- Front End Changes
- Back End Changes
- Updated Strings
- Unreleased Hero Models Broken Down
- Unreleased Cosmetic Items
- Axe’s Items
- Model Viewer Shots
- Chen’s Items
- Keeper of the Light’s Items
- Riki’s Items
- Spirit Breaker’s Items
- Unreleased Treasure Chests
- Unreleased Custom Couriers
- Unreleased Heroes Update
- Updated Sound Files
- Unreleased Tutorial Maps
- Materials Update
- Particles Update
- Predictions For The Next Hero
This week’s Dota 2 patch has arrived bringing another big batch of bug fixes, visual updates and updates to the unreleased heroes. You can view the full changelog here.
Front End Changes
Hero Animation Updates
Some minor test animation work done of Nature’s Prophet this week’s patch.
Nature’s Prophet’s Animations
Nature’s Prophet has a new animation referred to as “upper_body_taunt_test”, suggesting that work may have resumed on the in game taunts.
New Ingame Item Models
We have some more new models for the the ingame items and an update to the dust of appearance’s model.
Dust of Appearance’s Model
Quelling Blade’s Model
Stout Shield’s Model
Tango’s Model
Visual Updates
We have a couple of big visual updates in this week’s patch.
Dagon Visual Update
The visual effect for the Dagon now scales depending on what level your Dagon is at.
Drow Ranger’s Visual Update
Marksmanship is active:
Marksmanship has been affected by the nearby enemy hero:
Lockjaw Courier
The Lockjaw courier has been updated with new texture work.
Comparison Slider
New Texture
Old Texture
Back End Changes
Updated Strings
More updates to the second tutorial map’s strings.
"DOTA_Tutorial_M2_MapIntro" "Here's a map with the tower location!"
"DOTA_Tutorial_M2_LevelUp" "Low health? Your ultimate ability, <font color='#006697' face='Dota Hypatia Bold'><b>Assassinate</b></font>, is perfect!nnHeroes may learn their <font color='#006697' face='Dota Hypatia Bold'><b>ultimate</b></font> ability at level six. With Tidehunter low on health you could finish him off with a single shot. We'll need more experience though.nnLead the way northeast."
"DOTA_Tutorial_M2_LevelOverHere" "Over here, I've got an eye on Tidehunter."
"DOTA_Tutorial_M2_LevelBridgeOut" "The bridge is out but that's ok, we're not level six yet.nnAppears he's a little preoccupied. Let's stick to the plan and get some more experience."
"DOTA_Tutorial_M2_PullBegin" "Spotted some here.nnTry shooting them <font color='#006697' face='Dota Hypatia Bold'><b>once</b></font> to get their attention and <font color='#006697' face='Dota Hypatia Bold'><b>pull</b></font> them towards your creeps by running back here. Allow your creeps to help take them out!"
"DOTA_Tutorial_M2_KillTide" "Hopefully Tidehunter is still lurking about. Head to where we last spotted him perhaps we can still get the jump on him!nnLet's go!"
"DOTA_Tutorial_M2_KillTideHow" "Took the long route?nnTime to get to work. Use <font color='#006697' face='Dota Hypatia Bold'><b>Assassinate</b></font> by pressing <font color='#006697' face='Dota Hypatia Bold'><b>%dota_ability_execute 3%</b></font> and then click on <font color='#006697' face='Dota Hypatia Bold'><b>Tidehunter</b></font> across the bridge."
"DOTA_Tutorial_M2_KillTideComplete" "Boom! Nicely done, he won't be bothering us for a while."
The team disband confirm message has been updated to point out that if you disable a team you won’t be able to reuse that name, the disbanded team will be archived.
"DOTA_TeamDisband_Confirmation_Message" "Do you wish to disband %s1? You will not be able to undo this action or remake this team,"
The workshop submission panel now has support for supplying marketing images along with the rest of the submission files.
"DOTA_Workshop_File_Marketing" "Marketing Images (.psd files)"
"DOTA_ItemTest_Marketing_Title" "MARKETING"
"DOTA_ItemTest_Marketing_Desc" "A .PSD file containing a selection of marketing images to use when promoting your submission. Click the Marketing Help link to see the requirements, and suggested format, of your .PSD file."
"DOTA_ItemTest_Marketing_Help" "Marketing Help"
More updates to the Dota 2 workshop tool.
"DOTA_ItemTest_Attachment_AttackPoint2" "Offhand Attack Point Bone name"
"DOTA_ItemTest_Attachment_AttackPoint2_Desc" "When an OFFHAND ATTACK animation is used instead of the base ATTACK, this attack point will be used to spawn hit effects & projectiles."
"DOTA_ItemTest_Attachment_Mouth" "Mouth Bone name"
"DOTA_ItemTest_Attachment_Mouth_Desc" "Specifies where on the model to place particle effects intended for the mouth of the unit."
"DOTA_ItemTest_Animation_Attack_Desc" "Attack animations must match the timing of the unit's default animations. The attack animation for this unit must be %s2 seconds long, and the attack point occurs at %s1 seconds into it."
"DOTA_ItemTest_Animation_AttackB" "ALTERNATE ATTACK (optional)"
"DOTA_ItemTest_Animation_AttackB_Desc" "An alternate attack animation to randomly play instead of the ATTACK animation. Must have the same length & timing as the ATTACK animation."
"DOTA_ItemTest_Animation_Attack2" "OFFHAND ATTACK (optional)"
"DOTA_ItemTest_Animation_Attack2_Desc" "An alternate attack animation to randomly play instead of the ATTACK animation. Hit effects / projectiles will spawn from the OFFHAND ATTACK POINT attachment instead of the base ATTACK POINT. Must have the same length & timing as the ATTACK animation."
"DOTA_ItemTest_Animation_Attack2B" "OFFHAND ALTERNATE ATTACK (optional)"
"DOTA_ItemTest_Animation_Attack2B_Desc" "An alternate attack animation to randomly play instead of the ATTACK animation. Hit effects / projectiles will spawn from the OFFHAND ATTACK POINT attachment instead of the base ATTACK POINT. Must have the same length & timing as the ATTACK animation."
"DOTA_ItemTest_Animation_RunInjured" "INJURED RUN (optional)"
"DOTA_ItemTest_Animation_RunOutOfRange" "OUT-OF-RANGE RUN"
"DOTA_ItemTest_Animation_IdleOutOfRange" "OUT-OF-RANGE IDLE"
The workshop tool also supports submitting replacements for Bestmaster’s Boar and Hawk plus has support for Lone Druid’s Spirit Bear.
"DOTA_Import_Boar" "Boar"
"DOTA_Import_Boar_Desc" "Boars require a single model."
"DOTA_Import_Hawk" "Hawk"
"DOTA_Import_Hawk_Desc" "Hawks require a single model."
"DOTA_Import_Bear" "Spirit Bear"
"DOTA_Import_Bear_Desc" "Spirit Bears require a single model."
"DOTA_ItemTest_Animation_RunOutOfRange_Desc_SB" "This run animation will be used whenever the Spirit Bear is too far from the player to be able to attack."
"DOTA_ItemTest_Animation_IdleOutOfRange_Desc_SB" "This idle animation will be used whenever the Spirit Bear is too far from the player to be able to attack."
Some new store based strings, suggesting that a rework of the store UI may be in the pipeline.
"StoreCheckout_NoItems" "Your shopping cart is empty!"
"StoreCheckout_TooManyItems" "You have too many items in your shopping cart!"
"StoreCheckout_Loading" "Checking out..."
"StoreCheckout_Unavailable" "Checkout unavailable at this time."
"StoreCheckout_Canceling" "Canceling..."
"StoreUpdate_Loading" "Loading the Store..."
"StoreUpdate_NoGCResponse" "The Store is currently closed."
"StoreUpdate_NewPriceSheetLoaded" "The product list has been updated to the latest version."
"StoreUpdate_ContactSupport" "Please contact customer support to have your Steam wallet configured."
"StoreUpdate_OverlayRequired" "You must enable the Steam Community in-game and restart the game to use the Store."
"StoreUpdate_SteamRequired" "A connection to Steam is required to use the Store."
"StoreCheckout_Fail" "The In-game Store is currently closed."
"StoreCheckout_InvalidParam" "A programmer messed up! An invalid parameter was passed to the game coordinator. Try the purchase again."
"StoreCheckout_InternalError" "There seems to have been an error initializing or updating your transaction. Please wait a minute and try again or contact support for assistance."
"StoreCheckout_ContactSupport" "There was an error with your transaction. Please contact support for assistance."
"StoreCheckout_NotApproved" "The game coordinator was unable to approve your transaction with Steam. Please try the purchase again later."
"StoreCheckout_NotLoggedin" "You must be logged in to Steam in order to complete a purchase."
"StoreCheckout_WrongCurrency" "This transaction's currency doesn't match your wallet currency."
"StoreCheckout_NoAccount" "Your Steam account is currently unavailable. Please try this purchase again later."
"StoreCheckout_InsufficientFunds" "You do not have enough funds to complete the purchase."
"StoreCheckout_TimedOut" "This transaction has timed out. Please try the purchase again."
"StoreCheckout_SteamAccountDisabled" "Your Steam account is disabled and cannot make a purchase."
"StoreCheckout_SteamAccountNoPurchase" "Steam wallet transactions have been disabled on this account."
"StoreCheckout_OldPriceSheet" "Your local product list is out of date. Requesting a new one."
"StoreCheckout_TransactionNotFound" "This transaction's id wasn't found by the game coordinator. Please try the purchase again."
"StoreCheckout_TransactionCanceled" "Transaction canceled. You have not been charged."
"StoreCheckout_TransactionCompleted" "Transaction completed!nEnjoy your loot!"
"StoreCheckout_CompleteButUnfinalized" "Unable to confirm success. If successful, your items will be delivered at a later date."
"StoreCheckout_NotEnoughRoom" "You don't have enough room in your backpack to buy that many items."
"StoreCheckout_ContactSupport_Dialog_Title" "Warning"
"StoreCheckout_ContactSupport_Dialog_Btn" "Contact"
"StoreCheckout_LimitedQuantityItemsUnavailable" "An item you are attempting to purchase has sold out or is currently unavailable."
Unreleased Hero Models Broken Down
The unreleased hero models for Bristlebog and Legion Commander have both already been broken down into multiple parts making them ready for cosmetic items.
Bristlebog’s Model
No base model yet but we have the default parts list.
Default Parts
Bristlebog’s Head
Bristlebog’s Back
Bristlebog’s Necklace
Bristlebog’s Bracer
Bristlebog’s Weapon
Legion Commander’s Model
No base model yet but we have the default parts list.
Default Parts
Legion Commander’s Helmet
Legion Commander’s Shoulders
Legion Commander’s Banners
Legion Commander’s Weapon
Legion Commander’s Bracers
Unreleased Cosmetic Items
We have a couple of new item sets in this patch along with a new Axe for Axe.
Axe’s Items
The Vindicator (In the new Treasure of Rarities chest)
“A sharply bladed axe, terrible and wicked.”
Model Viewer Shots
Chen’s Items
Chen’s Buttercup mount is now finished and is part of the Treasure of Rarities chest.
Keeper of the Light’s Items
Empowered Vestments of the Gods Set
“With these vestments, Keeper of the Light rides forth from the Primordial harmony.”
Contains
Model Viewer Shots
Riki’s Items
Unknown Riki Set
Spirit Breaker’s Items
Heavy Armor of the World Runner Set
Contains
Model Viewer Shots
Unreleased Treasure Chests
We have a number of new treasure chests in this week’s patch along with a mysterious “Bonus Gift”.
Treasure of the Cursed Wood
“A gnarled chest formed of a dark, still-living wood. The lock glows with cursed runes.”
The fourth chest containing a set of community made items.
Unique Cursed Wood key required to open the chest:
Loot List
TBD
Treasure of Rarities
“You will need a Treasure Key to open this chest. You can pick one up at the DOTA 2 Store. Each chest series comes with a different selection of possible loot.”
(No artwork yet)
Loot List
Either a strange item from this list:
Fashion of Yoskreth
Hair of the Dark Magic
Cape of the Dark Magic
Stormthrasher
Grand Blade of the Demigod
Fireborn Odachi
Or one of these rarer items:
Diretide HUD Skin
Frostivus HUD Skin
The Vindicator
Buttercup
Buttercup’s Barding
Bonus Gift
“A gift for being awesome! Open it up to receive a prize.”
Loot List
Unknown.
Unreleased Custom Couriers
There are a few unreleased couriers now in the files as well.
Nimble Ben
“Transdimensional Delivery Boy”
Standard Version
Flying Version
Princess Penelope the Porcine
Standard Version
Flying Version
GIF
Snowl
“Servant of Selemene” ^__________^
Standard Version
Flying Version
In Game
GIF
Unreleased Heroes Update
A small update to Bristlebog with the addition of his ability icons in this patch.
Bristlebog’s Update
Bristlebog now has a set of completed ability icons.
Updated Sound Files
We have some new menu music in this patch along with some other minor sound files for the diffusal blade and the Boar courier.
New Menu Music
We now have some music for the world view.
dota2_music_world_view.mp3
In Game Item Sound Effects
The Diffusal Blade now has an in game sound effect.
item_diffusalblade.wav
Boar Courier Sound Effects
boarfootstep1.mp3
boarfootstep2.mp3
boarfootstep3.mp3
boarfootstep4.mp3
boar_death1.mp3
boar_pack_jingle1.mp3
boar_pack_jingle2.mp3
boar_pack_jingle3.mp3
boar_snort1.mp3
boar_snort5.mp3
boar_snort6.mp3
boar_snort7.mp3
boar_snort8.mp3
boar_spawn1.mp3
Viper’s Sound Effects
Viper’s poison attack now has a sound effect.
poison_attack.wav
Unreleased Tutorial Maps
We now have a basic overview of the second tutorial map.
Materials Update
Bristlebog’s Materials
Updated weapon texture.
Skywrath Mage’s Materials
Particles Update
Bristlebog’s Particles
Elder Titan’s Particles
Skywrath Mage’s Particles
Predictions For The Next Hero
