[HERO-TAVERN] Structure Revamp!

[Mystique-]

Recent changes:

• Added 2 screenshots by Zirath.
• Added 2 new alternative neutral-hero summoning structures.
• Added new neutral tavern possibility: Alter of Depths(Naga)
• Added 3 new screenshots (by me! ). I used a DotA terrain template available : http://www.playdota.com/forums/152417/dota-terrain/

This is a suggestion for changing the hero-tavern structure and layout. It may take a little while getting used to the visual change with the hero-taverns, but I believe the change is worth it.

Please take the time to read everything in order to understand this suggestion!

Currently, all 3 factions [ Sentinel, Scourge, Neutral ] have the same type of tavern: The Neutral Tavern, which is what all 9 taverns right now are based off of. I feel this isn't suitable and that there are more appropriate taverns for the Sentinel and Scourge.

Therefore, I suggest that 2 alters be used in place -

Sentinel use:
Scourge use:

Then, I suggest that

Neutrals use:ororor

I feel these new hero-summoning structures helps better to clearly indicate and visually enhance which type of heroes are being picked.


SCREENSHOTS:
The following are 3 screenshots: the first two depict 2 versions of a naga alter as the neutral "tavern". The third one uses a Mercenary Camp.
Take note of the rune colors and variation in placement of hero structures

I would like to thank Zirath for taking the time to create a test-map and taking the following 2 screenshots! Personally, I do see how the neutral taverns may be a little dull when compared to the alters .
Also note that the rune colors represent the primary attribute of the tavern closest to it!

IN THE FOLLOWING 2 SCREENSHOTS -
The triangular arrangement of hero-summoning structures and the hero-icon orderings within these structures are the same.

However, the difference would be:

• The left side of the "triangle" would be the 3 Sentinel Altars( 1 STR, 1 AGI, 1 INT) that summon Sentinel heroes.
• The right side of the "triangle" would be the 3 Scourge Altars( 1 STR, 1 AGI, 1 INT) that summon Scourge heroes.
• The bottom side of the "triangle" would be the 3 neutral taverns/ alters/mercenary camps ( 1 STR, 1 AGI, 1 INT) that summon neutral heroes.
• ULTIMATELY: The color scheme and ordering of the alters/taverns can be changed easily and accordingly.

[Null-]

Very nice idea But how to be with multi-coloured taverns?? After all the sense of taverns consists in their colour scheme...

[L|Enzo]

good idea, the only drawback is that the tavern looks too plain compared to the other twos

[Roger Black]

I bet the neutral tavern heroes will be pissed
perhaps find a bit epic tavern for the neutral as well?
t-up on the suggestion tho

[Dark Mizuki]

Can you find the Altar of the Tides? It's a rare sight and it might be a good Neutral altar, just change it's name. Altar of the Storms is awesome too.

[Ez_Mystery]

for sentinel and scourge, but not for neutrals, taverns won't fit with the altars

i suggest this for neutrals

(Created by debode)

[Fate Trap]

@OP
T-up!
@Ez_Mystery T-Down..

[dominator02]

to the first post and to Ez_Mystery.

[virtviuz]

This can be used for a neutral throne. Its an in-game doodad and is called hellscream throne. Since the thrones will just stand there and would just wait for someone to click them, its lack of animation won't be a problem. The only problem thou is it doesn't have any portrait.

[Roger Black]

^ looks kinda evil to be used as neutral tavern >.<"

[dominator02]

Originally Posted by virtviuz

This can be used for a neutral throne. Its an in-game doodad and is called hellscream throne. Since the thrones will just stand there and would just wait for someone to click them, its lack of animation won't be a problem. The only problem thou is it doesn't have any portrait.

Does it have Portrait?
Looks too evil.

[backspaceed]

T-UP on the idea.. but neutrals need a real altar

[ResQ]

Very good suggestion. Sometimes even I get confused by the taverns.

[Hero Hunter]

Originally Posted by Leak-

Wow, excellent suggestion. T-up.

[L|Enzo]

Here is a quick input, the structure used for Neutrals is Draenei Chieftain's Hut

[Tomarzig]

ู^^

Good idea.

T -Up !!!

[Realitey]

Great Suggestion T-Up !

[Mystique-]

Added Zirath's screenshots

[Black.Lotus]

Looks ugly!! T-DOWN!!

[ResQ]

Originally Posted by Black.Lotus

Looks ugly!! T-DOWN!!

Okay, we just ignore him. The suggestion is perfect, you are ugly

sorry bout that but this guy is annoying..