PC Gaming @lemmy.ca alessandro @lemmy.ca 2 mo. ago

How to get into the Deadlock playtest [ randomly by Valve, or nvited by a friend who's already in the playtest]

www.pcgamer.com How to get into the Deadlock playtest

Valve is running a hush-hush playtest for its new game, and there's more than one way to get in.

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Only played maybe 6 games, but so far approaching the game from the right angle seems important - and what I have maybe struggled with. You have to play it like a MOBA, not Team Fortress 3. Farm is absolutely crucial and is also where your aim becomes a deciding factor: you have to get those last hits and denies during the laning phase (including securing the little orbs).

It's not what I first expected , but it's interesting and it definitely has potential. Still very clearly alpha stage though.
!deadlock@sopuli.xyz
I've played a bit (only against bots) and I actually kinda like it. I only ever really played league but that wasn't my thing so I stopped shortly after starting, but MOBA mechanics always intrigued me.
Is there a community for this game on lemmy anywhere? I'm addicted to it
- Someone posted this !deadlock@sopuli.xyz in the comments here.
  
  Thak you
I have the game (and am able to invite people) if anyone wants an invite DM me your Steam URL and I'll send you an invite.
If anyone wants to invite me, please send me a DM!
Damn I've been dying to give this a try!
Played about 5 minutes when a friend invited me and uninstalled, thought it might be interesting if the shooting mechanics were tight but it feels like a port of a console shooter to PC circa 2010. Really disappointing this is what we get from Valve.
- It's an alpha...
  
  Sure, I get that, and if it was the first game from an indie developer that would make sense, but for a game from Valve who have extensive resources, talent and experience it definitely seems like a poor introduction to the game.
  
  Lame excuse.
  
  AAAAA studios do not get a pass anymore. Billion dollar companies have zero excuses in my eyes. Don't care the company or what they produce. Defending these companies is nothing more then Stockholm syndrome.
- Noooooo Steam only makes great games. How dare you instead Lord GabeN like that.
  
  Shame on you for having a different opinion
- Can you invite me?
  
  DM me your steam name if you haven't gotten one yet and I'll figure out how to send you one. I'm in it, but I haven't played it yet.
- I'd love an invite if possible
- L take.
  
  145hrs in this game is going to become absolutely massive for valve.
Pass.

I'm wholly uninterested in yet another moba.

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