Dota 2 13th February Patch – Content Analysis

This week’s Dota 2 patch has arrived bringing the huggable and lovable maniac snowball wielding beast, Tusk. You can view the full changelog here.

Front End Changes

New Hero

Tusk

 Ymir, the Tusk.

“It had been a brawl to remember. There stood Ymir, the Tusk, the Terror from the Barrier, the Snowball from Cobalt, the only fighter to have bested the Bristled Bruiser in a fair fight, and now the last man standing in Wolfsden Tavern. What started as a simple bar bet of supremacy ended with four regulars, a blacksmith, and six of the Frost Brigade’s best soldiers writhing against the shards and splinters of almost every bottle, mug, and chair in the building. The Tusk boasted and toasted his victory as he emptied his brew.

No sooner had the defeated regained consciousness than the cries for double-or-nothing rang out. The Tusk was pleased at the prospect, but none could think of a bet bigger than the one he just conquered. Horrified at the damage to his tavern and desperate to avoid another brawl, the barkeep had an idea. As skilled as he was, Ymir had never taken part in a real battle, never tested himself against the indiscriminate death and chaos of war. He proposed a wager to the fighter: seek out the biggest battle he could find, survive, and win it for whichever side he chose. The stakes? The next round of drinks.”
  

“FALCON PUNCH”

Model Viewer Shots

In Game Shots

Neutral Creep Model Updates

We have a number of updates to the existing older neutral creep models.

Kobold Foreman

The Kobold Foreman has had his pimp cup also buffed in this patch.

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New Textures

Old Textures

Harpy Storm

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New Textures

Old Textures

Ogre Bruiser

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New Textures

Old Textures

Hero Models Broken Down

Tusk’s model has arrived already broken down and we also have some updates the existing break down of Rubick.

Rubick’s Model

Rubick’s head is now a separate item slot. Which means I can now do this:

And this:

Default Parts

Rubick’s Staff

Rubick’s Cape

Rubick’s Shoulder Armor

Rubick’s Head

Base Model

Tusk’s Model

Default Parts

Tusk’s Armored Glove

Tusk’s Cowl

Tusk’s Hat

Tusk’s Horns

Tusk’s Weapon

Tusk’s Fish Basket

Base Model

New Cosmetic Store Items

Continuing the trend from the previous weeks we now have a number of new cosmetic item sets ready for the Dota 2 store.

Crystal Maiden’s Items

Regalia of the Crystalline Queen Set

Contents

Model Viewer Shots

Lion’s Items

Tools of the Demon Witch Set

Contents

Model Viewer Shots

Mirana’s Items

Contents

Model Viewer Shots

Outworld Devourer’s Items

Harbinger of the Inauspicious Abyss Set

Contents

Model Viewer Shots

Wards

The two wards I covered last week, Jakiro’s and Tidehunter’s both now have backpack images and description writeups.

Double Vision

“This mascot of the powerful Pyrexae has two heads with which to scout for trouble!”

Bottom Watcher

“From far below, a dweller of the deeps has been pressed into service at the surface!”

New League Passes

The Star Series Season V ticket is now in the files which will come with it’s own custom Grillhound courier.

UI Updates

The combat log has been completely revamped and now is more in line for the current Dota 2 UI style.

Combat Log

Click to enlarge.

Team UI

The team UI has had a small update and now has a button for the team admins to add themselves to the player roster instead of using the right click menu.

Back End Changes

Updated Strings

More tutorial string updates. Spoilers: They still hate Tidehunter.

    "DOTA_Tutorial_M1_UseDragonTail"  "Hit your <font color='#EE0000'><b>%dota_ability_execute 1%</b></font> key to start casting <font color='#EE0000'><b>Dragon Tail</b></font>, and then <font color='#EE0000'><b>Left Click</b></font> on an enemy to stun them!"

    "DOTA_Tutorial_M2_BootsUpgraded"  "Nice!  Notice the items you purchased have automatically combined to create <font color='#EE0000'><b>Power Treads</b></font>.nnThese too are an active item.  You can toggle which stats they boost by activing them.  Try it now."
    "DOTA_Tutorial_M2_LevelExperience"  "The boots change the attribute they boost when you toggle their state.nnTime to find more creeps and get some experience to reach level six.  Don't want to lose our chance to surprise Tidehunter!"

    "DOTA_Quest_MoveTo"          "Head For the Gate"
    "DOTA_Quest_FindKeeper"        "Find <font color='#EE0000'><b>Keeper of the Light</b></font>"
    "DOTA_Quest_FindRazor"        "Defeat <font color='#EE0000'><b>Razor<b></font>"
    "DOTA_Quest_DefendCamp"        "Defend the Watchtower Using <font color='#EE0000'><b>Breathe Fire</b></font>"
    "DOTA_Quest_ClearNeutral"      "Clear <font color='#EE0000'><b>three</b></font> Neutral Camps"
    "DOTA_Quest_ReturnToShop"      "Return to the Shop"
    "DOTA_Quest_EarnMoney2"        "Earn 185 Gold and Buy a <font color='#EE0000'><b>Circlet</b></font>"
    "DOTA_Quest_EarnMoney3"        "Earn 190 Gold and Buy <font color='#EE0000'><b>Bracers</b></font>"
									

A large number of the neutral creeps have been renamed, you can find the full list of changes below.

    // Neutral Creeps

    "npc_dota_neutral_kobold_tunneler"        "Kobold Soldier"
    "npc_dota_neutral_kobold_taskmaster"      "Kobold Foreman"
    
    "npc_dota_neutral_centaur_outrunner"      "Centaur Courser"
    "npc_dota_neutral_centaur_khan"          "Centaur Conqueror"
    
    "npc_dota_neutral_fel_beast"          "Fell Spirit"

    "npc_dota_neutral_polar_furbolg_champion"    "Hellbear"
    "npc_dota_neutral_polar_furbolg_ursa_warrior"  "Hellbear Smasher"
    
    "npc_dota_neutral_ogre_mauler"          "Ogre Bruiser"
    "npc_dota_neutral_ogre_magi"          "Ogre Frostmage"

    "npc_dota_neutral_enraged_wildkin"        "Wildwing Ripper"

    "npc_dota_neutral_satyr_soulstealer"      "Satyr Mindstealer"
    "npc_dota_neutral_satyr_hellcaller"        "Satyr Tormenter"
    "npc_dota_neutral_satyr_trickster"        "Satyr Banisher"

    "npc_dota_neutral_jungle_stalker"        "Ancient Stalker"
    "npc_dota_neutral_elder_jungle_stalker"      "Ancient Primal Stalker"
    "npc_dota_neutral_blue_dragonspawn_sorcerer"  "Ancient Drakken Sentinel"
    "npc_dota_neutral_blue_dragonspawn_overseer"  "Ancient Drakken Armorer"
    "npc_dota_neutral_big_thunder_lizard"      "Ancient Thunderhide"
    "npc_dota_neutral_small_thunder_lizard"      "Ancient Stormhide"

    

    "npc_dota_neutral_gnoll_assassin"        "Vhoul Assassin"
  
    "npc_dota_neutral_dark_troll"          "Hill Troll"
    "npc_dota_neutral_dark_troll_warlord"      "Dark Troll Summoner"
    "npc_dota_neutral_forest_troll_berserker"    "Hill Troll Berserker"
    "npc_dota_neutral_forest_troll_high_priest"    "Hill Troll Priest"
    "npc_dota_neutral_harpy_storm"          "Harpy Stormcrafter"
									

The description for the team system has been updated.

    "Team_Create_Desc1"          "The Teams feature is designed for groups of five players who want to compete against other groups of five in practice lobbies, and competitive settings like leagues, tournaments and Team Matchmaking."
    "Team_Create_Desc2"       "For professional gaming organizations, an administrator slot is provided for management purposes, and should be held by the Team's owner. Whenever the five members of your Team are in a lobby together, your Team will be detected. Your Team's information will be displayed in-game, and Team statistics will be collected from the match.nnWhen participating in Team Matchmaking your Team will be rated based on performance against other Teams."
									

Strings for the updated combat log system.

    "DOTA_CombatLogHeading"    "Combat Log"
    "DOTA_CombatLog_Refresh"  "REFRESH"
    "DOTA_CombatLog_Modifiers"  "Modifiers"
    "DOTA_CombatLog_Deaths"    "Deaths"
    "DOTA_CombatLog_Damage"    "Damage"
    "DOTA_CombatLog_Healing"  "Healing"
    "DOTA_CombatLog_Attacker"  "Attacker:"
    "DOTA_CombatLog_Target"    "Target:"
    "DOTA_CombatLog_Interval"  "Interval: %s1s"
									

Two new replay errors for the match details page.

    "MD_Replay_Not_Recorded"      "Replay Not Recorded"
    "MD_Replay_Expired"          "Replay Expired"
									

The workshop is going to be updated in the near future with a fully supported portrait editor.

    "DOTA_Workshop_File_PortraitInfo"  "Portrait Layout File (.pts files)"

    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_Edit"    "Open Portrait Editor"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_Preview"  "In-Game Portrait Preview"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_SetCamOrg"  "Set Camera Origin"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_SetCamTgt"  "Set Camera Angles"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_SetLgtOrg"  "Set Origin"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_SetLgtTgt"  "Set Angles"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_SetDir"    "Set Direction"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_SetCam_Desc" "Mouse left & right: Orbit target pointnMouse up & down: Translate up and downnMousewheel: Translate closer / farthernnMouseclick to exit"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_SetDir_Desc" "Mouse left & right: Modify YawnMouse up & down: Modify PitchnMousewheel: Move target point closer / farthernnMouseclick to exit"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_FOV"    "Field Of View:"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_Preset"    "Lighting Preset:"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_Light"    "Spot Light"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_HSV"    "Hue / Saturation / Value:"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_H"      "H:"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_S"      "S:"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_V"      "V:"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_Size"    "Size:"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_Distance"  "Distance:"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_Ambient"  "Ambient Light"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_Scale"    "Scale:"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_Shadow"    "Shadow Color"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_Specular"  "Specular Color"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_Power"    "Power:"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_Background" "Background"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_Texture"  "Texture"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_Bkg_Color"  "Color at:"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_Corner_0"  "Bottom Left"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_Corner_1"  "Top Left"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_Corner_2"  "Top Right"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_Corner_3"  "Bottom Right"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Submission_NotReady"  "Submission Not Ready!"
    "DOTA_Workshop_Portrait_Unset"    "You must create a portrait for the %s1 model. Click on the Open Portrait Editor button on the Portrait view to create a custom portrait."

    "DOTA_Workshop_LPreset_TopDown"    "Top Down"
    "DOTA_Workshop_LPreset_Stage"    "Stage Light"
    "DOTA_Workshop_LPreset_NightTime"  "Night Time"
    "DOTA_Workshop_LPreset_CrossLight"  "Cross Light"
									

The Polycount and tournament couriers now have their own attribute tag in game.

    "Attrib_Polycount"            "Polycount %s1"
    "Attrib_PremierLeague"          "The Premier League Season %s1"
    "Attrib_StarLadder"            "Star Series Season %s1"
									

Unreleased Heroes

We have some updates to a couple of the unreleased heroes in this patch.

Bristlebog

Bristlebog’s voicework responses are now in the files.

[Spawning]

Bristleback!
Look who's here.
Well, what have we here.
I cut quite a figure, don’t I.

[Battle Begins] 

Oh, now we're in it.
This is what I'm talking about, heh hah hah.
Time to mash some faces, I'd say.

[First Blood]

Well, if it ain't first bloody blood.
A little blood?  First thing in the morning?
Well, look who's first.

[Moving]

Yes.
Yes.
Indeed.
You don't say.
Don't mind if I do.
One step at a time.
I'll  sort this out.
By all means.
There's faces need mashing.
Bit of work to do.
Time for a good scrap.
Here we go.
At way!
Oy, one step at a time.
Bit of a hurry.
Here we go.
I'll sort this.
There's more where that came from.

[Attacking]

Here we go.
Yeah, I'm getting me blood up now.
Boom!
A clubbin.
This'll sort you out.
Here we go.
Back to it.
Eow, put me back into it.
Let's hear ya squeal.
Yeah, a propper thrashing.
For your troubles.
Put your lights out.
I'll bash you dim.
I'll concave your head.
Yeah, take it!
Have some of that.
You want some of this, son, you want it?
More where that came from sunshine.
Oh, you fancy it, now do ya?
Oh, you want some of this?
No getting away now.
What'd you take me for, eh?
I'll give you all you can handle.

[Casting a spell]

Oh, you're in it now, are ya?
You want some of me, you want some of Bristleback?

[Casting Bristleback]

Come on, have at me!
Yeah, go on, go on, give it a go!
Hit me!
Oh, me back needs a scratch.
Yeah, you bring your best.
You want some of this?

[Casting Viscous Nasal Goo]

Ooh, excuse me, he heh heh.
Oh, looks good on you, that does, mate.
Oh, where are my manners.
Hechoo.
Aaaaachoo.
Argh, here's some goo for you.
Heh, you wear it well, mate.

[Casting Quill Spray]

Oh, pardon my quills.
Have some quills.
Ha!  You make a right pin cushion.
Haha, stuck you good.
Quilled in the line of duty.

[Failing to kill a hero]

Bah.
Doh.
Oh, sort it out mate, come on.
Ah, come on.
Well, what do you know.

[Leveling up]

My tusks just got sharper.
Now this…this is proper smart.
Bright and breezy.
Bish, bash, bosh.
Oh, I'm a right proper basher.
Oh, now it's on.  Yes.

[Killing a hero]

All in a day's killing.
You shoulda backed down, son.
Who's squealing now, eh?  Ha, aha ha heh.
A good bashing, never hurt nobody.
What are you on about?
Yeah, that chinned ya, didn't it?
I layed you out flat, son.
You won't be getting up too soon.
There ya go, troubles over.
You been sorted.
That pinned your eyes open, didn't it.
Haha!
Down you go.

[Killing a Rival]

Bashed your bones in.
Oh, now, you're king of the dead.
One less bug in the world.
Off you go, Chen.
One less Zealot.
Time to meet that maker of yours.
Nighty night, Knight. He heh.
You can't heal being dead.
Bashed in that ugly head of yours.
Never did like knights.
Part dragon, all dead.
Lights out for you, geezer.
Knocked you off your high horse, didn't I?
Die, geezer!
Other times, well, we might of shared a brew.
That round was on me.
Yugh, I love a good bar fight.
A beastie after me own heart.
Could of offered me a swig afore dying.
Who's.  Doomed.  Now.
Devil's in the details.
Yegh!  Doffed you and the kitty both.
Oh, I hate cats, or whatever that bloody thing was.
Your whirly-whatsit can bug off.
Brought you down to earth didn't I, eh?
Is that a bat you was riding?  Who rides a bat?
No need for a rematch.
Your tusks were no match for mine.
You had it coming, Tusk.
I been waiting to do that.
Ah, now I feel better.
Wasn't a draw that time.
Well, that's the end of that.
Looks like I won the next round.
So, you can beat a dead horse.
I expected more from a Fundamental.
For a Fundamental…bah, you was barely a wisp of a fighter.
Oy, shut your chimey talking mouth.
Wha… eh, I can't understand a word you just said.
Wha…what's that you said.  No, I don't speak chimey bell talk.
I thought elementals was stronger than that.
Terrorblade?  More like terrible with a blade.
Handsome and smart?  Yeah, Invoker, you had to die, mate.
It's hard being uglier than me, Slardar, but you did pull it off, mate.  Hats off to ya.
The only good Keen is a dead Keen.
So little and weak, you know I almost feel guilty.  Almost.
These keen folk die so easy.
I hate keens.
The Oglodi always put up a good fight.
The Oglodi, they don't die easy, I will give em that.
You Oglodi fighters is tough, yeah, I admit it.
Who's doomed now, eh?
No, listen, I cannot understand a word you just said.

[Meeting an ally]

Let's you me and Tusk throw back a tumbler after this, eh?
Oy, oy, oy, save some of that cake for me, will ya, lads?
I'll split that keg with ya when we're through.
Hey, you keep that keg handy.
Come on, big fella.
Ooh, ain't you a bonnie fair.
That barkeep got us into this, we'll get ourselves out.
Let's put our differences behind us.  What do you say?
Tusk, let's partner up on this one.
Look, we can all fight each other once the killing is done.
Looks like it's you and me, Tusk.
Between your tusks and mine, they won't know what hit em.
Hmm, for the Keen Folk, you ain't half bad.
I'll hit em.  You stand there looking small and weak.
I tell you what, it's nice to know an Oglodi's got me back.
Between you and me, we got this lane, Oglodi.
Okay, here's the plan.  Look, I'll hit em, and you just stand there looking... small and…and weak.

[Last Hitting]

That's for me.
Gold for me teeth.
Bash'n grab.
A dash of the honey.
A bit of jangle.
Eh, he didn't need that anyway.
Pilfered proper.
Bash we go.
You're dead.
Flat busted.
Oopsy daisy.
Dead broke.
Fat for me purse.
Tough luck.
Boom!

[Dying]

No!
Send me quills, to me mum.
Bury me quills down, so's to poke the devil.
It's toes up, for me.
This ain't how I pictured it.
Ah, you bleedin' muck!
I chipped a tusk.
You dirty fighter.
Oogh, I been better.
Is…is that my blood coming out?
Ah, that can't be good.

[Respawning Fast]

Back at it.
Don't turn your back.
Look who's back.

[Respawning]

Oy, calm down, I just took a quick trip to the bog.
Bristleback, again.
Let's get back to it.
Back to work.
Here we go again.
This fountain looks familiar.
What's this, back again?
Oh, they're a dangerous lot.
Time for a little bashing.
The basher is here again.
Stop moping, I'm here.
Oy, stop whining, I'm back.

[Rare] 

It was a barkeep that got me into this mess.  Yeah, I think I'll pay em a visit when this is done.
I'm more than a pretty face.

[Purchasing an item]

Aha, here we go.
Cost more than a bit of honey.
This better be worth the grubbin.
Skint me clean for this?
Now here we go.

[Scepter]

Ah, scepter.
I tell you what, this'll bash heads pretty like.

[Specific items]

Blink dagger!
Blinkered dagger.
Manta style!
Helm of the Dominator!
Heart of Tarrasque.
Assault Cuirass!
Yeah, Satanic!
Sange and Yash!
Pipe of Insight.
Black King Bar.
Monkey King Bar.

[Storing a rune]

Saved for later.
Bottled.
Well, I'll just stop the bottle up.

[Denying]
Denied.
Denied.
Uh, uh.
Denied.
No.
Ha ha.
I think not.
No way.
You may not.
I refuse you, heh heh.
Consider yourself denied.

[Calling missing]

Top's gone missing.
Missing middle!
Bottom's gone missing, just so's ya know.

[Acquiring the Aegis of the Immortal]

Immortality!
A good time to fight.

[Runes]

Haste!
Oh, quick now.

Double damage!
Twice the bash.

Regeneration!
What's the green rune do again?

Illusion!
The world can't handle three of me.

Invisibility!
They won't know what hit em.

[Not yet]

Not yet.
Not yet.
Oy, not yet!
No, I'm not ready.
I'm not ready.
I'm not ready!
It's not time yet, mate.
It's not time yet.
It…it's not time yet!

[No mana]
Out of mana.
Out of mana.
Oy, hey listen, I'm out of mana!
No mana.
No mana.
No mana!
Not enough mana, mate.
No, I ain't got enough mana.
Not enough mana, you idiot!

[Thanking]

Thanks.
Ah, thanks a lot.
Too kind, you are.
Much acppreciated.

[Under attack]

Oy, come on, I'm under attack here!
Agh!  They got the drop on me!
I'm under attack.

[Taunting]

It's in the bag, mate.  Yeah, go on, you see if it's not.  Open it up and see if it's not in there.  I'm telling you, it's a lock, mate.

[Wizard]

Crummy wizard!
Ah, shitty wizard!

[Losing]

Oh, bollocks.
Oh, defeated!
Aw, well that's the end of that, isn't it?
Aw no, you've got to be kidding me.
Oh, no, no, no, no, no.

[Winning]

Yessss!
Victory!
Aheh hah.  It was only a matter of time.
I never had a doubt in me mind.

[No.]

Oogh.
Aagh.
Oy!
Agh.
Oogh.
Aergh.
Oogh.
Argh.
Oogh.
Aagh.
Ooogh.
Eghoogh.
Wooaf.
Ah, sooo.
Bueh, egh.
Methm.
Woooogh.
Woghm.
Wmmh.
Ooohohehho.
Ooogh.
Oooh, that's lovely days.
Hahahahaha haha ha.
Hehey hahaha.
Ha!
Hoho hah ah ha ha ha.
Hahahahh ahh hah, suck it.
									

Skywrath Mage

Skywrath mage now has some ability icons and he also has some voicework responses.

Responses:

[Spawning]

Dragonus.
Skywrath Mage!
Court mage to the Nest of Thorns am I.
I serve the Ghastly Eyrie.

[Battle Begins]

I am sworn to turn the tide where ere I can.
Even on this fallen field, I dedicate my powers to the lofty Skywrath.

[First Blood]

I would give all this and my blood too if it meant the Skywrath Scion were restored.

[Moving]

Indeed.
Yes.
I go as bid.
Tis my honor.
My power is summoned.
Forth and willingly.
You'll have no cause to question me.
Undoubtedly.
Just so.
As it is in my power.
As I will.
It is right.
That may well be.
Be it thus.
Consider the consequences.
You've thought this through?
Very well then.
Indeed.
To a new landing.
By my wings.
I'll bide my time.
Yes.

[Attacking]

Attack!
By the Bloody Pinion!
By the talons of Skree'auk!
Avilliva sends me.
I'll break their wings.
I'll dash them to the earth.
Who dares fly against me?
None threaten me.
The time has arrived!
By Skree'auk!
By the ancient powers!
Arcane are my ways.
You have entered my realm.
I'll dash them to the ground.

[Casting a Spell]

Prepare for a reckoning!
This skies are dark with Skywrath power!
Fly where you will, I will follow you there!

[Ancient Seal]

By the Ancient Seal!
The Seal of Avilliva upon you!
Kay'ar'osh!

[Concussive Shot]

Bal'lash!
Kro'kara!
Ayakh!

[Mystic Flare]

Mystic flare!
The light of pain upon you!
Share the light of agony!
Gor'kurroh!
Kur'gor'karrah!

[Failure]
  
Ai, me!
Skree'auk I have failed you.
I am contemptible.

[Leveling up]

From tip to tip my wings cover the sky!
The Skywrath live through me!
The truth of my heart shall be writ upon the skies.
A lesser being would grow dizzy at such heights.
Ah, Skree'auk, your blood enthralls me!
In the name of my secret love I'll use this power well.
Higher I soar!
All creation lies strewn below me!
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

[Killing a Hero]

Skree'auk's talons pierce your soul.
Those who tangle with the Skywrath risk a fall from starry heights.
Her talons take you!
All I do, I do in Her name.
I use my powers wisely. Take that as you will.
I end your life that something good may begin.
Think of it as a new beginning.
I gave your death some thought, believe me.
I do not kill you lightly. But still, you are dead.
I am a tool of the greater good. What does that make you?
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

[Killing/Dying to a rival]

My secret love dies with you.
I die, but my love lives on.
It was all I could give you, Sweet Spirit.
Be released from your suffering, Vengeful One.
You must take your magic more seriously.
I think you will remember me now, eh?
Your bookwish ways have made you myopic.
I put you down unfinished, like a terrible book, heh heh.
Such wings should not be allowed so near the heavens.
One source of aerial pollution curtailed.
How dare you sport wings when others more deserving have lost theirs.

[Meeting an Ally]
Ah, my heart, my wings, let us fly.
Vengeful Spirit, let us work to see you avenged.
May I join you in seeking your revenge?
If you will deign to notice me, Invoker, I believe we can learn from each other.
Invoker, do not pretend you have forgotten me, eh?
Ah, Rubick, always a pleasure
My heart is heavy, Rubick. It is a relief to see yours so light.
Sent. :)
Your grimoire, does it say how this will end?
Warlock, I hope you don't fight like a librarian.

[Last Hitting]

Give it here.
Let it fall.
Tis mine.
Toward our greater end.
I accept.
This gladdens me.
I shall not report you.
Tis safe with me.
I'll keep this.
Mine only.
Tis mine.

[Dying]

No!
Oh, drat!
Wings of light, carry me off.
I soared so briefly...
Still Her face I see!
My death means nothing next to hers!
My dreams, unrequited!
Never to restore Her to the Nest of Thorns!
The Ghastly Eyrie will miss me not.
Too fall from such a height...
I was never understood.

[Respawning]

That my friend was a mistake.
I am undaunted.
Nevermore to see my Skywrath home, that would be worse than any death.
Small suffering compared to that of some I know.
Power comes from the heart, and now mine beats anew.
I rededicate my magic to the Nest of Thorns.
The hot winds of hell I fear not for they carry me to Skywrath heaven!
The Ghastly Eyrie waits in readiness.
Revenge, always before me, before all else.
If my death can help restore her to the Eyrie, it is worth every sacrifice.
I live not for myself, dear one, but in honor of your loss.

[Purchasing an Item]

Not for myself but for the cause.
No cost too great if it serves the greater purpose.
Strange how merely purchasing an item can dispel the shrouds of gloom.

[Scepter]
Ah, scepter!
I hold this scepter in another's name.

[Specific Items]

Blink Dagger!
My purpose unblinking this Blink Dagger serves.
My purpose unblinking...unlike this dagger.
Scepter of Divinity!
Bloodstone!
Scythe of Vyse!
Ghost Scepter!
Ethereal Blade!
Shiva's Guard!
Linken's Sphere!
Force staff!
Rod of Atos!
Dagon!
Drums of Endurance!
Veil of Discord!

[Bottling a rune]

Hm, an opportunity for patience.
I bide my time and this rune.
Wait with me!

[Denying]

Denied.
Denied.
Uh uh!
Down you go!
That's enough.
Mine, I think.
A small loss.
A trifle!
Go to!
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
Ha!
Denied!
Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
Ha ha!
Ha ha ha!
Denied.

[Missing a lane]

Missing Top!
Missing Middle!
Missing Bottom!

[Gaining Items]

Hm, I welcome any contribution to the cause.
Ah, this brightens my heart like a ray of new hope.
Oh, Vengeful Spirit, I offer this treasure to you!

[Gaining Aegis of Immortality]

Immortality!
Nor shall I die until my task is done!

[Haste rune]

Haste!
Speed the day when revenge has been requited.

[Double Damage rune]

Double damage!
Like twin swipes of Skree'auk's talons!

[Regeneration rune]

Regeneration!
The heavenly winds imbue my wings with life.

[Illusion rune]

Illusion!
We serve the same purpose all.

[Invisibility rune]

Invisibility!
The pinions of night enfold me.

[Not yet]

Not yet!
Not yet!
Not yet!
I'm not ready!
I'm not ready!
Hey, I'm not ready!
No, it's not time yet.
It's not time yet!
It's not time yet!

[No mana]

Out of mana!
Out of mana!
Out of mana!
No mana!
No, no mana.
No mana!
Not enough mana.
Not enough mana.
Not enough mana! Come on!

[Thanking]

My gratitude.
Twas honorably done.

[Under attack] 
I'm under attack!

[Taunting] 

From the Ghastly Eyrie I can see to the ends of the world, and from this vantage point I declare with utter certainty that this one is in the bag!

[Wizard]

Crummy wizard!
Shitty wizard!

[Losing] 

No!
Defeated!
Nevermore shall I fly to my sweet spirit's side!

[Winning]

Yes!
Victory!
After such a triumph, I know my dream of vengeance is at hand.

[Null]

Uh!
Ah!
Oof!
Eh!
Ah!
Ooh!
Ah!
Ah!
Oh!
Uh!
Grr.
Grrr.
Grrr.
Uh!
Ah hoo hoo hoo.
Oh...hoo hoo hoo.
Boo...hoo...ah hoo hoo hoo.
Ah!
Ha ha ha.
Ah!
Ah!
Ooh.
Pfff, ah!
Ha ha!
He he he he ha ha ha!
Hm hm hm.
Ha ha ha ha ha ha.
Ha ha ha ha ha ha.
									

Unreleased Custom Couriers

We have some more updates to the Starladder Grillhound that is going to be bundled in with the season V Dota TV ticket.

The Starladder Grillhound

The Starladder Grillhound has had his model reworked since the last time you saw him.

New Standard Courier

Old Standard Courier

New Flying Courier

Old Flying Courier

Particles

The Grillhound’s particles were also updated and will most likely work like the recent Premier League courier that levels up from watching the tournament games increasing the strength of the particle effect.

Tutorial Assets

We have some more new tutorial assets and updates in this week’s patch.

A ribbon referenced as “NewUser_XP_Map_Emblem”.

Dragon Knight’s tent has been redone.

Dragon Knight also has his own flag banner now.

A burnt out/collapsed Dire banner.

Wooden enteries.

Other stuff.

Other Changes

We also now have a new set of creep models, these are referred to as “Dead Creeps”.

Dead Creep Models

Materials Update

We have no new updates to the materials for the unreleased heroes in this patch.

Particles Update

We have some more updates to Skywrath Mage’s particles.

Skywrath Mage’s Particles

Predictions For The Next Hero

There is no way I’m going to have enough GIFs for this one.

Beyond The Summit Studio

You may have noticed that the site’s background recently changed, this was done to support the recent kickstarter that LD and Godz launched in order to try and take Beyond The Summit to the next step and setup a studio in LA. They have already reached their initial target and are now looking to fund some stretch goals. BTS have provided the community with hours of entertainment, these guys really deserve your support, go and show them some love.

Project page: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/332854/x/2374629

Shagbark Progress Update

Progress on the Shagbark courier continues, you can see a highpoly update from Anuxi below.

http://anuxinamoon.deviantart.com/art/DOTA-2-CyborgMatt-Shagbark-courier-Highpoly-353847144

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