My thoughts on Dota Lab features

[Dean SpillaBean]

The idea of shipping these features in an opt-in state is great. I'd be willing to try these features out and give my thoughts.

----*Interact only with (unit)*----
The feature adds a new hotkey that, when held, limits targeting to a specified type of unit. Being Enemy, Ally, Hero, or Non-hero.

The idea is interesting, but having 1-4 different buttons that need to be pressed before using and ability or item can get clunky, as there's already a lot of more important buttons that are within reach.

A solution is to allow specific abilities or items to automatically get modified by this feature. Like how we can individually choose what abilities are affected by regular casts, quick cast, or auto-cast.

----*Map Overlay*----
This feature adds a toggleable large map overlay that covers most of your screen. This map is transparent, and is toggled off when the button is released.

This is a great idea, I could see myself using this occasionally simply to not have to squint at a corner to see the map. Only change I'd suggest is to be able to adjust the transparency. As is is currently, the map is somewhat difficult to distinguish from the background, so being able to adjust it would be helpful

----*High visibility Health Bar*----
This feature adds a white bar around your main hero's health bar. Making it easier to pick out in the heat of battles.

This is also a great feature, as most battles in dota result in a chaotic mess. So being able to find your hero easier is very helpful. Only thing I could think of to add on to it, is if we can choose what color the bar is. Though at that point it's more of a customizable personal overlay on your health bar, which isn't the intention. But still overall its a good idea.

There's my thoughts on the new Dota Lab features. Do with it as you will.

[Kagami]

They probably gonna add more in the future.