Quit 3-4 months ago close to TI when it became borderline unplayable due to 4 out of 5 matches with griefers/toxic/afk players. Realised that what this game used to be in 2016-2021 was more skill rather than what it probably is today :-
A dice roll whether your teammates have fragile mentals or simply are cool in their head.
Now, you can call me a noob, griefer and as toxic as the others and it's okay, I don't mind lol because I know I've done my best but you aren't alone ENOUGH to alter the outcomes of a match. And of course, I am no professional player, I play 3 out of 5 matches average or not good enough of course and 100% i probably wasnt skilled enough but it's a mixture of both, but trying extremely hard to relax, take 1-2 days break and lose 15-17 games across weeks is just not it.
Now you can call me low skill, loser or whatever it is, I accept it lol. Cause i've moved on so so beyond and if you feel attacked by this post, just move your vision away from this post and look outside into the sky, you'll realise that you're mentally bound to a game that gives you no joy. You're addicted and defending dota2 (Sad)
Dropped from Ancient 1 to whatever legend 2-3 it is or was, but came across this screenshot in my library and man, life has become so much better LMAO, super fit, lifting heavy, sleeping well, earning great, XYZ and looking at this screenshot I wonder, what of all the arguments and the STUPID players I queued with, reasoning with them and what not, they must be still stuck losing hair and sleep over this stupid game lmfao.
This game is a ruse (If you have a bad relationship with it), I know it's tough to not be obsessed, but it ain't worth it. Quit it. If you're enjoying it, please continue!
To regular players who like the game, don't mind me, I don't even belong here, this post here is for someone who's having an unhealthy relationship like I did with the game, to help them take a step to quit.
Just quit it, you gain nothing from micro-ing 6 meepos or hitting a perfect magnus skewer from high ground and kill a pos1. It's a dopamine black-hole AGAIN, IF YOU DISLIKE PLAYING IT.
Also yeah, if you play in SEA, don't.
Edit :- People think I'm telling everyone to quit dota irrespective of you liking it or not. THAT's not true. If you love PLAYING the game, this post isn't for you, this post is only for people who dislike playing the game and are frustrated with it, or have a bad relationship with the game. if you love playing, that's cool! you should play! I love the game too, but have stopped playing since i found it truly futile and mentally gruelling to have fun! Cheers!
Edit 2 :- A lot of negative comments first, kinda reminded of why this place sucks, but a lot of comments later on who are reasonable and practical people! thanks for understanding my true stance and not just being toxic. People can love a game but not like playing it for personal reasons, it aint so deep.
Edit 3 :- I have hope for this community
Edit 4 :- I have successfully triggered the 12hr ranked bozos and gotten my karma too. Life’s awesome. See y’all, go spend a ranked game malding jerks. Nice people get cheers, bald jodbless ones get replies until they quit replying. Pack it up.