Garena HoN 2.0 Q & A with GG.MaRs

10 Q&A about Garena HoN 2.0

1. When will Garena HoN 2.0 be released?

We are trying to hit the end of February timeline. There are still works pending to be done to port everything over on Garena HoN. In the meantime the Garena staffs are in the process of testing the 2.0 features. We are making sure to deliver the perfect HoN 2.0 to the community so please be a little bit patient.

2. Will stats reset when Garena patches to Garena HoN 2.0?

No, considering that most players have put great efforts to earn the PSR and score, stats will remain exactly as they were.

3. Does Garena HoN 2.0 mean that we will enter Open Beta or release?

No, but 2.0 is another step in that direction. Once 2.0 is stable we will announce the plans for Open Beta. Right now the first priority is to get 2.0 patched on Garena HoN.

4. How can we purchase the store items?

Players can play matchmaking games to earn Goblin Coins, the currency in HoN. Players are also able to top up Garena Shells, exchange Shells into Coins in game and purchase the items.

5. Can we expect coins or other cash shop incentives in GM Events?

Yes you certainly can.

6. How do you price the store items?

We are setting up the item price based on retail HoN, and of course you can expect CHEAPER price in Garena HoN.

7. Will the shop get updated as we continue patching or will the shop stay stagnant?

The shop will be updated regularly as the game patches.

8. Besides the store, are all the other Garena HoN 2.0 features free?

Yes everything is free. Even for store you can earn coins from matchmaking games.

9. Will there ever be a report a player function?

No, players violating in-game rules will be dealt with through a different protocol based on the forum report and support ticket.

10. Is Matchmaking available at the beginning of Garena HoN 2.0?

Same as retail HoN, we will disable match making initially. It will be enabled periodically while we are performing tests and monitor the performance. Once we are good with everything we will keep the matchmaking running all the time.

Read more about HoN 2.0.

Got any Garena HoN 2.0 related questions?
You can ask at the Garena Heroes of Newerth forum.

PMS Asterisk Girls Garena HoN Interview

PMS Asterisk All Girls DotA Team now playing Heroes of Newerth
-A quick interview with an girls Garena HoN team.

PMS Asterisk, a former all-girls DotA team has made the jump to Heroes of Newerth.
Country: Singapore

PMS Asterisk talks about the new DotA based game title from Garena – Heroes of Newerth.

When did you first discover Heroes of Newerth (HoN)?
We discovered it in August 2009.

How long have you guys been playing HoN?
We play it on and off… mostly recreational, to see how the game is like.

What do you think about the game?
It’s almost exactly like DotA, but with different graphics.

What are the Pros and Cons you see in HoN compared to a certain popular title known as DotA?

From a business perspective, HoN has S2 backing them up, so there can be official tournaments with good prize money and exposure. DotA was created by the community and the reason why there are so many competitions for it still is because the community loves it.

Any chance that you would think, in time, HoN can become as popular or even overtake DotA?

It really depends on how HoN is managed – if there is a lot of exposure, good prize money and many competitions, there is a possibility that it will gain a big following. As far as we know, it is very well received in the US and EU. The reconnecting system is great as well – no more games spoilt because of a teammate kicking his modem and resulting in being dropped off.

Will you guys be starting your own HoN squad?

There is always a possibility.

With many similar games being released, how do you feel about the DotA scene now?

The DotA scene is definitely not dead with competitions that have really big prize money up for grabs, like the Razer Global Challenge, ESWC, SMM, etc. Its like an old pillow… not the top of the range, but well used and well loved because the community and creators care for it.

What is your favourite aspect of HoN?

It’s got to be the reconnecting function to the game.

Who’s your favourite hero in HoN?

Valkyrie!

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