How to DotA in "Starcraft 2"
Defense of the Ancients (DotA) is a custom map introduced in "StarCraft." In "WarCraft III" the map found a such a large following that Blizzard, the maker of both "StarCraft" and "WarCraft," decided to include it as a custom map in "StarCraft II." To access a custom map like DotA in "StarCraft II," create or joint a custom multiplayer game. From there, you can search for and download a DotA map using the "StarCraft II" custom map search engine.
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Instructions
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Launch "StarCraft II" and log in with your username and password.
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Select "MultiPlayer" from the game options on the right and then click "Create a Game."
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Type "DOTA" in the search box in the top right corner of the program window and then press "Enter." Click the DotA map you want to download and then click "Create Game" at the bottom of the screen. The map downloads to your computer; you can start a DotA game as soon as the map is finished downloading.
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Tips & Warnings
Look at the author of the map, listed to the right of the map name in the list of search results, to see if it's the DotA you want. For example, the official Blizzard version lists Blizzard as the author; other authors are available.
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