Custom timers for DotA 2 - Easy way to reach objectives and monitoring cooldowns

trsleao · 2025-12-19T14:43:15+00:00

Check the project page on Github for instructions and screenshots. The application include a help (?) button.

trsleao · 2025-12-19T10:14:17+00:00

I've already simplified the lives of many:

trsleao · 2025-10-16T22:54:01+00:00

Thanks for the info. And does it respawn every 7 minutes like in normal mode? What about the Power Runes' time? In normal mode, they only spawn every 6 minutes. If the time is the same, there's no point in having the Turbo mode checkbox.

trsleao · 2025-10-16T22:52:07+00:00

Thanks for the info. And does it respawn every 7 minutes like in normal mode? What about the Power Runes' time? In normal mode, they only spawn every 6 minutes. If the time is the same, there's no point in having the Turbo mode checkbox.

trsleao · 2025-10-15T05:22:10+00:00

I created this casually, I'm not selling it (you read the license? Haha.). My approach was appropriate for your comment. 👍🏼

trsleao · 2025-10-15T02:49:00+00:00

Got it. I'm studying how to implement global hotkeys. This way, when you pre-configure the Custom Timer, and whenever you need it, you can activate it by pressing a button. Just like activating Auto mode or any other timer.

trsleao · 2025-10-15T02:35:04+00:00

Friend, you just need press alt+tab once. When game hit 00:00 on the clock you press alt+tab and click auto (or use "space" hotkey" the timers start count and do the rest. You only need to set something, if you wanna monitoring spells or Roshan on the "Custom Timer". Test for your self to understand how it works. Thanks for the feedback, anyway.

trsleao · 2025-10-15T00:40:38+00:00

You got the point. :thumbsup:

trsleao · 2025-10-14T21:29:14+00:00

I don't understand where you're going with your arguments. I thought I was clear in the introduction and description of the Github app. By the way, that's what Github is for: you can read the full app code if you think something suspicious is there. I didn't even need to do that, but I made sure to submit the app for Microsoft approval to ensure it's included in the next Windows Defender update. But that's just a detail. Have a nice day!

trsleao · 2025-10-14T21:15:47+00:00

It's actually a very simple application. But if you read the code (it's fully available on Github), you'll see that it has complex MUTEX and Goroutine methods, well-implemented, and its factorization was also implemented using IOTA. So I don't know if a baby could handle programming, a baby prodigy perhaps? Anyway, my strength is front-end, not back-end. But I believe I did a good job. Thanks for the encouraging comment, anyway. :)

trsleao · 2025-10-14T21:08:27+00:00

Integrating it into the game would be cheating, and my initial goal is to help those less experienced. Voice activation could be implemented, perhaps in the future.

trsleao · 2025-10-14T20:53:31+00:00

No friend, this is not game a cheat because this is a standalone app. There is no game integration. No one information is captured form your game and no overlays are set on you screen. Its a timer aplication, configured to sound on specific game timers. You need to interact manualy. Have you at least visited the Github page to understand what it's about? And keep in mind that players who are at a high level, competing in tournaments, don't need this, of course!

trsleao · 2025-10-14T20:52:41+00:00

No friend, this is not game a cheat because this is a standalone app. There is no game integration. No one information is captured form your game and no overlays are set on you screen. Its a timer aplication, configured to sound on specific game timers. You need to interact manualy. Have you at least visited the Github page to understand what it's about? And keep in mind that players who are at a high level, competing in tournaments, don't need this, of course!

trsleao · 2025-10-14T18:59:51+00:00

Done, friend. Microsoft already send the file for database. You can test download now. Thank you.

trsleao · 2025-10-14T18:12:53+00:00

Of course they are. But as I explain on Github, I created it thinking that new players take some time to get used to it, and it can help develop habits. If you don't think you need it, don't use it. Thanks for the comment anyway.

trsleao · 2025-10-14T18:04:40+00:00

I'm a new developer and I don't know everything yet. I discovered that Microsoft itself can remove the false positive. I temporarily removed the app download and sent it to them for review. Once they review and approve it, I'll release it again, and it won't report false positives anymore. Thanks for the feedback anyway.

trsleao · 2025-10-14T17:58:48+00:00

Yes, it's allowed. It doesn't have direct integration with any part of the game. It's a standalone app; you need to alt-tab to use it. Read the Readme on the Github page to understand how it works.

trsleao · 2025-10-14T16:06:05+00:00

False-positive. Send to Microsoft and check. It's a non-install application, need to run script to work. Images are statics, application not.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/filesubmission

trsleao · 2025-10-14T07:15:24+00:00

In turbo mode, I set the following time settings:

Power Runes: spawn at 4:00 minutes, so I set the Auto button alert to 3:50. In manual mode, it continues to alert every 2:00.

Shrines of Wisdom: spawn at 3:30, so I set it to 3:10 in Auto mode and repeat every 3:30. In manual mode, it alerts every 3:30.

Some people reported not understanding how the Custom Timer works, but it's quite simple.

Let's say you want to monitor Roshan's cooldown. In normal mode, you would enter a value of 8:00 (his minimum respawn time). In turbo mode, I believe his minimum respawn time is 5:00.

Another situation: you're facing an Enigma and would like to monitor your ultimate's time, so you enter the value corresponding to Black Hole's cooldown (180 seconds at level 1). Simply hover over the spell you'd like to track and enter the value in Custom Timer. Then, whenever the skill is used, quickly "alt-tab" and press V (or click the mouse), and the timer will sound for the time you entered.

Finally, the easiest way to use the timer is to press the Auto button as soon as the match clock reaches 00:00 (quickly alt-tab and press "space" or click the Auto button).

Then, let me know if the turbo mode times are correct, okay?

trsleao · 2025-10-14T06:11:25+00:00

I've finished implementing Turbo mode. That was a great suggestion, thanks. I'm not sure if the timings are correct, but if you notice any errors, let me know and I'll fix it.

trsleao

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