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yowmamasita on July 11, 2013 | parent | context | favorite | on: Valve releasing Dota2 for Linux

I hate it when people say LoL is Dota for kids. Even though LoL started as a Dota rip off, removing "hard to master" mechanics from it, LoL added new and fun mechanics and made a unique team game, hence becoming so popular.

Are Dota pro players also LoL pro players? No.

breichart on July 12, 2013 [–]

Is it joke time? You do know that 90% of the LoL pro's were Dota 1 pro's right? May want to look up your facts before making bullshit up.

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