Millions of players all over the world are setting up a client for the multiplayer game Dota 2. But at the same time they use only a small part of the possibilities. In fact, at any time you can customize “Dota 2” to your taste. This applies to many multiplayer computer games - all have certain configuration files that allow you to modify the client so that it is more convenient to use, that is, to individualize it. Sometimes the game’s interface is designed in such a way that it can be done very simply, in some other cases you will have to independently find the necessary files and change them at your own risk. But now we will focus specifically on the game "Dota 2": about what can be changed in it and how it will affect the gameplay. Next, we will consider the main launch options for Dota 2, as well as the path to access them.
Features of the game Dota 2
It is unlikely that for someone it will become a problem to determine the genre to which this project belongs. Of course, this will not affect the launch parameters of Dota 2, but still it will allow you to understand the extent to which these changes can affect the gameplay itself. So, "Dota 2" is MOBA, that is, a multiplayer online battle arena. Unlike other games, there is no game world here - this project is based on one map of the Warcraft game. That is, you fight with one or more opponents, breaking into teams or one at a time. Your hero has his own characteristics, as well as four abilities that you can pump and use in battle. You can also buy and find various useful items, but that’s all. Accordingly, a lot here depends on the skill of the player, as well as on the client settings, which will be discussed later. Competent launch options for Dota 2 is not the way to success. Rather, it is an opportunity to facilitate this path.
Where to change the settings?
If you decide that you are ready to configure the Dota 2 launch options for yourself, then you first need to find where exactly this can be done. It’s worth starting with the fact that this game is completely free, so it’s best to play it through Steam. It is this platform that provides you direct access to all parameters, as well as many other advantages. So, you just need to install the game, select it in your library, right-click on it and go to the "Properties" menu. There, in the "General" tab, you will find the item responsible for the functions you need, and you can set the startup parameters for Dota 2. Everything is quite simple, so you should not spend a lot of time explaining it, it is better to go directly to the parameters themselves.
Part 1
You will quickly realize that the Dota 2 launch options are the commands you need to enter. They will be activated every time you start the game, that is, you change the configuration of your client - just what you aspired to. So, it's time to move on to the main and most important part - the teams themselves, which you can prescribe. The command "con_enable 1" turns on the game console - naturally, if you change the value to 0, the console will be turned off. There is one more command which will facilitate your task - "console". In this case, the console will turn on as soon as you start the game - you don’t even have to press the corresponding button. First, pay attention to the command "autoconfig" - it is responsible for the standard configuration of the game, and until you turn it off, the game will work in the standard configuration. Using the "language" command, you can change the language of the game itself, and the "override_vpk" command allows you to perform the most comprehensive search on game content. These are the very first Dota 2 launch options. Steam allows you to edit them instantly as soon as you want.
Part 2
Now it's time to talk about the more specific launch options that can be found in the game. For example, the nexon command adds the most popular server from South Korea, and the perfectworld command gives you access to Chinese servers. Using the "h" and "w" commands, you can manually change the resolution of the game. Well, by disabling the "fullscreen" command, you can run DotA in windowed mode. Accordingly, if you enable this command, the game will start in full screen mode. But do not forget about what these Dota 2 launch options can influence: FPS, ping, and so on, so do not experiment with commands if you have a weak computer.
Part 3
If we talk about teams like the last described, then do not forget about "noborder". With it, you can remove the frames if you run the game in windowed mode. Also pay attention to the "windowed" command - it gives you the opportunity to enable "Dota" in the window (for an experienced player this can be very important). The novid command will also be useful. Everyone knows a long and intrusive screensaver at the very beginning of the game, which you have to either watch until the end, or manually turn it off. You can get rid of it with this command - the splash screen will no longer appear. There is another very important team - "high", which gives the game client the highest priority on your computer, that is, the main resources will be used precisely to maintain the gameplay. "nod3d9ex" is also a team that increases the performance of your game and helps to ensure that there are no brakes and freezes.
Latest launch options
Given the fact that almost the entire game process is based on control with the mouse, you may need advanced settings for this device. To get them you need to use the command "useforcedmparms". After activating it, two more commands will become available to you - "noforcemspd" and "noforcemaccel". In the first case, you can more accurately edit the speed of the cursor, and in the second - mouse acceleration. Another useful command is "nomousegrab", it is intended for those cases when the mouse control completely controls the game and does not allow you to collapse it with the Alt + Tab key combination. Well, one of the most enjoyable teams that exist in DotA is dashboard. Depending on what code you enter after this command, the loading screen will change, as well as the main game menu. Naturally, this does not affect the gameplay itself, but you can enjoy the original copyright works by changing the screen saver and the main menu at least every day.