Dota Plus Seasonal Update
As the vibrant energy of Spring envelops us, it transports the Dota team to nostalgic memories of youthful adventures. Remember the thrill of climbing the ancient oak tree by the bridge? Or the mischief of pilfering carrots from the irritable Farmer Maggot? And who could forget the epic journey to Mordor, where the fate of Middle-earth hung in the balance?
Dota Plus Seasonal Treasure
Speaking of epic quests, we've stumbled upon another treasure trove of wonders, far too valuable to be tossed into a fiery abyss.
Introducing the Spring 2024 Seasonal Treasure, now available for purchase with shards. This treasure boasts brand new sets for Disruptor, Dark Willow, Spectre, Chaos Knight, Doom, Earth Spirit, Underlord, and Nyx Assassin. Additionally, there's a chance to unlock the Sir Molestach Irondrill courier, bearing random prismatic and ethereal gems as it traverses the lanes.
Furthermore, sets previously featured in the Summer Treasure 2022 are now accessible for direct purchase at 15,000 shards each, forming part of the collection of legacy sets in the Shard Shop.
Updated Seasonal Quests & Guild Rewards
In this update, we've introduced a fresh batch of Dota Plus quests to bolster your shard reserves for acquiring new relics and the Seasonal Treasure, offering a potential haul of up to 115,200 shards throughout the season. Guild rewards have also received an overhaul, with high-scoring guilds gaining access to new emoticons, sprays, and chat wheels.
Silver:
Emoticon - lion_bounce
Emoticon - rainbow_phoenix
Emoticon - riki_peaceout
Gold:
Spray - Aghanim - Push
Spray - Bounty Hunter - Riches
Spray - Hoodwink - Acorn
Platinum
Chat Wheel - "Что это?! Какая жесть!"
Chat Wheel - "Ooooh, por dios!"
Chat Wheel - "你行你行，你上你上"
Introducing Dota Labs
In addition to the Dota+ content, this update heralds the introduction of a suite of experimental features available to all Dota players, facilitated through a new platform: Dota Labs. (While we toyed with fanciful names like "Unstable Concoctions" and "Tinker's Tinkerings," we ultimately opted for a more straightforward nomenclature, prioritizing intriguing features over flashy titles.)
Navigate to your options menu and behold a new tab labeled Dota Labs. Here, you'll find a selection of experimental features, distinctively marked and disabled by default. These features represent areas where our playtesting has yielded varied or inconclusive results. By unveiling them in an early stage, we invite your feedback to ascertain their viability and potential improvements.
The inaugural roster of Dota Labs features includes:
Overlay Map: A sizable, translucent rendition of the minimap that occupies the entire screen. Does it complement your playstyle? How do you interact with it? What enhancements would you envision?
Modifier Key Filter Bindings: Amidst chaotic battles, precise targeting can be challenging. This new feature enables you to assign modifier keys that dictate target selection preferences—be it enemies, allies, creeps, or heroes. Which targeting methods prove most effective in practice? What refinements are necessary?
High-Visibility Local Hero Healthbar: In the frenzy of teamfights, it's easy to lose sight of your hero. This option alters the appearance and legibility of your hero's nameplate, enhancing visibility amidst the chaos. Does this adjustment aid clarity, or does it exacerbate visual clutter?
We anticipate that some of these features (or future Dota Labs concepts) will evolve and graduate to full integration, while others may be phased out. Your input will shape their fate.
For those eager to test these features, concerns about their future usage may arise. Rest assured, our commitment extends beyond mere introduction. As a testament to this dedication, we invite you to delve into today's edition of Between the Lanes, showcasing our ongoing investment in long-term development.