It feels like an eternity playing on this patch, but is it?
The duration of all patches between 6.83 and 7.31 have been shown below, with TI patches uniquely depicted.
It is a pretty straightforward observation that the longest patches are TI patches, and that makes complete sense.
Not too long after that, the two week system was scrapped.
Patch 7.00 Patch 7.00 was a massive change in the world of Dota 2!
Patch 7.20 Patch 7.20 brough with it map changes, a change in the deny mechanics, XP changes.
Root mechanics as well as cleave and splash mechanics were experimented with.
Patch 7.23 Patch 7.23 brought Outposts to the game, along with neutral items.
The ability to level up to 30 was also introduced with this patch.
This was also the patch which saw Snapfire and Void Spirit join the fray.
So from TI6 to TI9, the patches following The International had some massive impacts on the game.
But all that is in the rearview mirror.
The situation at hand is much different.
Ever since then, there hasnt been a shock and awe change in the game.
Since then the game has been stale.
