Patch review of 7.22e with Stan, Marco and Adam!

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In 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.

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Ep 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.

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Patch review with all three of the boys. From bottom to top for a change! Justice for Zues!

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Nothing 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.

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Episode 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.

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Episode 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!

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In 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?

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Stan 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.

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In 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.

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