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The International 2024 - Group Stage Discussion Thread (feddit.nu)

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What teams are you watching? What do you think of the games? Any potential upsets to look out for, any player you're excited to see perform?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

As an ex-player who mostly follows Dota by watching TI every year (and the occasional other big tournament) day one is mainly orientation for me - catching up on what's changed and how the meta has shifted.

Currently watching Aurora vs Liquid game 1, and I'm very curious to see if the Sniper pick works out. Also not used to Mirana being in the meta again. Was she even picked at all last TI?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

The Sniper pick did not, in fact, work out. Also looks like we're still (or again?) in Aura meta. Oh joy. Is it gonna be as bad as the Wraith Pact TI, I wonder?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'll try to find a small interview snippet, but yeah, Aura meta is still a thing. It's not as bad as Wraith Pact since that was just a singular item that was built every match without fail. But now we have Shivas / Guardian Greaves / Pipe / Crimson that all contribute to some Aura effect.

Mirana being in the meta is solely due to her second facet. It's such an insane damage amp.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Aura items are just too good value. I'm glad Wraith Pact got removed, but the meta is looking similar.

I've been seeing more Mirana today, looks very strong indeed. At least as long as Leap is working...