DOTA is an extremely network sensitive game. It is really only playable on LAN or internet mode (broadband only) - dialup is a big no no for DOTA.
If your having network problems with DOTA, the first thing to do is make sure your on the latest patch from Blizzard - 1.21 is the latest DOTA patch version. This will help BattleNet run smoothly. If you're using a wireless LAN or wireless broadband - this can also affect DOTA pings and cause the game to stutter.
Wireless LANS and Wireless Broadband for DOTA are a bad combination. Even lag that doesn't cause dropout can effect DOTA gameplay - prevent kills and annoy other DOTA players.
The other cause of annoyance, is plug pullers. With DOTA players that are losing, simply exit the game by 'plug pulling' their broadband connection to make their dropout look like a network issue as opposed to a 'rage quit'
Most players on BattleNet and Bored Aussie Networks these days use a 'database' or listing of players - via software such as Banlist which prevents and tracks users from leaving the game.
The good thing about DOTA on the LAN, is that you know WHO is playing, the ping is good, there are no network or MAP hacks and it should be fair.
Happy DOTA'ering
DOTA Lag Dropouts and Plug Pulls
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I heard an online game that has the game play same as Dota. What is good about this game is all players have honor points. (sorry, i forgot the name of that game) Once a player left the game or shall we say "plug pulling", the honor points of the player will be deducted and joining a game will be hard for them because some host requires minimum honor points to join.
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