Twig Posted May 10, 2014 It's not so much that people are mad at Valve for making money as it is that the core conceit of this setup is that people are paying to increase the prize pool of the competition. After the initial buy-in of the compendium, Valve is doing nothing to earn the 75% cut (minus taxes, etc.). Which, obviously, isn't strictly true, because the stretch goals come with cool new rads and whatnot, but surely you can understand... It's not a difficult concept. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pkirkner Posted May 10, 2014 I wonder how much putting on the actual event costs, and how much of that is covered by ticket and concession sales. It can't be cheap to rent out the Key Arena, outfit it for a live-streamed gaming event, and fly in people in from all over the world. TI4 Compendium has been released. Anyone up for an Idle Fantasy League? Sure, count me in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twig Posted May 10, 2014 Not sure if fake, tbh. Probably is??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLastBaron Posted May 10, 2014 Not sure if fake, tbh. Probably is??? I mean I could see it being someone dumping a ton of money to get a bunch of immortal items and then turn a profit later on. I know there are a ton of people doing that, but obviously not to the same extent. It could also just be fake or maybe an exploit someone found.Edit: Regarding the cost to rent out Key Arena, I'm more surprised ESL One has managed to get the World Cup Stadium in Frankfurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forbin Posted May 11, 2014 TI4 Compendium has been released. Anyone up for an Idle Fantasy League? Absolutely. I bought the compendium, how do we start the league? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BusbyBerkeley Posted May 11, 2014 Absolutely. I bought the compendium, how do we start the league? I want to get in on this as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cleinhun Posted May 12, 2014 TI4 Compendium has been released. Anyone up for an Idle Fantasy League? I don't even slightly understand how the fantasy league thing works, but I guess I'd join a thumbs league if someone could explain what that means. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reyturner Posted May 12, 2014 For all interested: Dota 2 fantasy league FAQ I'll see if I can get it set up in the next 24h. Add me on Steam @ Reyturn. League timings will be PST based btw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casktapper Posted May 12, 2014 I'd love to get a piece of the fantasy league action as well, if possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reyturner Posted May 12, 2014 It should support uo to ten teams, so I think you're number 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
undermind9 Posted May 12, 2014 hmm, ivent a clue to how to pick a good team, but would be in to round out the 10th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reyturner Posted May 12, 2014 I don't know if the Fantasy League stuff is broken or not available or what, but I the Join/Create League buttons in the Community tab are grayed out for me. I'll keep looking around, but if anyone can figure this out, let me know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twig Posted May 12, 2014 Guys I'm fairly certain it's just not available yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taterdactyl Posted May 12, 2014 If you need an extra, I might be interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twig Posted May 12, 2014 Also I forgot to say I'm in once it starts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henroid Posted May 12, 2014 Today marks a first - Getting verbally abused by someone who rage quits moments later. This hasn't happened since I played WC3 DotA years ago. I'm impressed it took this long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jutranjo Posted May 12, 2014 Yeah most people don't do it any more. Not since people are on average any friendlier, at least not most people. It's because you can't use chat for increasing amounts of times when you're muted so you can't blame team mates as much. TeamLiquid's got a new website for Dota2 now, it's got a pretty nice schedule with links to streams. Dunno if I'm allowed to directly link to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLastBaron Posted May 13, 2014 Yeah most people don't do it any more. Not since people are on average any friendlier, at least not most people. It's because you can't use chat for increasing amounts of times when you're muted so you can't blame team mates as much. TeamLiquid's got a new website for Dota2 now, it's got a pretty nice schedule with links to streams. Dunno if I'm allowed to directly link to it. Yeah it is nice, and you can link to it. There was a nice writeup on the North American scene the other day. A good read for anyone watching the qualifier games today. http://www.liquiddota.com/forum/dota-2-general/3060-ti4-americas-the-new-world Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Entriech Posted May 13, 2014 Picked up my compendium earlier today, and I'd be happy to play in an idle thumbs fantasy league. if there's room available, count me in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reyturner Posted May 13, 2014 So, Idle Fantasy Doto League: EntriechTwigtaterdactylundermind9casktapperCleinhunBusbyBerkeleyForbinpkirkner Me Add me on Steam (Reyturn) and I'll get the league setup when it becomes available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taterdactyl Posted May 13, 2014 So, Idle Fantasy Doto League: Entriech Twig taterdactyl undermind9 casktapper Cleinhun BusbyBerkeley Forbin pkirkner Me Add me on Steam (Reyturn) and I'll get the league setup when it becomes available. Added. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Entriech Posted May 13, 2014 Add me on Steam (Reyturn) and I'll get the league setup when it becomes available. Done and done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forbin Posted May 14, 2014 done. Also RE: Valley of trolls, I agree with that chart, but it seems to imply that things gradually get better at the same rate they got worse. TBH I feel like if it improves at all at high levels it's probably a bigger spike. The start of the curve would probably be fatter. I went from level 1-10 before I started feeling like I was getting the stereotypical dota community member on my case. Now I'm playing games as hard support getting yelled at by bad Blood Seekers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taterdactyl Posted May 14, 2014 FYI: Just read that the next fantasy league starts May 19th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites