Fourth Spirit - A Dota 2 Podcast

What's better than 6.84? COMPENDIUM! That's right, it's International Time! Join EzMrcz and Ursinity as they go over some of the exciting stretch goals and unlockables in this year's International Compendium. Also, State of Affairs, that AD2L Love, and a Never-To-Be-Lived-Down Ursinity Bonehead Moment!

Cyphus is joined by Wazoo for a special episode sans Special Feeds Intern Roland. Wazoo talks the AD2L season, his MMR, playing carry for the DotP team in AD2L, and the difference between solo and party ranked matchmaking in this episode of the Dota 2 podcast.

Roland and Cyphus offer up a farewell song to Wazoo's Troll Warlord, talk about AD2L, 6.84 Dota 2, and recap the draft and play in their last AD2L games against Reverb Gaming in the latest episode of the Dota 2 Podcast.

Cyphus and Roland open the show with Cyphus yelling about buying a gem or something, Roland offers a way late and lame April Fools joke, then they move on to who should be the Captain of the Defense of the Patience team. Later on in the show they discuss the 6.84 updates and the ones they're most excited for in this episode of the Dota 2 podcast!

EzMrcz gets to hang out with DotP OG JoyThief, but not before he makes JoyThief work for that Dota 2 6.84 good good. Will their relationship be as patchable as this damn game?! Everything is out the window for Dota soon, and the DotP Guild is pumped for the changes in this episode of the Dota 2 podcast!

Cyphus and Roland are joined by Fafnir, DotP guildie and all-around knoweldgeable Dota 2 fellow, to talk the end of the 6.83 Dota 2 era and DotP's run in AD2L. Later, Cyphus and Roland discuss the last two AD2L games in further detail on this episode of the Dota 2 podcast.

Cyphus and Roland do a two-take episode (we'll explain) where they discuss their awesome round of Amateur Dota 2 League matches, do a round of Ask a Deviant with Leon "DrCplBritish" from the Standard Deviants Stats House, and have a brief encounter with Wazoo at the end of the episode of course (surprise, surprise) on the latest episode of the Dota 2 podcast.

We welcome back a DotP Guild favorite for another round and take the first steps down a deep dark path. Who makes up the DotP Guild? What makes them tick? Could they really be that in to KPop? The answers, and more, on this week's Guild Chat!

Cyphus and Roland are joined by their good buddy ThreeFlow for a chat about Dota 2. They discuss their previous three games of Dota 2, state of affairs, and invisible iTunes reviews that Cyphus and Roland can't read because Roland touches himelf at night and makes Steve Jobs' ghost cry. All on the latest episode of the Dota 2 Podcast.

We did it! Congratulations to The Guild - you have GROWN! Now, it's time to celebrate! Join EzMrcz and a Very Special Community Co Host as they knock out some State of Affairs and get right to the GIVEAWAYS! Who's walking away with a DotP Set? Find out on this week's Guild Chat. We would like to extend a very special thanks to The DotP Guild for being such an awesome place to play!

Roland and Cyphus talk about Roland's latest love, Necrophos. They also discuss the big picture of Dota 2 statistics, the Dota 2 Reddit, and the Reddit community's occasional outlashes at stats-man Nahaz. They also read some listener email and talk about upcoming changes to Patreon, the DotP Tourney and more in this episode of the Dota 2 Podcast.

Cyphus and Roland are reunited at last. They discuss Cyphus' trip, his lack of Dota 2, corrections about his cross-dressing begging activities, how Phantom Assassin bugs Roland slightly more than Sniper of late, and the importance of mana leak for Keeper of the Light in the latest episode of the Dota 2 Podcast.

Roland and Wazoo explore Dota 2, their brotherhood (literally), and talk about the history of their gaming, and the games they have played throughout their life. Wazoo talks about the endearing nature of Dota 2, and also the dark side, while Roland laughs throughout the entirety of this episode of the Dota 2 podcast.

MistaBlue22 Joins EzMrcz as this week's Community Co Host! Join the DotP Crew in introducing the first official DotP Sponsor - Ragerade! Remember, enter the promo code FAFNIR at checkout for savings today! Also, State of Affairs, a Tourney Tease, The Road to 350, Vacations, 2k, OH MY!

Cyphus and Roland are sick...but that didn't stop them from recording an episode of this Dota 2 podcast. They talk about the games since the bonus episode, being sick and playing Dota 2, and how much Roland loves Sniper.

Roland and Cyphus convene for a special episode celebrating the fact that one of the hosts has finally reached 2K MMR. Can you guess who? The handsomest, that's who. Enjoy this special edition of the Dota 2 Podcast featuring KotL combos.

Cyphus and Roland are joined by Wazoo at the top of the show for some upcoming show announcements and Dota 2 talk. Then, Corey "Ink" Roell swings by to talk about twitch streaming, playing a killer Meepo, and giving Arteezy advice before The International in the latest episode of the Dota 2 Podcast. Plus: A new track from The Crystal Maidens stepping out on their own without Death Prophet.

Something is seriously wrong with DotP Guild Chat this week. Explore what happens when EzMrcz realizes he's got an episode coming out on April 1st. Special thanks to SovietDancnBear for the help. No State of Affairs, No All Hero Hell, No Going Back. Enjoy!

Roland loves Blizzard. Later, Cyphus and Roland sit down with Greg "WhatIsHip" Laird and Maut from High Ground TV to talk Dota 2, casting, Dota Pit and Dota 2 Canada Cup. Roland loves Blizzard some more. Then they wrap the episode with a few announcements about upcoming guests and the DotP guild tourney on this edition of the Dota 2 Podcast.

Roland and Cyphus release another bonus episode, this time featuring guest host Gorgon the Wonder Cow for a more intimate chat with Gorgon about life, being a non-drinker and even Dota 2 stuff! Plus a special pop-in from The First Panda and The Grand Wazoo on this episode of the Dota 2 Podcast.

Cyphus and Roland talk with statsman Nahaz in this episode of the Dota 2 Podcast for a great discussion about a number of topics affecting the Dota 2 community. Among the topics discussed: MMR and its alternatives as well as what it means, the occasional volatility of the Dota 2 community, Reddit posts and more. Meepolygamy Intro Episode

DotP Guild Chat 15 features Kimbrell with exciting news about dotptv and the youtube channel (again, we know!) Also, could Ez be getting a spot on the amateur team RareEsports? Not if Kimbrell has anything to do with it! Also, State of Affairs, Why We Can't Win Together, and the Guild's Quest for 350!

Cyphus and Roland welcome special guest Brian Calland from Wronchi Animation, the creative mind behind the Dota 2 reporter. They talk his experience, creative process and more. Before that, they're joined by Hatakamara, a DotP guildie and Patreon supporter, for State of Affairs and general chat in this episode of the Dota 2 podcast.

Roland and Cyphus record a special bonus episode as a thanks for a great week and patreon support. They discuss their state of affairs, four good games of Dota 2, and how bad the DotP logo is in the bonus episode of the podcast. Plus the latest from Death Prophet and the Crystal Maidens!

Cyphus and Roland are joined by Anuxi, famous Dota 2 set creator, to talk about getting hats into the game, her history as an artist and more! Plus Cyphus and Roland discuss the DotP tourney, getting the shirts for patreon awards, whether Sand King can go offlane as a support, and the hosts' sins.

JoeSchmo joins EzMrcz for the Inaugural DotP Confession! Have a Dota sin that needs purging? Come see Father Ez for the path to forgiveness. Also, Ursinity and billybob get Chat Snatched, the Guild inches ever closer to the 350 member giveaway, and finally - someone is charting the straight line that is Roland and Cyphus' DotP MMR! Enjoy this latest episode of the Dota 2 Podcast.

Cyphus and Roland are joined by a very special guest: Sir Action Slacks! Sir Action Slacks talks his history, deciding to make Dota 2 content, and other great aspects of Dota 2 in the latest episode of the podcast. They also talk other upcoming guests, their state of affairs, and learning Tiny/Io, Puck and Nyx Assassin.

Cyphus and Roland sit down with Toffees to talk about e-sports, regulation, the perfect way to structure professional Dota 2, and stand-ins in the latest episode of the Dota 2 podcast. Plus The Techies sing a beautiful rendition of 'Suicide is Painless' and Cyphus and Roland announce some exciting upcoming guests. Dota 2 Reporter - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPGUpAWFZPgofCHFT3d-4zj3Uvrq5HXy8 Coffee w/ Toffees - https://soundcloud.com/toffees_dota2

EZ Mrcz does a "Getting to Know" episode, giving us some insights into the dark mind that is our DotP Guild Chat host in this episode of the Dota 2 Guild podcast.

Roland and Cyphus are joined by Malystryx from JoinDota (@MalystryxGDS on twitter...and he loves to be tweeted) before getting an update from Gorgon in What's Goin' on With Gorgon on this episode of the Dota 2 podcast.

Cyphus and Roland talk about House of Cards, Dota 2, and then House of Cards again...but not that long. They also discuss differences between Solo queue and party and their new favorite combo: Winter Wyvern and Axe.

Guild Chat goes LIVE on twitch.tv/dotptv with Community Co Host Devastator! Join EzMrcz and the DotP Guild for State of Affairs, and special Roland and Wazoo Chat Snatch, and the evolution of Guild Chat as we know it. Heck to the yes!

Cyphus and Roland talk about a tough two weeks in Dota 2, chat with Ursinity about various topics and some new happenings in the guild, and Postmaster Wazoo reads his increasingly-friendly hate mail. Plus a lotta love and sexual content to heat up your Dota 2 podcast-listening pleasure.

Cyphus and Roland talk State of Affairs (with special unwanted guest Wazoo), then sit down with Fernando "HolyShift" Salvador Ramirez from JoinDota to talk about cosmetics and items and they're packaging in this episode of the Dota 2 podcast. Find Fernando Ramirez's article here: http://www.joindota.com/en/news/23741-should-valve-separate-items-and-tickets Reddit post regarding armor: http://reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/2s67iv/effective_hp_increase_as_a_function_of_hp_and/

EzMrcz is sound-effect-less this week as he is joined by Community Co Hosts N4melessn00b and Hatakemaara! We talk the game, the outfits, and the Guild we love the most. Also, State of Affairs, a Trench'd update from Gorgon, and an extremely confused Matt. Who's Matt? Who knows!? Enjoy!

Cyphus and Roland are joined by Willian "Captain Silverfox" Stanley at the top of the show for State of Affairs and then sit down for another edition of What's Going on with Gorgon to revisit DAC and the post-tourney roster changes in the pro Dota 2 scene on this episode of the podcast.

Cyphus and Roland discuss their latest games of Dota 2 at length in the latest episode of Defense of the Patience, a Dota 2 podcast. They also discuss hero attributes, what those attributes mean, attack speed and armor at the bottom of the episode.

EzMrcz joins Community Co-Host The Beast in a DotP Guild Chat all about never giving up. The Beast talks about coming back from behind, never counting yourself out, and the power of staying positive throughout the match vs. the damage of negative attitudes in the early game. Also, State of Affairs, All Hero Hell, and a new face in Chat Snatch!

Cyphus and Roland are joined by Andrew "Soviet Dancin' Bear" McIntire for his Patreon State of Affairs award, talk about a new perspective on trilanes in Dota 2, and play a new voicemail in the intro of this episode of the Dota 2 podcast.

Cyphus and Roland sit down for a chat with Kyry to talk about captaining an amateur Dota 2 team, but first they discuss their state of affairs and Cyphus' Lion build (which Roland vehemently disagrees with) on this episode of Dota 2 podcast.

EzMrcz and Community Co-Host JoyThief spend way to much time talking about All Hero Hell, playing Dota2 with the DotP Guild, getting yelled at by teammates, and more on the longest Guild Chat in Recorded History. Also, a SUPER SPECIAL Chat Snatch and the announcement of a new Guild Chat Segment. Check it out!

Cyphus and Roland talk their state of affairs, the Dota 2 Asian Championship (DAC) in What's Goin' on w/ Gorgon, and sith through another visit from Postmaster Wazoo in this episode of the Dota 2 podcast.

Roland and Cyphus talk about Spirit Breaker, talk State of Affairs, and the future of DotP in this episode of the Dota 2 podcast. www.defenseofthepatience.com

Occupying the fourth, and superior moon of Jupiter, EzMrcz and Community Co-Host Kimbrell rain fireballs upon the Dotaverse Space Capsule and laugh unnervingly at the dancing flames. Meanwhile, All Hero Hell, AD2L Recap, In House Tournies, YouTube, and Chat Snatch in this jam-packed DotP Community Love-fest! Enjoy!

Cyphus and Roland talk State of Affairs, a rough run of games, DotP tourney business, do What's Going on with Gorgon for a DAC update (and a Roland screw-up), and talk their previous three games of Dota 2 on this episode of the podcast.

Cyphus and Roland get a surprise visit from Postmaster Wazoo, talk about how much Cyphus loves Pugna again, AD2L and their revised Moneyball Dota 2 strategies. Also, we love the Dotaverse guys...check their podcast out at www.dotaverse.com and tell 'em DotP sent ya.

YOU become the Co-Host of Guild Chat in a change that rocks DotP! Please welcome first Community Co-Host, Ursinity as he and Ez talk Batrider wins, and Invoker resurgence. Also Cyphus and Roland get Chat Snatched for some in-game strategizing! Join EzMrcz with Guild Members taking up the Co-Hosting Duties each week as Guild Chat becomes all about YOU!

Cyphus and Roland welcome patron and DotP Guild Chat host EZ Mrcz for his patreon State of Affairs reward, discuss the latest news in pro Dota 2 w/ Gorgon in What's Goin' On, and of course some DotP tourney talk. Additionally they discuss AD2L, Cyphus' mean Pugna, and even some hero strat in this episode of the Dota 2 podcast.

Cyphus is joined by special guest Wazoo for a lengthy and interesting conversation about a weekend full of Dota 2, thinking about how we communicate with our team members, and how much MMR the servers owe us. Later, Roland joins up for a quick update about his trip and upcoming events for the Dota 2 podcast.

EzMrcz and DeNomolos announce the tournament teams, Battle of the Beard dates, and chat snatch a whole host of whacky characters on this week's DotP Guild Chat!