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Posted on 10-14-12, 12:37 am (rev. 1)
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I finally finished all my suggested item builds! Hurray!

(TL;DR: New default suggested item builds by me.
See them here: http://imgur.com/a/dZpMv#8.
Download them here: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18652/Gambits%20Suggested%20Item%20Builds%20v2.2.PlusScreenshots.zip)

For those who don't know, I redid the default suggested item builds for all the heroes.
The purpose is three-fold. First, to be a guide to newer players, so that they end with items that make a difference instead of merely being decent. Second, to provide a convenient list of all relevant items for players of all skill levels for that particular hero, and lastly, to provide alternative builds to more experienced players, who might like to try new ways of playing a familiar hero.

I removed some of the sillier items, cleaned up the starting items for all heroes, and concentrated on solid items buids that would work in most game (especially inhouses and medium/high level match making games), and complement that particular heroe's playstyle. I added a lot of the more underrepresented items such as Urn of Shadows and Orb of Venom to the heroes they complement, so that more relevant items are given for each hero, while simultaneously removing items that are almost never viable on that hero. I also added alternative builds to most heroes that, rather than being inferior versions, add different capabilities or possibilities with that hero.
In addition to this, I also made a distinction between jungling and lane starting items/builds for all relevant heroes, making it much easier and better for heroes that can both jungle and lane. I've also added different possible builds/starting items where it made sense, for example there are now 2 different starting item builds on Invoker, depending on whether you go Quas or Exort first.

I hope all this add up to more flexible, useful and interesting item suggestions, and I would really appreciate any feedback from any of you, so that they can get even better!
If any of you (noobs and experienced players alike) have any questions about some of the more untraditional item builds, don't hesitate to ask!

You can see screenshots of all the builds online here: http://imgur.com/a/dZpMv#8, or in the zip file, where they are included.

To install them, extract the zip file to this folder: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\dota 2 beta\dota
They will then override the ones supplied by Valve.

Download them here:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18652/Gambits%20Suggested%20Item%20Builds%20v2.2.PlusScreenshots.zip
Posted on 10-14-12, 08:54 am
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ill download this 2moro you are some man gambit if you girlfriend no marry you I will.
Posted on 10-14-12, 12:41 pm
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It is done.
Posted on 10-14-12, 01:25 pm
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Just installed these for the first time. Awesome work Gambit. I like that you took a screenshot for each hero, its like a alt-tab guide if you don't want to install we should page that out.
Posted on 10-14-12, 09:26 pm


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good work
Posted on 10-14-12, 09:46 pm
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Really enjoying these changes!

Very good stuff! Well done!
Posted on 10-15-12, 12:02 pm
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I will actually try these out tonight! I know ive said that before but this time i am certain
Posted on 10-16-12, 12:49 pm


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Just tried it out -- very useful.

Thanks for taking the time to make it!
Posted on 10-16-12, 05:44 pm
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Yes! I have been using these lately and am glad I took the jump. There are still a small handful of heroes I have never played so this will surely come in handy.

thanks for all your hard work gambit.
Posted on 10-18-12, 12:55 am


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great job for the newer players thumbs up great work!
Posted on 10-18-12, 08:39 am
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This will be really helpful, Thanks =D
Posted on 10-18-12, 05:25 pm
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As a newbie to Dota, I downloaded this straight away. A really big thank you to Gambit for all the work he's put into this - it's *uber* amounts of help when I'm in game and have enough on my plate trying to last hit and not die xD
Posted on 10-18-12, 05:42 pm


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Yes, i do love this new update as it has the diffident items for the different play-styles. I cannot live without this now.
Posted on 10-18-12, 08:47 pm
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Yes, i do love this new update as it has the diffident items for the different play-styles. I cannot live without this now.


Yes i noticed this as well, it's been really convenient for me, because there is more direction instead of just "Hey here's 15 items under 'Suggested' you should pick one".
Posted on 10-21-12, 05:13 am


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Everything about this is absolutely perfect except you don't list urn on pugna. Pls fix.
Posted on 10-21-12, 11:48 am
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Posted by Suicide
Everything about this is absolutely perfect except you don't list urn on pugna. Pls fix.


Fixed
Posted on 10-21-12, 06:10 pm
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You didnt put every item in the game in your guide for mirana just my opinion, you dont have to change it though.
Posted on 10-26-12, 03:28 pm


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this is epic!

thanks
Posted on 10-30-12, 12:20 pm
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Update with tranquils on meepo, so fallen doesnt lose us more games!
Posted on 10-30-12, 12:25 pm
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Posted by BearHug
Update with tranquils on meepo, so fallen doesnt lose us more games!


Already done. Will update with screenshots later.
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