# Anyone want a free copy of DOTA 2 (full game) on Steam? **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [May 16, 2013, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-a-free-copy-of-dota-2-full-game-on-steam/658561 "2013-05-16T22:50:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2013, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-a-free-copy-of-dota-2-full-game-on-steam/658561/1 "2013-05-16T22:50:40Z")
I have about 10 copies of it if anyone would like one. Reply here or PM me with your Steam name if you’d like one. **PLEASE HAVE MORE THAN 5 POSTS BEFORE POSTING IN HERE AND REQUESTING** ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-a-free-copy-of-dota-2-full-game-on-steam/658561/2 "2013-05-17T01:07:33Z")
I have a crapload of them myself. ---
**Author:** ![bouv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc8723/32.png) [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-a-free-copy-of-dota-2-full-game-on-steam/658561/3 "2013-05-17T02:52:19Z")
Just sent you a PM, but forgot to tell you my Steam name. It’s McBouv. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Oakminster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/77aa72/32.png) [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-a-free-copy-of-dota-2-full-game-on-steam/658561/4 "2013-05-17T03:09:47Z")
What kind of game is it? ---
**Author:** ![Palooka](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/palooka/32/2902_2.png) [@Palooka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palooka)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-a-free-copy-of-dota-2-full-game-on-steam/658561/5 "2013-05-17T03:51:59Z")
It’s like a 5v5 one-unit RTS with RPG elements. Instead of collecting resources to make more dudes, you collect resources to make your one dude stronger. You do so with four other players and try to beat the other team’s five players. The unit variety is immense and the appeal is in how you get everything and everyone to work together to win. It’s the game that inspired League of Legends, if that’s familiar to you. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-a-free-copy-of-dota-2-full-game-on-steam/658561/6 "2013-05-17T04:36:17Z")
I’ll take a copy. MacHume on Steam. I’ve also got free copies of the original Deus Ex, Half Life 2: Episode 1, and two 75% off coupons for Shogun 2, if anyone is interested. ---
**Author:** ![Oakminster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/77aa72/32.png) [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-a-free-copy-of-dota-2-full-game-on-steam/658561/7 "2013-05-17T04:55:57Z")
> [@Palooka](#): > > It’s like a 5v5 one-unit RTS with RPG elements. Instead of collecting resources to make more dudes, you collect resources to make your one dude stronger. You do so with four other players and try to beat the other team’s five players. The unit variety is immense and the appeal is in how you get everything and everyone to work together to win. > > It’s the game that inspired League of Legends, if that’s familiar to you. Thanks for the info. ---
**Author:** ![drewtwo99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d07c76/32.png) [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-a-free-copy-of-dota-2-full-game-on-steam/658561/8 "2013-05-17T06:29:41Z")
I’d love a copy Idle Thoughts. drewtwo99 is my name on steam. Miller, if you still have it available, I’d love your copy of Deus Ex as well if it’s still up for grabs. Thanks guys! ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 7:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-a-free-copy-of-dota-2-full-game-on-steam/658561/9 "2013-05-17T07:16:17Z")
> [@drewtwo99](#): > > Miller, if you still have it available, I’d love your copy of Deus Ex as well if it’s still up for grabs. Thanks guys! Sure thing. Also, I forgot that I also have _X-Com: Enemy Unknown_, free to a good home. ---
**Author:** ![bldysabba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ecccb3/32.png) [@bldysabba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bldysabba)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 10:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-a-free-copy-of-dota-2-full-game-on-steam/658561/10 "2013-05-17T10:02:37Z")
> [@Miller](#): > > Sure thing. > > Also, I forgot that I also have _X-Com: Enemy Unknown_, free to a good home. Miller, if that’s still up for grabs, I’ll grab it. Thanks either way! ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 10:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-a-free-copy-of-dota-2-full-game-on-steam/658561/11 "2013-05-17T10:31:23Z")
> [@Miller](#): > > I’ll take a copy. MacHume on Steam. > > I’ve also got free copies of the original Deus Ex, Half Life 2: Episode 1, and two 75% off coupons for Shogun 2, if anyone is interested. If you still have Half Life 2, I think I’d like a shot at that. I’ll PM you my steam info. ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 10:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-a-free-copy-of-dota-2-full-game-on-steam/658561/12 "2013-05-17T10:40:19Z")
Wait, forget it if Episode 1 is just an expansion. What an odd naming system. Surely the original would be episode one, and the short sequel should be episode 2. ---
**Author:** ![elninost0rm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ed655f/32.png) [@elninost0rm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elninost0rm)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-a-free-copy-of-dota-2-full-game-on-steam/658561/13 "2013-05-17T13:27:16Z")
I’ll take one! My Steam handle is elninost0rm. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-a-free-copy-of-dota-2-full-game-on-steam/658561/14 "2013-05-17T17:14:22Z")
> [@drewtwo99](#): > > I’d love a copy Idle Thoughts. drewtwo99 is my name on steam. Miller, if you still have it available, I’d love your copy of Deus Ex as well if it’s still up for grabs. Thanks guys! I added you last night but waiting on you to accept. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-a-free-copy-of-dota-2-full-game-on-steam/658561/15 "2013-05-17T17:20:39Z")
I’ll take it. I’m Mahaloth on Steam. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-a-free-copy-of-dota-2-full-game-on-steam/658561/16 "2013-05-17T17:38:03Z")
I also have several copies of DOTA 2 that I would be more than happy to offload. ---
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-a-free-copy-of-dota-2-full-game-on-steam/658561/17 "2013-05-17T18:43:06Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > I’ll take it. I’m Mahaloth on Steam. Added you, although it says you haven’t been on steam (on the app) for 97 days. Have to get on there to accept my friend request if you want one, hah. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-a-free-copy-of-dota-2-full-game-on-steam/658561/18 "2013-05-17T18:47:25Z")
> [@Idle\_Thoughts](#): > > Added you, although it says you haven’t been on steam (on the app) for 97 days. Have to get on there to accept my friend request if you want one, hah. No prob. I’ll do it today. I’m usually only on during holiday sales, but I’ll jump over. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-a-free-copy-of-dota-2-full-game-on-steam/658561/19 "2013-05-17T19:52:15Z")
> [@BigT](#): > > Wait, forget it if Episode 1 is just an expansion. What an odd naming system. Surely the original would be episode one, and the short sequel should be episode 2. No, it’s Half-Life 2, then Half-Life 2, Episode 1, and then Half-Life 2, Episode 2. Which is… yeah. However, it’s not an expansion - both episodes are stand alone games that don’t require the original to play. Plot might not make much sense, though, particularly given that I was mistaken, and it’s actually Episode 2 that I have, not Episode 1. Still interested? **bldysabba** , what’s your ID on Steam? ---
**Author:** ![PacifistPorcupine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@PacifistPorcupine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PacifistPorcupine)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-a-free-copy-of-dota-2-full-game-on-steam/658561/20 "2013-05-17T22:00:09Z")
I have another 75% off Total War Shogun 2, and a Psychonauts is anybody wants either. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-a-free-copy-of-dota-2-full-game-on-steam/658561.md?page=2)