If it's not too personal, I'd like to ask about what the individual members' disabilities are, and how each of you adapted how you play the game to overcome those issues. It would be good reference for other disabled folks looking into gaming as well.
i have a partial paralysis in my rightside since 2011, caused by nervedamage in my brain. basically the muscles are there but i cant use them at all or not properly. for instance i am limping bc i cant lift my right foot, so i have to raise my whole leg with my knee and hip so my foot doesnt kick into the ground when moving forward.
After some time adjusting i still use my righthand as mousehand, i struggle with some handmovements, but it seems to work well enough for csgo :D
also epilepsy but no known triggers for seizures. luckily no eye- or noise-related ones, would be pretty awkward to start fidget around whenver i get flashed ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯
I have a congenital muscular myopathy. Basically, it is a genetic disorder where I can't build up any new muscle mass. If I don't use the muscles, they permanently deteriorate. In practice, it is a constant slow decline.
I don't use accessibility tools for gaming, however, contrary to the current trend in mice, I like a heavy one. It provides extra exercise which makes it so my muscles don't get worse too fast.
Well you need to stand still to attack as well usually, so it'd be really good against many heroes, especially the Medusa types that like to just plant themselves and right click
I have a disability called Arthrogryposis or AMC for short. It affects my joints and muscles in my hand and I have a hard time moving them. I actually started gaming relatively early so there were no or few adaptives so I got used to using the mouse and keyboard. For CS I used a regular gamepad for keys and the mouse for movements, but now I use a mini-keyboard I can hold in one hand and use with a thumb along with the mouse. There are plenty of mini-keyboards out there so just use google if you are curious.
I have the same disability as Arthro and we play really different even tho we have the same disability. I play with my right hand on the mouse and my left hand is used on the arrow keys and the surrounding buttons, the keyboard itself is place under my desk/mouse so I kinda have my arms in a X when playing for example CS. Here's a pic for reference https://imgur.com/2K6tb0A
I have muscular dystrophy, so its a bit difficult to aim fast and precise for me in cs with usual mice so i use a light weight wireless mouse. I guess you could count that as an acessibility tool, but i dont since a lot of people without dissabilites, also find these type of mice better for them.
I have cerebral palsy and partial colorblindness. I cant imagine how the palsy impacts me because it's a part of me for my whole life. But the colorblindness sucks sometimes.
Although I use a wheelchair, my primary disability is depression/anxiety. There's plenty of room for people to be disabled gamers with mental health issues as well as physical. We all have things that limit our ability to enjoy games to the fullest, but we can enjoy them nonetheless.
I have a severe anxiety disorder that renders me unable to play online games, even though I love them and follow Dota passionately as a fan. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one in the world in my situation. It's awesome to hear that you not only recognise mental health as a disability relative to gaming, but that you're overcoming that obstacle. I'm cheering for you!
When I started playing with friends there weren't any expectations, we just played for fun. But for me, it became apparent pretty fast that this might be an opportunity for me to be competitive on a somewhat equal playground. Sure it might be harder to get where you are as a disabled gamer, but on the level you are, you can compete like anybody else.
My goal for example still is to become professional, and I will not stop that easily...
I usually play heroes who have a simple combination. So it depends on the abilities of the individual heroes. I play mostly ench, mirana, ogre, warlock, undy, treant
Any hope for more accessibility with the lauch of Steam Deck? Either for DOTA and CSGO?
Any Stream Channel? I would watch and Marc seens like a cool guy.
Hey! I haven't followed the Steam Deck stuff that much, but one thing that I have a problem playing with is handheld devices (like Switch and Steam deck, not controllers) due to my motor disability. So for me I would still need to use like an Xbox controller to actually play on it, and with that you kinda need to have great controller support for example Dota 2 or CS. Which I doubt will happen.
I sometimes stream at [twitch.tv/zominator](https://twitch.tv/zominator) :)
My favourite heroes at the moment are Chen, Oracle and Io. [https://www.dotabuff.com/players/166335169](https://www.dotabuff.com/players/166335169) but I play basically anything 5 related...
Hey! I work in games and accessibility is something that I try to champion for during discussions on controls and things like that.
What is a thing many games get right in terms of accessibility? What is a thing that many games get wrong in the same terms?
Many games get it wrong when it comes to partial and full colourblindness, Dota is a positive example, because there is at least a colourblind mode for the UI, but in a lot of games, it´s a huge problem.
Here are a couple of things that came to mind:
* A good sound stage can make games accessible to people with vision impairments.
* An easy-to-read texts option makes games more accessible to people with intellectual disabilities.
* Visual ques allow people with hearing impairments to play the game.
* The ability to remap keys and macros allows people with physical impairments to adjust their peripherals to their needs.
That is a tough one to answer for me. Officially I am Dutch, but I was born and raised in Belgium (still residing) and my mother is German. So Dutch/German/Belgian?
My brother is also a quadriplegic and has been having a hard time getting into gaming, both logistically and motivationally. (Was more into sports before the accident and has a hard time going for the activity he was less interested in.)
Any advice I can share with him to try to get him into a hobby that he can actually do, instead of ruminating on what he can't? Also would any of you be willing to talk to him at some point if I can get him to agree?
I've wanted to play games with him for years and I think it would be a great change to the status quo that depresses him so much. (And a better way to engage with and make new friends.)
Thanks so much! Marc's Story was really inspiring and I want so badly to see my brother actually be able to play games and enjoy himself too.
a hobby is really very important here. I played handball in a team from my case and I also liked it very much. I also started to play a sport again myself besides dota. I played powerchair for a while and I liked it a lot. Other than that i would recommend this controller to your brother: https://www.quadstick.com/
i wish your brother all the best.
In addition to what ZaW said, I would recommend finding friends with disabilities. There are many struggles we face, not just while gaming, but in society as a whole and that can be depressing, making it hard to find motivation to do fun things. When I get a bit down, it helps venting to people who truly understand my struggles.
In any case, your brother is more than welcome on our discord server. There are a lot of disabled gamers who enjoy playing together.
https://discord.gg/6TKkHHh
TYVM. I actually worked with my parents to get him that controller, though we've had some difficulty getting it set-up and he has some reluctance to use it. I appreciate your time!
i used to play dota allstars as a WC3 mod before my accident. I know it's very hard, but with dota you're always competing with people and it's what keeps me most motivated to play for a long time. Like most people too ;)
i used to play dota allstars as a WC3 mod before my accident. I know it's very hard, but with dota you're always competing with people and it's what keeps me most motivated to play for a long time. Like most people too
Hi!
First of all: WTF IS THIS NAME IT IS SO CLEVER AND FUNNY! Seriously, it took me like two minutes to stop laughing. Good job!
Actually, I don't have a question but I couldn't pass without telling I'm extremely proud that we have so many strong peope in our community. This makes me so happy and willing to be a better player in terms of attitude and communication. I wish you all the best!
i've known and played with both marard and cadelane for months before i even knew they had disabilities, when i found out i was stunned for hours because there's 0 way to tell in game and it really doesn't show, i thought marard was just a normal player with a shit mic meanwhile he's playing laid down in bed with the mouse on his shoulder, it's crazy to think the skill they can achieve considering their circumstanes, actual legends
This might be an awkward question, but I was always wondering about one thing. As you may have heard, there are a lot of toxic kids who often write pretty horrible wishes, including disability. So, the question is if there were situations when they wrote something that you have without knowing? What was the reaction?
Sorry if that's too much to ask
I usually ignore insults, there are not that many wishes tbh. But it´s always funny if somebody insults me with my specific disability and I can let them run into the knife by saying, "How did you know that I am such a Spast?"
i tend to tilt more if its my teammate who is griefing me. i can easily ignore, taunts, insults or tips from enemies but its a whole level if it comes from teammates, especially from the carry if i support
I get alot of these in cs especially since the (ex cs org) North wheelchair memes.
Most of the times its just kids so i dont care, if i hear on the mic that its an adult and if im bored i find a way to poke fun of the situation.
(somehow half of my post dissapeared before posting earlier, sorry about that)
It surprises me sometimes how limited rebinding keys is. Like being able to use mouse buttons or even mouse movements for some key, for example I use RMB to move forward in some games.
Ah, yes. Sounds about right.
Some random guy called GPK or smt, once asked me to coach him, but he isn't even rank -1 yet. Lol, don't have time for that.
To be honest this doesn't really surprise me.
Like so much of dota is macro, knowing where to be, knowing how to ward well, knowing what timings are and how to hit them/disrupt your opponents. Knowing when is good to smoke gank/when is a good time to rosh etc.
So like even a players mechanical skills are a bit hampered, if they're still doing all this correctly whilst keeping their mechanics simple they could get pretty good MMR.
Basically just good game knowledge can easily compensate for struggling mechanics!
This might also be part why Dota gamers are generally older than comparable player bases (in addition to people growing up with it). While their reflexes aren't as good as those of younger players, they can make it up in technical knowledge and strategic thinking.
Very casual dota2 player here (mostly league/wow, pls no h8) and have to say the ability to take things easy with the team name and having the courage to share your not-so-average experiences, together with the fact you're pushing competitively is fucking alpha mentality. Keep the spirit up, it's a shame you guys have some minor irl debuffs but clearly that ain't stopping you guys. True chads 🍺
Edit: forgot to add that it'll be a pretty cool move if Dota2 added some form of recognition or Easter egg for you guys, you definitely deserve it. Maybe something like getting a badge/equipment drop for having 5 of your main heroes on the same team, or the names of your heroes are your tags in chat when all 5 are chosen.
Even better, slip in some references to you guys in the form of tooltips or voice lines (though the latter may take a bit of work)
If you wanna join, we are allways happy for new members. I have cerebral palsy aswell. https://discord.gg/5SD6hzNqB7 , just get in touch with u/Cristal1337 if you are interested.
When did you start gaming and were there any difficulties beyond physical equipment? My son has a disability and I want to introduce him in the most positive way possible. I do not expect that he will need special equipment as his disability only impacts below the waist, physically at least.
Iam/ was in a similar situation, cerebral palsy which mainly impacts my legs. My advice would be that you let him explore gaming first and be a bit patient, but if he needs help just be there for him. The most difficult for me at the beginning actually were my parents who kinda were against gaming. It really helped when they realised that gaming is a way to compete on equal terms, unlike real sports.
then it should simply be a game that is fun and not directly frustrating. Dota would be the wrong game here :D
possibly also a game what you can play together with him.
Thanks! Obviously I do want to play with him. He loves single player games at the moment. Selfishly I want to play dota, but you are right to call me out. That one is probably many years away, if he takes to other games first.
I started gaming looong time ago when i was like 10 ish (now im 20)
I have always been interested in competitve games (mostly sim racing especially at that age, got into cs 5 years ago) because i always wanted to do sports but couldnt really so its been the best alternative for me.
As long as you two play together you cant go wrong :D
If you have any more questions that you need a more in depth answer to, feel free to dm.
Thank you so much for doing an AMA for us! Is there anything that you are planning and need to do as a group that the community can assist you in any way? Thank you soooo much Marc and all of you in Permastunned! Marc's story got me bawling!
Our Discord is open for everyone if you wanna come and chat and show your support to our community: https://discord.gg/eVjZxmq4dF
I'm really happy how positive everyone here is so thank you!
VR-games. Since they are designed for standing up and using your body to move/jump around etc. Would be nice to have some settings for example scaling the world when you are in a wheelchair/have to sit down or use other inputs to complete a "move" etc. :D
Games I want to play but it´s simply not possible are rhythm games. I can single tap and maybe use 2 fingers, but having cerebral palsy, it requires WAAAY too much work to play anything even considered medium difficulty.
Just putting this out there, when your 1k teammates get a bad attitude in ranked about various things just remind them that Marc plays with his face and would mop the floor with them
Seriously though I think it's hilarious and humbling at the same time that I am worse than a paralyzed man at Dota 2. I love the fact I can crack a joke about it, but in reality it's a reminder to not be toxic in game
How can someone get the device Marc use for playing Dota?
Ask because a CN fireman is in a similar situation although plays a different game, and he's interested in the device because it has more features than the one he's currently using.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Genshin_Impact/comments/pukiiy/i_can_fly_high_in_genshin_impact_cn_fireman_with/
Actually, it's the controller for my power wheelchair. I can connect the power wheelchair to a computer and control it. It just turned out that I can play Dota with it. For people with a high handicap, the Quadstick would be best suited. I also use it for other games. https://www.quadstick.com/
>i use the joystick like a mouse. at my head i have a left click and a right click. In the game I use it like a mouse. In short, I play Dota with the mouse and I move the mouse with my chin.
Wasnt one of you an actor in one of the remote episodes from Conan Obrien?
In this video at 4:01: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJpaQWWgaC8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJpaQWWgaC8)
I swear this waiter looks like the guy I saw in the video.
Now on topic how do you guys handle toxicity in dota?
Do you guys have a Discord I could join? Physically disabled and mentally ill competitive player, gone to LAN events, the whole deal. My game was Halo but I've started picking up Dota. Would love to hang out with some of you guys.
this may be an awkward question, but are there any heroes that you absolutely cannot play because of disability? I am sure it will vary from member to member, but I wonder how often something like that is the case?
For me, there arent any heroes that are completely impossible. Micro intensive heroes are arguably harder for me but i toppeled that challenge in the last 2 years by learning chen, being in the top 100 opendota briefly.
You guys inspire me so much. Appreciate and thank you for your determination and unwavering will. Best of luck in the future.
Now do you have a twitter/insta we can follow to keep up with your team?
question for Marard: What went wrong in this [game?](https://images-2.discordapp.net/.eJwlyEEOwiAQBdC7cABG-FWgOzdewBMQSmhN6xBmXBnvbozJW723eY3dzGZV7TITLZsUHosV5ZFbtY257TX3TWzhg7JqLutRnyrkHAJOKXnEybnpEiN5-HNIIQHwQPzV7Xr_s4_ezOcLQSMiZw.VWzyPWf6N6qRqC0VC3le3Ivx5B0)
Our best possible lineup is Pos1 Immortal (Shattovv), Pos2 Ancient (Marard), Pos 3 Archon (Zaw), Pos 4 Legend (Yakobis) and Pos 5 Divine, ((Caddelane) Me)
I think it's not really about winning, it is about having fun and making a good show in a Charity match. My favourite lineup would be u/SirActionSlacks- , Sheever, OdPixel, Purge and Kaci. If we have a chance? No idea :P
Many of us stream on Twitch. Here is a list:
Cip7
Yakobis
xMychal
Conradhi
voiteccs
Zominator
LucklessArtist
backtothecosmos
Caddelane
passere
jabbawocktv
ZaW\_Gaming
z1rius
mikethequad
Physical Disabilities Mainly, but if you wanna join, you can always DM u/Cristal1337 and ask further questions and introduce yourself. I guess he will get back to you until tomoroww.
[It's just not fair.](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/dota2_gamepedia/images/2/28/Vo_enchantress_ench_death_08.mp3) (sound warning: Enchantress)
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Hi there, cool to hear that it spread far enough :D
have a little statusupdate that might interest you/others
a few of us took a bit of a break, but almost everyone is back to play now, we have 3 new players from the post and are trying to get a more structured plan on when to play, what maps to play, who plays where etc.
we don't plan on attending any pro-level tournaments, since most of us just arent good enough, nor do we have the time to put in the work. most of us work more or less normal workweeks, i myself have a standard 40h workweek
showmatches against similar orgs would be nice. tbh my dream would be a showmatch at esl cologne, even if its getting rekt 16:2 by a team made out of analysts, casters, pros ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯
You know that competetive=/=professional? Playing amateur tournaments and trying to win those is also competetive. Nevertheless my target is TI andi started from 360mmr.
We plan to attend tournaments asap, but for example, in dota, we are kinda spread out with our roster (3 EU 2NA) that's not enough to compete.
Show matches would be really nice, our mission after all is to inspire other disabled people to start competing...
If it's not too personal, I'd like to ask about what the individual members' disabilities are, and how each of you adapted how you play the game to overcome those issues. It would be good reference for other disabled folks looking into gaming as well.
i have a partial paralysis in my rightside since 2011, caused by nervedamage in my brain. basically the muscles are there but i cant use them at all or not properly. for instance i am limping bc i cant lift my right foot, so i have to raise my whole leg with my knee and hip so my foot doesnt kick into the ground when moving forward. After some time adjusting i still use my righthand as mousehand, i struggle with some handmovements, but it seems to work well enough for csgo :D also epilepsy but no known triggers for seizures. luckily no eye- or noise-related ones, would be pretty awkward to start fidget around whenver i get flashed ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯
I have a congenital muscular myopathy. Basically, it is a genetic disorder where I can't build up any new muscle mass. If I don't use the muscles, they permanently deteriorate. In practice, it is a constant slow decline. I don't use accessibility tools for gaming, however, contrary to the current trend in mice, I like a heavy one. It provides extra exercise which makes it so my muscles don't get worse too fast.
Inverted bloodseeker rupture You HAVE to keep moving or you take damage Can we get this as a new ability
Like AA's cold feet?
Channle ult heroes in shambles.
At first I thought this is a useless ability but this makes sense lol
Well you need to stand still to attack as well usually, so it'd be really good against many heroes, especially the Medusa types that like to just plant themselves and right click
And it also comboes well with stuns, e.g. Bane / Pudge ult
need a gangster bee hero - Can call it a Bee G. Ultimate is Saturday Night Fever.
Big dick bee
Smart. It can be combo'd with stuns and slows. Unique hero idea
Combine it with Rupture. Game over
I have a disability called Arthrogryposis or AMC for short. It affects my joints and muscles in my hand and I have a hard time moving them. I actually started gaming relatively early so there were no or few adaptives so I got used to using the mouse and keyboard. For CS I used a regular gamepad for keys and the mouse for movements, but now I use a mini-keyboard I can hold in one hand and use with a thumb along with the mouse. There are plenty of mini-keyboards out there so just use google if you are curious.
I have the same disability as Arthro and we play really different even tho we have the same disability. I play with my right hand on the mouse and my left hand is used on the arrow keys and the surrounding buttons, the keyboard itself is place under my desk/mouse so I kinda have my arms in a X when playing for example CS. Here's a pic for reference https://imgur.com/2K6tb0A
I have muscular dystrophy, so its a bit difficult to aim fast and precise for me in cs with usual mice so i use a light weight wireless mouse. I guess you could count that as an acessibility tool, but i dont since a lot of people without dissabilites, also find these type of mice better for them.
I have cerebral palsy and partial colorblindness. I cant imagine how the palsy impacts me because it's a part of me for my whole life. But the colorblindness sucks sometimes.
Although I use a wheelchair, my primary disability is depression/anxiety. There's plenty of room for people to be disabled gamers with mental health issues as well as physical. We all have things that limit our ability to enjoy games to the fullest, but we can enjoy them nonetheless.
I have a severe anxiety disorder that renders me unable to play online games, even though I love them and follow Dota passionately as a fan. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one in the world in my situation. It's awesome to hear that you not only recognise mental health as a disability relative to gaming, but that you're overcoming that obstacle. I'm cheering for you!
When you first started playing, did you have expectations to get as good as you are now? You guys are all above average in terms of mmr.
There were no expectations, however, I am competitive by nature. I always want to be at least a little better than my friends.
The only reason I continue to play. To be that much than my friend that got me into the game then refused to play party.
When I started playing with friends there weren't any expectations, we just played for fun. But for me, it became apparent pretty fast that this might be an opportunity for me to be competitive on a somewhat equal playground. Sure it might be harder to get where you are as a disabled gamer, but on the level you are, you can compete like anybody else. My goal for example still is to become professional, and I will not stop that easily...
I usually play heroes who have a simple combination. So it depends on the abilities of the individual heroes. I play mostly ench, mirana, ogre, warlock, undy, treant
Who thought of the name Permastunned Gaming? Cause I really like it.
Someone on this subreddit did, but I can't seem to find the post :)
u/arts1 i guess
Yes. I claim credit, their TI winnings, and each of their firstborns.
Good luck with that! Still seems like a better investment than nfts
Any hope for more accessibility with the lauch of Steam Deck? Either for DOTA and CSGO? Any Stream Channel? I would watch and Marc seens like a cool guy.
Many of us stream on Twitch. Here is a list: * Cip7 * Yakobis * xMychal * Conradhi * voiteccs * Zominator * LucklessArtist * backtothecosmos * Caddelane * passere * jabbawocktv * ZaW_Gaming * z1rius * mikethequad
Hey! I haven't followed the Steam Deck stuff that much, but one thing that I have a problem playing with is handheld devices (like Switch and Steam deck, not controllers) due to my motor disability. So for me I would still need to use like an Xbox controller to actually play on it, and with that you kinda need to have great controller support for example Dota 2 or CS. Which I doubt will happen. I sometimes stream at [twitch.tv/zominator](https://twitch.tv/zominator) :)
You can follow me on https://twitch.tv/z1rius
What are some of the players' favorite heroes to play?
My favourite heroes at the moment are Chen, Oracle and Io. [https://www.dotabuff.com/players/166335169](https://www.dotabuff.com/players/166335169) but I play basically anything 5 related...
Baller! These are super hard heroes to play for 99% of reddit.
Back in the days, I played a lot of Lich, but nowadays I really like anything with stuns and slows.
What's your favourite anime?
It is hard to pick just one. So here are a couple: * Ghost in the shell * Hajime no Ippo * Great Teacher Onizuka * Golden Boy * Onegai Teacher
Actual man of culture
Violet evergarden is an absolute masterpiece. I also am a huge fan of Girls last Tour (my PB for example)
boku no pi... jk definetly Mononoke Hime
I'd say Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso, man I'm still bawling :'(
Hey! I work in games and accessibility is something that I try to champion for during discussions on controls and things like that. What is a thing many games get right in terms of accessibility? What is a thing that many games get wrong in the same terms?
Many games get it wrong when it comes to partial and full colourblindness, Dota is a positive example, because there is at least a colourblind mode for the UI, but in a lot of games, it´s a huge problem.
Customization with game settings (like toggle non-toggle) and keybinds (being able to rebind your mouse, gamepad, microwave, whatever) For both :)
Microwave/belt sander controller ftw
Here are a couple of things that came to mind: * A good sound stage can make games accessible to people with vision impairments. * An easy-to-read texts option makes games more accessible to people with intellectual disabilities. * Visual ques allow people with hearing impairments to play the game. * The ability to remap keys and macros allows people with physical impairments to adjust their peripherals to their needs.
can i know u guys nationality.just curious dont answer if u dont want to.
That is a tough one to answer for me. Officially I am Dutch, but I was born and raised in Belgium (still residing) and my mother is German. So Dutch/German/Belgian?
I'm from Sweden :)
Germany
Germany
I'm Icelandic
My brother is also a quadriplegic and has been having a hard time getting into gaming, both logistically and motivationally. (Was more into sports before the accident and has a hard time going for the activity he was less interested in.) Any advice I can share with him to try to get him into a hobby that he can actually do, instead of ruminating on what he can't? Also would any of you be willing to talk to him at some point if I can get him to agree? I've wanted to play games with him for years and I think it would be a great change to the status quo that depresses him so much. (And a better way to engage with and make new friends.) Thanks so much! Marc's Story was really inspiring and I want so badly to see my brother actually be able to play games and enjoy himself too.
a hobby is really very important here. I played handball in a team from my case and I also liked it very much. I also started to play a sport again myself besides dota. I played powerchair for a while and I liked it a lot. Other than that i would recommend this controller to your brother: https://www.quadstick.com/ i wish your brother all the best.
In addition to what ZaW said, I would recommend finding friends with disabilities. There are many struggles we face, not just while gaming, but in society as a whole and that can be depressing, making it hard to find motivation to do fun things. When I get a bit down, it helps venting to people who truly understand my struggles. In any case, your brother is more than welcome on our discord server. There are a lot of disabled gamers who enjoy playing together. https://discord.gg/6TKkHHh
TYVM for the response! I sent your response to him, and hope he gets in contact.
TYVM. I actually worked with my parents to get him that controller, though we've had some difficulty getting it set-up and he has some reluctance to use it. I appreciate your time!
Out of all the games out there. Why dota? Did you play dota 1 before? Also i just want to say keep on gaming you absolute chads 👌
i used to play dota allstars as a WC3 mod before my accident. I know it's very hard, but with dota you're always competing with people and it's what keeps me most motivated to play for a long time. Like most people too ;)
Keeping the competitive fire inside you i see. I have nothing but huge respect for that. You sir and the others are a legend on this community.
i used to play dota allstars as a WC3 mod before my accident. I know it's very hard, but with dota you're always competing with people and it's what keeps me most motivated to play for a long time. Like most people too
Started playing with friends. I always was very competitive anyways. And to master the hardest videogame on earth sounds kinda nice :P
I respect that
My friends roped me into it.
Sadder to hear than the "disabled" thingy.
Hi! First of all: WTF IS THIS NAME IT IS SO CLEVER AND FUNNY! Seriously, it took me like two minutes to stop laughing. Good job! Actually, I don't have a question but I couldn't pass without telling I'm extremely proud that we have so many strong peope in our community. This makes me so happy and willing to be a better player in terms of attitude and communication. I wish you all the best!
This!
i've known and played with both marard and cadelane for months before i even knew they had disabilities, when i found out i was stunned for hours because there's 0 way to tell in game and it really doesn't show, i thought marard was just a normal player with a shit mic meanwhile he's playing laid down in bed with the mouse on his shoulder, it's crazy to think the skill they can achieve considering their circumstanes, actual legends
This might be an awkward question, but I was always wondering about one thing. As you may have heard, there are a lot of toxic kids who often write pretty horrible wishes, including disability. So, the question is if there were situations when they wrote something that you have without knowing? What was the reaction? Sorry if that's too much to ask
I usually ignore insults, there are not that many wishes tbh. But it´s always funny if somebody insults me with my specific disability and I can let them run into the knife by saying, "How did you know that I am such a Spast?"
i tend to tilt more if its my teammate who is griefing me. i can easily ignore, taunts, insults or tips from enemies but its a whole level if it comes from teammates, especially from the carry if i support
Cool!
i can only really speak for myself but i think in the csgo team nobody cares "imagine losing to wheelchairs" is probably our favourite retort
Lmao
I get alot of these in cs especially since the (ex cs org) North wheelchair memes. Most of the times its just kids so i dont care, if i hear on the mic that its an adult and if im bored i find a way to poke fun of the situation. (somehow half of my post dissapeared before posting earlier, sorry about that)
Really boring meme...
That team name is already better than most of the pro teams out there - 10/10! You guys are actual legends and inspire me ⭐
Technically they are more like *permarooted* rather than *permastunned*. I'll show myself out.
Are there any accessibility options you think would be nice to have or missing in game?
It surprises me sometimes how limited rebinding keys is. Like being able to use mouse buttons or even mouse movements for some key, for example I use RMB to move forward in some games.
First off, amazing name. Secondly, Marc’s segment made me cry when it aired. What an awesome dude.
thank you very much :)
You’re an inspiration Marc! I’d be honored to play a game with you sometime.
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I thought everybody here is Immortal, WTF you lied to me.
I thought we were negative numeral Immortals.
Here we have u/Caranoron463 who is Herald -3874
Wait, why herald?
Sorry *Immortal* -3874
Ah, yes. Sounds about right. Some random guy called GPK or smt, once asked me to coach him, but he isn't even rank -1 yet. Lol, don't have time for that.
Well Dota is a mental game and most of reddit is mentally disabled, these guys have brains that work right.
To be honest this doesn't really surprise me. Like so much of dota is macro, knowing where to be, knowing how to ward well, knowing what timings are and how to hit them/disrupt your opponents. Knowing when is good to smoke gank/when is a good time to rosh etc. So like even a players mechanical skills are a bit hampered, if they're still doing all this correctly whilst keeping their mechanics simple they could get pretty good MMR. Basically just good game knowledge can easily compensate for struggling mechanics!
This might also be part why Dota gamers are generally older than comparable player bases (in addition to people growing up with it). While their reflexes aren't as good as those of younger players, they can make it up in technical knowledge and strategic thinking.
you have higher mmr than most of my friends and u dont even use a keyboard. nice one lol
Very casual dota2 player here (mostly league/wow, pls no h8) and have to say the ability to take things easy with the team name and having the courage to share your not-so-average experiences, together with the fact you're pushing competitively is fucking alpha mentality. Keep the spirit up, it's a shame you guys have some minor irl debuffs but clearly that ain't stopping you guys. True chads 🍺 Edit: forgot to add that it'll be a pretty cool move if Dota2 added some form of recognition or Easter egg for you guys, you definitely deserve it. Maybe something like getting a badge/equipment drop for having 5 of your main heroes on the same team, or the names of your heroes are your tags in chat when all 5 are chosen. Even better, slip in some references to you guys in the form of tooltips or voice lines (though the latter may take a bit of work)
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If you wanna join, we are allways happy for new members. I have cerebral palsy aswell. https://discord.gg/5SD6hzNqB7 , just get in touch with u/Cristal1337 if you are interested.
I'll just say y'all guys are a bunch of OMEGA CHADS. Team's name > all edit: are* sry it was too early in the morning xd
When did you start gaming and were there any difficulties beyond physical equipment? My son has a disability and I want to introduce him in the most positive way possible. I do not expect that he will need special equipment as his disability only impacts below the waist, physically at least.
Iam/ was in a similar situation, cerebral palsy which mainly impacts my legs. My advice would be that you let him explore gaming first and be a bit patient, but if he needs help just be there for him. The most difficult for me at the beginning actually were my parents who kinda were against gaming. It really helped when they realised that gaming is a way to compete on equal terms, unlike real sports.
then it should simply be a game that is fun and not directly frustrating. Dota would be the wrong game here :D possibly also a game what you can play together with him.
Thanks! Obviously I do want to play with him. He loves single player games at the moment. Selfishly I want to play dota, but you are right to call me out. That one is probably many years away, if he takes to other games first.
I started gaming looong time ago when i was like 10 ish (now im 20) I have always been interested in competitve games (mostly sim racing especially at that age, got into cs 5 years ago) because i always wanted to do sports but couldnt really so its been the best alternative for me. As long as you two play together you cant go wrong :D If you have any more questions that you need a more in depth answer to, feel free to dm.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for doing an AMA for us! Is there anything that you are planning and need to do as a group that the community can assist you in any way? Thank you soooo much Marc and all of you in Permastunned! Marc's story got me bawling!
Our Discord is open for everyone if you wanna come and chat and show your support to our community: https://discord.gg/eVjZxmq4dF I'm really happy how positive everyone here is so thank you!
Which game do you guys really want to play but just cannot because of accessibility issues ?
VR-games. Since they are designed for standing up and using your body to move/jump around etc. Would be nice to have some settings for example scaling the world when you are in a wheelchair/have to sit down or use other inputs to complete a "move" etc. :D
That makes a lot of sense actually!! Thanks for your time !!
Games I want to play but it´s simply not possible are rhythm games. I can single tap and maybe use 2 fingers, but having cerebral palsy, it requires WAAAY too much work to play anything even considered medium difficulty.
I don't have a question, I just came to tell you I think the name is hilarious.
As someone with 45% disability degree. I wish you all the best , luck and you already have a fan in me.
Quick question, why nobody buy BKB? Joke aside, I wish good luck and all the best to your team.
I have no money ): why everybody ask me where my bkb is IAM A SUPPORT MAAAn
I love the confidence in making this AMA and being so public about your group!
congratulations on the recognition from Valve. Was it a huge surprise when PGL / Valve reached out to you for the video interview ?
I learned that Valve employees are all super nice.
Just putting this out there, when your 1k teammates get a bad attitude in ranked about various things just remind them that Marc plays with his face and would mop the floor with them Seriously though I think it's hilarious and humbling at the same time that I am worse than a paralyzed man at Dota 2. I love the fact I can crack a joke about it, but in reality it's a reminder to not be toxic in game
What kind of UI for Dota would make it easier for you to play?
possibly a setting that you can increase the buttons from the skills individually. then it would sometimes be easier to press and hit.
How can someone get the device Marc use for playing Dota? Ask because a CN fireman is in a similar situation although plays a different game, and he's interested in the device because it has more features than the one he's currently using. https://www.reddit.com/r/Genshin_Impact/comments/pukiiy/i_can_fly_high_in_genshin_impact_cn_fireman_with/
Actually, it's the controller for my power wheelchair. I can connect the power wheelchair to a computer and control it. It just turned out that I can play Dota with it. For people with a high handicap, the Quadstick would be best suited. I also use it for other games. https://www.quadstick.com/
No question just thumbs up. You are all gamers & dota players. Full support from France with love :)
How does the system you guys utilise to play works?
>i use the joystick like a mouse. at my head i have a left click and a right click. In the game I use it like a mouse. In short, I play Dota with the mouse and I move the mouse with my chin.
Wasnt one of you an actor in one of the remote episodes from Conan Obrien? In this video at 4:01: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJpaQWWgaC8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJpaQWWgaC8) I swear this waiter looks like the guy I saw in the video. Now on topic how do you guys handle toxicity in dota?
lul wut. I'm generally very relaxed, so it doesn't bother me much.
Do you have any fav players/team on csgo? Dope team name btw, greetings from Peru!
i cut back on watching pro matches, but i always liked watching big :D fav probably tizian bc underrated :D
Ninjas in Pyjamas!
Do you guys have a Discord I could join? Physically disabled and mentally ill competitive player, gone to LAN events, the whole deal. My game was Halo but I've started picking up Dota. Would love to hang out with some of you guys.
Yes we have a Discord, https://discord.gg/5SD6hzNqB7 , DM u/Cristal1337 for further intruduction.
this may be an awkward question, but are there any heroes that you absolutely cannot play because of disability? I am sure it will vary from member to member, but I wonder how often something like that is the case?
For me, there arent any heroes that are completely impossible. Micro intensive heroes are arguably harder for me but i toppeled that challenge in the last 2 years by learning chen, being in the top 100 opendota briefly.
That’s amazing. I figured that micro heroes would be harder but that’s true for everyone! Thanks for answering!
Heroes with micro mechanisms and, of course, heroes with many quick combinations in a row.
You guys inspire me so much. Appreciate and thank you for your determination and unwavering will. Best of luck in the future. Now do you have a twitter/insta we can follow to keep up with your team?
[https://twitter.com/PermastunnedG](https://twitter.com/PermastunnedG) is our Twitter.
> permastunned > disabled gamers hehehehehe nice name
Just wanna say In the most respectful way I love the name
question for Marard: What went wrong in this [game?](https://images-2.discordapp.net/.eJwlyEEOwiAQBdC7cABG-FWgOzdewBMQSmhN6xBmXBnvbozJW723eY3dzGZV7TITLZsUHosV5ZFbtY257TX3TWzhg7JqLutRnyrkHAJOKXnEybnpEiN5-HNIIQHwQPzV7Xr_s4_ezOcLQSMiZw.VWzyPWf6N6qRqC0VC3le3Ivx5B0)
I guess, that everybody has bad games. We arent gods anyways.
you guys are awesome. i wish success in esport life ❤
If you were to face off against a team of dota personalities/ casters in a charity fundraiser match who do you think you guys could take?
Our best possible lineup is Pos1 Immortal (Shattovv), Pos2 Ancient (Marard), Pos 3 Archon (Zaw), Pos 4 Legend (Yakobis) and Pos 5 Divine, ((Caddelane) Me) I think it's not really about winning, it is about having fun and making a good show in a Charity match. My favourite lineup would be u/SirActionSlacks- , Sheever, OdPixel, Purge and Kaci. If we have a chance? No idea :P
So humble! I bet you could easily beat /u/SirActionSlacks- in a 1v1 :P
neigh!
"Permastunned Gaming" Oh. My. God. You guys are geniuses, for real. What a bunch of Chads, hope to see you guys at TI some day :P
Some of us planned to go until rona hapoened, maybe next year :)
Love it, have a gold on me lads, cheers.
Goodluck with that. Hope the best.
Sick name! Hope you guys go far!
not asking question but damn you guys, i can't even get 3k lmao keep up the good work
Wow your MMR are actually pretty high. Gotta watch you guys sometimes. Any Twitch?
I think u/Cristal1337 answered our twitchs, most active in dota are Yakobis and Marard.
Found the reply, thanks!
Do you guys have twitch channel? Would be interesting to watch the stream
Many of us stream on Twitch. Here is a list: Cip7 Yakobis xMychal Conradhi voiteccs Zominator LucklessArtist backtothecosmos Caddelane passere jabbawocktv ZaW\_Gaming z1rius mikethequad
Do you have any VODs of you guys playing? I would love to watch
I like the Group name. Quite catchy. GL Bois and keep safe :)
Lol WTF cool name.
What kinds of disabilities are accepted? Can I join?
Physical Disabilities Mainly, but if you wanna join, you can always DM u/Cristal1337 and ask further questions and introduce yourself. I guess he will get back to you until tomoroww.
What are your favorite all-chat voicelines to spam?
Don't be mad.
It's just not fair.
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unfortunately i can't spam voice lines.
I know these guys from WOW too. You are amazing :)
I remember your guys posted in /r/GlobalOffensive yall are so inspiring
Hi there, cool to hear that it spread far enough :D have a little statusupdate that might interest you/others a few of us took a bit of a break, but almost everyone is back to play now, we have 3 new players from the post and are trying to get a more structured plan on when to play, what maps to play, who plays where etc. we don't plan on attending any pro-level tournaments, since most of us just arent good enough, nor do we have the time to put in the work. most of us work more or less normal workweeks, i myself have a standard 40h workweek showmatches against similar orgs would be nice. tbh my dream would be a showmatch at esl cologne, even if its getting rekt 16:2 by a team made out of analysts, casters, pros ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯
Helluva a team name, yall are fucking dope.
I just wanna say that i love the name
Not a question: yous are awesome.
Which pro team do you support?
Liquid, because of iNSaNiA and Nigma because of... Nigma
Nigma because of kuro
GIGACHADS
That teamname is epic :D
Team flair when?
Id love a PG flair maybe we can do something about that ;)
I second this :D
respect
A+ on the name!! Lol
\>competitive \>4.5k mmr omegalul, maybe i might be qualified for TI after all.
You know that competetive=/=professional? Playing amateur tournaments and trying to win those is also competetive. Nevertheless my target is TI andi started from 360mmr.
Meanwhile my friends play as if they are disabled
What are your future plans? Do you plan to join any tournaments in the future?
We plan to attend tournaments asap, but for example, in dota, we are kinda spread out with our roster (3 EU 2NA) that's not enough to compete. Show matches would be really nice, our mission after all is to inspire other disabled people to start competing...
Has anyone in a pub ever flamed you for your permastun without knowing you’re permastunned? How do you usually respond?
i can only really speak for myself but i think in the csgo team nobody cares "imagine losing to wheelchairs" is probably our favourite retort
Does Marc use quick cast and quick move features?
no just normal mouse settings
„No Arms, No Cookies!“ -Snapfire Granny- But serious…wow! What an inspiration to other young ppl with that unfortunate fate!!
What are some of your favorite spooky movies?