The Culture of DOTA in the Philippines

HOW THE GAME ATTRACTS THE FILIPINO YOUTH? The first factor why it attracts the youth is the type of game involved. Filipino gamers The Culture of DOTA in the Philippines love strategy and action games compared to board and mini games. It has a very different gameplay compared among other games. Also, it is a multiplayer game; people can play with others up to 10 persons per game. These are the heroes of DOTA, there are so much to choose from. They are divided into three groups, the Sentinel, the Scourge, and the Neutrals. Also they are divided further by their Joshua Frankie B. Rayo Department of Computer Science University of the Philippines Diliman

The Culture of DOTA in the Philippines Joshua Frankie B. Rayo Department of Computer Science, University of the Philippines Diliman [email protected]

Abstract. The culture of DOTA (Defense of the Ancients) has taken the Philippines to storm because of its very creative gameplay that caused millions of Filipino students hard for them to avoid playing the game; and it is also evident from media to the internet. This game has brought such intense effects to the Filipino youth and its everyday life; up to the point where they are affected physically, psychologically, and their respective careers. Because of DOTA, the computer shops in the country have been growing massively since its release; the youth are gathered there to play informally and to show their enthusiasm and foster friendship, teamwork and camaraderie. It follows the ‘booming’ computer shop industry and culture in the country. Also, some people handle DOTA tournaments to encourage other people and make this gaming industry to grow in the country. Because of the addiction of the people playing the game, they also express DOTA through the arts and music, language, internet and the social networks.

Due to the popularity of this game, many players indulged themselves into it; some spend lots of hours playing it over and over again and that‟s why it “sets a Filipino gamer apart”. Majority of the gamers in the Philippines are playing DOTA and regarding it as their specialty compared to playing other games like Ragnarok, Tantra, etc. These factors make playing DOTA to become culture here in the country, and it continues to flourish since 2003.

SCOPE AND DELIMITATION This paper only establishes an understanding about the culture of DOTA in the Philippines, specifically in Metro Manila. It will tackle the origin and background of DOTA and simply present its gameplay. Also, this paper will give you an idea how DOTA exist in the Philippines and how it attracted the Filipino youth. Also, this paper will differentiate playing DOTA in an informal and formal setting. It will also discuss how DOTA invades the everyday lives of the people. 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

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omputer gaming is one of the most favorite hobbies and pastime of the Filipinos aside from watching television and playing sports, until the Blizzard Entertainment released Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos and Icefrog, Eul & Guinsoo released the DOTA custom map for Warcraft. The invasion of DOTA in the Philippines is very massive, that millions of Filipinos are getting involved into it. Many other people are encouraged and influenced to play this strategy game that led to their addiction. “The culture of DOTA in the Philippines sets a Filipino gamer apart.” -Sir Malacaman, 2012

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

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rawing inspiration from a popular Starcraft mod known as Aeon of Strife, the first version of DotA was released in the middle of 2003 by an individual known only by his pseudonym "Eul" (Feak, 2009). In Eul's original DotA, players could choose one of 32 heroes, and hold up to six items simultaneously from a pool of 39 available options. This rudimentary predecessor of the current DotA paved the way for the future innovations that have led to the success it is today. On May 29, 2003, Blizzard officially released the Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne expansion pack which added a breadth of new features to Warcraft III, including a

new and improved World Editor. This new tool provided map-makers far more options for customizing items, skills, models, tiles, etc (Feak, 2009). Utilizing these newly released tools, many spinoffs of the original DotA were created with vastly superior sets of features, including the first versions of Steve "Guinsoo" Feak's Defense of the Ancients: Allstars which is the focus of this postmortem. Guinsoo originally began development on DotA Allstars because he was frustrated with bugs and balance issues in the version of DotA that was most prominent at the time (Feak, 2007).

The Background and Origin of the Game How DOTA attracts the Filipino youth? Playing DOTA in an informal setting DOTA in Philippine tournaments The Culture of DOTA in the Philippines

Contrary to popular belief, DotA started on Reign of Chaos before the expansion, The Frozen Throne came out. It was based on the custom map "Aeon of Strife" from Starcraft, a team game focusing on hero combat. There have been many different versions of DotA, but only one shines, IceFrog's DotA Allstars. Since then DotA has come a long way, from terrain changes, balances, bug fixes, new heroes, new items and graphics, IceFrog does it all (Neha, 2007).

As a computer game player, there are several reasons why I decided to make this research paper. First, the culture of DOTA affects the people concerned. Second, there is only few research papers published about this topic. Third, I wanted to know more about its culture. Fourth, I am also playing DOTA. Lastly, I wanted to share all my knowledge to all the people involved in the culture of DOTA in the Philippines.

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

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he following diagram determines the flow of ideas in this research paper, to enable the reader to keep track of what he/she is reading about. Hierarchical representation is used to break down the main topic into several subtopics, from general to specific topics.

Playing with others and in computer shops 'Trash talking' and 'pustahan' in DOTA

Gender exclusivity of playing DOTA

Arts and Music

DOTA Invasion

Internet & Social Networking 'Pinoy' DOTA Lingo Physically & Psychologically

How DOTA affects the Filipino youth?

To do all of the changes, IceFrog built a new community site where everyone can suggest and contribute contents that can help him develop the custom map. Now, you can choose over 100 heroes and choose from over 50 items to equip. “My goal is to have a format where everyone that wants to help can contribute in a productive way.” -IceFrog, 2009.

Invention, Production and Gameplay

Study career Commitments & Relationships Work

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

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his research paper is very important to read because playing DOTA in the country is very popular. Second, this paper gives critical knowledge about the topic to the reader. Third, it has wide target audience; any people are suitable to read this paper to understand what the topic is all about. Fourth, the topic is fresh and modern.

DEFINITION OF TERMS DOTA (Defense of the Ancients) – a custom map game for Warcraft III; released in 2003 by “Eul”. Custom map – is a game that you can modify its features using World Editor. Computer shops – are places that contain computer units that you can rent for surfing the net or gaming. Some shops utilize cubicles for the privacy of their users. Some shops sell computer software, hardware or offer repair services.

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

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ccording to Kevin Tok (in playing the game), two bases are placed on opposite corners of the map. Three lanes branch out from the bases, and armies for both sides will spawn along these lanes at intervals. The Sentinels are the red Night Elf based team located on the bottom left, and their opponents are the Scourge, the green Undead team located on the top right of the map. Both sides are vying to destroy the „Ancient‟ of the other; the World Tree is the Sentinel Ancient, and the Frozen Throne is the Scourge Ancient. Based on Tok‟s study, he explains the concept, the gameplay, the elements of the game, and its objective. Punit Lodaya, a game expert, describes the base consisting of towers and unit-producing ancients. The units (referred to as „creeps‟ in games) are produced automatically on a regular basis, and they go to have a direct clash with the opponents‟ units, and the first fight usually starts at the center of the map. In addition, players get to control a special unit called Heroes, who are stronger than normal units and have special abilities. Each team can have a maximum of 5 players. Lodaya provided a more detailed description of the game, its elements, and how many players are involved. Another interesting study about playing the game is from Michael Waldbridge. He regarded playing DOTA as an „underground revolution‟. He said that “DOTA is likely the most popular and mostdiscussed free, non-supported game mod in the world, judging by the numbers.” He said that like any other game, the concept is simple and its strategy. “The strategy focuses on levelling, getting hero kills, pushing the enemy‟s base with allied creeps and defending against the enemies.” “DOTA is a delight to all who play it; it’s surprisingly addictive and even pastiche, mixing the highs and lows of gaming and gaming culture. DOTA’s quirks, governments, outlaws, and innovation show us that its’ much easier to renovate for the masses when the masses are involved. The vision of one leader alone is required, but never sufficient.” -Michael Waldbridge, 2008. According to JV Aquino, playing the game serves as a platform for youth to communicate.

Teenagers who don‟t know initially each other can easily become friends through playing the game, because it provides a common topic for the teenagers to talk about. They can discuss the heroes, the items, and the tactics. Nair Neha argues that “It has been widely accepted that in playing the game, the team wins rather the individuals. Competitive DOTA is a completely different world in comparison to casual play, to a more extreme unlike less complex games. Because of this, it is much more interesting to watch. Teams always come up with innovative strategies and sometimes pull off amazing moves in matches that people have never even thought was possible. To the DOTA Community, that is spectator value, the complexity.” Neha gives a critical analysis of how DOTA has been evolving for several years. He shows that playing the game requires not only great teamwork and communication, but also creativeness and critical thinking on every aspect of the game. He also noted that “DOTA is an evolving game because it is constantly being reworked and it changes constantly.” These studies show concrete evidences why the game is very popular in our country. Aside from being a strategy game, it is the game for the masses. The people are not only playing the game, but also they are helping the developers to improve the game. The final output of the game comes from the creative and innovative minds of computer gamers all over the world; that is its very big difference among any other games. Another factor why this game is become popular is the fact that it‟s free to play; you do not have to pay anything except if you are renting a unit in computer shops. Also, by playing the game you can gain more friends to know and get along to develop social skills and self-confidence. If you want to know more about the game, please see Appendix 1. Jack Rodriguez wrote about the 25 signs of DOTA addiction. Here are some: 1. Whenever you lose a Dota game, you want to grab your weak team mate and punch him in the face. 2. Your left thumb is always on the alt button whatever you‟re doing at your computer. Maybeyou want to check your facebook friend‟s hp bar. 3. When you get amazed at anything you call it 'imba'. 'He scored 99 at his math test, imba!„.You also call things that annoy you, 'imba‟. „That guy is imba, he is damn fat'.

FURTHER STUDY TO THE RESEARCH TOPIC HOW THE GAME ATTRACTS THE FILIPINO YOUTH?

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he first factor why it attracts the youth is the type of game involved. Filipino gamers love strategy and action games compared to board and mini games. It has a very different gameplay compared among other games. Also, it is a multiplayer game; people can play with others up to 10 persons per game. It involves teamwork and cooperation to win the game. We know that it is very fun to play team games like basketball, volleyball and others; even back then when were are a child. Another difference of DOTA to other games is the production of computer-controlled creeps. The game does not focus only to heroes clashing, but also on how you control your lane by utilizing the creeps. The second is that it the game employs high quality visual effects. Aside from it has good graphics, the heroes controlled by the players have special abilities, either a special attack or a spell. Heroes have their unique abilities or skills, which make playing the game fair and square. Heroes‟ spells are visually attracting, such as lightning attacks by the hero Zeus, fire attacks by Lina Inverse, ice attacks by Lich and poisonous attacks from Venomancer. Not only that, if you saw the ultimate skills like Macropyre of Twin-Headed Dragon, Epicenter of Sand King, Freezing Field of Crystal Maiden and Sanity‟s Eclipse of Obsidian Destroyer, you will surely enjoy using those skills that can make your desktop lag for a while. Some heroes‟ abilities and items create an aura that surrounds them. (The complete list of heroes are in Appendix 2.)These are the reasons why some players want to play DOTA; they want to escape in the real world they are living. Lastly, playing the game is free, except for the computer rental. Every computer shops here in the country have this game; it is easy to install and is portable. “Everyone love free, right? PC rentals here in our country is going cheaper and cheaper due to the exponential growth of the computer shops.” (Rudolf, Ryan. 2009) Due to curiosity of Filipinos, many people are attracted and want to involve in playing the game

because of its popularity. Many people testify to their friends that it is worth playing for. Others are even taught their friends and promoted the game. Based on my observation, it is easy to learn, it is fun to play, and it is user-friendly. Even kids 10 years and above knows how to play the game. These are the factors why DOTA stands out among other games.

PLAYING DOTA IN AN INFORMAL SETTING

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laying DOTA has never been boring when it comes to playing with friends. Sometimes, this serves as the opportunity to bond with your friends. Playing the game does not only develop mental alertness, body coordination and strategy planning; it also develops your interpersonal skills and it fosters teamwork, leadership and camaraderie to be able to win the game. A normal round of playing time ranges from 40 to 50 minutes, depending on the strategy of the team. If one team is good and the other is not, the game can last for only 30 minutes or so. If both teams have good strategies, the game can last for more than 1 hour. But because playing the game for just one round does not satisfies most of the gamers, they start another round again until they finish 5-10 rounds. If you encounter gamers like that, it is a sign of their addiction to that game. Sometimes, gamers are playing the game late at night up to 1am or 2am because they want to develop strategies and enhance their playing skills. Before Warcraft III and DOTA was released, computer shops were already built here in the country for the purpose of providing internet connection and offer services like printing, CD burning, and hardware repair. Computer rentals range from Php15 to Php30 per hour. The shops are still few way back year 2003. But after the release of the game and many people are involved in playing DOTA, the demand for computers is greatly increased. It led to the growing industry of computer shops. As the demand continues to grow, people built more computer shops and business competition existed. That is the reason why the number of computer shops in the country is growing geometrically, and it opens almost every month.

That is how the computer shop culture in the country has been started. Now, computer rentals range from Php10 to Php20 per hour, and even cheaper if you will avail promos. The competition between computer shops is very tight. This follows the transformation of computer shops into gaming shops. People are now going into computer shops just to play DOTA. The original objective of computer shops has been very misleading nowadays since they are now used for playing DOTA, not for accessing the internet. Computer shops are also instruments to gather DOTA players to show their skills there. Teams are also formed inside the computer shops since they enjoy playing with each other. The purpose of forming the team is to battle other teams in their community. Playing DOTA in an informal setting has never been fun without trash-talking. So what does this mean? “trash talk. Noun: disparaging, taunting, or boastful comments especially between opponents trying to intimidate each other. - trash–talk (verb) - trash–talk·er (noun). ” (Merriam-Webster dictionary) “(also trash talking) noun informal: insulting or boastful speech intended to demoralize, intimidate, or humiliate someone, especially an opponent in an athletic contest: -he heard more trash talk from the Giants before the game than during the game -stop the trash talking and stop the violence verb [no object] (trash-talk)use insulting or boastful speech intended to demoralize: -their players do not swear or tussle or trash-talk (as adjective trash-talking) -the worst trash-talking team they had ever encountered Derivatives trash talker (also trash-talker) noun”

(Oxford Dictionary)

That‟s the exact meaning of the word “trash talk” and its usage in the Philippines. Opponents try to insult or boast the other team. There are two means of trash talking: either verbally or through the game itself. It can be also in humorous manner (ex. “Hoy patalo ka naman eh, hahaha.”) It is also often used with hyperbole, a figurative language that evokes strong feelings (e.g. “Natutulog ka ba sa pansitan?”). It is fun to play the game with trash talking. Some also uses foul and strong words. For us Filipinos, trash talking in a humorous spirit creates a good atmosphere that is conducive for players in playing the game; there is an interaction between the two teams not only on their computer monitors, but also on

communicating with each other. Generally, Filipinos used trash talk to make fun with each other. DOTA players also trash talk through the game itself. The game has chat feature that can send your message to your allies or to all of the players. Players usually use them to communicate with their teammates secretly, such that no other opponents can hear or read the message itself. It is also used to discuss what the players are going to do; to continue farming or attack an opponent. Some players have also strategies on what message they will send. If a player sends “no top” to his allies, it means that there is no enemy on the top of the map; the enemy probably returns to his base to buy items or it goes to another lane to help his allies attack another enemy. When a hero controlled by a player dies, it has certain time to respawn; players use this time to say sorry to his teammates or to blame his teammates of lack of support. Being a Filipino, we tend to blame other people because they failed to do a certain task. Generally, the chat feature of DOTA has good features and should be used wisely. Pinoy DOTA Lingo is also used during the game. The players utter phrases and jargons that acts as a command on what they are going to do next. The most popular word in DOTA lingo is “imba”, short for “imbalanced”. They use this word to describe a powerful and skilful player. Some people say, “imba naman si Mineski!” which suggests that Mineski is very powerful and he dominated the game. Another popular jargon is “G.G.”, originated from Starcraft and short for “good game”. This word has many uses: if a team wins/loses, if a hero dies/pawned another hero. It is the universal word used in different situations. “NG” means nice game; ”GLHF” means “good luck, have fun”. “GLHF” is often used in tournaments. “TP” means “town portal”, an item that is used to teleport to another place near allies. “B” means back, which means to move back and do not fight the enemies. “Push” means to progress forward, in order to battle the opponents. “Farm” means to kill the enemies‟ creeps, to earn money and experience. “KS” means “kill steal”, used when a player steals a kill from another player by attacking the opponent last before it dies. The word “awts!” is used when a player fails to succeed in his task; the Tagalog parody of the Engish word “ouch!” DOTA lingo is not only limited to events, but also in the items used in the game. For example, Mekanism is abbreviated as

“Meka”, “BKB” for Black King Bar, and “DR” for Divine Rapier. Some Filipinos are fond of gambling and betting players in the world of sports, so as playing DOTA. Some teams must dominate other teams in order for them to earn money. Usually, “pustahan” in playing DOTA involves 2-5 players per team. The money at stake ranges from Php100 to Php5000. Not only who are playing the game is involved, but also other people watching the match and betting a player whom they think that will win. There are also some flaws in playing DOTA. Due to its high quality graphics, low-end computers might lag during the game, especially when the heroes cast their most powerful spells (can be executed by typing a single key in the keyboard) and can be the cause of interruption of the game. Another hard thing in DOTA is clicking an item in the inventory before using it, while battling with enemies that require great focus. Good thing, DOTA now comes with DOTA Toolkit that allows user to customize the keyboard settings to use items in the inventory and also help a player cast a spell efficiently. Using the toolkit answered the needs of the Filipinos; DOTA becomes easier to play, so it became more popular.

PLAYING DOTA IN PHILIPPINE TOURNAMENTS

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ecause of the big potential of the game, some people sponsor DOTA tournaments here in the country. They want to encourage people to play the game, and they also want to popularize it. Almost all of the competitions are held in public places like shopping malls or in private places like tournament rooms. Others do tournaments through Garena, which connects online gamers. The usual registration fee ranges from Php100 to Php1,000 per team, and cash prizes ranges from Php2,000 to Php20,000 with freebies depending on how many teams are participating. The most popular event handler of DOTA tournaments is the Philippine Garena CyberCafe Alliance (GCA). Competitions are done through Garena itself. Any participating team must play in computer shops/internet cafès that is a member of GCA. Maximum of 2 teams are allowed per GCA Shop. The team must submit a registration form including their GCA Shop Name, ISP/Broadband

provider of Shop and Bandwidth, Team Name (which is optional), Players‟ names (5 Players + 2 Substitutes), Garena User Names, and their User I.D. (UID). The registration fee per team is Php700. All players will receive freebies upon registering. The top team will get Php2,000 per player and Php10,000 for their shop; for the total amount of Php20,000. The 1st runner-up will be awarded Php1,000 per player and Php5,000 for their shop; for the total amount of Php10,000. The 2nd and 3rd runners up will yield Php500 per player and Php2,500 for their shop; for the total amount of Php5,000. The competition had a single elimination system; meaning you will be knocked-out of the competition if you lost a game. After the single elimination, the final 4 teams will have their championship match that will be the best of 3 series. Games are now held in the tournament rooms, but over the Garena client. A winner is declared if they destroyed the Frozen Throne / World Tree, or if the opponent surrenders. If the game lasts for 100 minutes, the organizer shall stop the game and decide what team will win based on their performance. The match will begin with a coin toss or roll -100. The one who wins the coin toss or with the higher roll can pick either (a) Sentinel/Scourge side of the map or (b) First or Second hero selection from drafting. Irresponsibility of the teams will not be tolerated (such as missing player, late game, etc.) During the game, proper attitude of both teams must be observed. Severe trash talking or verbal assault will cause the team‟s loss of the game or disqualification from the tournament. There will be no item and hero restrictions. Backdooring is not allowed. This means that players are not allowed to attack an enemy building without any creep wave. A warning or game loss is the sanction if backdooring happens. Deliberately trapping the opponent to trees is not allowed. The game must not be paused after the players selected their hero. Creep blocking is not allowed; meaning you cannot cast spells to slow your allied creeps or block the way. Creep pulling is allowed; meaning you can pull the neutral creeps to the lane so that the allied creeps will attack them that benefit the hero. Bug exploitation is also not allowed. If the team incurred 3 warnings, the opponent will be awarded as the winner; the team will be disqualified from the tournament if they incurred 6 warnings. Any competitor found to have intentionally disconnected from the game will give that competitor‟s team a loss

for that match. Game saving is also done periodically. The referees‟ decision will always be final.

GENDER EXCLUSIVITY OF PLAYING DOTA

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ajority of the gamers in the Philippines are male; because most of the computer games here are strategic. Male Filipinos seek adventures and challenges on games what they are playing. Since the release of DOTA, players have gathered in computer shops; most of them are male. But we do not limit playing DOTA for male only. Since it is war-themed, there are rare conditions where you can see a female playing it. But we Filipinos accept that all people are accepted play the game. Even if it is dominated by male, there is no gender exclusivity in playing DOTA.

DOTA INVASION Because of the popularity of DOTA in the country, its influence does not just end in the field of gaming. It is not only evident to the youth and the computer shops, but also it occupies its own space in the field of media; it also affects our daily lives. There exist composed poems comparing DOTA and GF (girlfriend) that concludes DOTA as the winner over GF. DOTA VS. GIRLFRIEND (Anonymous) “si DOTA isa lang sa mundo, GF napakarami niyan. GF iiwan ka din niyan, si DOTA hindi. si GF nagagalit pagnagdoDOTA ka, si DOTA hindi nagagalit pag nagGF ka. si DOTA P20 lang masaya na, si GF baka P200 hindi pa masaya. pagnakakakita ka ng ibang Hero hndi nagagalit si DOTA, pero pagnakakakita ka ng ibang babae nagagalit si GF. si GF pag iniwan mo mahirap na balikan, si DOTA pag iniwan mo, handa ka parin tanggapin. Ano mas gusto mo DOTA o GF?” [English Translation: DOTA is one of a kind in the world; there's plenty of GF material. GF will leave you, DOTA will not. GF gets angry when you do DOTA; DOTA doesn't get angry when you're with GF. DOTA is happy with 20 pesos [low maintenance]; GF is unhappy with 200 pesos [high maintenance]. If you find another hero, DOTA does not get angry; if you find another girl, GF gets

angry. If you leave GF, it's hard to return to her; if you leave DOTA, it's still ready to accept you. Who do you prefer?! DOTA or GF?!]

There is also a poem that is called “Oath of Allegiance to DOTA” or “Panatang Maka-DOTA”, a parody of the Philippine poem “Panatang Makabayan” that is recited every morning in schools. The poem suggests that playing DOTA must be treasured by the players. Panatang maka-DotA (Anonymous) “Iniibig ko ang larong DOTA Isinilang ako para maglaro ng DOTA. Ito ang ipapasa ko sa aking mga susunod na saling-lahi. Ang hero ko ay kanyang kinukupkop at tinutulungan Upang maging malakas, matatag at kapaki-pakinabang. Bilang ganti ay kakarnihin ko ang mga kalabang hero, Pagli2ngkuran ko ang napili kong base, Ipagtatangol ko ang napili kong base kahit mag megacreeps pa ito, Hindi ko pipindutin ang F10 kahit na matatalo na kami, Sisikapin ko maging isang tunay na maka-DOTA sa isip sa salita at sa gawa.” [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 generation. She cares for and helps my hero to be strong, courageous and useful. In return, I will butcher my opposing heroes. I will serve the base I chose. I will defend my base even if its mega 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.]

Playing DOTA also made a space in the field of music. As evidence, rapper/singer Dino R. and K-Tin composed a song, “Mas Mahal Mo Ba ang DOTA”, that expresses a typical Filipino relationship under the influence of DOTA. “Chorus: (Girl)Bakit ba ganyan mas mahal mo pa ang DOTA Gabi gabi pagtulog ko ay kayakap lang kita Paggising sa umaga'y tinakasan mo na Tapatin mo nga ako Mas mahal mo ba ang pagdoDOTA mo? (Boy)Pag gising sa umaga almusal ko na ay DOTA Kahit wala nang pera ay handa akong gumyera Umaasa na akoy makaisa Ikaw ay pumusta dudurugin ang kalaban 4on4 or 5on5 that shit will never matter you will lose motherfucker I'm a farmer And I'm a killer Good game ka na bumawi na lang bukas Repeat chorus (Boy)Isa dalawa tatlo magpupush mirana ko Hindi mapipigilan nakamanta na ako Pumapana, sapul ka nanaman, tangina ka patay ka nanaman bitch! Hinahabol may leap yan boi hindi maabutan kahit faceless void

Tumi-tp na asa ka pa again tangina ka babalikan kita Repeat chorus (Boy)Hindi kailangang magselos pa Hindi naman kita pagpapalit sa DOTA Anu bang ligaya ang dulot nyan Wala ka nang pakealam Matulog ka na lang Repeat chorus”

There is another original song that is composed by Aikee and Vanessa, “DOTA o Ako”. It expresses the boy‟s and the girl‟s side of their relationship affected by DOTA. “(Boy)si DOTA nag iisa lang sa mundo, si GF napakarami nyan si GF iiwanan ka din nyan, si DOTA Hindi Si GF nagagalit kapag nagdoDOTA ka, si DOTA hindi nagagalit kapag nag GF ka si Dota 20 pesos lang masaya na, si GF baka 200 pesos baka di pa masaya pagnakakita ka ng ibang hero, di nagagalit si DOTA pero pag nakakita ka ng ibang babae, nagagalit si GF si GF kapag iniwan mo mahirap kang balikan, si Dota kapag iniwan mohanda ka pa ring tanggapin Ano mas gusto mo? Dota o GF? Chorus: (Girl) anong pipiliin mo DOTA o ako anong mas gusto mo pagkasama kay yun ang nasa isip anong pipiliin mo DOTA o ako at ano ako sayo anong mahalaga mahal mo ba akong talaga (Boy)Defense of the Ancient tayo ng magDOTA umulan o bumagyo kahit naka bota tawagin na ang tropa let‟s start the countdown everybody push get ready for gangbang pumatak na ang dugo within 3 minutes ang bilis makabuo parang basketball lang make me like mike sa dami kong kills ako‟y naging god like yo! line stand paki push yan pagkatapos nyan tayo ng mag Roshan nice strategy para bang menisky and skills are type para bang si Aikee the sword the for the last hour panalo ang kuhain basagin na natin ang puno ng mulawin good game maybe next time sir imba sorry chiken na sir (Repeat Chorus) Kapag naglalaro anong ligaya ang nadarama nalilimutan ang problema at pag nadarapa di ako nagdadrama tingnan ang pagkakaiba kapag sinaktan ka ng girlfriend puso ay nagigiba kapag meron kang pera kapag meron kang tf ang DOTA 20 pesos the rest mapupunta kay GF di ka kayang mahalin ng DOTA kailanman yan ay nagbibigay libang kahit sa sinuman ano bang nakita mo sa DOTA na wala ako kaya ka bang mahalin ng DOTAng sinasabi mo

ang DOTA ay laro na pwede mong paglaruan wag mong itulad sa akin na nasasaktan ano bang nakita mo sa DOTA na wala ako kaya ka bang mahalin ng DOTAng sinasabi mo ang DOTA ay laro na pwede mong paglaruan wag mong itulad sa akin na nasasaktan (Repeat Chorus 2 times) Ang DOTA ay isang larong imbento ito ay libanga ng mga tao ngunit mag-aral muna ng mabuti para sa kinabukasan mo upang sa hinaharap maipagmalaki mo”

DOTA also invades the internet and online social networking life of the Filipinos. There are so many resources in the internet that can encourage people to play the game. Some people embedded screenshots and replays of their astounding game and show it to all of the people to gain pride and reputation. There are also websites and forums that offer game tutorials like playDOTA.com that provides the people complete tools on how to play the game. Forums help Filipinos share their own ideas and gather more information; they can gain more friends. They include screenshots, replays, guides and reviews. If you want to play DOTA with online gamers, Garena Philippines, an E-sports publishing company, helps connect online gamers regardless of their location. Facebook pages that are related to DOTA are liked; also public groups are also joined by the Filipinos. Some examples are “Ibagsak ang Edukasyon, Ipang-DOTA ang baon!”, “Kamukha mo na si Gondar!”, “DOTA o GF?” The two poems mentioned earlier are also embedded into images, which in turn became viral in the internet (see Appendix 3). Because of DOTA “fever”, it also invades our language. Some words being trash talked are now belongs to our language. In fact, some of them are also used by people who do not play DOTA. The word “imba” can be used universally to describe a person or a thing which is extraordinary. The word “GG” is also used by Filipinos to describe an event which is about to end. The creativity of the Filipinos is very visible on these examples. The songs send a message and warning to the youth on what effects on players are incorporated in playing DOTA. It serves as a warning for the youth to be aware of the consequences of playing the game. Also, the indescribable events in our everyday lives are given a term to define them. As the popularity of DOTA continues, its invasion also continues.

HOW DOTA AFFECTS THE FILIPINOS?

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hen the gamers play DOTA, they are also exposed to its consequences either advantageous, or disadvantageous. This point, the paper will present the effects of DOTA to the Filipinos, not only for those who play it, but also to all of the people in the environment. Playing DOTA can affect a person‟s physical and psychological aspect, careers and relationships with other people. DOTA can be regarded as a good game, because it helps the player improve his body‟s coordination, specially the head, eyes, ears and hands. It also motivates the players to think critically; to devise strategies how they can win the game. The player‟s reflexes are also improved like fast typing and mental alertness. It also enhances the creativity of the player; the tone of the game will depend on your items in the heroes‟ inventory and he must use it wisely. Some people play the game to eliminate stress; it is relaxing in a sense that you are having fun during your spare time. Some aspects of the game can also be applied in our everyday lives. “It is better for the students to spend their time playing computer games like DOTA than to smoke, drink alcohol and take drugs.” -Aquino, 2012 Because playing DOTA can be addicting, some people stayed for many hours just to play the game. It can lead to excessive eye exposure that can be the cause of poor eyesight. Also, formation of the eye bags will be evident to the player, when he is playing overnight. Playing overnight can change the body clock of the player, which results to late sleeping and waking up. The player can develop insomnia. In playing computer games, only the eyes, head and the hands are operating. It can lead to player‟s obesity; since few carbs are burned due to inactive locomotion of the body. In rare cases, the player can lose weight if he experience stress in playing the game, because they did not eat in time. Playing DOTA can also enhance your social life. You can get more friends just by playing in computer shops. It is now the common topic of the gamers, so everyone that is playing it can relate with other people. When you play the game with others, it

develops your leadership skills and promotes teamwork and camaraderie. It also temporarily eliminates problems; sometimes, gamers play the game because it provides an escape from the chaotic world they live in. Because of the theme of the game, some people tend to be war freak; they tend to be violent because it is the main intention of every player to win the game. The player who is war freak also tends to abuse other people physically, or verbally. Sometimes, addicted players cannot control themselves to play the game. For example, an addicted student is always cutting classes just to play DOTA in the nearest computer shop. When it happens, the domino effect will follow; he does not have time for studying anymore, he loses interest in his studies, he get low or failing grades, and he is expelled from the school. Some students spend their money in playing DOTA rather than in food, or other expenses in school. The worst case is, when the player does not have quality time to bond with his family and people around him. Another is when the player discovered how to gamble in playing DOTA. Some videos in Youtube™ show Filipinos playing DOTA but ends in chaos, hurting everybody. Same things happen when some gamers are at work. They tend to play DOTA that will decrease their time in working, until they lose interest and be fired by the employer. Another issue here is the effects of DOTA in an intimate relationship. Almost all of the relationship under the influence of DOTA is ruined. So how do we say that a relationship is under the effects of DOTA? We can say so if the male, or the female or both are playing the game. Since majority of the gamers are male, the female usually sacrifices in a relationship under DOTA. Females usually rant because their partners lack time bonding with them. Males tend to maximize their time playing DOTA than spending with their partners. Modern Filipinas tend to be demanding and strict when they have intimate relationships, that is why some people chose playing DOTA over their partner. Some males tend to be war freak, and tend to abuse their partner physically or verbally. These are the main causes why such songs about DOTA exist. It implies that the game can be a bad element in a relationship.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS & DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURE

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he researcher conducted a survey about the research topic in three ways: by distributing 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 the questions. After distributing and getting all of the results, the data has been organized into tabular form to be able to analyse the results further.

STATISTICAL TREATMENT

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n analyzing the data gathered, a simple percentage and frequency method was manipulated using the following formula:

Where, P is the total percentage, F is the frequency, and n corresponds to the total number of respondents.

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA This chapter presents the questions of the survey and the results of the data gathered. Question 6. Do you play DOTA?

Question 2. How old are you? Age distribution

Frequency

Percentage

Answers

Frequency

Percentage

11-15 years old 16-20 years old

3 15

13.04% 65.22%

Yes No

19 4

82.61% 17.39%

21-25 years old

5

21.74%

After question 6, respondents that play DOTA will proceed to the next part of the survey. The others will proceed to the last part of the survey (see Appendix 3).

Question 3. Where do you live? Answers Outside a city In a city

Frequency

Percentage

12

52.17%

11

47.83%

Question 7. From whom you discover DOTA?

Question 4. Are you studying? Answers Yes, in high school Yes, in college No, I’m working No, I’m neither studying nor working.

Frequency 3 14 4

Percentage 13.04% 60.87% 17.39%

2

8.70%

Question 5. Do you have you own computer at home? Answers

Frequency

Percentage

Yes

20

86.96%

No

3

13.04%

Answers

Frequency

Percentage

Family Friends Classmates Other

7 11 6 5

36.84% 57.89% 31.58% 26.32%

*From this question, the number of responde nts is 19.

Respondents may select more than one answer, so percentages may add up to more than 100%. Question 8. Did you find it interesting or it‟s just a junk? Answers

Frequency

Percentage

Yes No

17 2

89.47% 10.53%

Answers

Frequency

Percentage

Vengeful Spirit Crystal Maiden Rogue Knight Lone Druid Lina Inverse Treant Protector Storm Spirit Dwarven Sniper Skeleton King Lightning Revenant Drow Ranger Invoker Witch Doctor

2 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 2 2 1 1

10.53% 5.26% 5.26% 5.26% 5.26% 5.26% 5.26% 21.05% 5.26% 10.53% 10.53% 5.26% 5.26%

Question 12. How many hours do you play in one session? 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Hours per session

Frequency

Question 9. Did you remember the first hero you used?

Question 13. Which do you prefer?

32%

Heroes from the Sentinel 68%

Question 10: Who is your favorite hero? Answers

Frequency

Percentage

Ursa Warrior Goblin Techies Storm Spirit Sacred Warrior Windrunner Shadow Shaman Lycanthrope Skeleton King Shadow Fiend Grand Magus Venomancer Phantom Assassin Sand King Geomancer Mirana Nightshade Troll Warlord Earthshaker (None)

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

5.26% 5.26% 5.26% 5.26% 5.26% 5.26% 5.26% 5.26% 10.53% 5.26% 5.26% 5.26% 5.26% 5.26% 5.26% 5.26% 5.26% 5.26%

Agile heroes

22% 17%

Heroes from the Scourge

61%

Strong heroes Intelligent heroes

32% Short-ranged 68%

Long ranged

Question 11. For how long do you play DOTA? more than 5 years 4 years 3 years 2 years 6-12 months 0-6 months

26% Hitter 74% 0

2

4

6

Supporter

Question 14. What are the impacts of playing DOTA to you? (Optional) A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I.

J.

Question 17. In what types of computer shops do you play it? (Optional)

My grades get low/ failing My grades get high My grades are stable I have more strategies and techiniques in gaming. I don‟t have time to study/ do household chores I am being nocturnal. I did not eat in time. I am doing more things than before. I have more self-esteem. Other

J I H G F E D C B A

Ordinary computer shops

18%

41% Ordinary, aircon(ed) computer shops

41%

Premium computer shops

Question 18. Is playing DOTA gender exclusive? 0%

Yes, only men are acceptable to play DOTA. Yes, only women are acceptable to play DOTA.

100%

No, all are accepted to play DOTA.

0

5

10

Question 15. Do you play DOTA with other people?

Question 19. Is it true that DOTA interferes an intimate relationship? (Optional)

20

43%

15

Yes

57%

No

10 5 With my family

With my friends

With my classmates

With "dayo"

With others

Question 16. Where do you play DOTA with other people? 20 15 10 5 0

Question 20. Please rate your enjoyment and contentment in playing DOTA, as 10 being the highest. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Rate of enjoyment

0

0 At home

At computer shops

Other

2

4 Frequency

6

8

ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

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s you have noticed, the results of the survey says much about the culture of DOTA in the Philippines. It supported the arguments 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. As the researcher observes, the first hero used by the respondents is usually long-ranged, in order for him to adjust with the environment and to keep away from harm. In fact, Dwarven Sniper is the usual hero chosen by the beginners. It is also observed that the favorite heroes of the respondents are what is called “hitters” of the game. The “hitter” heroes are regarded as the carry of the team; it usually assaults the enemies directly. In fact, Shadow Fiend is the most popular hitter in Philippine DOTA.On the other hand, the “supporter” heroes do indirect damages to the enemy like stunning, silencing, disabling, poisoning or slowing them. In order to create a very good team, the heroes must have a supporter. The responders prefer heroes which are hitters, long-ranged, agile and belongs to the Sentinel. Such heroes are Dwarven Sniper, Morphling, Mirana Nightshade, Drow Ranger and Vengeful Spirit. As you can see from Question 14, the main impact of DOTA to the respondents is they develop critical thinking; it enhances their strategy and techniques in gaming. Most of them are playing frequently with their friends other than with their family, classmates or other people. They play mostly in ordinary computer shops, because they can accommodate at most 10 players. All of the respondents that there is no gender exclusivity in playing DOTA, and 6 out of 14 respondents who answered question 19 agreed that DOTA interferes in an intimate relationship. To end this section, the responders rated playing DOTA with an average score of 8.32/10. The complete result of the survey is on Appendix 4.

In studying the culture of DOTA in the Philippines, it is important to have surveys because the responders from different places, different careers and different walks of life represent the whole country.

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

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his research paper actually shows how DOTA influenced the Filipino people – not only the gamers but also the people who do not play it. As you can see in the arguments presented, we can conclude that the culture of DOTA in the Philippines is rich, because it affects our daily lives and serves as a connection between the gamers. In the first place, there are no other games which has the same gameplay of DOTA; it‟s origin, Starcraft, has never been popular here in the country. People continue to embrace its influence and apply it to our everyday lives. It covers vast array of topics, which every people should know such as its origin and its concept. Every people should also know how gamers behave when they are playing informally and formally. People should also know that there is no gender exclusivity in playing DOTA. People should also know how DOTA invades the country, and its effects to us. If every people know all of these, he can establish a clear understanding regarding the topic. He can clear things out, and know people‟s opinions about it. He can also help other curoius people of what is the game all about. The main purpose of this paper is to inform and remove negative thoughts about DOTA to the reader. Everyone must not be alarmed, but rather be informed. Since the game was released, everything followed like a domino: the rise of the computer shops and its culture, the popularity of the game, the hosting of several DOTA competitions, and its total invasion in the country. Jack Rodriguez wrote an article about balacing studies and playing DOTA. He presents 8 ways to control time between studying and playing. “Pay attention at school; play moderately; pay attention to your game; observe the factors that can affect your studies; know when not to play; don‟t mind the insults; cutting class is a drug; know when to quit”. These eight simple ideas can greatly help a student in organizing his time. Parents can also guide their children if they will be informed about playing DOTA. The trend of gamers in provinces is that the more they are expert in playing the game, the more they flunk

at school. But in the cities it does not mean that you flunk at school it you are expert in playing DOTA. As you can see in the survey, some people Time is also very essential when it comes to work. I‟ll recommend that employees must not play while at work; because 1 game is not enough to satisfy him. Just play at your vacant time while you are not at work. Aside from playing DOTA, there are more worthwile tasks that you can do like playing sports, helping in household chores, helping the community and serve the people. Every person in a relationship must also understand what consequences will happen if one of them is playing DOTA. As said earlier, time is very important in a relationship, and one must reduce the time in playing the game. Also keep in mind that DOTA cannot be compared to your partner; it is only a game while your partner must be treasured of. Their partners must not be replaced by a game. “Just like any sport, DOTA should not be treated as a priority. Play it for fun and play moderately.” -Rodriguez, Jack. 2011 The game promotes many advantages to many individuals that can boost their self-esteem and social skills. But also, we must not forget the risks that can brought bad effects to the gamer. Everything has its own advantages and disadvantages. It‟s up to you if you will adapt to its dynamic effects brought to the country. It‟s up to you if you will embrace it or not. It‟s up to you if you will use it for good or for bad things. At the end of the day, you yourself should decide whether you will explore the game or not. What‟s very important thing is setting priorities in everything you do: in studies, time management, relationships and at work. We must be conscious of our time, because we cannot go back to correct our mistakes anymore. Also, DOTA is only a game. So what‟s the point if you are expert or not? The point here is, the culture of DOTA is generally not harmful; rather it serves as a significant challenge to the youth, to filter responsible persons and make a twist to the individual‟s journey to success.

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APPENDIX APPENDIX 1. HOW DOTA LOOKS LIKE?

Figure 1 (Left). DOTA Loading Screen. Before you play the game, a loading screen will show to be able for the computer to setup resources of the game. Figure 2 (Right). That is what the terrain looks like. It shows Mirana Nightshade killing the creeps.

APPENDIX 2. WHO ARE THE HEROES TO CHOOSE FROM? Figure 3. These are the heroes of DOTA, there are so much to choose from. They are divided into three groups, the Sentinel, the Scourge, and the Neutrals. Also they are divided further by their primary attributes: strength, agility and intelligence. Heroes‟ spells are visually attracting, such as lightning attacks by the hero Zeus (6th, Sentinel Intelligence), fire attacks by Lina Inverse (9th, Sentinel Intelligence), ice attacks by Lich (7th, Scourge Intelligence) and poisonous attacks from Venomancer (9th, Scourge Agility). Not only that, if you saw the ultimate skills like Macropyre of Twin-Headed Dragon (10th, Neutral Intelligence), Epicenter of Sand King (8th, Neutral Strength), Freezing Field of Crystal Maiden (1st, Sentinel Intelligence) and Sanity‟s Eclipse of Obsidian Destroyer (9th, Scourge Intelligence), you will surely enjoy the game. Every hero has its strengths and weaknesses, so forming the team is crucial to make.

APPENDIX 3. DOTA INVASION

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.

APPENDIX 4. SURVEY RESULTS This is the complete results of the survey. It also includes the opinions of the respondents regarding the topic involved.

1

2

3

4

a

How old are you?

Where do you live?

Are you studying?

If you are studying in an elementary or high school, please indicate your grade/year and your school on the box below. If you are Do you have your studying in college, own computer at please indicate your home? year, course and school on the box below. If you are working, please indicate your occupation on the box below.

Frank

16 - 20 years old

Outside the city (hindi sa siyudad)

Yes, in college. (Oo, sa isang unibersidad.)

1st Year BS Computer Science, University of the Yes Philippines Diliman

Pogi

Norman Roy

Do you play computer games? If yes, please indicate the games you What is your name? have played. If no, please leave the box blank.

Do you play DOTA?

From whom you discover DOTA?

Did you find it interesting? Or it's just a junk?

What makes DOTA different from other games? Why is it very attractive?

Did you remember the first hero you used?

Who is your favorite hero?

What is your favorite item?

Icy Tower, O2Jam, DJMax, GTA

Yes

Family, Dorm mates

Yes

Special effects, creeps, spells, magic

Dwarven Sniper

Venomancer

Mjolinir

Yes

kasi ang mga nangyayari sa loob ng laro ay parang parehas na nangyayari sa ating buhay. gaya na lamang ng weather conditions na naeexperience while playing, ung pag nagtago Storm Spirit ka sa likod ng puno d ka makikita, minsan mahirap ka at minsan mayaman. may mga kamalasan rin na nangyayari at kung madiskarte ka ay maoovercome mo yun :))

Shadow Fiend

Mski

Treant Protector

Grand Magus

Euls Scepter

Lina Inverse

None.

None.

Dota, RF online, Dragon Nest, Hangaroo, GoldFish, Feeding Frenzy, Farm frenzy, Diner Dash, Rakion, MU online, Counter Strike, Farmville

16 - 20 years old

Inside the city (sa isang Yes, in college. (Oo, sa siyudad) isang unibersidad.)

2nd yr UP Diliman

16 - 20 years old

Inside the city (sa isang Yes, in college. (Oo, sa siyudad) isang unibersidad.)

1st Year, BS Computer Engineering

Yes

DOTA, CABAL, HON

16 - 20 years old

Inside the city (sa isang Yes, in college. (Oo, sa siyudad) isang unibersidad.)

UP

Yes

Most modern games and mmorpg (too many to mention)

Yes

Frank

Pogi

Norman Roy

Yes

Friends

Yes

Family, Friends, Classmates

Yes

It makes use of your strategic and tactical skills, thus making your brain really work while playing. It's not just pure talent, it's intellectual.

Yes

Family, Classmates

Yes

Competitive, Player vs Player genre.

5

Ted Moseby

16 - 20 years old

Outside the city (hindi sa siyudad)

Yes, in college. (Oo, sa isang unibersidad.)

Incoming 2nd year College, BS Geography

Yes

6

Klarizze

16 - 20 years old

Inside the city (sa isang Yes, in college. (Oo, sa siyudad) isang unibersidad.)

2nd year, BS Computer Science, UP Diliman

Yes

7

8

9

Mr. Vital

Jonathan John Yacapin

16 - 20 years old

Inside the city (sa isang Yes, in college. (Oo, sa siyudad) isang unibersidad.)

1st year BS MATH

Yes

16 - 20 years old

Inside the city (sa isang Yes, in college. (Oo, sa siyudad) isang unibersidad.)

1st year BSFT, UPD

Yes

16 - 20 years old

Inside the city (sa isang Yes, in college. (Oo, sa siyudad) isang unibersidad.)

2nd year, BS Computer Science, UP Diliman

Yes

Defense of the Ancients Heroes of Newerth League of Legends Weapons of War Cabal:Helix Tetris Battle Pokemon Crater

Ted Moseby

Tetris Battle, Runescape, Plants VS Zombies, Klarizze Angry Birds

Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 1,2,3 Call Of Duty 5 Battlefield 1,2,3 Warcraft (RPG and TFT) Starcraft 1,2 Diablo 2 Skyrim Battlerealms (BT & WOTW) Need For Speed (underground, underground 2, MW, Carbon) Assassin's Creed 1,2,Brotherhood Counterstrike Ragnarok Generals (main, zh, reborn) halo hawx left4dead (1,2) o2 jam stronghold splinter cell conviction others (too many to list)

Friends, Classmates

Yes

Storm Spirit

Butterfly

Sacred Warrior

Perseverance, Dominator

No

Yes

Family, Friends, Classmates

Yes

kakaiba ang game play. pinagsama sama ang elements na maganda mula sa ibat ibang game... tulad ng arena style of gaming ng Counter Strike, Leveling System ng Rakion at iba pang RPG, at ang Strategy ng Dwarven Sniper Starcraft/Warcraft. ASTIG :) astig rin ang storyline, at very unique ang skills. BALANCED rin ang lahat, bawat start ng game LEVEL1 lahat ng players, kaya di porke bago ka lang naglaro wala ka na pag asa. :D

Mr. Vital

Yes

Friends

Yes

It is a game that can showcase the wits, Lone Druid creativity, skills and luck of the players.

Shadow Shaman

Armlet of Mordigan

Jonathan John Yacapin

Yes

self (dota not yet famous, dota map ver: 4.0

Yes

It is the first renowned multiplayer action RTS.

Phantom Assassin

Na'vi (int), izone(ph)

RAKION DOTA GUNDBOUND RF

too many to mention haha

Yes

It is like playing tekken with more complexity. Its multiplayer nature is what makes it really special. Having to play with real players and being able to do tricks by cooperation is what makes it exciting. Lightning Revenant Every minute of playing it is very intense because every move counts, anything can change the tides of battle. Even though it is done in an hour or less, it is a hell of an hour. :)

Crystal Maiden

10

dan

21 - 25 years old

Outside the city (hindi sa siyudad)

No, I am working. (Hindi, programmer nagtatrabaho na ako.)

Yes

11

poks

21 - 25 years old

Outside the city (hindi sa siyudad)

No, I am neither studying nor working. (Hindi ako nag-aaral o nagtatrabaho.)

Yes

16 - 20 years old

Inside the city (sa isang Yes, in college. (Oo, sa siyudad) isang unibersidad.)

First Year, BS Computer Science, UP Diliman

11 - 15 years old

Outside the city (hindi sa siyudad)

3rd yR

12

13

Den Mark

Yes, in high school. (Oo, sa mataas na paaralan.)

ragnarok dota

Yes

Friends

Yes

teamwork

Skeleton King

Skeleton King

tarasque

dota,cabal online PH.Ran online,MU PH,audition poks PH,devil may cry 14,ATBP..

Yes

nakita q lng sa comp shop

Yes

mas challenging at gagana talga ang diskarte sa paglalaro neto

Rogue Knight

Windrunner

keleen's dagger at dagon

Yes

marami (RPGs, firstperson shooters, realtime strategy, puzzle) =))

Yes

Family, Classmates

Yes

Every game presents a whole new experience.

Lightning Revenant

Goblin Techies

Aghanim's Scepter

No

special force..

Yes

Friends

Yes

kasi dito open lahat ...nakakaadik ok to pare

Vengeful Spirit

Shadow Fiend

BKB,lothars and dagger

Friends

Yes

It was fun at first because you could test your skill against other people. Masarap mandurog ng mayabang pero naging Dwarven Sniper boring na rin ang DotA kasi ang luma na niya. Pang jejemon skwater lang siya.

Lycanthrope

Tango

14

Gost Payter

16 - 20 years old

Inside the city (sa isang Yes, in college. (Oo, sa siyudad) isang unibersidad.)

1st Year BS CS UP Diliman

Yes

15

Angela

16 - 20 years old

Inside the city (sa isang Yes, in college. (Oo, sa siyudad) isang unibersidad.)

1st Yr., BS Computer Engineering, UPD

Yes

16

Aaron

21 - 25 years old

Inside the city (sa isang No, I am working. (Hindi, Web Developer siyudad) nagtatrabaho na ako.)

Yes

17

rhafael dela cruz

16 - 20 years old

Outside the city (hindi sa siyudad)

Yes, in college. (Oo, sa isang unibersidad.)

18

Daryl

15

Outside the city (hindi sa siyudad)

Yes, in high school. (Oo, sa mataas na paaralan.)

19

Jaymark

19

Outside the city (hindi sa siyudad)

Yes, in college. (Oo, sa isang unibersidad.)

Yes, sa sobrang dami (more than 100) hindi ko na ililista

dan

Den Mark

Gost Payter

Yes

Angela

No

Yes

Aaron

Yes

Friends

Yes

Cheese like game.

Vengeful Spirit

Ursa Warrior

phase boots

Yes

dota, tetris battle, chess, need for speed

rhafael dela cruz

Yes

dahil sa panonuod

Yes

ang dota ay isang strategy game na ibang iba sa ibang computer games

drow ranger(traxex)

sand king

preserverance

4th year high school, CSMA

Yes

Tetris, Guitar Hero, Part night

Daryl

Yes

Family

No

it employs special effects Invoker and have "creeps".

Geomancer

Ironwood branch

Comp. Tech, TESDA

No

tetris, typing maniac, facebook apps

Jaymark

Yes

friends and classmates

No

it has killing, trashtalking. witch doctor

mirana nightshade

linken's sphere

20

Jeremiah

13

Outside the city (hindi sa siyudad)

Yes, in high school. (Oo, sa mataas na paaralan.)

Yes

DOTA, SF, facebook apps

No, I am working. (Hindi, teacher, NNHS nagtatrabaho na ako.)

yes

poker,tetris battle,o2jam,icy tower, jewel quest

Russel

Yes

fam ville

Diane

No

Mark Allan Juan

NO

21

Russel

21

Outside the city (hindi sa siyudad)

22

Diane

19

Outside the city (hindi sa siyudad)

No, I am neither studying nor working. (Hindi ako nag-aaral o nagtatrabaho.)

yes

23

Mark Allan Juan

23

Outside the city (hindi sa siyudad)

No, I am working. (Hindi, nagtatrabaho na ako.)

No

Jeremiah

yes

friends

family

Yes

nakakatuwang mag DOTA. :)

drow ranger(traxex)

earthshaker

dagon, aghanim's scepter

Yes

because dota have unique characters than other games; it attracts me because the game is new in my eyes yet very wonderful game.

Dwarven Sniper

Troll warlord

Perseverance

What is your name?

Frank

Pogi

Norman Roy

How frequent do you play DOTA? (e.g. everyday, every other day, etc.)?

everyday

linggo-linggo

How many hours do you play DOTA in one session?

3

3

For how long do you play DOTA?

0 - 6 months

2 years

What do you prefer?

What do you prefer?

Heroes from the Sentinel Agile heores

Heroes from the Sentinel Agile heores

What do you prefer?

Long-ranged

Short-ranged

Ocassionally (Nowadays) 5

3 years

Heroes from the Sentinel Agile heores

Short-ranged

Kapag gusto.

4 years

Heroes from the Sentinel Agile heores

Long-ranged

3

What is your name?

Frank

Pogi

Norman Roy

Does playing DOTA affect your study habits? How?

If you play DOTA and you are in a relationship status, did you find DOTA a What are the impacts of hindrance to your playing DOTA to you? commitment? Why? (If you have nothing to share, please leave the box blank below.

How did you manage your time with playing DOTA and other aspects of your life (studies, work, time, relationship, etc.)?

Do you play DOTA with other people?

Hitter

No

My grades are stable, I have more strategies and techniques in gaming., I am being nocturnal / I sleep too late. , I am doing more things than before. (Mas marami akong ginagawa ngayon), I have more selfesteem. (Tumataas ang aking tingin sa aking sarili.)

Finishing my obligations first before playing.

Yes, with my family, Yes, with my friends

Hitter

Wala naman, pwera pag matalik na kaibigan ang nagyaya :))) maganda ngang pagbalingan ng depression sa studies ang dota eh

My grades are stable, I have more strategies and techniques in gaming., I have more self-esteem. (Tumataas ang aking tingin sa aking sarili.)

Nope, syempre ang dota ay laro lang naman. Mas importante parin ang commitment sa isang bagay na may/mas malaki ang magiging epekto sa ating buhay at kinabukasan. Iba parin kung marunong ka magpriority ng mga bagay-bagay.

Dota pag kasama lang ang mga kaibigan. kaya paminsan-minsan lang talaga. kailangan lang talaga magprioritized ng mga bagay-bagay

Yes, with my friends, Yes, with my classmates, Yes, with "dayo" (new people)

Supporter

It takes some of the time I should have had spent reading my notes! HAHA. Pero, as time goes by, medyo makokontrol ko na sarili ko (that was in third and fourth year high school)

My grades are stable, I have more strategies and techniques in gaming., I did not eat in time. , I have more self-esteem. (Tumataas ang aking tingin sa aking sarili.)

LOL. Yes. Pag-nag aya ang mga katropa at kasama mo gf mo, naku. Pero ng break naman kami agad, at hindi yun dahil sa DOTA. so for me, walang "hindrance" or any form. Syempre time management mo na yun.

Nung nasa high school ako, every weekend lang ako ng lalaro ng DOTA kasama ang tropa. Kaya ang weekdays ay nakalaan para sa schoolworks. Except pag departmental exams na, 2 weeks before, wala nang maglalaro. xD

Yes, with my family, Yes, with my friends, Yes, with my classmates, Yes, with "dayo" (new people)

Hitter

No.

My grades are stable, I have more strategies and techniques in gaming., I No. am being nocturnal / I sleep too late.

Doing what is needed at the current time.

Yes, with my friends, Yes, with my classmates

What do you prefer?

Ted Moseby

I haven't played in a while 2

3 years

Heroes from the Scourge Agile heores

Long-ranged

Klarizze

Mr. Vital

Jonathan John Yacapin

Ted Moseby

DOTA will not be a hindrance but it will decrease the time spent with partner. But if the partner understands that playing online games is a Setting priorities. part of guys' time then it is all good. It is kind of gender biased, because if girls play Dota, nothing can be wrong.

Yes, with my family, Yes, with my friends, Yes, with my classmates

medyo.. minsan tatawag si GF at nasa gitna ako ng laban sa DOTA. minsa sinasagot ko. minsan hindi ^.^ away kami nyan paghindi... :P

priorities first syempre.. pag kailangan umalis o may gawin, no dota muna. LOL

Yes, with my friends, Yes, with my classmates

Supporter

Yes it does, because it have become a part of my schedule.

My grades are stable, I have more strategies and techniques in gaming., I don't have time to study/ do household chores , I have developed better critical thinking

Hitter

OO, nung nasa dorm pako mas madalas ako magdota kesa mag aral

My grades get low / failing , I don't have time to study/ do household chores , I am being nocturnal / I sleep too late. , I did not eat in time.

Supporter

Kinda, minsan napapasobra ang paglalaro.

My grades are stable, I have more strategies and techniques in gaming.

It's all about time management.

Yes, with my family, Yes, with my friends, Yes, with my classmates, Yes, with "dayo" (new people)

Hitter

Sometimes, it encourages procrastination, but I am always capable of steering myself away if something needs to be passed the next day.

I have more strategies and techniques in gaming., I am being nocturnal / I sleep too late. , I did not eat in time.

I only play dota when I have nothing better to do (entertainment alternative).

Yes, with my friends, Yes, with my classmates, Yes, with "dayo" (new people)

Klarizze

everyday

8

more than 5 years (?)

Heroes from the Sentinel Agile heores

Long-ranged

Almost Everyday

3

more than 5 years (?)

Heroes from the Sentinel Intelligent heroes

Short-ranged

everyday

2

more than 5 years (?)

Heroes from the Scourge Agile heores

Short-ranged

Mr. Vital

Jonathan John Yacapin

dan

seldom

1

3 years

Heroes from the Sentinel Strong heroes

Long-ranged

dan

Hitter

hindi

I have more strategies and techniques in gaming.

poks

minsan nlng ngayon

5

more than 5 years (?)

Heroes from the Sentinel Intelligent heroes

Long-ranged

poks

Supporter

oo madalas aq makapag cutting classes at nakikipag pustahan sa laro

oo kc un ang madalas My grades get low / namin pag awayan kaya failing , I have more pagkatpos ng mga pag naglalaro aq d q strategies and techniques gawain q cnasv na naglalaro aq in gaming.

Yes, with my friends, Yes, with my classmates, Yes, with "dayo" (new people)

when i have free time

2

2 years

Heroes from the Sentinel Intelligent heroes

Long-ranged

Supporter

Yes, it destroys your focus and eats up time.

My grades get low / failing , I have more strategies and techniques in gaming.

Yes, with my family, Yes, with my friends, Yes, with my classmates, Yes, with "dayo" (new people)

araw arw dati

4

6 - 12 months

Heroes from the Scourge Agile heores

Long-ranged

Hitter

di naman...nkakapasok pa naman ako xD

My grades are stable

Den Mark

Gost Payter

Kapag may mga jeje na mayabang at eto ang ipinang hamon sa akin, game ako. (Once in a blue moon)

2

6 - 12 months

Heroes from the Scourge Strong heroes

Long-ranged

Angela

Aaron

Den Mark

Gost Payter

hindi

put thing at the right time Yes, with my family, Yes, learn to adjust your time with my friends, Yes, and discipline with my classmates

I restricted myself playing DotA only if I have free time. I put my real priorities first.

oo ee palagi syang nagagalit sakin e xD

Yes, with my friends, naglalaro aq pagkatapos Yes, with my classmates, ng klase Yes, with "dayo" (new people)

Hitter

Hell no. I really don't bother to play DotA unless it is forced upon me by my friends. It's fun Nothing to watch other people play it because of how skwater and jeje they are.

Teka, ayoko pong magtunog bastos pero maling mali ho ang inyong English grammar. Pwede po itong maging I don't play that much, so sagabal dahil kapag ito'y my life is pretty much naging adiksyon, patay! easier to manage. Mapapapili ka sa minamahal mo at sa DotA, pero hindi ako naapekto nito dahil ako'y hindi adik.

Yes, with my friends, Yes, with my classmates, Yes, with "dayo" (new people), Skwater at mga jeje

Hitter

No.

Stress Free

No.

Yes, with my friends, Yes, with "dayo" (new people)

My grades get high

minsan kasi tulad ng nangyari saken halos iwan na nya ko para lang magiiskedyul para sa makapaglaro sya ng dota dota at sa pag aaral pero naayos naman namin yung bagay na yun

Yes, with my family, Yes, with my friends, Yes, with my classmates, Yes, with "dayo" (new people), kung sino may gusto Yes, with my family, friends, classmates and other people or "dayo"

Angela

twice a week

8

4 years

Heroes from the Sentinel Agile heores

Short-ranged

Aaron

rhafael dela cruz

araw-araw

4

6 - 12 months

Heroes from the Sentinel Agile heores

Long-ranged

rhafael dela cruz

Hitter

oo dahil sa paglalaro ng dota mas lalong na hasa ang aking kaalaman sa pag solve ng mga problem

Daryl

everyday

2

3 years

Both

Long-ranged

Daryl

Hitter

No

None

No

Jaymark

everyday

3

3 years

Heroes from the Scourge Agile heores

Short-ranged

Jaymark

Hitter

Yes, I cut classes

My grades get low, I did not eat in time

yes, ayaw ng girl, nauubos ang oras kakalaro.

Intelligent heroes

play on free time only.

1 game per day only.

family, friends, classmates

Jeremiah

4 times a week

2

6-12 months

Heroes from the Sentinel Strong heroes

Long-ranged

Jeremiah

Hitter

oo, dahil minsan hindi nakakagawa ng assignment at hindi nakakapagreview

my grades get low, do not have time in oo, kasi nawawalan ng household chores, I sleep oras sa karelasyon too late

Russel

vacant hour only

10

6-12 months

sentinel

Long-ranged

Russel

Hitter

sometimes, it cant help my study habits when I play the game

I do not hear any commands from my parents

Agile heores

Diane

Diane

Mark Allan Juan

Mark Allan Juan

family

at work, if I have my vacant time, I play.

family

What is your name?

Where do you play DOTA with other people?

Frank

At home

Pogi

At home, At computer shops

Norman Roy

In what types of computer shops do you play it?

Did you play DOTA with money involved (pustahan)? If yes, how many players?

Did you play DOTA with money involved (pustahan)? How much is the money at stake? Specify the lowest and highest price.

Do you know any Pinoy DOTA Lingo? These are some things you speak during the game to communicate with Do you think it is fun to What is your name? your teammates (e.g. “SS play DOTA? Why? na!”,”Push na sa mid!”,"TP sa top!"). Please explain their meaning.

What is your most memorable moment in playing DOTA?

Please rate your What is your most enjoyment and embarrassing moment contentment in in playing DOTA? playing DOTA, as 10 being the highest.

Is playing DOTA gender exclusive?

Frank

Venomancer is beyond GODLIKE

losing

No, all are accepted to play DOTA.

Yeah, nkakarelieve ng stress!

Pogi

Noong nanalo kami sa pustahan ng 5000 pero hindi naman ako ang pumusta :)) pinaglaro lang ako at ayun... may sweldo akong 1k :))

OO. it has become my stress reliever :) bonding time with friends.

Norman Roy

N/A. nakakatamad alalahanin, sobrang dami. XD

ayoko na rin alalahanin. haha. siguro nung baguhan pa lang ako at 10 medyo lalalampa-lampa sa laro.

No, all are accepted to play DOTA.

Winning.

Bragging then losing.

No, all are accepted to play DOTA.

Yes, fun to play with friends

Ordinary, aircon(ed) computer shops

At home, At computer shops

Ordinary, aircon(ed) computer shops

At home, At computer shops

Premium computer shops (Netopia, etc.)

10

250 ; 5,000

rak- game na gg-good game gl hf - goodluck have fun /gg - good game better luck next time :))

SS na - activate ultimate (4th) skill Push sa mid - attack sa middle Pustahan? I don't lane consider tournaments as TP - Teleport "pustahan" pero we once B/back/bb - retreat joined (with money g/tara - game/attack involved) prize is about gg - good game (meaning 2K accept defeat or congratulates the other team)

Yes.

Yes. (refer to why is dota attractive)

10

noong habang nagdodota ako ay dumating ang gf ko sa 8 shop tapos pinagalitan :| ahaha

8

No, all are accepted to play DOTA.

Do you think playing DOTA disadvantageous? Why? (If no, please leave the box blank.)

Do you think playing DOTA advantageous? Why? (If no, please leave the box blank.)

No.. marami ka kayang matututunan sa laro.. wag lang mag adik!

Oo, may mga bagay sa laro na pwede mong maiapply in-real life

improving skills w/c may be used/often-ly practiced in real life situations.

Ted Moseby

At home, At computer shops

Premium computer shops (Netopia, etc.)

10

20

REKTA NA (mid, top or bot)! - it means to destroy the creeps and towers that are guarding the lane Meron ba SS? - it means if someones Ultimate(Super Skill) is ready for an upcoming clash TANGINA MO! - means you It is fun, because it is a have to play it well and play it game for clever people clever because you made a like me huge mistake JUMONG! - it means the gigantic arrow skill of a hero named Mirana, it is quite deadly DEP! - it means to defend a lane that is pushed by the enemy

Klarizze

Mr. Vital

Ted Moseby

When I was in highschool, my friends decided to have a game of dota. A five on five game but the thing is that the five best players fight the five worst.Unfortunately, im one of the worst. The memorable thing about that game is that we almost won, we have more kills and stuff, but they defeated us by the BD(backdoor) method. Im the one who led our team to an "almostvictory" :)

When I tried to countertrash talk my enemy and 9 I just died, pathetically, with one hit :)

At computer shops

Ordinary, aircon(ed) computer shops

At computer shops, Dorm

Ordinary, aircon(ed) computer shops

10

20-5000

YES! thrilling and very strategic

katamad

parang tinanong na to kanina ahh.

Mr. Vital

nope.

Used OLD RAZOR, used chain lightning to the incoming creeps to let the USED ZEUS and lightning bounce to the became FOOD to the dying/escaping enemy on enemies the blind spot. KILLED! \m/

10

No, all are accepted to play DOTA.

Winning that 5k pot money, OH YEAH \m/

9

No, all are accepted to play DOTA.

dinurog ng AI

neither

Yes, it's because I think it could improve a person's hand and eye coordination. Let's not forget the player's reflexes.

No, all are accepted to play DOTA.

Klarizze

SS - ultimate skill of a hero TP - town portal B - retreat P/tulak/push - attack lane/destroy tower RS na! - kill roshan well/fountain - destroy fountain

No, all are accepted to play DOTA.

medyo. it takes ones time.. pero nasa tao yan kung pano nya imanage time nya

yes. makes u creative

Pandagdag social life din

SS na- use last skill rekta mid/om/push na mid team push on mid TP sa top/bot/mid - teleport to lane for antigank setup will be the first to disable as setup

Jonathan John Yacapin

At home, At computer shops

Ordinary, aircon(ed) computer shops

gank top/mid/bot - group kill on lane ff - focus fire or forfeit(RGC) RS- roshan chix- buys chicken definitely, don't know why Jonathan John Yacapin wards- buys though. wards block- block the creep pathing to slow creep movement ggwp- "good game, well played" camp block - block neutral camp using wards dp- drop disconnected player fc- buy flying courier upgrade rune ward- ward rune areas off ward- ward enemy jungle def ward- ward own jungle neuts- neutral creeps pull- pulling neutral creeps to lane creeps

can't remember.

can't remember.

9

No, all are accepted to play DOTA.

DOTA is* disadvantageous/advanta geous (grammar nazi :P ) It is disadvantageous because it promotes mismanagement of time.

it is advantageous because it is entertaining.

dan

At home, At computer shops

Ordinary, aircon(ed) computer shops

poks

At computer shops

Ordinary computer shops

At home, At computer shops

Ordinary computer shops

At computer shops

Ordinary computer shops

Den Mark

Gost Payter

At computer shops, Classroom

Ordinary, aircon(ed) computer shops

10

lowest 100 highest 300

10

50 pesos lowest price, 100 highest price

No, all are accepted to play DOTA.

nope

nasisi nung natalo kmi sa pustahan aq ang naging dahilan ng agkatalo nmin

10

No, all are accepted to play DOTA.

oo kc ung iba nauubos ang pera kakalaro n2 at nagcucuting classes pa

Losing the game because of a critical mistake I made

8

No, all are accepted to play DOTA.

It is disadvantageous if Yes, you learn teamwork you prioritize it over other and strategy more important tasks.

nung baog na ung aking pagnanatalo at hero at nkabwi pa ako sa pagnatrashtalk ako xD huli...

10

No, all are accepted to play DOTA.

Nung dinurog ko yung torre ng sobrang yabang na kalaban dahil ang yabang niya talaga tae. Sobrang nakakatuwa talagang makatalo ng mayabang na, jeje pa. Sarap hiritan.

5

No, all are accepted to play DOTA.

Oo. Kahit sa anumang laro, pwedeng ma-adik. Pwede, nakakawala ng Kung ma-adik ka, GG stress kids. Trashbin buhay mo.

No, all are accepted to play DOTA.

It becomes disadvantageous when you are extremely addicted to it, especially Yes, in a sense that when you don't have time you're just having fun for yourself and for during your spare time. others. It also applies to other computer / online / video games.

Advantage, stress free.

not anymore

dan

when i was in highschool none

def na- defend the base ss na-special skill na

oo kc minsan nakakalimot ng mga problema

poks

nanalo ng malaki sa pustahan

Playing as Techies and getting triple kills and supporting well

KS- kill-steal =)) TP - town portal SS - ultimate and more...

di pa ee

1

Firstblood

mga bobo pakain kayo- wlang silbeng kakampi at weak ang kalaban!! xD

Just to clarify, "Push" and "TP" are not from the Philippines. Pushing is a relatively common term in the international DotA scene or in any games of the MOBA genre. "TP" comes from Warcraft III, the game which DotA comes from. It is a common term in Warcraft III because TPs or Town Portal scrolls are very useful in this game. Yes, I do know Pinoy DotA lingo. Examples are jumong, w3w, awtz, and other very very skwater and jeje terms.

It never gets boring. Every game presents a unique experience. But best of all, you get to play with friends.

naman kasi ifeel good pagnagdodota xD

Den Mark

It depends on who you are playing with and who Gost Payter you are playing against.

Angela

Wala. Imba ako eh.

Angela

Aaron

At computer shops

Premium computer shops (Netopia, etc.)

rhafael dela cruz

At home, At computer shops

Ordinary computer shops

Daryl

At computer shops

Ordinary computer shops

Yes, 10 players, 5v5

Php 1000-1500

Jaymark

at computer shops

ordinary

Yes, 10 players, 5v5

php750-2500

maiimprove ang diskarte sa paglalaro

Yes.

Aaron

Every time may TT.

Sandking, nag SS sa jungle.

10

No, all are accepted to play DOTA.

oo kasi marami kang makikilala at makakabonding dahil sa dota

rhafael dela cruz

hmmm.. nakalimutan ko na ehh..

wala..

4

No, all are accepted to play DOTA.

"pahigop salve!","kanain na yan!","tanim wards!","tagain ang yes, it fosters friendship kakawate!"

Daryl

dodge skill and money shot

talo, namatay yung corrier

9

No, all are accepted to play DOTA.

No

"GG na to!" -> talo na.

Jaymark

rampage

losing

10

No, all are accepted to play DOTA.

yes, I cant eat at the right yes, pampalipas ng oras time

1

yes

Yes, more strategy

Jeremiah

computer shops, others ordinary

no

"back" ->atras ka na. yes, nakakatuwa kapag "gangbang!" -> patayin ang nananalo ka. isang kalaban ng kayong lahat.

Russel

at home

no

"TP" teleport. "gg" quit, "NP" no yes, because when I play power ups, "om" only mid, "NE" the game, I cant feel any Russel normal experience stress.

Diane

Mark Allan Juan

Jeremiah

Diane

Mark Allan Juan

sa gg ay 5v5

kpag nananalo ako

me and my other cousins playing the game for 24 when I lose hours

8

No, all are accepted to play DOTA.

oo, sa pagaaral

10

No, all are accepted to play DOTA.

yes, I think many people especially all kabataans are taking their money to this game. That is what my mother said.

No, all are accepted to play DOTA.

depende din sa naglalaro, kung hindi napapabayaan ang pagaaral.

No, all are accepted to play DOTA.

yes for me, in my opinion, I find playing dota a waste of time, money and effort. As I have observed, students have no been wasting their time just to play it and even cut classes, and spend their allowance for that DOTA.

no

no

What is your name?

Do you like any pages or join any groups in Facebook or other social networking sites that are related to DOTA? Can you name them? (If not, please leave the box blank.))

Frank

Yes, "Kamukha Mo Na Si Gondar"

Pogi

Norman Roy

Mineski Happyfeet OLSTAH

Brainstorming. Can you give some insights about the culture of DOTA in the Philippines? Can you share other things regarding playing DOTA? Your answers will help me in making my research paper more comprehensive.

Maraming nagdodota sa pilipinas, kaso maraming adik. hindi lang nila ginagawang for fun ang laro kundi nasisira ang kanilang mga buhay dahil mas inuuna nila ito kaysa ibang bagay.

Well. Halos saan ako pumunta merong nag doDOTA, i guess it has become our passion at kung saan may maipagmamalaki ang ibang mga tao. Gaya ng mostly all asian countries na adik sa computer games (Korea, Japan, China at Singapore Alam ko sila ang mga kagaya natin na maraming players) Kahit sabihin natin na hndi ito makakatulong sa pagunlad ng bansa, unti-unti na itong niyayakap ng mga tao at siguro parte na ng culture ng mga bagng henerasyon na nakaabot sa larong ito. good luck sa paper frank. post mo sa group ang finished paper ha! :D :))

Ted Moseby

DOTA has become some kind of sport that determines a bet. Filipinos love to have bets and determines who wins by playing sports. It is apparent at basketball. DOTA have become something like that

Klarizze

Mr. Vital

Jonathan John Yacapin

culture of dota in the philippines largely involves trashtalk, something rare in other countries.

dan

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.

Den Mark

REKTADOTA

ala na xD

Gost Payter

DotA appeals to the lower classes and I have no idea why. You can go into a computer shop, play HoN for free for chrissake and it looks so much better, and plays so much better. I honestly have no idea why people keep sticking to it. Before, when DotA was There's already a DotA 2 actually decent, I joined and albeit you have to the community that pay for it, it's still IceFrog built. I forgot the supremely better name, I think it was DotA compared to the first Portal or something? It incarnation. Even LoL is was a fun forum. better but then again, that's pretty much full of jeje skwaters with no money as well and LoL is way too easy compared to HoN and DotA. All those who boast that they can beat you in LoL can eat their own shit. They don't know what they're talking about.

They started a convention in which people play tournament; for example, in South Korea, they have Starcraft tournament, in the Philippines, they have DOTA tournament.

Angela

Aaron

rhafael dela cruz

Daryl

Yes, "Basag well dre!"

Halos lahat ng naglalaro ay hindi kayang imanage ang oras.

Jaymark

Yes, "Mineski"

Sikat ang DOTA, pag naglalaro ka nito, "in" ka na.

Jeremiah

Russel

yes

nakakasira ng pag-aaral kapag sumobra na.

no

I guess, many young people are getting involved with this matter, they are spending their time in playing the game, other alsospend their time,money and effort.

no

Playing DOTA here in our country are very rampant among youth, mostly those who are still in their schooling. For ma, not being a fan of DOTA, I really find it disadvantageous/ if really affects the quality time of the student that should be spend during class hours. it also greatly affect their health as they spent their huge time and their allowances playing it and forget that they also need to eat and supply their physical needs. lastly, family time and bonding are also affected, Because they even spend their 24/7 playing and playing DOTA.

Diane

Mark Allan Juan