DOTA 2: Nostalgia and development are two different things, and players hate that DOTA 1 fans often debate loyalty.

The game version is old and new, but the storytelling is different. It's like a popular singer whose new work is a catchy pop song with a high play count. After the brand revamp, the image has attracted a large number of fans, making him one of the hottest idols in the music scene. However, the old fans don't seem to welcome the new fans. If you ask them what their favorite song is and they give a common answer, they will be regarded as fake fans and become hostile and sarcastic.

It's not surprising that longtime fans acted this way. They've witnessed the singer's development and witnessed the attempts to suppress him online, leading to a kind of "cancellation culture." With so many haters, the longtime fans naturally defended this "leader" who had experienced a slump unconditionally. Back in the world of DOTA 2, veteran players often stir up trouble on forums, making extreme statements, throwing tantrums, and adopting a superior attitude, claiming to be the biggest contributors to the game's development. Have they written any code? Have they renewed their DOTA Plus memberships?

All these actions only deepened the resentment of others, making them not even want a trace of affection for DOTA 1. Imagine a newcomer who knows nothing about the game joining the community and being attacked. Are these people protecting the pioneering spirit of the old fans, or are they adults who are hindering evolution? If the debate continues, DOTA 2 fans can also refute it, saying that without their participation, the game would have died long ago.

The gaming world should be open; it's a social space and an art form. Ultimately, everyone just wants to find a sense of belonging in a space, to interact with people who share the same interests, whether it's playing games, joking around, turning the tide of a match, or reeling off tournament highlights—that's the fun of the gaming community.

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