Sick and Tired of Overly Helpful (or Mischievous) Allies in Dota 2? Disabling Help is Your New Best Friend!
Let's face it, Dota 2 can be a wild ride. You're strategizing, farming creeps, dodging spells like Neo in the Matrix, and then BAM! Your overly enthusiastic (or perhaps devious) teammate accidentally Enigma black holes you right into the enemy fountain. ♂️
Been there, done that, bought the therapy alpaca.
But fear not, fellow Dota warriors! There's a hidden gem in your arsenal that can turn the tide (or at least prevent you from being the tide): Disabling Help.
Disabling Help: Your Guide to Not-So-Friendly Fire
What is Disabling Help?
Think of it as a force field against misplaced "assistance." This nifty feature lets you choose which allies can, well, help you. By help, we mean they can't accidentally (or intentionally) Force Staff you into a fight you weren't ready for, Chen your poor little creep for target practice, or Enchant you and then promptly forget you exist (rude!).
How to Disable Help: A Step-by-Step for the Slightly Befuddled
Here's the lowdown on how to become the master of your own destiny (and avoid friendly fire):
- Press 'Tab' (or your assigned scoreboard key) to open the scoreboard. This is your war room, your battle plan central.
- Look for the little icons at the bottom right corner. These are your not-so-secret tools for hero wrangling.
- Click the third icon (it looks like a handshake... or maybe a high five gone wrong?). This is the gateway to Shared Unit Control Options.
- Behold! A list of your teammates! Each glorious hero has a little checkbox next to a symbol that looks suspiciously like a helping hand. Uncheck that box for any teammate whose "help" you'd rather politely decline.
Pro-Tip: If you're feeling particularly untrusting (or your friends have a history of questionable decision-making), you can uncheck all the boxes for a truly solo (but hopefully not lonely) experience.
The Lighter Side of Disabling Help: A Few Shenanigans to Consider
Of course, with great power comes great responsibility (and the potential for hilarious shenanigans). Disabling Help can be a double-edged sword. Here are some creative (and slightly mischievous) ways to use it:
- The Helpful Heckler: Accidentally (on purpose) disable help for your friend who constantly pings danger while you're farming a juicy creep wave. Let them fend for themselves for a bit!
- The Micromanagement Mastermind: Feeling particularly in control? Disable help for your carry and then meticulously farm their creeps for them. Just be prepared for the post-game accusations...
- The Trust Fall: This one's risky, but potentially rewarding. Disable help for everyone and see if your team can pull off a coordinated, trust-based victory. Just make sure you have a good therapist on speed dial in case things go south.
Remember, Disabling Help is a tool, not a weapon (unless you're feeling particularly spicy). Use it wisely, and who knows, you might just find yourself winning more games (or at least having a good laugh in the process).
