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The Culture of DOTA in The Philippines
The Culture of DOTA in The Philippines
Abstract. The culture of DOTA (Defense of the Due to the popularity of this game, many
Ancients) has taken the Philippines to storm players indulged themselves into it; some spend lots of
because of its very creative gameplay that caused hours playing it over and over again and that‟s why it
millions of Filipino students hard for them to avoid “sets a Filipino gamer apart”. Majority of the gamers
playing the game; and it is also evident from media in the Philippines are playing DOTA and regarding it
to the internet. This game has brought such intense as their specialty compared to playing other games
effects to the Filipino youth and its everyday life; like Ragnarok, Tantra, etc. These factors make
up to the point where they are affected physically, playing DOTA to become culture here in the country,
psychologically, and their respective careers. and it continues to flourish since 2003.
Because of DOTA, the computer shops in the
country have been growing massively since its SCOPE AND DELIMITATION
release; the youth are gathered there to play
informally and to show their enthusiasm and foster This paper only establishes an understanding about
friendship, teamwork and camaraderie. It follows the culture of DOTA in the Philippines, specifically in
the ‘booming’ computer shop industry and culture Metro Manila. It will tackle the origin and background
in the country. Also, some people handle DOTA of DOTA and simply present its gameplay. Also, this
tournaments to encourage other people and make paper will give you an idea how DOTA exist in the
this gaming industry to grow in the country. Philippines and how it attracted the Filipino youth.
Because of the addiction of the people playing the Also, this paper will differentiate playing DOTA in an
game, they also express DOTA through the arts informal and formal setting. It will also discuss how
and music, language, internet and the social DOTA invades the everyday lives of the people.
networks. Lastly, it will briefly describe the good and bad
effects of playing DOTA to the Filipino players. The
paper will also present the research methodology
executed and the interpretation of the data acquired.
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
“My goal is to have a format where everyone that SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
wants to help can contribute in a productive way.”
-IceFrog, 2009.
“DOTA is a delight to all who play it; it’s surprisingly Jack Rodriguez wrote about the 25 signs of
addictive and even pastiche, mixing the highs and lows DOTA addiction. Here are some: 1. Whenever you
of gaming and gaming culture. DOTA’s quirks, lose a Dota game, you want to grab your weak team
governments, outlaws, and innovation show us that its’ mate and punch him in the face. 2. Your left thumb is
much easier to renovate for the masses when the masses always on the alt button whatever you‟re doing at
are involved. The vision of one leader alone is required, your computer. Maybeyou want to check your
but never sufficient.” facebook friend‟s hp bar. 3. When you get amazed
-Michael Waldbridge, 2008. at anything you call it 'imba'. 'He scored 99 at his
math test, imba!„.You also call things that annoy you,
According to JV Aquino, playing the game 'imba‟. „That guy is imba, he is damn fat'.
serves as a platform for youth to communicate.
FURTHER STUDY TO THE RESEARCH TOPIC
HOW THE GAME ATTRACTS THE FILIPINO because of its popularity. Many people testify to their
YOUTH? friends that it is worth playing for. Others are even
taught their friends and promoted the game. Based
multiplayer game; people can play with others up to PLAYING DOTA IN AN INFORMAL SETTING
P
10 persons per game. It involves teamwork and
cooperation to win the game. We know that it is very laying DOTA has never been boring when it
fun to play team games like basketball, volleyball comes to playing with friends. Sometimes, this
and others; even back then when were are a child. serves as the opportunity to bond with your
Another difference of DOTA to other games is the friends. Playing the game does not only develop
production of computer-controlled creeps. The game mental alertness, body coordination and strategy
does not focus only to heroes clashing, but also on planning; it also develops your interpersonal skills and
how you control your lane by utilizing the creeps. it fosters teamwork, leadership and camaraderie to
be able to win the game.
The second is that it the game employs high
quality visual effects. Aside from it has good graphics, A normal round of playing time ranges from
the heroes controlled by the players have special 40 to 50 minutes, depending on the strategy of the
abilities, either a special attack or a spell. Heroes team. If one team is good and the other is not, the
have their unique abilities or skills, which make game can last for only 30 minutes or so. If both teams
playing the game fair and square. Heroes‟ spells are have good strategies, the game can last for more
visually attracting, such as lightning attacks by the than 1 hour. But because playing the game for just
hero Zeus, fire attacks by Lina Inverse, ice attacks by one round does not satisfies most of the gamers, they
Lich and poisonous attacks from Venomancer. Not only start another round again until they finish 5-10 rounds.
that, if you saw the ultimate skills like Macropyre of If you encounter gamers like that, it is a sign of their
Twin-Headed Dragon, Epicenter of Sand King, addiction to that game. Sometimes, gamers are
Freezing Field of Crystal Maiden and Sanity‟s Eclipse playing the game late at night up to 1am or 2am
of Obsidian Destroyer, you will surely enjoy using because they want to develop strategies and enhance
those skills that can make your desktop lag for a their playing skills.
while. Some heroes‟ abilities and items create an aura
Before Warcraft III and DOTA was released,
that surrounds them. (The complete list of heroes are in
computer shops were already built here in the country
Appendix 2.)These are the reasons why some players
for the purpose of providing internet connection and
want to play DOTA; they want to escape in the real
offer services like printing, CD burning, and hardware
world they are living.
repair. Computer rentals range from Php15 to Php30
Lastly, playing the game is free, except for per hour. The shops are still few way back year 2003.
the computer rental. Every computer shops here in the But after the release of the game and many people
country have this game; it is easy to install and is are involved in playing DOTA, the demand for
portable. “Everyone love free, right? PC rentals here computers is greatly increased. It led to the growing
in our country is going cheaper and cheaper due to industry of computer shops. As the demand continues
the exponential growth of the computer shops.” to grow, people built more computer shops and
(Rudolf, Ryan. 2009) business competition existed. That is the reason why
the number of computer shops in the country is
Due to curiosity of Filipinos, many people are growing geometrically, and it opens almost every
attracted and want to involve in playing the game month.
That is how the computer shop culture in the communicating with each other. Generally, Filipinos
country has been started. Now, computer rentals used trash talk to make fun with each other.
range from Php10 to Php20 per hour, and even
cheaper if you will avail promos. The competition DOTA players also trash talk through the
between computer shops is very tight. This follows the game itself. The game has chat feature that can send
transformation of computer shops into gaming shops. your message to your allies or to all of the players.
People are now going into computer shops just to play Players usually use them to communicate with their
DOTA. The original objective of computer shops has teammates secretly, such that no other opponents can
been very misleading nowadays since they are now hear or read the message itself. It is also used to
used for playing DOTA, not for accessing the internet. discuss what the players are going to do; to continue
farming or attack an opponent. Some players have
Computer shops are also instruments to also strategies on what message they will send. If a
gather DOTA players to show their skills there. Teams player sends “no top” to his allies, it means that there
are also formed inside the computer shops since they is no enemy on the top of the map; the enemy
enjoy playing with each other. The purpose of forming probably returns to his base to buy items or it goes to
the team is to battle other teams in their community. another lane to help his allies attack another enemy.
When a hero controlled by a player dies, it has
Playing DOTA in an informal setting has certain time to respawn; players use this time to say
never been fun without trash-talking. So what does sorry to his teammates or to blame his teammates of
this mean? lack of support. Being a Filipino, we tend to blame
other people because they failed to do a certain task.
“trash talk. Noun: disparaging, taunting, or boastful comments especially
Generally, the chat feature of DOTA has good
between opponents trying to intimidate each other.
- trash–talk (verb) features and should be used wisely.
- trash–talk·er (noun). ” (Merriam-Webster dictionary)
Pinoy DOTA Lingo is also used during the
“(also trash talking)
noun
game. The players utter phrases and jargons that acts
informal: insulting or boastful speech intended to demoralize, intimidate, or as a command on what they are going to do next. The
humiliate someone, especially an opponent in an athletic contest:
most popular word in DOTA lingo is “imba”, short for
-he heard more trash talk from the Giants before the game than during the
game “imbalanced”. They use this word to describe a
-stop the trash talking and stop the violence powerful and skilful player. Some people say, “imba
verb naman si Mineski!” which suggests that Mineski is very
[no object] (trash-talk)use insulting or boastful speech intended to demoralize: powerful and he dominated the game. Another
-their players do not swear or tussle or trash-talk
popular jargon is “G.G.”, originated from Starcraft
(as adjective trash-talking) and short for “good game”. This word has many uses:
-the worst trash-talking team they had ever encountered
if a team wins/loses, if a hero dies/pawned another
Derivatives hero. It is the universal word used in different
trash talker situations. “NG” means nice game; ”GLHF” means
(also trash-talker) noun” (Oxford Dictionary)
“good luck, have fun”. “GLHF” is often used in
That‟s the exact meaning of the word “trash tournaments. “TP” means “town portal”, an item that is
talk” and its usage in the Philippines. Opponents try to used to teleport to another place near allies. “B”
insult or boast the other team. There are two means of means back, which means to move back and do not
trash talking: either verbally or through the game fight the enemies. “Push” means to progress forward,
itself. It can be also in humorous manner (ex. “Hoy in order to battle the opponents. “Farm” means to kill
patalo ka naman eh, hahaha.”) It is also often used the enemies‟ creeps, to earn money and experience.
with hyperbole, a figurative language that evokes “KS” means “kill steal”, used when a player steals a
strong feelings (e.g. “Natutulog ka ba sa pansitan?”). It kill from another player by attacking the opponent
is fun to play the game with trash talking. Some also last before it dies. The word “awts!” is used when a
uses foul and strong words. For us Filipinos, trash player fails to succeed in his task; the Tagalog
talking in a humorous spirit creates a good parody of the Engish word “ouch!” DOTA lingo is not
atmosphere that is conducive for players in playing only limited to events, but also in the items used in the
the game; there is an interaction between the two game. For example, Mekanism is abbreviated as
teams not only on their computer monitors, but also on
“Meka”, “BKB” for Black King Bar, and “DR” for provider of Shop and Bandwidth, Team Name (which
Divine Rapier. is optional), Players‟ names (5 Players + 2 Substitutes),
Garena User Names, and their User I.D. (UID). The
Some Filipinos are fond of gambling and registration fee per team is Php700. All players will
betting players in the world of sports, so as playing receive freebies upon registering. The top team will
DOTA. Some teams must dominate other teams in get Php2,000 per player and Php10,000 for their
order for them to earn money. Usually, “pustahan” in shop; for the total amount of Php20,000. The 1st
playing DOTA involves 2-5 players per team. The runner-up will be awarded Php1,000 per player and
money at stake ranges from Php100 to Php5000. Not Php5,000 for their shop; for the total amount of
only who are playing the game is involved, but also Php10,000. The 2nd and 3rd runners up will yield
other people watching the match and betting a Php500 per player and Php2,500 for their shop; for
player whom they think that will win. the total amount of Php5,000.
There are also some flaws in playing DOTA. The competition had a single elimination
Due to its high quality graphics, low-end computers system; meaning you will be knocked-out of the
might lag during the game, especially when the competition if you lost a game. After the single
heroes cast their most powerful spells (can be elimination, the final 4 teams will have their
executed by typing a single key in the keyboard) and championship match that will be the best of 3 series.
can be the cause of interruption of the game. Another Games are now held in the tournament rooms, but
hard thing in DOTA is clicking an item in the inventory over the Garena client. A winner is declared if they
before using it, while battling with enemies that destroyed the Frozen Throne / World Tree, or if the
require great focus. Good thing, DOTA now comes opponent surrenders. If the game lasts for 100
with DOTA Toolkit that allows user to customize the minutes, the organizer shall stop the game and decide
keyboard settings to use items in the inventory and what team will win based on their performance. The
also help a player cast a spell efficiently. Using the match will begin with a coin toss or roll -100. The one
toolkit answered the needs of the Filipinos; DOTA who wins the coin toss or with the higher roll can pick
becomes easier to play, so it became more popular. either (a) Sentinel/Scourge side of the map or (b) First
or Second hero selection from drafting. Irresponsibility
PLAYING DOTA IN PHILIPPINE of the teams will not be tolerated (such as missing
TOURNAMENTS player, late game, etc.)
M
that is recited every morning in schools. The poem
ajority of the gamers in the Philippines are
male; because most of the computer suggests that playing DOTA must be treasured by the
players.
games here are strategic. Male Filipinos
seek adventures and challenges on games what they Panatang maka-DotA (Anonymous)
are playing. Since the release of DOTA, players have
gathered in computer shops; most of them are male. “Iniibig ko ang larong DOTA
Isinilang ako para maglaro ng DOTA.
But we do not limit playing DOTA for male only. Since
Ito ang ipapasa ko sa aking mga susunod na saling-lahi.
it is war-themed, there are rare conditions where you Ang hero ko ay kanyang kinukupkop at tinutulungan
can see a female playing it. Upang maging malakas, matatag at kapaki-pakinabang.
Bilang ganti ay kakarnihin ko ang mga kalabang hero,
But we Filipinos accept that all people are Pagli2ngkuran ko ang napili kong base,
Ipagtatangol ko ang napili kong base kahit mag megacreeps pa
accepted play the game. Even if it is dominated by
ito,
male, there is no gender exclusivity in playing DOTA. Hindi ko pipindutin ang F10 kahit na matatalo na kami,
Sisikapin ko maging isang tunay na maka-DOTA sa isip sa salita at
DOTA INVASION sa gawa.”
Because of the popularity of DOTA in the [English Translation: Oath of Allegiance to DOTA: I love DOTA. I
was born to play DOTA. This is the game I will pass on to my next
country, its influence does not just end in the field of generation. She cares for and helps my hero to be strong,
gaming. It is not only evident to the youth and the courageous and useful. In return, I will butcher my opposing heroes.
computer shops, but also it occupies its own space in I will serve the base I chose. I will defend my base even if its mega
the field of media; it also affects our daily lives. creeps. I will not press F10 even if we're about to lose. I will strive
to be a true DOTA lover in thoughts, in words and in deeds.]
There exist composed poems comparing DOTA and
GF (girlfriend) that concludes DOTA as the winner Playing DOTA also made a space in the
over GF. field of music. As evidence, rapper/singer Dino R. and
DOTA VS. GIRLFRIEND (Anonymous)
K-Tin composed a song, “Mas Mahal Mo Ba ang
DOTA”, that expresses a typical Filipino relationship
“si DOTA isa lang sa mundo, under the influence of DOTA.
GF napakarami niyan.
“Chorus:
GF iiwan ka din niyan, (Girl)Bakit ba ganyan mas mahal mo pa ang DOTA
si DOTA hindi. Gabi gabi pagtulog ko ay kayakap lang kita
Paggising sa umaga'y tinakasan mo na
si GF nagagalit pagnagdoDOTA ka, Tapatin mo nga ako
si DOTA hindi nagagalit pag nagGF ka. Mas mahal mo ba ang pagdoDOTA mo?
si DOTA P20 lang masaya na, (Boy)Pag gising sa umaga almusal ko na ay DOTA
si GF baka P200 hindi pa masaya. Kahit wala nang pera ay handa akong gumyera
Umaasa na akoy makaisa
pagnakakakita ka ng ibang Hero hndi nagagalit si DOTA, Ikaw ay pumusta dudurugin ang kalaban
pero pagnakakakita ka ng ibang babae nagagalit si GF. 4on4 or 5on5 that shit will never matter you will lose motherfucker
I'm a farmer
si GF pag iniwan mo mahirap na balikan, And I'm a killer
si DOTA pag iniwan mo, handa ka parin tanggapin. Good game ka na bumawi na lang bukas
to the Filipinos, not only for those who play it, but also Because of the theme of the game, some
to all of the people in the environment. Playing DOTA people tend to be war freak; they tend to be violent
can affect a person‟s physical and psychological because it is the main intention of every player to win
aspect, careers and relationships with other people. the game. The player who is war freak also tends to
abuse other people physically, or verbally. Sometimes,
DOTA can be regarded as a good game, addicted players cannot control themselves to play
because it helps the player improve his body‟s the game. For example, an addicted student is
coordination, specially the head, eyes, ears and always cutting classes just to play DOTA in the nearest
hands. It also motivates the players to think critically; computer shop. When it happens, the domino effect
to devise strategies how they can win the game. The will follow; he does not have time for studying
player‟s reflexes are also improved like fast typing anymore, he loses interest in his studies, he get low or
and mental alertness. It also enhances the creativity of failing grades, and he is expelled from the school.
the player; the tone of the game will depend on your Some students spend their money in playing DOTA
items in the heroes‟ inventory and he must use it wisely. rather than in food, or other expenses in school. The
Some people play the game to eliminate stress; it is worst case is, when the player does not have quality
relaxing in a sense that you are having fun during time to bond with his family and people around him.
your spare time. Some aspects of the game can also Another is when the player discovered how to gamble
be applied in our everyday lives. in playing DOTA. Some videos in Youtube™ show
Filipinos playing DOTA but ends in chaos, hurting
“It is better for the students to spend their time playing everybody. Same things happen when some gamers
computer games like DOTA than to smoke, drink are at work. They tend to play DOTA that will
alcohol and take drugs.” decrease their time in working, until they lose interest
-Aquino, 2012 and be fired by the employer.
Because playing DOTA can be addicting, Another issue here is the effects of DOTA in
some people stayed for many hours just to play the an intimate relationship. Almost all of the relationship
game. It can lead to excessive eye exposure that can under the influence of DOTA is ruined. So how do we
be the cause of poor eyesight. Also, formation of the say that a relationship is under the effects of DOTA?
eye bags will be evident to the player, when he is We can say so if the male, or the female or both are
playing overnight. Playing overnight can change the playing the game. Since majority of the gamers are
body clock of the player, which results to late male, the female usually sacrifices in a relationship
sleeping and waking up. The player can develop under DOTA. Females usually rant because their
insomnia. In playing computer games, only the eyes, partners lack time bonding with them. Males tend to
head and the hands are operating. It can lead to maximize their time playing DOTA than spending with
player‟s obesity; since few carbs are burned due to their partners. Modern Filipinas tend to be demanding
inactive locomotion of the body. In rare cases, the and strict when they have intimate relationships, that is
player can lose weight if he experience stress in why some people chose playing DOTA over their
playing the game, because they did not eat in time. partner. Some males tend to be war freak, and tend
to abuse their partner physically or verbally. These
Playing DOTA can also enhance your social
are the main causes why such songs about DOTA exist.
life. You can get more friends just by playing in
It implies that the game can be a bad element in a
computer shops. It is now the common topic of the
relationship.
gamers, so everyone that is playing it can relate with
other people. When you play the game with others, it
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
I
COLLECTION PROCEDURE
n analyzing the data gathered, a simple
T he researcher conducted a survey about the percentage and frequency method was
research topic in three ways: by distributing manipulated using the following formula:
printed questionnaires, by interview, and by
online survey. The respondents are given enough time
to answer the questions and to express their opinions.
Twenty-four random persons are selected to answer
Where, P is the total percentage, F is the frequency,
the questions. After distributing and getting all of the
and n corresponds to the total number of respondents.
results, the data has been organized into tabular form
to be able to analyse the results further.
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
This chapter presents the questions of the survey and the results of the data gathered.
Question 3. Where do you live? After question 6, respondents that play DOTA will
proceed to the next part of the survey. The others will
Answers Frequency Percentage proceed to the last part of the survey (see Appendix
Outside a 3).
12 52.17%
city
In a city 11 47.83% Question 7. From whom you discover DOTA?
Frequency
Crystal Maiden 1 5.26%
2
Rogue Knight 1 5.26%
1
Lone Druid 1 5.26%
0
Lina Inverse 1 5.26% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Treant Protector 1 5.26%
Hours per session
Storm Spirit 1 5.26%
Dwarven Sniper 4 21.05%
Skeleton King 1 5.26% Question 13. Which do you prefer?
Lightning Revenant 2 10.53%
Drow Ranger 2 10.53%
Invoker 1 5.26%
Witch Doctor 1 5.26% 32% Heroes from
the Sentinel
Question 10: Who is your favorite hero? 68%
Heroes from
Answers Frequency Percentage the Scourge
Ursa Warrior 1 5.26%
Goblin Techies 1 5.26%
Storm Spirit 1 5.26%
Sacred Warrior 1 5.26% Agile heroes
Windrunner 1 5.26% 22%
Shadow Shaman 1 5.26%
17% Strong heroes
Lycanthrope 1 5.26% 61%
Skeleton King 1 5.26%
Shadow Fiend 2 10.53% Intelligent
heroes
Grand Magus 1 5.26%
Venomancer 1 5.26%
Phantom Assassin 1 5.26%
Sand King 1 5.26%
Geomancer 1 5.26% 32%
Mirana Nightshade 1 5.26%
Short-ranged
Troll Warlord 1 5.26% 68%
Long ranged
Earthshaker 1 5.26%
(None) 1 5.26%
J
Question 18. Is playing DOTA gender exclusive?
I
H 0% Yes, only men
G are acceptable
to play DOTA.
F
E Yes, only women
are acceptable
D 100% to play DOTA.
C No, all are
B accepted to play
DOTA.
A
0 5 10
Question 19. Is it true that DOTA interferes an
intimate relationship? (Optional)
Question 15. Do you play DOTA with other people?
20
43%
15 Yes
57%
No
10
10
Question 16. Where do you play DOTA with other
9
people?
Rate of enjoyment
8
7
6
20 5
4
15 3
2
10
1
5 0
2
4
6
0 8
At home At computer Other Frequency
shops
ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA In studying the culture of DOTA in the
Philippines, it is important to have surveys because the
A s you have noticed, the results of the survey responders from different places, different careers
says much about the culture of DOTA in the and different walks of life represent the whole
Philippines. It supported the arguments country.
presented in the previous chapter. It says that
majority of the people who play DOTA are students
with ages 16-20. Most of them discovered the game
by their friends and classmates. Out of the
respondents who play DOTA, only two said that it
was not interesting. In short, almost all of the people
said that its intricate. In the case of the respondents,
their average time when they began to play is
around 3 years ago. They play for an average of 3
hours per session.
Figure 1 (Left). DOTA Loading Screen. Before you play the game, a loading screen will show to be able for the computer to set-
up resources of the game. Figure 2 (Right). That is what the terrain looks like. It shows Mirana Nightshade killing the creeps.
Figure 4 (Left). This image that contain the “Oath of Allegiance to DOTA” or “Panatang Maka-DOTA” became very
viral in the internet. Also, Figure 5 (Right) shows the poem “DOTA vs. GF”, which tackles the issues of DOTA in
relationships.
This is the complete results of the survey. It also includes the opinions of the respondents regarding the topic involved.
Inside the city (sa isang Yes, in college. (Oo, sa 1st Yr., BS Computer
15 Angela 16 - 20 years old
siyudad) isang unibersidad.) Engineering, UPD
Yes Angela No
Outside the city (hindi Yes, in high school. (Oo, 4th year high school, Tetris, Guitar Hero, Part it employs special effects
18 Daryl 15
sa siyudad) sa mataas na paaralan.) CSMA
Yes
night
Daryl Yes Family No
and have "creeps".
Invoker Geomancer Ironwood branch
Outside the city (hindi Yes, in college. (Oo, sa tetris, typing maniac,
19 Jaymark 19
sa siyudad) isang unibersidad.)
Comp. Tech, TESDA No
facebook apps
Jaymark Yes friends and classmates No it has killing, trashtalking. witch doctor mirana nightshade linken's sphere
Outside the city (hindi Yes, in high school. (Oo, DOTA, SF, facebook nakakatuwang mag dagon, aghanim's
20 Jeremiah 13
sa siyudad) sa mataas na paaralan.)
Yes
apps
Jeremiah yes friends Yes
DOTA. :)
drow ranger(traxex) earthshaker
scepter
Klarizze Klarizze
Sometimes, it
I have more strategies
encourages
and techniques in I only play dota when I Yes, with my friends,
procrastination, but I am
gaming., I am being have nothing better to do Yes, with my classmates,
Jonathan John Yacapin everyday 2 more than 5 years (?) Heroes from the Scourge Agile heores Short-ranged Jonathan John Yacapin Hitter always capable of
nocturnal / I sleep too (entertainment Yes, with "dayo" (new
steering myself away if
late. , I did not eat in alternative). people)
something needs to be
time.
passed the next day.
I have more strategies put thing at the right time Yes, with my family, Yes,
dan seldom 1 3 years Heroes from the Sentinel Strong heroes Long-ranged dan Hitter hindi and techniques in hindi learn to adjust your time with my friends, Yes,
gaming. and discipline with my classmates
oo kc un ang madalas
oo madalas aq makapag My grades get low / Yes, with my friends,
namin pag awayan kaya
cutting classes at failing , I have more pagkatpos ng mga Yes, with my classmates,
poks minsan nlng ngayon 5 more than 5 years (?) Heroes from the Sentinel Intelligent heroes Long-ranged poks Supporter pag naglalaro aq d q
nakikipag pustahan sa strategies and techniques gawain q Yes, with "dayo" (new
cnasv na naglalaro aq
laro in gaming. people)
My grades get low / I restricted myself playing Yes, with my family, Yes,
Yes, it destroys your failing , I have more DotA only if I have free with my friends, Yes,
when i have free time 2 2 years Heroes from the Sentinel Intelligent heroes Long-ranged Supporter
focus and eats up time. strategies and techniques time. I put my real with my classmates, Yes,
in gaming. priorities first. with "dayo" (new people)
Angela Angela
Diane Diane
Yes, fun to play with Venomancer is beyond No, all are accepted to
Frank At home Frank losing 10
friends GODLIKE play DOTA.
At home, At computer Premium computer Yes. (refer to why is dota No, all are accepted to
Yes. Winning. Bragging then losing. 8
shops shops (Netopia, etc.) attractive) play DOTA.
REKTA NA (mid, top or bot)! - it When I was in
means to destroy the creeps highschool, my friends
and towers that are guarding decided to have a game
the lane of dota. A five on five
Meron ba SS? - it means if game but the thing is that
someones Ultimate(Super Skill) the five best players fight
is ready for an upcoming clash the five
TANGINA MO! - means you worst.Unfortunately, im When I tried to counter-
It is fun, because it is a
At home, At computer Premium computer have to play it well and play it one of the worst. The trash talk my enemy and No, all are accepted to
Ted Moseby 10 20 game for clever people Ted Moseby 9 nope. neither
shops shops (Netopia, etc.) clever because you made a memorable thing about I just died, pathetically, play DOTA.
like me
huge mistake that game is that we with one hit :)
JUMONG! - it means the almost won, we have
gigantic arrow skill of a hero more kills and stuff, but
named Mirana, it is quite deadly they defeated us by the
DEP! - it means to defend a BD(backdoor) method.
lane that is pushed by the Im the one who led our
enemy team to an "almost-
victory" :)
At computer shops, Ordinary, aircon(ed) parang tinanong na to Winning that 5k pot No, all are accepted to
Mr. Vital 10 20-5000 katamad Mr. Vital dinurog ng AI 9 Pandagdag social life din
Dorm computer shops kanina ahh. money, OH YEAH \m/ play DOTA.
It becomes
disadvantageous when
you are extremely
addicted to it, especially Yes, in a sense that
No, all are accepted to
Angela Angela when you don't have time you're just having fun
play DOTA.
for yourself and for during your spare time.
others. It also applies to
other computer / online /
video games.
"pahigop salve!","kanain na
Ordinary computer dodge skill and money talo, namatay yung No, all are accepted to
Daryl At computer shops Yes, 10 players, 5v5 Php 1000-1500 yan!","tanim wards!","tagain ang yes, it fosters friendship Daryl 9 No Yes, more strategy
shops shot corrier play DOTA.
kakawate!"
depende din sa
No, all are accepted to naglalaro, kung hindi
Diane Diane no
play DOTA. napapabayaan ang pag-
aaral.
Yes, "Kamukha Mo Na Si
Frank
Gondar"
Maraming nagdodota sa
pilipinas, kaso maraming
adik. hindi lang nila
Mineski
ginagawang for fun ang
Pogi Happyfeet OLSTAH
laro kundi nasisira ang
kanilang mga buhay dahil
mas inuuna nila ito kaysa
ibang bagay.
Klarizze
Mr. Vital
poks
DotA is an addictive
game, especially if you
are used to playing
multiplayer games with
your team against other
people. Winning gives a
unique sense of
fulfillment that cannot be
felt from playing other
similar games. Losing
engraves a challenge into
your mind to determine
your team/your mistakes
and make you strive to
improve.
They started a
convention in which
people play tournament;
for example, in South
Angela
Korea, they have
Starcraft tournament, in
the Philippines, they have
DOTA tournament.
Aaron
Diane