Can I play DotA 2 offline?

Draghan · 12-12-2011, 04:26 AM

My friend shared his account with me so I could take a look on DotA 2.
Downloaded the game, tested, it's amazing as you all know.

I wish to know if there's a way for me to play with bots ( not really offline, but only with bots ) using my steam account, since DotA 2 is on my PC now - and if there's is a way, if this is "legal".

I'm really desperate to play keep playing this, I think bots will satisfy my thirst.

mikrodizels · 12-12-2011, 04:29 AM

I think there is no way to play any game offline, if you buy or get it on steam.
I might be wrong though.

FluffyPillow · 12-12-2011, 04:31 AM

you cannot play offline b/c the game is still in beta. The game just sits at the main menu with no options available. I have tried, I know.

I am sure the game will have offline mode once it is released.

blessing_gracee · 12-12-2011, 04:40 AM

IM STILL PLAYING DOTA 1, AND WE CAN PLAY OFFLINE...
WHAT DO YOU THINK???

ZeLover · 12-12-2011, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draghan

My friend shared his account with me so I could take a look on DotA 2.
Downloaded the game, tested, it's amazing as you all know.

I wish to know if there's a way for me to play with bots ( not really offline, but only with bots ) using my steam account, since DotA 2 is on my PC now - and if there's is a way, if this is "legal".

I'm really desperate to play keep playing this, I think bots will satisfy my thirst.

Yes you can. Just delete the system32 folder and you are good to gog

crimson589 · 12-12-2011, 04:45 AM

Everyone didn't read properly. He's asking if he can play offline with his account.

To answer the question, no you can't steam games are tied to accounts.

casey · 12-12-2011, 06:35 AM

absolutely can't. even if you play private with bots, you still need to be connected to internet to play it. unlike dota 1 when you create a game, you become the host, in dota 2, when you create a game, you are connected to the host which is valve's.

so yeah basically no offline mode and i don't think there will ever be.

ravenmad · 12-12-2011, 07:21 AM

You cant play it offline

bReathl3sS · 12-12-2011, 07:28 AM

You can vs bots
edit: not..you cant with your own acc

Croxist · 12-12-2011, 07:31 AM

You can ACCESS into DotA 2 in offline mode (Of course with Steam). But you can't play it.

Xouki · 12-12-2011, 08:04 AM

Well, there is a way you know to get DotA 2 beta keys other than posting on "Dota 2 Beta Key Thread". If you are interested just follow the instruction below. Before that I would like to WARN you it is based on your LUCK because if you are lucky you may even get 1-3 beta keys but if you aren't you will get nothing. I have test it and yes I only get 1 beta key.

1) You need Steam and Steam Account. (you know where to get it right)
2) Using your steam go to steam://takesurvey/9/
3) Do the survey and Valve will send you your BETA keys in several days, maybe a week or two.

Do not flame me for this if it doesn't work !

Well if it does work see you on DotA 2

Jerubbaal · 12-12-2011, 08:10 AM

There's LAN support through the console, look up how to do it on the dev forums and see if it works offline.

vipsafwan92 · 12-12-2011, 08:37 AM

I just won a DotA 2 beta, how do you play with Bots only? I don't dare to play with other players.. because I know I will get flamed.... and I do have an internet connection

Tkmi · 12-12-2011, 08:58 AM

Sadly, no.

Jeeve · 12-12-2011, 09:15 AM

You can launch the game w/o Steam, but you can't do anything from there (play, browse the menu, etc).

So a direct answer to your question would be no.

Demon Hunter · 12-12-2011, 09:18 AM

No

Xenowar · 12-12-2011, 09:21 AM

THere currently is no offline play for Dota 2 and it isn't planned to be implemented during the beta. When the game is released there certainly will
be LAN and dedicated server like every other game of Valve.
Btw. you can play other games offline since steam supports Offline mode.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipsafwan92

I just won a DotA 2 beta, how do you play with Bots only? I don't dare to play with other players.. because I know I will get flamed.... and I do have an internet connection

Play -> Practice -> Create Lobby -> Game Options -> Fill empty slots with bots

ShinTakU · 12-12-2011, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crimson589

Everyone didn't read properly. He's asking if he can play offline with his account.

To answer the question, no you can't steam games are tied to accounts.

this

Starcraft2Korea · 12-12-2011, 10:26 AM

No offline option

YET

heinak · 12-12-2011, 10:28 AM

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12-12-2011, 04:26 AM	#1
Draghan Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 0	Can I play DotA 2 offline? My friend shared his account with me so I could take a look on DotA 2. Downloaded the game, tested, it's amazing as you all know. I wish to know if there's a way for me to play with bots ( not really offline, but only with bots ) using my steam account, since DotA 2 is on my PC now - and if there's is a way, if this is "legal". I'm really desperate to play keep playing this, I think bots will satisfy my thirst.

12-12-2011, 04:29 AM	#2
mikrodizels Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Latvia Posts: 1,245	Re: Can I play DotA 2 offline? I think there is no way to play any game offline, if you buy or get it on steam. I might be wrong though.

12-12-2011, 04:31 AM	#3
FluffyPillow Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 75	Re: Can I play DotA 2 offline? you cannot play offline b/c the game is still in beta. The game just sits at the main menu with no options available. I have tried, I know. I am sure the game will have offline mode once it is released.

12-12-2011, 04:40 AM	#4
blessing_gracee Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 326	Re: Can I play DotA 2 offline? IM STILL PLAYING DOTA 1, AND WE CAN PLAY OFFLINE... WHAT DO YOU THINK??? __________________

12-12-2011, 04:45 AM	#6
crimson589 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 263	Re: Can I play DotA 2 offline? Everyone didn't read properly. He's asking if he can play offline with his account. To answer the question, no you can't steam games are tied to accounts.

12-12-2011, 06:35 AM	#7
casey Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bali, Indonesia Posts: 96	Re: Can I play DotA 2 offline? absolutely can't. even if you play private with bots, you still need to be connected to internet to play it. unlike dota 1 when you create a game, you become the host, in dota 2, when you create a game, you are connected to the host which is valve's. so yeah basically no offline mode and i don't think there will ever be.

12-12-2011, 07:21 AM	#8
ravenmad Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 11	Re: Can I play DotA 2 offline? You cant play it offline

12-12-2011, 07:28 AM	#9
bReathl3sS Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 547	Re: Can I play DotA 2 offline? You can vs bots edit: not..you cant with your own acc

12-12-2011, 07:31 AM	#10
Croxist Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Malaysia Posts: 1,559 Blog Entries: 4	Re: Can I play DotA 2 offline? You can ACCESS into DotA 2 in offline mode (Of course with Steam). But you can't play it. __________________ My celebration! (01/03/2013) MyAnimeList Croxist Lim

12-12-2011, 08:04 AM	#11
Xouki Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 26	Survey = DotA 2 Beta Key Well, there is a way you know to get DotA 2 beta keys other than posting on "Dota 2 Beta Key Thread". If you are interested just follow the instruction below. Before that I would like to WARN you it is based on your LUCK because if you are lucky you may even get 1-3 beta keys but if you aren't you will get nothing. I have test it and yes I only get 1 beta key. 1) You need Steam and Steam Account. (you know where to get it right) 2) Using your steam go to steam://takesurvey/9/ 3) Do the survey and Valve will send you your BETA keys in several days, maybe a week or two. Do not flame me for this if it doesn't work ! Well if it does work see you on DotA 2

12-12-2011, 08:10 AM	#12
Jerubbaal Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 221	Re: Can I play DotA 2 offline? There's LAN support through the console, look up how to do it on the dev forums and see if it works offline.

12-12-2011, 08:37 AM	#13
vipsafwan92 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brunei Posts: 114	Re: Can I play DotA 2 offline? I just won a DotA 2 beta, how do you play with Bots only? I don't dare to play with other players.. because I know I will get flamed.... and I do have an internet connection __________________ You'll never fight alone~ MAKE DOTA 2 FREE TO PLAY

12-12-2011, 08:58 AM	#14
Tkmi Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,852	Re: Can I play DotA 2 offline? Sadly, no. __________________ I love you.

12-12-2011, 09:15 AM	#15
Jeeve Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 20	Re: Can I play DotA 2 offline? You can launch the game w/o Steam, but you can't do anything from there (play, browse the menu, etc). So a direct answer to your question would be no.

12-12-2011, 10:26 AM	#19
Starcraft2Korea Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 260	Re: Can I play DotA 2 offline? No offline option YET

12-12-2011, 10:28 AM	#20
heinak Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 91	Re: Can I play DotA 2 offline? Steam Community :: ID :: L0v3 __________________ Dota Rocks my world :::Ak::: DotaIsMyWife http://steamcommunity.com/id/heinak/ Merry X'max & Happy New Year Every Dota Lovers