Valve has just dropped a significant update for Dota 2, but this time it’s not about hero changes. Instead, the summer client update is packed with quality-of-life improvements aimed at enhancing the overall gaming experience. These changes primarily focus on the reporting system, with the goal of improving ranked matches in Dota 2. Players have long been requesting Valve to address the reporting system, and these updates have been warmly welcomed.
The new reporting system offers more options for players to report others, including Toxic Chat, Toxic Voice, Smurfing, Griefing, Cheating, and Role Abuse. Players will no longer be limited by the number of available reports and can access the reporting system during and after the game. They can even report toxic behavior on both teams. This revamped system aims to increase match quality and promote better player behavior.
In addition to the reporting system changes, players now have the ability to like or dislike their teammates after a match. Commending a player increases the chances of being matched with them again, while disliking them reduces the likelihood. Although disliked players may still end up in the same match, the odds are lower.
Another improvement is the introduction of more detailed feedback for reported players. Instead of receiving a generic “action taken” message, players can now see who they reported and when they made the report. This transparency provides a clearer understanding of the actions taken against reported players.
To tackle toxicity in real-time, an algorithm analyzes chat logs when a player is reported for toxic behavior. If the algorithm detects immediate toxicity, the reported player will receive a global mute for the remainder of the match. This real-time toxicity detector aims to swiftly address toxic behavior and create a more positive gaming environment.
Furthermore, players now have separate behavior and communication scores. The upper limit for both scores has been increased to 12,000. The communication score determines which communicative features players can access during a match, ensuring better communication and coordination among teammates.
Aside from the reporting system updates, Valve has also made visual enhancements to Dota 2. The summer client update includes changes to shadows, particle lightning, and tone mapping, resulting in a more vibrant and visually appealing game.
The armory system has also received a much-needed update. It now serves as a one-stop shop for all cosmetics, offering features such as demoing item combos, a refined user interface for choosing global items, an automatic item highlighter, inventory space-saving with stacking duplicates, and sorting by market value.
Lastly, the summer client update introduces the 2023 collector’s cache, featuring a variety of new skins available for purchase. Players can acquire these exclusive skins for $2.49 (USD) and enhance their in-game experience with unique cosmetic options.
Source: DOTESPORTS
