DOTA 2

Definitely didn't expect this.

Having a current pro in the booth raises the commentary by like 1000%.

Well, Clown 9 isn't that far off given first 2 games vs VP.

Spamming Omni games during the event feels so cheap, but hey, free wins.

Intrinsic_sl said:

Someone needs to tweet Merlini how to pronounce CLOUD9. Every time it sounds like Clow 9 or Clown 9, etc... just grating on me for some reason.

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That's not Merlini lol #racist

The pauses sorta smashed the hype.

Lol Zai talking shit to C9 after winning dreamleague. I guess when pie said EG were the second best team in the west next to C9, you cantblame him for shouting out second place to them after beating their asses soundly 3-1.

Well played zai, well played. Fuck C9 I hate that team.

BTS and DC Have The Best Parts of the $40 Million Dota 2 Ticket Industry Pie | Zota
Some interesting info on how big Dota 2 market probably is.

Zaphid_sl said:

BTS and DC Have The Best Parts of the $40 Million Dota 2 Ticket Industry Pie | Zota
Some interesting info on how big Dota 2 market probably is.

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Well, the XMG 2.0 prize pool is currently around $265k. From a base of $50k then the additional $215k is from ticket sales. With tickets at $8 and 25% going to the prize pool, that about $860K in sales. If Valve takes 30%, then $860K - 30% - (860k x 25%) leaves $387k in profit. If that $50K base had to be fronted (probably not, since sponsors), then $337K. Some of that needs to pay for (the creation of) compendium perks. Some may go to LAN finals for team travel/hotels (if they are having them). But it's entirely possible that over $300k goes to the XMG guys as profit.

The real question is how do you replicate that kind of success ? Investing in your compendium chest to offer great value seems like a no brainer.

Kuroky Huskar, ladies and gentlemen:

Just skip to the 59:50 mark.

BeyondTheSummit's Dota 2 Stream
The Summit 2 starting soon, with EG vs Secret.

Looks like the dust has settled on balance for now? I'll check dis out ^

Zaphid_sl said:

BTS and DC Have The Best Parts of the $40 Million Dota 2 Ticket Industry Pie | Zota
Some interesting info on how big Dota 2 market probably is.

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I'm pretty sure the reason why The Summit has a high prizepool is because of the items that come with the ticket. Holding a tournament inside of a house with crap production values definitely isn't some awesome event.

Don't get too excited, BehindTheSchedule strikes again

Zaphid_sl said:

BeyondTheSummit's Dota 2 Stream
The Summit 2 starting soon, with EG vs Secret.

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EG already gets the shaft by the BTS team.

EG had the better draft and the better start and the replay file mysteriously vanishes. Now they have to do a complete redo with different drafts and for some reason Secret got first pick this time around.

Yes, I am salty.

Del_sl said:

I'm pretty sure the reason why The Summit has a high prizepool is because of the items that come with the ticket. Holding a tournament inside of a house with crap production values definitely isn't some awesome event.

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I disagree and have been looking forward to this since the first one. The laid back nature and uniqueness is what draws me to this tournament. It was enjoyable watching players cast the games last tournament and just shoot the shit. As opposed to last week where they just had awkward 22 second interviews with brohard. All that being said the delays are stupid as fuck.