Difference between revisions of "Dota 2"
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− | |multimonitor notes = HUD is stretched awkwardly, affecting gameplay. | + | |multimonitor notes = HUD is stretched awkwardly, affecting gameplay. |
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
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===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]=== | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable mouse acceleration|ref=<ref>http://dev.dota2.com/showthread.php?t=19436</ref>}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable mouse acceleration|ref=<ref>[http://dev.dota2.com/showthread.php?t=19436 Mouse Acceleration, Speed and Smoothing - Dota2 Dev]</ref>}} |
# Open the game's [[#Launch options|launch options]]. | # Open the game's [[#Launch options|launch options]]. | ||
# Input the following code: <code>-noforcemaccel -noforcemspd -useforcedmparms</code> | # Input the following code: <code>-noforcemaccel -noforcemspd -useforcedmparms</code> | ||
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===Blurry graphics=== | ===Blurry graphics=== | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Set render quality to highest|ref=<ref>http://dev.dota2.com/showthread.php?t=27769</ref>}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Set render quality to highest|ref=<ref>[http://dev.dota2.com/showthread.php?t=27769 blurred graphics - Dota2 Dev]</ref>}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Missing health and mana bar=== | ===Missing health and mana bar=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Console command: hud_sf_reload dota_sf_hud_actionpanel|ref=<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/570/discussions/0/828936718924218618/</ref>}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Console command: hud_sf_reload dota_sf_hud_actionpanel|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/570/discussions/0/828936718924218618/ Bug - No health or mana bar on HUD - Steam community discussions]</ref>}} |
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===General tweaks=== | ===General tweaks=== | ||
− | {{ii}} To use these tweaks you need to create a file called <code>autoexec.cfg</code> in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration file(s) location]].<ref>http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=337793</ref><ref>http://www.reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/ltiul/list_of_useful_console_commands_for_dota_2/</ref> | + | {{ii}} To use these tweaks you need to create a file called <code>autoexec.cfg</code> in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration file(s) location]].<ref>[http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=337793 Customising Dota 2 - Team Liquid]</ref><ref>[http://www.reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/ltiul/list_of_useful_console_commands_for_dota_2/ List of useful console commands for DotA 2 - Reddit]</ref> |
{{ii}} Each tweak must be in a separate line, and contain a string and a value (e.g., <code>dota_screen_shake "0"</code>). | {{ii}} Each tweak must be in a separate line, and contain a string and a value (e.g., <code>dota_screen_shake "0"</code>). | ||
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|minmem = 4 GB | |minmem = 4 GB | ||
|minHD = 8 GB | |minHD = 8 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT |
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|minHD = 8 GB | |minHD = 8 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = ATI/AMD Radeaon HD2600/3600 |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT |
|minOGL = 2.1 | |minOGL = 2.1 | ||
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Revision as of 17:32, 6 May 2014
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Cover image missing, please upload it | |
Developers | |
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Valve Corporation | |
Engines | |
Source | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 9, 2013 |
macOS (OS X) | July 18, 2013 |
Linux | July 18, 2013 |
Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Key points
- The game is still being updated with content from the original mod.
- Free-to-Play
General information
- Official forums
- Developer forums - Information on ongoing development.
- Steam Community Discussions
- GitHub Issue Tracker for DOTA 2 on OS X and Linux
- Dota 2 subreddit
Availability
- All versions require Steam.
Essential improvements
Performance tweaks
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/570/pfx/[Note 1] |
Video settings
Input settings
Mouse acceleration
Instructions |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Bulgarian | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Greek | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Romanian | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Thai | ||||
Turkish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 10 | |||
Online play | 10 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Dedicated |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 27015-28999 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Blurry graphics
Instructions |
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Missing health and mana bar
Instructions |
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2D sprites and effects displaying over geometry [AMD 7000 series)
Instructions |
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Pixelated shadows
Instructions |
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Other information
Launch options
- To access the game's launch options: right click Dota 2 in Steam's library window > Properties > Set launch options...
- If you use multiple launch options, separate them with a space (e.g.,
-novid -console
).
Command | Notes |
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-console | Enables the in-game console. |
-dashboard international_2012 | Launches the game using the International 2012 theme. |
-dashboard international_2013 | Launches the game using the International 2013 theme. |
-dashboard frostivus_2013 | Launches the game using the Frostivus theme. |
-dashboard spirits_2013 | Launches the game using the Three Spirits theme. |
-dashboard newbloom_2014 | Launches the game using the New Bloom Festival theme. |
-novid | Disables intro videos. (It will change your minimap resolution in-game!) |
-noforcemaccel -noforcemspd -useforcedmparms | Disables mouse acceleration. |
-high | Assigns a high CPU priority to the game's client. |
-heapsize # | Changes the RAM memory usage for the game (e.g., -heapsize 2048 )
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-windowed -w # -h $ -noborder | Starts the game in a borderless window with the specified resolution (e.g., -windowed -w 1920 -h 1080 -noborder ).
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-override_vpk | Overrides the game's content files with content found in <path-to-game>\*\
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General tweaks
- To use these tweaks you need to create a file called
autoexec.cfg
in the configuration file(s) location.[1][2] - Each tweak must be in a separate line, and contain a string and a value (e.g.,
dota_screen_shake "0"
).
Instructions |
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Tweak | Notes | Default Value |
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dota_force_right_click_attack "1" | Deny creeps using right-click. Disables the ability to follow allies with right-click. | 0 |
dota_disable_range_finder "0" | Shows range-finder when using targeted spells. | 1 |
dota_camera_accelerate "49" | Controls camera acceleration (49 = camera behaves most accurately). | 10 |
dota_ability_quick_cast "1" | Self-casts an ability when double-tapping the keyboard shortcut. | 0 |
dota_screen_shake "0" | Disables the screen shake effect that triggers when certain spells are cast. | 1 |
dota_player_multipler_orders "1" | Allows ctrl-clicking to order all controlled units. | 0 |
dota_player_add_summoned_to_selection "#" | Summoned units are automatically added to the specified control group. | 0 |
dota_minimap_hero_size "700" | Controls the size of hero symbols on the minimap (higher values = bigger symbols). | 600 |
dota_unit_fly_bonus_height "10" | Controls elevation of flying units (higher values = farther from the ground). | 150 |
dota_sf_game_end_delay "0" | Controls the end-game delay before the scoreboard appears (0 = appears immediately). | 5 |
dota_gamescon_althack "1" | Allows using Alt+Q/W/E/A/S/D to use inventory items. | 0 |
dota_minimap_misclick_time "#" | Controls the delay before minimap clicks are registered (# = seconds, 0 = no delay). | 1 |
dota_minimap_ping_duration "#" | Controls the delay before minimap pings disappear (# = seconds). | 3 |
dota_minimap_ping_tag_duration "#" | Controls the delay before attack/defend pings disappear (# = seconds). | 10 |
dota_unit_use_player_color "2" | Colours players by team instead of assigning individual colours. | 0 |
dota_minimap_simple_colors "1" | Changes minimap colour scheme to resemble the original DotA. | 0 |
dota_shop_force_hotkeys "1" | Enables shop hotkeys (q/w/e/r/t/y selects a tab, 1,2,3... selects an item). | 0 |
dota_hud_healthbars "1" | Removes the vertical lines on health bars (0 = health bars disabled). | 3 |
dota_health_per_vertical_marker "#" | Defines the amount of health between vertical lines. | 250 |
dota_always_show_player_names "1" | Shows player names above heroes. | 0 |
bind "key" "command" | Allows a custom keybinding. (e.g., bind "p" "say_team Missing top!" ) |
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dota_sf_old_heropedia "1" | Switches the Learn interface to the old layout instead of the web-based version. | 0 |
con_enable "1" | Enables the in-game console. | 0 |
chat_join "name" | Automatically joins a chat channel upon launch. | |
tv_nochat "1" | Disables spectator chat by default. | 0 |
Network tweaks
- The following values tweak network usage. They may be beneficial in reducing lag.
- Changing these settings may affect lag for the worse. Do not tweak these if you are unsure about what you're doing.
Tweak | Notes | Value for slow connections |
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rate "80000" | Total bandwidth Dota 2 can use. | 40000 |
cl_updaterate "40" | Updates received from server per second. | 20 |
cl_cmdrate "40" | Updates sent to server per second. | 20 |
cl_interp "0" | ||
cl_interp_ratio "1" | ||
cl_smoothtime "0.01" |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Dual core from Intel | |
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | nVidia 320M Radeon 7000 Intel HD 3000 |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 | |
Processor (CPU) | Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI/AMD Radeaon HD2600/3600 nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT OpenGL 2.1 compatible |
- Tom's Hardware benchmarked Dota 2's performance and concluded that integrated Intel or AMD graphics should be enough for 30fps at 1920x1080 on low settings.
Notes
- ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/570/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (570) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
Categories:
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