Strife MOBA by S2 Games - The Friendliest MOBA? - PAX Prime 2013
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Strife looks like the answer to how to turn the "attitude-problem-ridden" DotA 2 and LoL communities into a more "cooperative" experience. They want their innovative approach to appeal to both casual AND competitive players. Think it'll work? Sponsor Links: linustechtips.com Read more & join our community forum: bit.ly twitter.com @LinusTech Pricing & availability: ncix.com Intro Screen Music Credit: Adhesive Wombat -
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Strife is presented as a MOBA with a focus on accessibility and a cooperative community ethos. The interview outlines several fresh design techniques aimed at reducing toxicity and making teamwork central to the experience. A key feature discussed is the gold sharing mechanic in lanes, which distributes a portion of gold between lane mates when a last hit occurs, mitigating selfish play and encouraging collaboration. The host then dives into the loadout system, where players pre-select heroes, pets, and items before queuing, with the option to reconfigure later in-game if the initial setup isn’t working. Pets are not merely cosmetic; they evolve through feeding and time, unlocking stronger abilities and improving the user’s active powers as the game progresses. The segment also covers the adaptive music system called the Conductor, which intensifies during fights and shifts with jungle activity to heighten immersion without distracting the player. The discussion wraps with how Strife positions itself as accessible to casual players while remaining appealing to hardcore fans, emphasizing that sound design and a streamlined pre-game setup contribute to a more welcoming MOBA experience.
Topics · gaming · esports · moba · game-design · community-management · free-to-play
Questions answered
- What is the gold sharing mechanic in Strife, and what problem does it address?
- When a player last hits a creep in a lane, a portion of the gold is shared with the lane partner, reducing selfish farming and promoting cooperative play.
- Are Strife heroes free to play, and how does monetization work?
- Yes, Strife is free to play and has 15 heroes available to play for free at launch; monetization centers on commodities for crafting and cosmetics rather than hero ownership.
- What is hero-specific Elo, and how does it impact matchmaking?
- Hero-specific Elo assigns a rating to a player's performance with each individual hero, allowing matches to be balanced by skill with that hero rather than by overall account level.