Why are MOBA communities so agressive?

Seriously, I just got invited into DOTA 2 so I watched some videos, got into a match and I got insults and threats, what the hell? Not everyone is an expert.

When someone is new to any game I introduce them to the basics and that's it, not insult them and apparently this is common.

these games are like magnets for self absorbed elitists

these games are like magnets for self absorbed elitists

wis3boi

I noticed that, I'll stick with "noob" games like Dark Souls and fricking X3 thank you very much :roll:.

these games are like magnets for self absorbed elitists

wis3boi

Truth. The original DOTA was the same way.

Seriously, I just got invited into DOTA 2 so I watched some videos, got into a match and I got insults and threats, what the hell? Not everyone is an expert.

When someone is new to any game I introduce them to the basics and that's it, not insult them and apparently this is common.

KillerJuan77

It's even worse than a COD game, at least some kids there are really nice (And some of them are actually neighbors or friends, but that's not the point).

Damn, sorry to hear about that. I'm totally new to Dota 2 as I haven't had any experience with this genre but my first game, I was lucky not to get called a noob, instead everyone on my team just abandoned me without even saying a word. I don't think I'll get this game when it comes out, even SC2 isn't THAT elitist. spiderman120988

Actually, SC2 isn't very elitist at all, the same with many RTS's. And yes, I started a match with 4 teammates to end up with 2 and then 3.

It's just really competitive and some people think they're some kind of sports athlete. Could do what I do and mute voice chat.guynamedbilly

What about the text chat and death threats (I wish I was joking)? I blocked them but there are so many of them.

Actually, SC2 isn't very elitist at all, the same with many RTS's. And yes, I started a match with 4 teammates to end up with 2 and then 3.KillerJuan77

[QUOTE="guynamedbilly"]It's just really competitive and some people think they're some kind of sports athlete. Could do what I do and mute voice chat.KillerJuan77

What about the text chat and death threats (I wish I was joking)? I blocked them but there are so many of them.

Very competitive game(s) in which your team is made up of 3 or 4 pretty anonymous players and just one player can throw the entire game.

Then don't pay attention to the text chat then. Why take anyone over the internet serious? It's not like they're in your face holding a knife to your stomach IRL. Is there a practice mode anyway?PC4lifeman2233

There is no practice mode in DOTA 2, it's greyed out. So, the new beta testers that are new to the game can't even play with bots.

Highly competitive. Its annoying. My 1st game i got REALLY nice people, helping me out and introducing the game. Then the 2nd and 4th games....i was told i had down syndrome and the same guy proceeded to attempt to kick EVERYONE off the team.

[QUOTE="KillerJuan77"]

Seriously, I just got invited into DOTA 2 so I watched some videos, got into a match and I got insults and threats, what the hell? Not everyone is an expert.

When someone is new to any game I introduce them to the basics and that's it, not insult them and apparently this is common.

PC4lifeman2233

Agreed. It's not fair to pick on only MOBA players. The same can be said for FPSes, RTSES, etc. If it's a competitive genre, expect people to be competitive.

This is the main reason I don't play competitive games is that I play games for fun, not just to win.

Because one person who intentionally or unintentionally screws up, AFKs or leaves, costs their team the game 90% of the time.

[QUOTE="PC4lifeman2233"]Then don't pay attention to the text chat then. Why take anyone over the internet serious? It's not like they're in your face holding a knife to your stomach IRL. Is there a practice mode anyway?KillerJuan77

There is no practice mode in DOTA 2, it's greyed out. So, the new beta testers that are new to the game can't even play with bots.

[QUOTE="wis3boi"]

these games are like magnets for self absorbed elitists

KillerJuan77

I noticed that, I'll stick with "noob" games like Dark Souls and fricking X3 thank you very much :roll:.

[QUOTE="PC4lifeman2233"][QUOTE="KillerJuan77"]

Seriously, I just got invited into DOTA 2 so I watched some videos, got into a match and I got insults and threats, what the hell? Not everyone is an expert.

When someone is new to any game I introduce them to the basics and that's it, not insult them and apparently this is common.

Cwagmire21

Agreed. It's not fair to pick on only MOBA players. The same can be said for FPSes, RTSES, etc. If it's a competitive genre, expect people to be competitive.

This is the main reason I don't play competitive games is that I play games for fun, not just to win.

I got a pretty thorough verbal lashing as well when I tried the game lol.

Pretty hard to get better and learn the game when noone is willing to give you a tip or two. I still do my best and just lulz at the people raging at me though. Internet gangsters.

Game is fun though. Worth toughing out.

Yeh I was amazed too. LoL(z) seems to be full of foreigners with awful english and hotkeys for "N00B" and "OMG". =( Still, HoN and Dota communities might be slightly more aggressive. Too bad, I really like those two. I thought all the kids went to CODZ.

Yeh I was amazed too. LoL(z) seems to be full of foreigners with awful english and hotkeys for "N00B" and "OMG". =( Still, HoN and Dota communities might be slightly more aggressive. Too bad, I really like those two. I thought all the kids went to CODZ.

Mizeak

At least in LoL there is actually a tutorial and actually... I've been playing it for a few hours. It's much more accessible and so far the community has been nice, plus, it's actually easy to report people.

Seriously, I just got invited into DOTA 2 so I watched some videos, got into a match and I got insults and threats, what the hell? Not everyone is an expert.

When someone is new to any game I introduce them to the basics and that's it, not insult them and apparently this is common.

KillerJuan77

its because of the game, they are competitive in nature so you would expect competitive players, and we all know how it feels some random in your team ruining the match

[QUOTE="Mizeak"]

Yeh I was amazed too. LoL(z) seems to be full of foreigners with awful english and hotkeys for "N00B" and "OMG". =( Still, HoN and Dota communities might be slightly more aggressive. Too bad, I really like those two. I thought all the kids went to CODZ.

KillerJuan77

At least in LoL there is actually a tutorial and actually... I've been playing it for a few hours. It's much more accessible and so far the community has been nice, plus, it's actually easy to report people.

True. LoL has a lot of players, so I didn't mean literally "full". :)

[QUOTE="wis3boi"]

these games are like magnets for self absorbed elitists

Jetset314

Truth. The original DOTA was the same way.

christ i remember back in middle school when people would see me playing frozen throne they would always ask me what game i was playing cause it looked just...like...dota...but yeah i used to have fun playing dota and lol...but now its just gotten to the point where if u dont play a team full of off tanks or aoe's u dont win...and thats just not fun...and i really dont like playing with randoms cause they always either suck or think they are god sends...while its not as bad as playing games on xbl...they are gettin there

It's even worse than a COD game, at least some kids there are really nice (And some of them are actually neighbors or friends, but that's not the point).

[QUOTE="spiderman120988"]Damn, sorry to hear about that. I'm totally new to Dota 2 as I haven't had any experience with this genre but my first game, I was lucky not to get called a noob, instead everyone on my team just abandoned me without even saying a word. I don't think I'll get this game when it comes out, even SC2 isn't THAT elitist. KillerJuan77

Actually, SC2 isn't very elitist at all, the same with many RTS's. And yes, I started a match with 4 teammates to end up with 2 and then 3.

Yeah, I need to get back into SC2. I played for the first bnet season right after it came out, and actually did better than I've ever done in an online rts. Sure, I was in the bronze league, but that's why I loved the matchmaking system. First time I ever played an rts online and wasn't immediately paired with dudes who completely destroyed me.

do a bot match first with the hero then go into a norm game. if u suck ppl will sorta lay off if ur new. just dont feed and keep dieing . if u cant get last hits early game just make sure u stay in lane an get exp.

As everyone is saying with MOBA games, if one guy sucks or doesn't know how to play, It can ruin the game for the other players. I played a good deal of SMNC and one player can get you trapped in the spawn

They are highly competitive games that breed a lot of extreme competition. It's also the reason I don't play fighters.

Unlike FPSs, you can't play MOBA or Fighting games casually. It's always about winning.

It's mostly cause it's a team game... and if 1 person is bad, they are basically "feeding" the enemy team, meaning giving them money/exp, whatever. 1 person feeding an enemy team is enough to completely unbalance the match resulting in the feeders team to lose, 30-40 minutes of their time wasted, and rage to ensue.

Unless you're playing it with friends or know how to play that specific hero, I would avoid it as it has one of the most atrocious communities ever.

Yeah, I need to get back into SC2. I played for the first bnet season right after it came out, and actually did better than I've ever done in an online rts. Sure, I was in the bronze league, but that's why I loved the matchmaking system. First time I ever played an rts online and wasn't immediately paired with dudes who completely destroyed me.

the_bi99man

Why do you think that is a good thing?

You won't learn much from your mistakes if your opponent does just as many.

I would grief them out of spite if they were typing death threats.

Seriously, I just got invited into DOTA 2 so I watched some videos, got into a match and I got insults and threats, what the hell? Not everyone is an expert.

When someone is new to any game I introduce them to the basics and that's it, not insult them and apparently this is common.

KillerJuan77

Competitive games with small teams usually contain a lot of kids nerd raging. L4D is another good example.bonafidetk

They are highly competitive games that breed a lot of extreme competition. It's also the reason I don't play fighters.

Unlike FPSs, you can't play MOBA or Fighting games casually. It's always about winning.

Wasdie

They are highly competitive games that breed a lot of extreme competition. It's also the reason I don't play fighters.

Unlike FPSs, you can't play MOBA or Fighting games casually. It's always about winning.

Wasdie

u need to try APB. its got similarities in communities if you want punishment.. every 5 minutes someone whines about cheating when they cant use 3rd person mechanics to save themselves.

ive literally had my teammates spend hours whining at this. or when a player sucked they would also rage pretty ahrd and get singled out. thats a horrible way to get treated id hate for it to be that way and is one of the reasons ill never play a game like DOTA. APB is tolerable community wise when u have some rep

Yeah, the # 1 reason I don't play MOBA is because the community is, without a doubt, the worst community for any multiplayer game. I honestly don't know why anyone would enjoy such a teamwork intense game with such an awful community. The first game I played I had someone screaming at me through the mic because I missed a snare and, apparently, that one mistake caused us to lose the entire game (in his opinion). Swiftstrike5

I never had a problem in League of Legends, wen i used to play a couple of hours a day. We (randomly chosen players) always worked as a team, sometimes we lost, sometimes we won, and regardless of this, at the end of the game, we were satisfied because we had a good time.

I think it will be like that in the Closed beta and when the game first comes out. People that are already good at DOTA will be put in the same games as you because you are both low levels. But once you can get just noobs in your game it should be fine.