Sinopsis
New Meta is a podcast about all things DotA 2. We aim to create fun, insightful and helpful content for anyone with an interest in the game. The three hosts are long-time internet friends and high-skill DotA fanatics, with a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. Whether you want strategic insights to help you climb the ladder, or simply chill to some DotA chat, then this is the podcast is for you!
Episodios
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#35 - 7.22e Patch Review: One For the Spammers
16/07/2019 Duración: 01h21minPatch review of 7.22e with Stan, Marco and Adam! https://discord.gg/YazgfV8
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#34 - Strategy: Power spikes in conception, preparation and execution
12/07/2019 Duración: 01h27minIn this ep the pod squad discuss one conception of strategy in Dota, that of team power spikes. After the usual news and shout outs the trio get talking about how knowledge of basic strategy can be wielded to cut through the mindless zombie walk of pub Dota and gain you mmr! How to recognise a spike, how to complement and build towards it and how to execute are all conversation starters. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
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#33 - Enchantress and Omniknight: Emerging Heroes? Plus TI Open Quals!
06/07/2019 Duración: 01h14minEp 33 sees the gang dive into Enchantress and Omniknight in 7.22d, discussing how both are emerging as top picks in both the 3 and 5 role (14:25)! Before we dive into the topic at hand Marco and Adam's damaged audio file tells tales of both their recent TI open quals and RD2L games. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
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#32 - 7.22d Patch Review!
02/07/2019 Duración: 01h15minPatch review with all three of the boys. From bottom to top for a change! Justice for Zues! https://discord.gg/VCrW5Vw
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#31 - Duo-Pod Meta Talk: Comparing Position 5s in the Pub Meta
28/06/2019 Duración: 45minNothing beats a classic Meta-game discussion, with ep 31 seeing Adam and Stan sitting down to discuss the position 5 heroes that are seeing the most play in the pub scene. Warlock, Oracle, Abaddon, CM, Bane and Grimstroke are topping pick rates in public march-making and the duo discuss the differences between the heroes, and how their current iterations tend to be played. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
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#30 - Understanding Mid-lane Heroes: How, Where and Why They Play
20/06/2019 Duración: 01h22minEpisode 30 warrants a major topic, and so the crew are in full swing this week discussing the different styles of mid-lane heroes. From farmers and pushers to dominators and tempos, the trio cover how certain heroes want to play the mid lane and where they want to be moving on the map. Why a hero's kit or match-up is suited to playing such a way is also touched and the talk is littered with general tips and strats for playing mid. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
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#29 - Four Funky 4s: Axe, QoP, Spirit Breaker and Mars
17/06/2019 Duración: 01h27minEpisode 29 sees the New Meta squadron discuss some potential gems to try in the 4 position. Adam uses his experience as a recent convert to the 4 role to guide Marco and Stan through the weird worlds of pos 4 Axe (9:50), QoP (37:10), Spirit Breaker (49:45) and Mars (69:00). We're all very excited about this Axe! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
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#28 - 7.22c : Pos 4 Axe ? 0.01 Cast Point? Marco's mic? All the Answers!
11/06/2019 Duración: 01h28minIn episode 28 the podders read through the changes in the 7.22c patch and discuss the various changes, discussing how the meta will be impacted. Before getting started the trio take some time to talk about the Twitch Rivals reverse captains mode event which made for an interesting watch. Topics include whether Axe is a decent 4 now?, what Chen even does anymore?, Skywraths damage buffs, why on earth Tinker got a gpm talent? https://discord.gg/VCrW5Vw
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#27 - New Meta @ ESL Brummie
07/06/2019 Duración: 01h23minStan and Marco return from the New Meta away day at ESL Birmingham to subject Adam to all the stories, and indeed Dota, that the crew was able to soak up at the event! Subjects include Canals, DHL, Secret, Marco's 1v1 fail, EG, drafting and of course more touching of pro players hands. https://discord.gg/VCrW5Vw
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#26 - Things To Try in 7.22
31/05/2019 Duración: 52minIn episode 26 Stan and Adam join forces to discuss the initial take-aways from the first week with 7.22 (and 7.22b), discussing the better scepters such as Death Prophet, Clinkz and Monkey King, as well as emerging heroes returning to the meta after long absences, specifically Warlock and Omniknight. https://discord.gg/VnMsuQ8
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#25 - 7.22 Patch Review and First Impressions
26/05/2019 Duración: 01h50minIn this impromptu special edition of the pod, Stan, Marco and Adam gather to discuss the long awaited patch notes of 7.22. The trio go from top to bottom, covering all the important changes, whether game-changing, gimicky or downright strange. https://discord.gg/VCrW5Vw
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#24 - How to Play Offlane (Part 2): Mid and Late Game
24/05/2019 Duración: 01h07minNew Meta quickly returns to the recording booth to release the second and final part of their guide to playing the offlane, this episode focusing on how to approach the mid and late game. Topics include itemisation, hero targeting, buyback and more. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
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#23 - How To Play Offlane (Part 1): Adam Hates Pokers
21/05/2019 Duración: 01h28minIn this edition of New Meta the trio have put their heads down and created the most comprehensive and effective guide to playing the offlane ever seen in the podcast format (probably). Today's pod focuses on the laning stage with Marco, Adam and Stan breaking down the offlane heroes into 3 archetypal play-styles as well as discussing how to react to different situations, carries, supports and more. Tune in for part 2 in Friday's pod! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
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#22 - A DotA Game Dissection
17/05/2019 Duración: 01h22minStan and Adam enjoy a duo pod this week, deciding to postpone the 'How To Play Offlane' episode until Marco returns to the fold. In this Episode the trans-Atlantic duo discuss their recent fortunes in Dota, the new player experience of the game and Adam's RD2L team. After a lovely drum transition the episode moves to the main topic of dissecting an actual game of Dota, in this case a very typical party stack pub game. Adam and Stan tell the story of the game while focusing on how and why their game plan and strategies changed as the game went on. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
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#21 - It's Looking Spicy! Battle-Pass and Fun Lanes
10/05/2019 Duración: 01h08minAdam, Marco and Stan tackle the the full force of the battlepass in episode 21, covering all elements of Gaben's cash-cow extravaganza that we simply cannot resist! Our expedition journeys through the jungle, new cosmetics, compendium and all the cluttered joy in this year's pass! The trio then cover some fun laning duos to try in your Dota games. As always join the Discord to continue the fun Dota chat! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
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#20 - Trench Warfare: Climbing the Ranks in Dota 2
07/05/2019 Duración: 01h31minEpisode 20 sees Stan Marco and Adam tackle the biggest question in Dota: how to get gud? The crew start their discussion at the bottom of the ladder, talking about the fundamentals necessary to climb out of 1k (12:20). Then the podders escape the clutches of 2k (29:50), 3k (47:45), 4k (58:00) and eventually reach the 6k promised land (75:00), in turn covering the key aspects of beating each tier. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD Join the discord for great discussions and Dota chat!
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#19 - Don't Nerf My Heroes! Patch Perspectives and Expectations
03/05/2019 Duración: 01h05minNew Meta enjoys its final episode as a teenager with Stan, Marco and Adam giving perspective on the relative excellence of the current meta, as well as the few heroes/items that perhaps do need a change. The crew then discuss their hopes and expectations for the incoming patch after the Paris major, including what it would take to get Io and Mars into Captains Mode and how to resurrect some dead heroes back into the meta. https://discord.gg/YazgfV8
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#18 - Baking a Cake: What Makes the Perfect Team Composition?
26/04/2019 Duración: 01h05minIn episode 18 the New Meta lads work through a checklist of properties that a team composition might have (such as push, durability, disable etc) and deciding which aspects are essential, which are optional and which are game dependent. As the episode develops Marco catches a train and Stan and Adam struggle to make a cake analogy work. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
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#17 - Funky Fives: Reverse Utility Anti-Disable
23/04/2019 Duración: 01h12minStan (TheMagicT) returns to the hosting chair in this Tuesday edition to join Marco (Takko) and Adam (ComeDineWithMe) to discuss unusual and fun heroes to play in the support role. Proceedings open with a discussion on what aspects of a heroes kit make them a good fit for position 5. The chat then focuses on a few specific 'funky fives' that are surprisingly effective; the now well established Abaddon is covered, as well as Legion, Phoenix, Doom, Natures Prophet and Visage. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD
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#16 - Learning to Learn
19/04/2019 Duración: 01h08minJoin Adam, Marco and friend of the pod Joe as they have fun discussing ideas related to learning the complex game of Dota, from a solo perspective to playing games with friends. The episode starts with a nod to the past and a discussion of how Adam climbed the ranks, before contrasting with Joe's perspective as a long-time casual gamer, as well as discussing how players of varying experience can continue to learn the game. Join the Discord channel! - https://discord.gg/QFzaDd7