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The ‘Dota 2’ Frostivus Event Is More Annoying Than Fun
As the holiday season approaches, Valve has released its annual Dota 2 event, Frostivus. While it may bring a touch of festive cheer to the game, I have to express my disappointment in this year’s iteration. Instead of enjoying the new content and cosmetics, I find myself more annoyed than entertained.
The event brought with it a welcome ban wave for smurfs and MMR abusers, which is something I am definitely grateful for. The usual holiday festivities are also present, including new cosmetic sets, a sale, and in-game items such as snowballs and fireworks. It’s this last part that has really let me down.
A new system allows players to craft some cool cosmetics for free by performing certain actions within the game. While on paper it seems like a good idea, I have found that it has severely impacted my gaming experience. A lot of teammates are more focused on earning these crafting resources than actually helping me recover my MMR, which I lost due to limited playtime over the last four months.
The issue lies in the fact that the actions required to obtain these resources do not fit within the typical gameplay loop of Dota 2. I am forced to deal with teammates who are more concerned with stealing festive hats from enemies or chasing after penguins for crafting resources than actually playing the game. This has led to a lot of broken fights and players missing out on crucial moments.
I must admit that, at higher levels, players may be skilled enough to navigate these new actions without disrupting the flow of the game. However, as someone who is still climbing the ranks, I have found it to be a significant nuisance. It’s not just about the gameplay experience; it’s also about the fact that these abilities should only be cosmetic and not provide any tangible benefits.
In my opinion, the Dota 2 team would do well to learn from their previous event, Crownfall, which had no direct impact on the main game. I hope they will continue this trend in future events and leave these gimmicks behind.
Source: www.forbes.com
