Okay, I started playing dota yesterday, and i'm OK, but, i still need to learn a lot of stuff.

i get the basics like str chars get str weps etc, but i'm basically looking for strategy.
i do good in the beginning but then as the game goes on, i get worse and worse.

your late game items should reflect that of your early. keep your apm up and dont be lazy. learn all hot keys for things like shopping and selecting the use of your skill points (this really makes a difference and cuts down on time wasteful clicking). hot key your hero, crow, circle, and other units that you make, have, or dominate. and always remember that each game will be unique in its own way as far as items, hero building, and playing the terrain (fog of war can hide many things). different match ups call for different timings and items (ex. you would want a linkens or hood vs a mostly cast dominate team and possible feedback for orb but you would want a vanguard and helm of dom vs a mostly dps team to be able to trade attacks) youll learn a lot over time. practice practice practice. learn your heroes role on your team, the mana cost of their skills, and stable builds. another important thing is watch what your enemy is making in terms of items so you can counter them. keep checking their hp/mp to know if youre in danger of being nuked or if you can kill them in one swift move. keep an eye on the minimap. just cause someone didnt call mia doesnt mean your ass is on someones plate. if you can atleast get into tda or thr games thatd be better than most pubs. DO NOT PLAY EASY MODE. oh and if you are support buy wards cause i hate it when no one does and i have to twenty minutes into the game...

pm me for more info or if youd like to play a game or two. useast bnet.

its good to learn and stick with this from the start, always keep 1 eye on the minimap and 1 on the screen

As it happens, the minimap and the "screen" are on the same screen. Supposedly at least.

Thanks for the help!!
I pm'd you

just keep playing more and more. learn how each hero plays and what to do to counter them.

Play it safe as beginner and ask other members of team for an idea of what to do with that char or what to do as a team

I was waiting for someone to say this..

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support doesnt buy wards, the warder buys wards. Yes, even on my team we'd always have 1 dedicated to buying wards only ( and basic shit, treads or phase, wand, bracer etc)