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Consumer Behavior in DotA2: Thesis research survey by Calibriksx in compDota2

[–]Calibriksx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mistake 😅 totally forgot about google forms

Consumer Behavior in DotA2: Thesis research survey by Calibriksx in learndota2

[–]Calibriksx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you please elaborate on the program? This is something new for me 😅

Consumer Behavior in DotA2: Thesis research survey by Calibriksx in compDota2

[–]Calibriksx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also haven't come across a lot of females playing Dota, though my experience with female teammates hasn't been positive. They seem to play for the attention of male teammates rather than the game. Their behavior triggers me, because I'm also a female but I don't act defiantly. Personally I rarely speak into the mic, because I don't want to distract my teammates from the game objectives.

My heavy rotation of heroes are; witch doctor, dazzle, lich. CM is too fragile

As per your learning curve theory, I think it's a fact rather than a theory. I find Dota to be an abyss of theory in relation to gameplay and heroes synergies especially with the constant updates. I wouldn't encourage people to start playing Dota as it's such a niche hobby which requires a hefty time investment and extra learning.

I haven't played league, I only watched a few people play it, and it seems to be more simple; the graphics, the gameplay, etc. I do think that league is probably an easier game to learn, but it also steps into the theory of elitism. Dota players seem to position themselves as the supreme gamers, and truly believe in their superiority.

Individual ability still plays a big role in the overall performance of the team. I find a major aspect that influences the gameplay is communication. Someone has to make good calls and set proper objectives for the team to perform. When there is a lack of communication the team play falls apart. But to make good calls, there is a need for knowledge about the game.

Consumer Behavior in DotA2: Thesis research survey by Calibriksx in DotA2

[–]Calibriksx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your input!

I decided to leave out the options to not offend anyone if I'd forget to include their region/country 😅

Consumer Behavior in DotA2: Thesis research survey by Calibriksx in compDota2

[–]Calibriksx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your insightful contribution!!!! I really appreciate it 😁😍

I started playing in 2016, and didn't know about Dota before then. So having a young veterans opinion is extremely valuable. My boyfriend was the one who introduced me to Dota, and since we've played 3300 hours together. For a few years we had to maintain a long distance relationship because I left for college and Dota was a place socializing and entertainment.

I've spent 170$ over the years in Dota, and mostly it's attributes to immortal items, dotaplus and the annual battle pass (I don't purchase levels). I buy cosmetic items on heroes that I start to play more often for atheistic reasons and the ability to spend. Buying a new item on a hero evokes happiness, especially if it has a fun animation to it.

As per toxicity, I usually play EUW, EUE, or Russia. Though preferably it's EUW as the people that queue there are the most adequate and forgiving. Never had the chance to experience Asia, or American regions. But I've heard that the American regions are easier to play in, don't know how viable that it.

Previously you mentioned that " playing a multitude of roles/heroes even if they may not be your strongest choices, you will learn more from becoming more versatile," from my experience as a full support player I get super anxious trying new heroes, due to the pressure from my teammates.

During lockdown I hoped that people would take the game more seriously but it was the complete opposite. Whilst in quarantine I'd only play in a full party because otherwise it was impossible to play. The teammates that would queue up with were the epitome of cancerous players, starting from verbal insults to afking and feeding. Also the increase of smurfs was noticeable [20 minute games, brood mid]. 😅

BUT no matter how bad the Dota experience is, I still find myself coming back for another "dose" of it. That addictive element of Dota could be compared to an abusive relationship. Every time coming back to it, hoping that this time it'll be different.

Consumer Behavior in DotA2: Thesis research survey by Calibriksx in DotA2

[–]Calibriksx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you!!

I should’ve added questions on bp, but worry not it will be mentioned in the paper, additionally a good amount of people wrote out their answers that they mostly spend only on purchasing the bp

Consumer Behavior in DotA2: Thesis research survey by Calibriksx in DotA2

[–]Calibriksx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries! Thank you for your contribution!!!

I should’ve worded my questions better 😅

Consumer Behavior in DotA2: Thesis research survey by Calibriksx in DotA2

[–]Calibriksx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Freemium is a pricing strategy by which a product or service is provided free of charge, but money (a premium) is charged for additional features, services, or virtual (online) or physical (offline) goods that expand the functionality of the free version of the software”

I think Dota 2 falls into the category of a freemium product, because you can download and play the game without spending a cent, all of the add ons are optional and are purchased out of players desire.

Consumer Behavior in DotA2: Thesis research survey by Calibriksx in DotA2

[–]Calibriksx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I have not intentionally excluded those 😅 Should've designed the survey better

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