroteI just received the email today from steam about the invite, but i'm wondering what are we actually getting if we purchase that "invite", is it beta access? cause that sounds ridiculous, since they announced that the game will be a free to play on the full launch.
The price is ridiculous for beta access the price should between 8 to 12$. I won't pay that much for beta access.
Guys, they're saying the game will be free to play. Though will all the characters be available? Also did I just see that each character has several avatars and you can purchase the extra avatars? Darn!
MrClass wroteGuys, they're saying the game will be free to play. Though will all the characters be available? Also did I just see that each character has several avatars and you can purchase the extra avatars? Darn!
All characters are free only avatars and customs will be payed for.
geekevo wrote
zheavy wroteI just received the email today from steam about the invite, but i'm wondering what are we actually getting if we purchase that "invite", is it beta access? cause that sounds ridiculous, since they announced that the game will be a free to play on the full launch.
The price is ridiculous for beta access the price should between 8 to 12$. I won't pay that much for beta access.
i totally agree, the fact isn't just the beta access but the tournaments already being made on the game are holding prices up to 1M $ which is ridiculous to hold a tournament in first place for a beta game, they're just trying to milk as much money as they can from the game right now from all the "invite" in beta access and the tickets to live dota 2 events. They're really working hard on advertising the game but i'm sure as hell won't pay a cent on that game, it has done too much to disappoint me so far.

MrClass wroteGuys, they're saying the game will be free to play. Though will all the characters be available? Also did I just see that each character has several avatars and you can purchase the extra avatars? Darn!
darn? it's a free 2 play lol, the money making comes from luxury stuff such as extra "avatars", still don't know what they call them there in dota 2, it's the same in many games such as league of legends except that champions there aren't all available, so big advantage here, can't wait for full release.
MrClass wroteGuys, they're saying the game will be free to play. Though will all the characters be available? Also did I just see that each character has several avatars and you can purchase the extra avatars? Darn!
Sure, all the characters will be avaible.
its more like an extensions ...change the hero sword..hair..clothes
but it definitely wont affect the gameplay...and you can even make you're own :)
What are those treasure chests people win after each game?

Also how can you win them? I noticed it's not related if you are the first in your team or anything like that...
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you buy keys to open these chests and they give you items that allow you to customize your hero (of course without messing with the game balance) for exampe axe gets bigger axe, courrier is different, furion gets hat etc...
Best game ever, been playing dota 1 since it was out and now changed to dota 2 like 5 months ago, first 5-6 games felt awkward and dissapointing but then when I got used to it, it became so good. Tried playing Dota 1 again for a round or two and hated it so much ( the last hitting mechanics, the graphics, the sound ... shit compared to dota 2 ). Its time to move on gents :D

Althought I am having some problems with my ups not being able to handle my pc on dota 2, will try to find a solution for it soon because I keep on dcing in games by having restarts, although I can reconnect afterwards but 5 mins of dc will break u if the enemy players didnt unpause
Al0ushka wroteyou buy keys to open these chests
Yes but how exactly do you get these chests? is it random after each game or based on some criteria??
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WizaRd wrote
Al0ushka wroteyou buy keys to open these chests
Yes but how exactly do you get these chests? is it random after each game or based on some criteria??
totally random.. it could be someone on the winner or loser side, best or last of his team...