#DOTA 2 OFFLINE MODE DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD#
At this stage, you should have 2 folders: - your original dota 2 beta folder (which will act as your client) - a copy of your dota 2 beta folder (which will act as your server) c) Download the dedicated server enabler files which I uploaded at NewsHost (sorry, but it's a NH exclusive, so I won't be posting external links to the files in the guide). Step 2 - Installation instructions a) First things first, navigate to your dota 2 beta directory located in: Steam\steamapps\common\ b) Make a copy of your dota 2 beta folder and rename it to "dota 2 server" after it has finished copying. Step 1 - Requirements You'll need the following to get everything working, luckily it's not a lot: a) The Steam client with a copy of DotA 2 on your Steam account b) One command line switch that you need to add to your DotA 2 link in your Steam library Step 1 - Requirements start on next page. So without further a due, let's get started! It does work, myself and a couple of friends already tested it, so what I'm about to share with you is legit. It's very important that you READ all of the instructions carefully for each section, because if you misread something then chances are that you're going to make a botch of your installation and might blame me and say but "this doesn't work". This guide will cover the following aspects: Step 1 - Requirements Step 2 - Installation instructions Step 3 - Server and client configuration Step 4 - Connecting to the server and picking a team Step 5 - Final Word This guide will not include any references to the application they made as it is useless to us. They did create a frontend client which simplifies the procedure, however, it isn't worth while for those of us who only speak English as the application is written in Chinese. Wait a minute, did he just say offline, as in, play DotA 2 on LAN without an internet connection ? Yes, you read correctly, it is possible to play DotA 2 offline, thanks to some ingenious Chinese crackers.
#DOTA 2 OFFLINE MODE DOWNLOAD HOW TO#
Introduction This guide will show you how to host your own dedicated server for playing DotA 2 offline. Offline LAN Dedicated Server Guide By: StoneCold For the NewsHost Community v.1.0ĭotA 2 Offline LAN Guide - compiled by StoneCold - 2013