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10.01.08 - StarCraft2pro.com launched!http://www.starcraft2pro.com
Find all your StarCraft 2 news, videos and statistics on one site
Even though StarCraft 2 might not come out this year, the game is still on everybody's lips. As it is one of the most awaited games to come out, not a week goes by without new info or new rumors about the game.
So far, it has been hard to keep yourself updated on all the happenings in the StarCraft 2 universe, but with the opening of StarCraft2pro.com, it has become so much easier.
The site is dedicated to StarCraft and StarCraft 2 fans in all ages and of all skill-levels. Even though the game is not out yet, you are able to read about all the units in the game, see their detailed statistics and discuss everything about them.
You can also view demonstration videos and browse through the galleries where the newest artwork and in-game screenshots are added. In short, you can get your daily StarCraft 2 fix on ONE website!
10.01.08 - September Ideas Contest Winners!Hero Idea Contest
Hop Mong's Hero Idea, Khimeros, the Gigantes, came first in this month's HIC. For a summary of the scores, check here. To sign up for the October HIC, check here.
Item Idea Contest
The Rhino's Item Idea, the Rhino Horn, came first in this month's IIC. For a summary of the scores, check here. To sign up for the October IIC, check here.
Thanks to everyone who participated, and a massive thank you to dravince,Mr. V and JackHeart for judging this month. You all rock.
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09-26-08 12:50 AM
DotA Allstars 6.54b AI+ v1.52 Revision 05 | Posted by Mord'a
DotA Allstars 6.54b AI+ v1.52 Revision 05
Version: 5
Category: Unofficial Maps
Description:
by BuffMePlz
DotA Allstars 6.54b AI+ 1.52 Revision 05
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This is a port of RGB's AI+ v1.52 (originally written for DotA Allstars 6.48b).
It behaves the same as the original AI, and has only been updated to account for balance changes, new item recipes, and most new features. As such, some new content does not work fully with the AI yet.
THERE IS NO AI FOR LIFESTEALER, INVOKER, OR CLOCKWERK GOBLIN. THEY WILL GET ITEMS BUT WILL NEITHER USE NOR LEARN THEIR SKILLS.
Known bugs with AI:
-AI don't properly react to -nb, -nm and -nt modes
-Some exploits that should have been fixed are still in the game...just don't use them. If you really want to cheat against AI, just use -test
-Playing the game in -dm or -mm will cause the game to lock up after a while
Some commands have yet to be implemented properly:
-ah
-afk
-kickafk
-rd (the new one in 6.53, -rd is in the game but done the same way pre-6.53)
Additionally, I have added two Fun Taverns in the lower right corner. Currently includes fifteen legacy heroes (possibly more in the future): Old Invoker (6.12b), Old Lifestealer (6.48b), Old Silencer (6.12b), Gambler (6.06), Old Morphling (5.84b), Old Stealth Assassin (5.84b), Old Pudge (5.51), Old Chen (5.64), Old Medusa (5.84b), Void Demon (3.0d), Rider (5.72), God of Wind (6.01), Flame Lord (5.51), Avatar of Vengeance (6.32b), and Astral Trekker (3.0d).
To access the fun taverns, type -fun within the first 15 seconds of the game. Note that Fun Tavern heroes do not have AI scripts and will not buy items or use/learn skills.
6.54b Port of AI+ and -fun content by BuffMePlz.
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Submitted by Mord'a, on Sep 25 2008, 12:50 PM
09-15-08 12:10 PMDotA Allstars 6.54b AI+ v1.52 Revision 04 | Posted by
MamBETDotA Allstars 6.54b AI+ v1.52 Revision 04
Version: 4
Category: Unofficial Maps
Description:
by BuffMePlz
DotA Allstars 6.54b AI+ 1.52 Revision 04
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This is a port of RGB's AI+ v1.52 (originally written for DotA Allstars 6.48b).
It behaves the same as the original AI, and has only been updated to account for balance changes, new item recipes, and most new features. As such, some new content does not work fully with the AI yet.
THERE IS NO AI FOR LIFESTEALER, INVOKER, OR CLOCKWERK GOBLIN. THEY WILL GET ITEMS BUT WILL NEITHER USE NOR LEARN THEIR SKILLS.
Known bugs with AI:
-AI don't properly react to -nb, -nm and -nt modes
-Some exploits that should have been fixed are still in the game...just don't use them. If you really want to cheat against AI, just use -test
-Playing the game in -dm or -mm will cause the game to lock up after a while
Some commands have yet to be implemented properly:
-ah
-afk
-kickafk
-rd (the new one in 6.53, -rd is in the game but done the same way pre-6.53)
Additionally, I have added two Fun Taverns in the lower right corner. Currently includes fifteen legacy heroes (possibly more in the future): Old Invoker (6.12b), Old Lifestealer (6.48b), Old Silencer (6.12b), Gambler (6.06), Old Morphling (5.84b), Old Stealth Assassin (5.84b), Old Pudge (5.51), Old Chen (5.64), Old Medusa (5.84b), Void Demon (3.0d), Rider (5.72), God of Wind (6.01), Flame Lord (5.51), Avatar of Vengeance (6.32b), and Astral Trekker (3.0d).
To access the fun taverns, type -fun within the first 15 seconds of the game. Note that Fun Tavern heroes do not have AI scripts and will not buy items or use/learn skills.
Changelog:
Rev. 04
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-Fixed a bug with AI dummy spellcasters channeling spells
-Restored preloading but slightly modified some map mechanics to reduce latency
-Changed AI item builds for Tidehunter, Crystal Maiden, Beastmaster, Venomancer, Leoric, Pudge, Weaver, Sand King, and Pit Lord
Rev. 03
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-Rewrote Meld, removing an exploit and fixing the crash that occurs when Lanaya attacks a hero while invisible
-AI can pick Lanaya again
-Added an additional check on timing for consumable purchases to prevent a bug with AI bots not completing their builds
-Implemented a skill build and a rough temporary AI for Lifestealer; N'aix AI is nowhere near complete
-Updated all map regions; this fixes the Sentinel creep pathing issue in the top lane
-Removed most instances of preloading from the map to reduce some latency
-Fixed AI Razor not learning Storm Seeker
-Fixed the bug with Earthshaker getting Double Damage when he picks up an Invisibility rune
-Fixed a bug with Phase
-Fixed a bug with Psionic Traps causing mana burn when detonated by AI
-Corrected the number of arrows for Split Shot on Old Gorgon
-Slightly improved Old Gorgon's attack animation
-Phase and Haunt (Avatar of Vengeance) can now be stolen by Old Morphling
-Added Astral Trekker (3.0d) to Fun Tavern (Extinct)
-Added a message if player picks Fun Tavern heroes that can use Aghanim's Scepter
-Added a reminder message if player picks Old Invoker for -oldinvokelist command
-Updated tooltips for Silencer (Old Silencer) and Poison Sting (Old N'aix) to account for new orb effect/buff placer tooltips
-Changed the -ne message to only appear if there are one or more AI bots in the game
-Added a -ng message if there are any AI bots at difficulty Normal or Insane
-Added a temporary warning message about -dm and -mm
Rev. 02
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-Fixed a bug with AI Morphling using Morph non-stop
-Fixed a bug with Wall of Replica not properly creating hero images for AI Dark Seer
-Fixed the spell graphic for Illusory Orb
-Fixed Battle Hunger bufftip
-Redid Spirit Bear's item-handling script on death
-Implemented a crude fix for AI behaviour at fountain with Empty Bottle, resolving some issues with usage and item purchases
-Updated Inner Vitality to properly work with Fun Tavern heroes
-Rewrote Displace
-Added warning message if player forces AI to pick heroes from Fun Taverns
-Added Old Pudge (5.51) to Fun Tavern (Remade)
-Added Old Chen (5.64) to Fun Tavern (Remade)
-Added Old Medusa (5.84b) to Fun Tavern (Remade)
-Added Flame Lord (5.51) to Fun Tavern (Extinct)
-Added Avatar of Vengeance (6.32b) to Fun Tavern (Extinct)
Rev. 01
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-First update to 6.54b
-Fixed the way AI Meepo purchases items with clones
-Fixed Last Word
-Fixed AI bots not learning Last Word (Silencer), Diffusion Aura (Necrolyte), or Command Aura (Vengeful Spirit)
-Fixed Impale affecting Juggernaut during Blade Fury or Omnislash
-Fixed hotkey conflict with learning Degen Aura on Void Demon
-Updated Phantom Lancer AI to properly use new Spirit Lance
-Updated Shadow Priest AI to properly use new Shallow Grave and Weave
-Changed behaviour of Mana Leak to not trigger on Invoker's reagents (as in 6.53) and Bottle (as in 6.54b)
-Changed the way AI Syllabear purchases items with level 4 Spirit Bear
-AI bots will drop muted items when given items by players; in -pm, AI will be unable to receive items from players
-AI bots can now properly buy, use, and sell Bottles
-Changed the way Lucky Stars looks and behaves to better reflect how it did in 6.06
-Changed the scaling on Mass Haste for levelling so that it's less...stupid
-Changed AI item builds for Viper, Priestess of the Moon, Queen of Pain, Nevermore, Vengeful Spirit, Troll, Dirge, Omniknight, Chaos Knight, and Morphling
-Restored Lanaya's AI, because it doesn't seem to make a difference on crashes
-Added warning message for when player or computer picks Lanaya; bots should not pick Lanaya unless through -ar or -tr
-Added new command -oldinvokelist, which replaces the Old Invoker spell list in the quest menu
-Separated the Fun Tavern into two separate ones for Remade heroes and Extinct heroes
-Added God of Wind (6.01) to Fun Tavern (Extinct)
6.54b Port of AI+ and -fun content by BuffMePlz.
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Submitted by MamBET, on Sep 15 2008, 08:10 PM
eSports News
09-14-08 11:45 PM
Zen|th`Hyhy joins Kingsurf.DotA | Posted by myMYM.GenoZ
Captain of Zen|th, Hyhy, will be joining Kingsurf because of team inactivity and his own good relations with Kingsurf players
Quote from Ks-Eryc, Kingsurf Team Manager:QUOTE
We are glad to annouce the joining of hyhy to our Malaysia DotA division. Ks-hyhy is already registered in all major tournament(MYM,F4F,WGT etc) and will represent Ks.DotA very soon.
Note: This transfer is under the endorsement of Zenith's manager. All the while, there is good relationship between Ks and Zenith and this will remain the same in future.
Interview with Sgamers
QUOTE
SGamer.CoM|Beast:Welcome to Kingsurf, please give us a short brief about yourself to our fans.
Ks-hyhy:Hi, I am hy, 18 years old, studying in Singapore .
SGamer.CoM|Beast:As the key player and captain of Zen|th winning the ESWC 2008 champion, what makes you choose Kingsurf instead?
Ks-hyhy:Zenith has 2 core players leaving for NS in 4 months, while another can't stay for long due to personal problems. Ks has a great reputation and strong lineup, and I have good chemistry with the ks players such bright prospects ahead in Ks , don't see why I shouldn't join
SGamer.CoM|Beast:Zen|th disbanding makes you join Kingsurf or disbanding after you joining Kingsurf?
Ks-hyhy:Zenith will not disband even though tofu and me are leaving. This is a decision made for my own benefits and future.
SGamer.CoM|Beast:What's the reason joining a foreign team instead of a local one??
Ks-hyhy:One doesn't have to be in a local team to be successful. Since mym can have foreign players in same team and be successful, Ks can definitely do the same! Moreover Singapore and Malaysia are close together.
SGamer.CoM|Beast:What's your comments on you new teammates Ks-YamateH and Ks-Papaxiong??
Ks-hyhy:They are the STARS of Asia, very experienced and skilled players, potential to be very close friends, happy to be able to team with them.
SGamer.CoM|Beast:Have you start to train with the new team? How was that?
Ks-hyhy:Haven officially started training but have already teamed up to fight strong opponents, seems optimistic.
SGamer.CoM|Beast:In your recent interview, you have state your opinion of Asia DotA level is higher then Europe and cause some huge discussion among fans of both continents. Do you still thinking in this way? Any additional opinion on top of this issue?
Ks-hyhy:My opinion remains the same, I never state clearly enough, the amount of professional Asia teams is more than the amount of euro professional teams, meaning the average standard of Asia dota is higher, however the standards of the top teams of Euro and Asia are quite on par.
SGamer.CoM|Beast:No more DotA in ESWC2009, what's your opinion?
Ks-hyhy:A very big waste, 2008 eswc @ Sanjose didnt attract many people, response was poor. Location of the ESWC was one of the reasons another reason would be the boring and farming type of game play dota is about now, hopefully we'll be able to bring back the 648 VP era where dota is much more exciting , bringing up the fans and supporters rate.
SGamer.CoM|Beast:Thanks for the interview! Anything to add?
Ks-hyhy:I want to achieve more in Kingsurf Gaming and bring out the best of Asia DotA! Personally, I would like to wish Zenith success in their future, we are good friends still
Source:
Kingsurf Website,
Sgamers interviewView Discussion Topic
09-14-08 11:29 PMFarm4Fame kicks off! | Posted by
myMYM.GenoZQUOTE
Today we can announce that 32 world class DotA teams have confirmed their participation in the
FARM4FAME tournament series.
You can find a team-overview on the
F4F website.
You can find the time windows to schedule and play the matches on the F4F website.
If you like to talk about the event, discuss or get in contact with each other use #FARM4FAME @ Quakenet or the
F4F forum here on DotA-League.
More information about the matches, suggestions of participating players and upcoming detail can be found in the
coverage section of F4F.
The first round of matches has to be played before
18.09.08 - so for everyone that is involved: gather in #FARM4FAME @ Quakenet or the forums and let the administration know when you play so we can give streams back to the community.
Stay tuned,
Your FARM4FAME & DotA-League Team
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10-07-08 04:15 AM
Everything I did in my Graphic Design Class. | Posted by Slinktas-tick
Yea...... Not counting all the portraits I had to do, and random dingbat boxes.
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10-06-08 05:45 PMFreakshow | Posted by
Bouncy
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