TheSofa Reflects: My DOTAfire journey

Hey guys!

As I was reflecting on my 1.5 years of being part of the DOTAfire community, I realized that I have many people to thank for it. Let's just say that I have been part of DOTAfire for as long as I've played DotA, and most of the skills I've learnt have come from here. So this is a giant thank-you letter for some of the people that influenced me the most.

---

Sando

How do you make so many guides? Like seriously, how? I remember my first time ever on DOTAfire, I was looking for a Lich guide. Obviously I clicked the first one (ofc it's Sando's) and read it. I was like... "this is a good guide!" so I clicked on your profile to see if you had more.

My reaction: "Whoa."

I then began reading every guide of yours, watching you publish more as I read. I just want to thank you for publishing so many awesome guides that brought me to where I am today.

Special Mentions: A full support guide: Beginner to Intermediate, An Universal Item Guide.

---

Atlas
xCO2
Yasutsuna

When I wasn't reading Sando's guides, you were the people that I read guides from. I'd like to especially mention Atlas's "Learning the Ropes: A beginners guide to DotA" guide. It was one of the first I read, and helped me immensely on the learning cliff of DotA.

---

Bunkansee

You are awesome. I don't know how I'm ever supposed to thank you for how you've helped me. Seriously, I want to thank you for being the first person to comment on my first post, chatting with me through PM, and last be definitely not least, editing my guides.

Cheers!

---

Porygon361
Yzreel


I remember looking at Yzreel's signature and seeing some hero ideas, so I went ahead and clicked it... and loved it. It was the first hero idea I saw, ever.

I quickly flew through the rest of his ideas (he only had 5-6 at the time), and the comments.

And when I got to the comments, I realized that there were more hero ideas in signatures. Porygon361 was his name.

Now it took my a bit longer to go through Pory's ideas, but I specifically remember the one with the ultra-destruction ult that did damage to everyone except for the people under your Q.

EDIT: It's called "Asterix, the Cosmic Seer."

I'd like to thank both of you for inspiring me to create my own hero ideas, it's an honour to compete against you two in the upcoming FoC.

---

ThreadofFate
Bunkansee
Yzreel
Porygon361

When I wondered to myself, "when did I start to give back to the community?" I realized that the turning point between just absorbing and giving back was our "Collective Hero Idea."

The process was amazing. Although we did have some time issues, I had lots and lots of fun deciding which skill to keep, who writes the lore, etc. I'd like to thank all of you for kickstarting my contributions to DOTAfire, which I hope will continue on.

---

Wulfstan
Xyrus
xCO2
Hades4u

Thank you so much, mods, for keeping DOTAfire a friendly and safe environment that I could, and other can, grow in learning and skills. Thank you for keeping the site spam-free, I understand that's a lot of hard work. Thanks!

---

Wulfstan
Smuggels

The Forge of Creation has been something that I not only work hard on, but I look forward to too! Some of the greatest dedication and effort have been shown through the FoC, and I'd like to thank you two for organizing it.

---

Atlas
Hades4u


You guys are awesome. Thank you for taking on the responsibility to lead such a community, and bringing it to such a prosperous state. Thank you so much!

---

Janitsu

What am I supposed to write to such an artistic and iconic figure in DOTAfire? Thanks for the signatures, it's a good way to put your gifts to use!

---

Hamstertamer
F.E.A.R.0

You guys are the real wizards. Your knowledge of DotA and your insight on the game never ceases to amaze me. Keep it up! :)

---

Xyrus

What would a thank you letter be without a mention to our very own Mathemagician? Your sarcasm and insight is much appreciated, as well as your mustaches.

More so the sarcasm and mustaches. <|8{D

---

Kkoopman3
Terathiel

My friends who create heroes, not only in video games, but in real life. Thanks for helping me become who I am today. Terathiel, I will never forget that I beat you by 1 point. Kkoopman, I will never forget "Khoopman."

---

Dr. D

Don't think you're on the forum any more, but I still wanted to thank you for your wonderful formatting guide, has got my guides to the formatting status they are today!

---

Safecyn

I've got to say, you're a very wonderful addition to our community! Your sense of humour never ceases to bring a smile to my face, and I've actually learned a lot from your guides. Thanks for the encouragement found in your blog posts!

---

YOU!

I want to thank all of you for making this all possible. Thank you for participating in mu occasional discussions, and making this site the very best on the internet.

Cheers!
TheSofa

of course the greatest minds are forgotten...

Jani we've got to get you something for that ego.

Those are some really kind words, Sofa, I'm really glad that you're one of our members and that we've helped you whenever you needed it!

I'm sure everybody will appreciate this once they get to read it.

Thanks for the awesome post!


@Janitsu

I'll never forget you. :D

u cant talk to me like that with that signature :^)

What am I supposed to write for Janitsu? :P

Something very sweet :^)

There, Janitsu. Happy?

I am always happy :^)

thank you too

Hahaha guess not.