HotHands

- friends
1,804 link karma
6,819 comment karma
send messageredditor for
what's this?

TROPHY CASE

reddit is a source for what's new and popular online. vote on links that you like or dislike and help decide what's popular, or submit your own!

Should randoming in matchmaking be regulated? by Jahordonin DotA2

[–]HotHands -1 points0 points ago

I almost always get way worse comps in random draft and single draft than AP for what it's worth. Mostly because then I can always pick last in AP and fill in any needed roles (but in SD I could get stuck with 3 carries).

Mystery Movie Night at Tower City (Free-Tonight-7:45) by nprnpbrin Cleveland

[–]HotHands -1 points0 points ago

Well, what was the mystery movie?

Let's talk about alchemist by Rainbawin DotA2

[–]HotHands 0 points1 point ago

I don't really know much about that item build, but thanks for the tip about acid spray. That would be really useful when in mid lane as Radiant. Alch gets so much gold from small camps.

This actually exists. How many balls do they go through in a day? by vertigo1083in WTF

[–]HotHands 19 points20 points ago

So spacious in there.

First all Chinese (?) Dota2 FINAL! LIVE NOW! EHOME vs DK joinDOTA Masters by EnrageDin DotA2

[–]HotHands 0 points1 point ago

That Tinker trilane was crazy enough to work. Can't believe the Tinker snagged 4 kills for the fast BoT.

Item Discussion of the Day: Linken's Sphere (May 16, 2012 by Homer00in DotA2

[–]HotHands 0 points1 point ago

Eh. One of the main points of BKB is for a carry to get up in people's grills. They should maybe be running away, not standing there casting spells on your teammates. So sometimes, yes, they will cast them on others instead, but sometimes they can't cast anything at all.

Don't forget that some of us have good reasons for NOT celebrating Mothers Day. by lolpancakeslolin gaming

[–]HotHands 0 points1 point ago

Is it still bugged where you can't beat Satan with Brimstone?

Don't forget that some of us have good reasons for NOT celebrating Mothers Day. by lolpancakeslolin gaming

[–]HotHands 4 points5 points ago

I'd rather have Technology because it scales well with power ups.

Prospective student applying to Cornell... with a few a questions by diogenesClubberin Cornell

[–]HotHands 1 point2 points ago

Those scores would most likely be good enough to get in to CoE. CoE has fewer applicants than Ag or A&S so it's a bit easier to get in to. Research will certainly help you and it's a great essay topic. It's a good way of not only bragging about what you did but also about how you overcame challenges in the lab.

If you get in, the hardest challenge at first will be the engineering core classes - math and sciences. Make sure you're really well grounded in math. Get a head start on your own during the summer after senior year.

Sounds like you would probably be interested in majoring in ECE (or maybe even Mech E, check that out too). Those majors give you a lot of opportunities to apply your skills outside of class, whether you're doing research or working on one of the many engineering project teams.

Overall, Cornell is a great experience. It's a place with high highs and low lows. Exams suck but that just makes the downtime periods even sweeter. If you apply yourself, getting summer internships while at Cornell is a breeze thanks to your experience and connections. And internships are very important for landing jobs once you graduate.

Real pictures of Iran and Iranians - What your media doesn't want you to see by Kaveh2kin pics

[–]HotHands 0 points1 point ago

I did a Tineye search and it was inconclusive. One caption (on like the 5th or 6th page of searches) said California, and one said Israel. One said Kurdistan. Whatever it is it's unlikely that it was taken in Iran.

Why does the DOTA 2 community seem to want to push everyone away? by FunkMonkMein DotA2

[–]HotHands 0 points1 point ago

I think it's really important to have friends to queue up with. If I solo-queued all the time I would have quit a while ago. Fortunately I have several groups I can play with - real life friends, internet friends from other games, and people I met in dota 2.

Real pictures of Iran and Iranians - What your media doesn't want you to see by Kaveh2kin pics

[–]HotHands 16 points17 points ago

A couple months ago someone posted this beautiful album of Iran's scenery. Check it out.

God, i love this piece of sand. by Synalein DotA2

[–]HotHands 2 points3 points ago

Could have dodged the Chain Frost with a sandstorm. For shame.

So, who else absolutely treasures this stuff? Learned it was a NEO only thing, sad for the other 49 states. by TheClevelandHockeyin Cleveland

[–]HotHands 2 points3 points ago

So which is better, Stadium or Ballpark? I've only had Stadium (and it's what all the restaurants near me have - I'm in walking distance of the ballpark).

Who are your best heroes and how do you play them well? by ISw3arItWasntM3in DotA2

[–]HotHands 1 point2 points ago

Enchantress

I play enchantress in the jungle of course, and there are two styles I play with her depending on who's in the safe lane. If we have a safe lane solo, I attempt to babysit and harass the other team as much as possible so the solo gets freefarm, and toss him some heals as needed. If we have a duo in the safe lane, then I try to go more for all out ganks and less for flitting about and harassing.

Starting items - typically I get tango, salve, 1 clarity, smoke, circlet, and a branch.

Early game items - get a Bracer and boots, then build in to treads and drum. Pick up a wand if you want. I skip Urn in favor of the stat items - it always felt superfluous to me.

Mid to late game items - I build Scepter after drum. After that I usually cede farm to the other carries (and start buying dust/wards/smoke), as anything after Scepter is luxury. But if you have gold, sheepstick and necro book are a good choice.

Skill build - W at 1 3 5 7, E at 2 4 13 14, Q at 8 9 10 12, R at 6 11 16. 2 points in your heal is enough to make it really useful. By the time you get to choose between Q or E at level 8, I find that's around the time when maxing Q is good because it helps you survive ganks and slow down carries.

Teamfighting is easy, just make sure to pick a good position in the back and chuck Impetus spears. Positioning is important - don't get ambushed and be well aware of who has Blink daggers (an Enchant's worst enemy).

Pushing - your pushing power is best early on before the major teamfights start happening, because then you can build up a good creep set instead of roaming with your team. Follow up ganks with a push.

I am going to the West Side Market today for the 1st time. Tips? by cheetahlipin Cleveland

[–]HotHands 8 points9 points ago

I recommend picking up some pierogie (there's a stand with tons of different flavors) and beer-soaked brats.

Who are your best heroes and how do you play them well? by ISw3arItWasntM3in DotA2

[–]HotHands 0 points1 point ago

Don't worry, I'll write one up.

AA: Chilling Touch, Useless or Useful? by Zachetin DotA2

[–]HotHands 1 point2 points ago

Terrible waste of mana. Only costs 10 less mana than a Cold Feet, which you desperately need early game.

Which heroes do you think need a visual update like BM and Lion? by Full_of_confusionin DotA2

[–]HotHands 0 points1 point ago

Many heroes with long hair look pretty weird in their 3D portraits - most notably CM and Mirana. Their hair looks plastic-y. Beastmaster was the same way before his revamp.

Biggest miss-click of my life by Brendaaanin starcraft

[–]HotHands 1 point2 points ago

I'm really sorry, it was actually Jangbi vs. Fantasy. My mistake. Still a sick game. Link here.

Biggest miss-click of my life by Brendaaanin starcraft

[–]HotHands 1 point2 points ago

Don't forget though, my man Jangbi beat Flash in the last OSL Finals with a 2 base carrier build!

Hero Guide: Raijin, the Storm Spirit by esoterikkin DotA2

[–]HotHands 6 points7 points ago

I do this same skill build. Different items though. Instead of getting treads, I get arcane boots (helps a ton early on). Then get bloodstone, dissassembling the arcane boots, then treads. BKB or Sheepstick after that.

Bloodstone gives you the mana to do anything you want and makes you super tanky.

Hero Guide: Raijin, the Storm Spirit by esoterikkin DotA2

[–]HotHands 0 points1 point ago

Pugna's nether wards are a real pain for Storm Spirit in teamfights.

view more: next