Poll of the Day > That new Dota Underlords game is pretty fun

(+) Yeah! (+)

It's free on Steam and on mobile

A highly polished auto chess game

If you ever liked wave clearing custom maps and lane defense in strategy games you might enjoy it

https://underlords.com/
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I think I like this game way too much

Currently number 3 on Steam for players
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It's a standalone game release of a custom scenario created for a standalone game release of a custom scenario created for Warcraft 3. We need to go deeper.
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what's auto-chess... is that like auto-monopoly?
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adjl posted...

It's a standalone game release of a custom scenario created for a standalone game release of a custom scenario created for Warcraft 3. We need to go deeper.

Defense of the Ancients was based on Aeon of Strife.

It's a standalone game release of a custom scenario created for a standalone game release of a custom scenario created for an RTS which was actually based on a map from another RTS. We need to go deeper.

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Judgmenl posted...

Defense of the Ancients was based on Aeon of Strife.

Has there ever been an expansion to Golems?
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adjl posted...

It's a standalone game release of a custom scenario created for a standalone game release of a custom scenario created for Warcraft 3. We need to go deeper.

Yes please let's get meta
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Have played this game every day after having not gamed much in months. It's fun. Maybe too fun.

https://i.redd.it/qqij4b9a8c631.png
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I just started playing too! I played AutoChess before, but I couldn't get into it because everyone was just way ahead already and I had no clue what stuff did together. Underlords is way more streamlined. Still pretty noob, but I just match the symbols.
:D

Weird title though. No clue how Valve decided that. Underlord is already a hero in Dota, and he's not even in the game.
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Never played Dota but this game does look kinda neat

Is it a moba? I hear about those a lot but havent played one
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No, it's like a defense type game. You don't do much except set pieces on the board and watch them fight.

There will be PvE rounds (where your board defends against predetermined creeps) and PvP rounds (where you'll defend against other players' boards).

There's some strategy with leveling up yourself so you can place more pieces on the board (and overwhelm with numbers), building interest to get an economic advantage (so weaker early, but stronger later), or getting a good combination of heroes to counter other lineups (overwhelm them with power). There's some strategy with unit placement too, but I don't know much about it. I just kinda put things on the board and hope it was an okay spot. <_<

There's some RNG with what pieces you get, but you can sell pieces back for full price, so you can adapt as needed.
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SpeedDemon20 posted...

I just started playing too! I played AutoChess before, but I couldn't get into it because everyone was just way ahead already and I had no clue what stuff did together. Underlords is way more streamlined. Still pretty noob, but I just match the symbols.
:D

Weird title though. No clue how Valve decided that. Underlord is already a hero in Dota, and he's not even in the game.

What types do you go for?

I tend to Druid / warlock / savage and whatever else mixes well. It really depends on the bonuses I get and the units I'm lucky enough to spot.

It is a weird title but the game is fun so idc. I didn't get into the auto chess mods for the same reasons and this is very easy to get into. I can tell it's going to take a while to really get the fine strategy down
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Mead posted...

Never played Dota but this game does look kinda neat

Is it a moba? I hear about those a lot but havent played one

It's not a MOBA but the units are based on one. It's hard to explain well.

Basically think an electronic chess game where it makes the moves for you. You arrange your side of the board which changes how your team behaves. Collecting and using units that share the same class can grant class bonuses if you have enough pieces of each class. The units you get to pick each round are random and sometimes you get shitty options (doesn't mean you'll lose). You level up your units by collecting 3 of the same. You get items or abilities from loot rounds.

Your opponents? A few rounds they are some NPCs for loot and otherwise you're facing off against the players and the boards that they have arranged.

Each game I'm usually into 25-30 rounds before it concludes

I'll post some screenshots later!
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Doctor Foxx posted...

What types do you go for?

I tend to Druid / warlock / savage and whatever else mixes well. It really depends on the bonuses I get and the units I'm lucky enough to spot.

I tried testing different types, but Warriors are always on my team. First time, I did Warrior+Deadeye mostly because the deadeyes are fun to play in Dota. Had to put some back line warriors to protect them though.

I also tried Scaled and Assassin (still with a few warriors). Slark is just ridiculous. Like he jumps in the back line and just attacks and gains stats.

Haven't tried inventor yet, but they look underwhelming. I heard Dragons got buffed. I might try them tonight.
:D
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SpeedDemon20 posted...

Haven't tried inventor yet, but they look underwhelming. I heard Dragons got buffed. I might try them tonight.
:D

Inventor scrapper is pretty good I have had great games starting that path

Sniper is op at low levels
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I gave it a shot and it was just so boring. Gacha games will just never be my thing.

You gotta take it easy early to win late



The final opponent hit me with a 2 star Kunkka holding a Reloading Orb. 2x ships, devastating.



Zone control is really helpful

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I tried going for Dragons. It was not good. They unlock an extra skill when there are more dragons, but I didn't even know what skills they unlock. There are only three dragons apparently (Dragon Knight, Puck, and Viper). Viper is kinda good with his new skill (corrosive skin, so he causes DoT to anyone that attacks him). I set him in the frontline, but then he jumped to the backline... because he's also an assassin type. Not sure about the other two. I was too flabbergasted about watching my frontline Viper jump back.

Played another game after. Managed to get third! I was down to 1 health and finished a 3* sniper (with Mask of Madness) just in time. He got doomed next round though, so BIG OOF. Probably should've surrounded him with units.
:B
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I have won one game so far, usually finish top 3. Need to up my late game strategy!
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Yesss this was a clutch win. I was down to 2 health for many rounds before I switched a 2 star Slardar for Slark, and my With Doctor for Necrophos. This full warrior team was crushing






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Wow, nice! You didn't even have any 3 stars. Looks like he was focusing too much on 3 stars and rerolling, so he ended up down a unit. Slark probably jumped that Kunkka so fast.
:D
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went knight/troll after round 8 or so, was a slow build but ended up crushing!
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Got up to lieutenant V and I'm back down to Lt III, darn it
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