I feel like I'm missing out on a whole genre of gaming by not playing any of them, however what I've read about the communities of these sorts of games has kept me from giving any of them a fair go. Can anyone recommend either a single player game in the genre to get acquainted with the rules, or a multiplayer one which is somewhat noob friendly?
also, obligatory giveaway link: http://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/76PPK/

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You're not missing anything, it's a terrible genre. But if you really want to experience it for yourself, I recommend League of Legends.

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I dont like it, so it's terrible! Huurr duuurr

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Awesomenauts for sure, the gameplay is great, simple and therefore and not so stressful like Dota or LOL. Besides, the music is really awesome!!!

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Super MNC is the only one I ever liked, no one really gets angry at noobs at all, actually most people are helpful and will tell you what to do if you are lost/confused. Problem is that its almost dead, usually max 200 players...150 usually though and no one plays the actual mode that resembles a MOBA correctly.

The rest all seem to have a community of people with sticks shoved far up the poopers.

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I haven't been on in a few months, but it was the best one I've played so far. Sad to hear it isn't doing well. People should look into it if they are better at shooters than rts micro.

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Eh, people do complain about new players especially if they pick commandos but I will say no one will give you major crap about it especially if you're trying to honestly learn.

But for me, I just find SMNC more fun than DOTA just because of the viewpoint and style of the game. I wish it had done better.

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I am honestly confused about why its not as popular as LoL or Dota2....

People complained about matchmaking but in all honesty if there was 400-500 players on I got in a match within 30 seconds.

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I'm not sure but I guess it is something about the middle of the road presentation that actually doesn't appeal to people.

The pure shooter crowd might not be pleased with how long it takes to kill people and may wish to ignore bots entirely.

While the DOTA/LoL people probably like seeing more of the field and less of the characters or something so they can plan moves better. They also probably prefer the slower pace so things that can speed up matches like the annihilator or turret cheesing annoys them.

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I guess that makes sense.

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dota 2

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None. Do yourself a favor and stay away from the genre. If you REALLY have to play one Awesomenauts it's probably the most fun and least cancerous one.

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This is what I came here to say. Except Awesomenauts was disappointing, too.

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Awesomenauts, then LOL and finally Dota 2/HoN.

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^this then you can find the one you like the most

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I'm a newb to the genre myself, aside from a few MNC matches on the 360. I've got DOTA 2 installed, but have been too much of a wuss to boot it up. Awesomenauts however I have played, and I have to say I enjoyed the couple of matches I played. It wasn't really overwhelming, not like I expected anyway.

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+1

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I agree with LoL if your serious about it. I tried Dota2 first and had my ass unmercifully handed to me. The LoL community isn't much better but at least it has an in game tutorial.

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Who the f**k cares about community? Just go duo que and blame everything on some else.

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Any everyone knows those stats are jackshit and dont mean anything :D
And DotA isnt even mentioned even though its still prolly bigger than LoL in China ;)

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prove it :)

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answer : there all average

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I prefer Awesomenauts to the others, it felt way more action-packed.

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Awesomenauts all the way!

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None. Ever.

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Dota 1

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Awesomenauts, probably.

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Please. Stop calling them MOBA.

ARPG.

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ARTS then, not ARPG.

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MOBA.

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No, these are MOBAs.

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just start dota 2 and play vs AI to start with

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Btw if you want to start with DotA 2 maybe read this: DotA 2 Diary of a Newb
Its quite a long (3 parts i think) but really nicely written blog.

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LoL for noobs, Dota for real gamers and russians. you can chose.

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DOTA FANBOY!

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lie, i hate that, i never played dota.

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ahh.. the Russians.. where real competition lives.

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This attitude/behavior is the reason MOBA community has such a bad reputation.

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true

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More like MO/b/A community. The games are fun, though. Stick with friends, or ignore chat completely.

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Go for Awesomenauts and never come back.

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That's it!

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Better not to try any, really.

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I used to play LoL (among others) for few years now only Dota 2. My advise, try them both, play few games against bots and then decide.

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Dota 2.

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LoL.

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it will ruin your friendship

it will ruin your personality

you will die

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