How to install and use DotA Client

08 Dec 2007 Quan Quach 123 comments 40412 views

The most recent version of DotA Client has been released as of 2/18/2008.

Download the file here

The most recent program that promises to reduce delay and latency is DotA Client. DotA Client claims to reduce latency even further than ListChecker and GGC. I have played a few games using the default setting (90ms), but my friends tell me that its just about the same as LC (100ms). I will play some games as a host using dota client to see how it works out, and I’ll post my results here.

Installation is a breeze. In addition to all this, DotA Client also does a bunch of other neat things like stat tracking and anti-hacking.

Install dota client
Run dota client
Sign on to battle.net
Follow the on screen instructions!

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All the information below applies to the 1.72 beta version. The latest version has an even easier installation interface.

After you download it, install the program. It is not required that you restart after installation (at least I didn’t have to). Also, you DO NOT need winpcap for this program to work, which is nice because winpcap seems to cause some trouble for ListChecker users.
Open up the program, and you should see the following:

In addition, you should see this at the lower right hand of your screen
Next, open up Warcraft III, and sign onto Battle.net
Once you do this, you should see the following in your DotA Client service Log.
Now, since most of you probably don’t play DXD league, you should probably change the server setting to “DotA Gaming Network Prime”

If you don’t, you would have to use the !setmatch command before you start the game or you will run into this error shown in the image below. But like I mentioned, this is more geared towards dxd league games, so I would just switch the server.
And that’s it. Now you can create games like you normally would on battle.net with much reduced latency. This is much easier than installing listchecker. The recommended latency is 90ms for this program, which is the default. You can change the latency via the “Game Hosting Latency” option as shown in the image below:
The extreme setting isn’t really recommended and can be unstable, but I used it a couple times and it seems to work okay for me. Then again, I have a fiber optic connection so that probably makes it a little more stable.

Please visit dotaclient.com for more information.

123 Responses to “How to install and use DotA Client”

on 08 Dec 2007 at 4:34 pm 1A tutorial on how to install, set up, and use Listchecker | blinkdagger

[...] If you’re looking for an alternative to Listchecker, try DotA Client! [...]
on 08 Dec 2007 at 5:16 pm 2PlayHard.GoPro

Thank you I’ll try then I’ll post my opinion !
on 11 Dec 2007 at 10:08 pm 3DC > LC

This works for me, unlike LC, thx buddeh!
on 12 Dec 2007 at 12:45 am 4Quan Quach

I have been informed that DotA Client can be pretty buggy at times. Causes some problems here and there, but works for me for the most part.

I think in general LC is more stable. Can anyone else lend their thoughts?
on 15 Dec 2007 at 8:32 am 5otaconx

p.s this works on pvpgn servers

would anyone happen to know if i use the same ports as wc3 when forwarding this program? my friends router doesnt let him host with this on and im gonna foward it for him, thx.
on 15 Dec 2007 at 8:38 am 6Quan Quach

otaconx

I have my ports 6112 forwarded for warcraft, and I didn’t have to do anything extra when DotA Client was installed. I just hosted and it worked fine.
on 17 Dec 2007 at 1:44 am 7pauL

how do you work this program on pvpgn server. It works normally on uswest, but not on pvpgn server. “unable to log in”
on 17 Dec 2007 at 8:05 pm 8David

does DOTA client have a command to check ping whenever im hosting games?
cause i would like one that is like WC3BL but that shows the ping INSIDE warcraft without having to wait for the list to scroll from right to left. . .
on 17 Dec 2007 at 10:10 pm 9otaconx

On pvpgn server this is what you do:
open dota client
(ignore the messages that it gives you)

open warcraft and log into server

alt tab and right click dota client (should be where msn is and stuff)
Change hosting latency and a box should pop up saying Hosting Latency Changed.

The lag will keep saying connection failed to Dgn but dont worry about that.

p.s Quan
Yeah didnt have to do much, just needed to change some settings nothing to do with ports. thx
on 17 Dec 2007 at 10:12 pm 10otaconx

sorry for double post

‘The lag will keep saying connection failed to Dgn but dont worry about that.’

not the lag, the message LOG. lol srry about that
on 18 Dec 2007 at 5:00 pm 11Forbiddenoob

Got problem with pvpgn server

9:58:24 AM : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
9:58:27 AM : Loading subscription information…
9:58:28 AM : DGN/DSS connection error: unknown.
9:58:36 AM : DotA Gaming Network server connection timeout. Trying again…

and it keep going down same thing

how to i fix it?
on 18 Dec 2007 at 7:42 pm 12otaconx

you ignore it
on 18 Dec 2007 at 10:17 pm 13Quan Quach

Haven’t run into that error, but otaconx seems to have the solution. Ignore it.
on 24 Dec 2007 at 1:11 pm 1410equals2

I have installed lc succesfully and it runs fine untill i atempt to create a game on bnet. A popup containg the following shows up:

Connecting to uswest.battle.net on port 6112
Connected
Sending auth info
Received Ping request
Sent Ping reply
Received auth reply
Calculating checksum
checkRevision() failed

Is there any way to fix this problem so that i can use lc in my games? What is failing?
on 25 Dec 2007 at 7:50 pm 15e[z]

how do u ping the other players?
on 26 Dec 2007 at 1:14 am 16Quan Quach

10equals2:

This is the dota client page. I would suggets reconfiguring the .ini file.

e[z]:

I used banlist to ping when I use dota client.

In general, I use listchecker because it seems more stable.
on 27 Dec 2007 at 2:08 pm 17bizarre

I dont have a “game hosting latency” tab, and it never registers my LC games on the DXD servers, what gives?
on 28 Dec 2007 at 7:39 pm 18chaugh

i use a apple mac, can i use this? (on OS X i cant run parralels).
on 29 Dec 2007 at 3:38 pm 19dar

mine keeps saying
1:37:25 PM : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
1:37:33 PM : Initilization server timeout. Trying again…
over and over again
on 29 Dec 2007 at 4:37 pm 20blah

mine keeps saying
9:31:24 AM : DGN/DSS connection error: unknown.
9:31:32 AM : DotA Gaming Network server connection timeout. Trying again…
over and over again
on 30 Dec 2007 at 5:15 am 21Darp

If the host uses dota client does all the players in the game get better latency or is it only the ones who are using dota client?
on 30 Dec 2007 at 7:55 pm 22Quan Quach

Darp:

Yes, if the game is hosted using dota client, all the players in the game will have better latency.

Everyone else:

Sorry, I do not know how to fix those problems.
on 31 Dec 2007 at 3:16 pm 23michael

Well i was hosting a game with dota client and i get this error right when i host.

Run time error ‘5′:
invalid procedure call or arguement
on 31 Dec 2007 at 9:54 pm 24kepz

yea me too… i got that run time error thing too…
on 02 Jan 2008 at 4:19 am 25sub-zero

hey guys,

if u play pvpgn servers and you get the:

DGN/DSS connection error: unknown.
DotA Gaming Network server connection timeout.

Don’t worry about, it still works fine, just change the ping to 90 or whatever.

It happened to me, but still works. I know this because I went on to the Lordaeron server and it worked, and no errors came up. I think it says this error because pvpgn servers aren’t the originals.

Hope this helps!
on 02 Jan 2008 at 7:14 am 26dwrghtip

dwrghtip…

dwrghtip…
on 02 Jan 2008 at 1:15 pm 27kepz

ping wuz already 90
on 03 Jan 2008 at 6:15 pm 28Phat_Phish_Food

I’m so happy that i can play with 55ms, although my friends doesn’t seem to see a difference with 55ms and 90ms, they said before without Dota Client, they had an average delay of 0.2seconds. (doesn’t sound like much but if you play pudge or have a hero with long animations, it might be annoying). After i use dota client they don’t seem to have any delay at all, almost as if they were hosting.

i just have a question, how do you ping people with dota client? or maybe it’s not possible
on 03 Jan 2008 at 6:24 pm 29Quan Quach

WHenever i use dota client, i just use war3banlist to ping. the new warcraft banlist (beta version) allows you to use /latall command.
on 05 Jan 2008 at 4:01 am 30chaugh

so can i use this on a mac or not?? the FAQ gives a link but i cant go there, needs registration or something, which i did but still says im not permitted to see the page..
on 05 Jan 2008 at 10:19 am 31Phat_Phish_Food

ok this dota client thing banned me for using CC. ffs i always use CC whenever I play public games incase some random decides to ruin the game by intentionally feeding or whatever. (i’m basically sick of remaking a nice full house game just because of 1 person).

Question 1:
I’m banned for using a third party program, can I still benefit of the 55ms thing?
(I’m logged in, but the little light in the right corner is red instead of green).
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17:07:24 : Reducing Warcraft hosting response latency… (Krrios solution)
17:07:25 : Hosting response latency reduction successful! (55 ms)
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Question 2:

I’ve looked at their website for more info, but couldn’t really find anything. Like what is the DXD? (Is it Inhouse league?) in that case, what is the difference between the leagues (dota league/tda/inhouse)?

Thanks!
on 07 Jan 2008 at 11:17 am 32justgotpwned

u can only use the program if u are playing from a computer in the USA right ?
on 11 Jan 2008 at 9:39 am 33Dagonhite

This aint working to me of any reason im from sweden and i cant host

- DotA Client -
DotA Gaming Network
Complete Service Log
Started: 16:32:08 2008-01-11
Client Build: b1.7.2 (Beta)

16:32:10 : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
16:32:21 : Initilization server timeout. Trying again…
16:32:22 : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
16:32:25 : Loading subscription information…
16:32:26 : New account registered - name registered as dagonhite.
16:32:26 : Logged into the DotA Gaming Network DXD/BFTT Server as dagonhite. (Northrend)
16:32:26 : This server is DSS and stat-tracking enabled!
16:32:27 : Reducing Warcraft hosting response latency… (Krrios solution)
16:32:28 : Hosting response latency reduction successful! (90 ms)
16:33:13 : Changing DGN Server to: DGN Prime
16:33:14 : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
16:33:17 : Loading subscription information…
16:33:18 : New account registered - name registered as dagonhite.
16:33:18 : Logged into the DotA Gaming Network DGN Prime Server as dagonhite. (Northrend)
16:33:18 : This server is DSS and stat-tracking enabled!
16:33:19 : Reducing Warcraft hosting response latency… (Krrios solution)
16:33:19 : Hosting response latency reduction successful! (90 ms)
16:33:51 : Reducing Warcraft hosting response latency… (Krrios solution)
16:33:51 : Hosting response latency reduction successful! (55 ms)
16:34:16 : Reducing Warcraft hosting response latency… (Krrios solution)
16:34:17 : Hosting response latency reduction successful! (90 ms)
16:34:55 : Game creation detected: Waiting for other players to join before registering game on DGN…
on 11 Jan 2008 at 9:39 am 34Dagonhite

everybody see it but cant join
on 12 Jan 2008 at 3:01 am 35Andrew

How does anti hack work?
on 12 Jan 2008 at 10:30 pm 36nax

yo, i get this message over and over

Initilization server timeout. Trying again…
Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…

do you guys know whats rong?
on 14 Jan 2008 at 1:09 pm 37TaurenTimmy

hi can anyone help me?? when im hosting a game there’s noone who can join my game, ive tired to switch off my firewall but doesn’t seem to do a diffrence…. thx by the way
on 17 Jan 2008 at 1:37 am 38Special

- DotA Client -
DotA Gaming Network
Complete Service Log
Started: 1:29:04 AM 17/01/2008
Client Build: b1.7.2 (Beta)

1:29:16 AM : Reducing Warcraft hosting response latency… (Krrios solution)
1:29:16 AM : Could not reduce hosting response latency: Unknown reason. Try restarting Warcraft.
1:30:05 AM : Reducing Warcraft hosting response latency… (Krrios solution)
1:30:06 AM : Could not reduce hosting response latency: Unknown reason. Try restarting Warcraft.
1:30:26 AM : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
1:30:28 AM : Loading subscription information…
1:30:29 AM : New account registered - name registered as Iam-Special
1:30:29 AM : Logged into the DotA Gaming Network DGN Prime Server as Iam-Special (Azeroth)
1:30:29 AM : This server is DSS and stat-tracking enabled!
1:30:30 AM : Reducing Warcraft hosting response latency… (Krrios solution)
1:30:30 AM : Could not reduce hosting response latency: Unknown reason. Try restarting Warcraft.
1:30:33 AM : Game creation detected: Waiting for other players to join before registering game on DGN…
1:30:48 AM : Game canceled.
1:30:59 AM : Reducing Warcraft hosting response latency… (Krrios solution)
1:31:00 AM : Could not reduce hosting response latency: Unknown reason. Try restarting Warcraft.
1:31:11 AM : Changing DGN Server to: DXD/BFTT (dotaclient.totalgamingnetwork.com)
1:31:12 AM : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
1:31:14 AM : Loading subscription information…
1:31:14 AM : Logged into the DotA Gaming Network DXD/BFTT Server as Iam-Special (Azeroth)
1:31:14 AM : This server is DSS and stat-tracking enabled!
1:31:15 AM : Reducing Warcraft hosting response latency… (Krrios solution)
1:31:16 AM : Could not reduce hosting response latency: Unknown reason. Try restarting Warcraft.
1:31:23 AM : Reducing Warcraft hosting response latency… (Krrios solution)
1:31:23 AM : Could not reduce hosting response latency: Unknown reason. Try restarting Warcraft.

How do I reduce the ms it keeps saying that over and over again no matter how many times i restart WC.
on 19 Jan 2008 at 5:40 pm 39luka

0:35:24 : Unable to load subscription information. Please make sure you restarted you computer after installation. If this issue persists, uninstall DotA client and make sure the program directory is fully removed (usually ‘Program FilesGaming Network’). Otherwise visit DotAClient.com for help.
on 19 Jan 2008 at 5:41 pm 40luka

how to fix that?
on 20 Jan 2008 at 2:40 pm 41Chilvalry-X

Uhh i keep getting this runtime error 5, ppl join my game and i get everything that yall put up there, my names registered and alls good, but after a person joins, this error pops up and closes it, any advise?
on 21 Jan 2008 at 4:13 pm 42luka

i dont understand what you wanna say?
on 21 Jan 2008 at 4:14 pm 43luka

to join your game what is gn ffs?
on 21 Jan 2008 at 8:40 pm 44Quan Quach

sorry guys, i don’t have a solution to the problems stated.
on 22 Jan 2008 at 9:15 pm 45Jacky johnson

i can’t click on the servers tab, how come?
on 28 Jan 2008 at 7:47 am 46juho295

hi

i got a problem using dc on a pvpgn server (boredaussie)

i get this msg aswell

12:06:31 AM : Loading subscription information…
12:06:33 AM : DGN/DSS connection error: unknown.
12:06:41 AM : DotA Gaming Network server connection timeout. Trying again…

and i’v read all the replies but every1 says ignore it.

but if i ignore it, it still says it is ‘connecting to the DGN server’ on the bot right corner

and i CANNOT right click on the DC and change the PINGS (ms) from ’server’ menu

becoz i see my ’server’ menu un clickable (in grey)

need help T_T
on 30 Jan 2008 at 7:17 am 47robert

yeah sammee
on 31 Jan 2008 at 11:05 pm 48Ericcc

ok, well, it doesnt say anything on my client log, nothing, and it keeps saying Name/login ID not found, and it wont let me go to server settings, either that or idk how, so how do i fix this?
on 04 Feb 2008 at 10:34 am 49Pro_Rusher

How to change server?
on 06 Feb 2008 at 11:55 am 50imbaMclovz0reR

need help i cant host, no 1 joins :e
on 06 Feb 2008 at 11:56 am 51imbaMclovz0reR

and how do you /pingall /fromall?? if thats workinG
on 07 Feb 2008 at 5:36 pm 52kirbyrulez

mmm… everything works up to the point i click the button “custom games” then my warcraft crashes in an error. how do i fix this problem
on 07 Feb 2008 at 5:40 pm 53kirbyrulez

and what does this mean.

DotA Client will not query any of the remaining non-sanctioned player(s) status for at least another 10 seconds as all of them have been flagged for status flood control: onehundredcents (20 secs)
on 07 Feb 2008 at 5:41 pm 54kirbyrulez

onehundredcents - player
on 10 Feb 2008 at 12:49 pm 55Charka

DXD is an inhouse DotA league based on the west server.

Anyone find a solution to the Run-Time 5 error (I don’t get it, all these programs work perfectly for me (LC, DC, BL, everything…), but my friend is getting problems).
on 10 Feb 2008 at 3:52 pm 56armz

Hi anyone know abvout this message?You were banned from DSS (PID: 6430) for a forbidden kick app on February 10th, 2008
on 10 Feb 2008 at 6:26 pm 57Charka

Armz, that maens you probably used CK with DC on. DC’s main purpose was to detect cheaters.
on 13 Feb 2008 at 4:08 am 58impi87

its say that i use an older version. something with b170000…
but i need b180000 to connect to the server…
i have the newest version of dc but it doesnt work since 2 days
on 13 Feb 2008 at 9:47 am 59kostaskne

i have the same problem with impi87….
on 16 Feb 2008 at 11:27 pm 60lint

i open dota client run warcraft log on bnet but nothing appears in dota client log and says not connected
i try the admin bypass still doesnt work
i try turning off firewall still didnt work
when i exit warcraft it says name/id not found
or when i log in bnet it says name/id not found
and yes i am using an administrator user
on 16 Feb 2008 at 11:36 pm 61lint

also my anti virus was off
any1 no how to fix
on 17 Feb 2008 at 5:58 am 62lich

needs newer client to connect. error log below. I have downloaded latest client 1.7.2 beta and no change.

- DotA Client -
DotA Gaming Network
Complete Service Log
Started: 9:51:51 PM 17/02/2008
Client Build: b1.7.2 (Beta)

9:51:52 PM : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
9:51:53 PM : There is a new client version.
Your client build: b170000
Current build: b180000
You must be running the current client build in order to connect to DGN. Visit http://www.DotASecureServer.com to download.- DotA Client -
DotA Gaming Network
Complete Debug Log
Started: 9:51:51 PM 17/02/2008

9:51:53 PM : Debug Data: HTTP/1.0 200 OKDate: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 11:54:28 GMTServer: ApacheConnection: closeContent-Type: text/html&~&b180000DXD/BFTT%dotaclient.totalgamingnetwork.com/DSS*AS|Dota-League.com%ac.dota-league.com/DSS*AS|Mojo%dotaclient.totalgamingnetwork.com/mojo/DSS*AS**>58.173.179.225
on 17 Feb 2008 at 8:07 am 63cml

yeah i get same error, ive tried reinstalling several times and dling newest version but it keeps saying

1:03:59 AM : There is a new client version.
Your client build: b170000
Current build: b180000
You must be running the current client build in order to connect to DGN. Visit http://www.DotASecureServer.com to download.

thanks in advance
on 19 Feb 2008 at 7:35 pm 64lich

cml. problem solved. version 1.8 is available for download as of today.
on 20 Feb 2008 at 10:21 pm 65alpinestArs

i play on bored aussie and my dc just says it could not be found when i log on… anyone know whats wrong?
on 20 Feb 2008 at 10:39 pm 66lich

just to confirm….

if i host a public game with dc enabled it will find and ban hackers regardless of whether they run dc or not? or do they have to be running it too?

thanks
on 25 Feb 2008 at 5:22 pm 67dF.Masta

Noone can join my game with DOTACLIENT.
what i have to change that they can join?
thanks for help
on 02 Mar 2008 at 5:11 am 68dotafan

rather useful! thanks for letting us know there is an alternative to LC =))
on 03 Mar 2008 at 6:43 am 69damn

my client cannot find dota gaming network server why? it did found last week but now i came from holidays it can’t find server :/?
on 04 Mar 2008 at 3:07 am 70Dylan

Initilization server timeout. Trying again…
09:05:47 : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
09:05:58 : Initilization server timeout. Trying again…
09:05:59 : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
09:06:10 : Initilization server timeout. Trying again…
09:06:11 : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
wtf? anyone have a solution…? it just repeats that forever ..
on 04 Mar 2008 at 2:47 pm 71Dylan

What are commands for dc? i only know !gameinfo

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And when or where do i type !setmatch ?
on 06 Mar 2008 at 11:29 pm 72Michael

im banned as well from using CK … how do you get unbanned? i used the app to kick people while i hosted games.. not to get banned by dota client itself :\

- mike

can someone email me or send me a msg in game..

platinum_mike@hotmail.com
NoS.Veiled on West.
on 06 Mar 2008 at 11:32 pm 73Michael

p.s. i didnt know u had that option to allow/disallow and when u click allow its ‘okay’ but when u leave it on default it says it will ban u…

:\
on 07 Mar 2008 at 8:50 am 74Undead_Assassin

Hey. DC is way better than lc in my opinion. The DC log keeps saying Server timout because i guess too many people were using DC and they had to upgrade to a bigger server or something like that. try running it again and it should be fine. Great Tutorial!
on 07 Mar 2008 at 5:24 pm 75Drakk

09:05:47 : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
09:05:58 : Initilization server timeout. Trying again…
09:05:59 : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
09:06:10 : Initilization server timeout. Trying again…

i get this problem of repeating message too, if anyone fixes it can you post plz? ive seen multiple ppl saying they get that problem but no posts solving it.

TY
on 10 Mar 2008 at 9:55 pm 76ortega

hi, i got the DOTA CLIENT.. all the message seems fine, but how do i know it is even autorefreshing?.. is there a way to know it is even doing anything?
on 22 Mar 2008 at 9:26 am 77choss

mate, the same problem, no1 can enter in my game..
any solution??
on 22 Mar 2008 at 12:29 pm 78werd

Drakk, i was wondering if u were able to get help with your problem. I am having the same issues.
on 22 Mar 2008 at 4:50 pm 79crazy.monkey

that a pice of shit wtf its not working on my comp? even list checker not working? some1 help me plz
on 27 Mar 2008 at 3:08 pm 80Tichondriuzz

hey guys i have the same issue as Special:

5:06:31 PM : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
5:06:32 PM : Initialization information received. DotA Client secure startup completed.
5:06:33 PM : Loading subscription information…
5:06:33 PM : Connecting to DGN Prime (www.dgnprime.com)…
5:06:34 PM : Logged into the DotA Gaming Network DGN Prime Server as Tichondriuzz (Azeroth)
5:06:34 PM : This server is DSS and stat-tracking enabled!
5:06:35 PM : Reducing Warcraft hosting response latency… (Krrios solution)
5:06:35 PM : Could not reduce hosting response latency: Unknown reason. Try restarting Warcraft.

i restart warcraft and all and ive tryed a couple times. i also turned off my norton antivirus and firewall. please help! ive tried switching servers too. nothing. AUGH
on 29 Mar 2008 at 8:16 pm 81Nick

Same problem as tichondriuz and special….
can someone shed some light on this!
on 30 Mar 2008 at 6:29 am 82Tichondriuzz

yo nick what bnet server u play on? im on USeast. names Tichondriuzz.
also u got AIM? mines Urspache
on 07 Apr 2008 at 1:43 am 83Dave4824

hi,
i keep getting this message and i know tonens of ppl hav asked but i havnt got an answer yet….

- DotA Client -
DotA Gaming Network
Complete Service Log
Started: 5:36:52 PM 7/04/2008
Client Build: b1.8 (Final Beta)

5:36:53 PM : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
5:36:55 PM : Initialization information received. DotA Client secure startup completed.
5:36:56 PM : Loading subscription information…
5:38:02 PM : Connecting to DGN Prime (www.dgnprime.com)…
5:38:03 PM : DGN/DSS connection error: unknown.
5:38:12 PM : DotA Gaming Network server connection timeout. Trying again in 6 seconds. You may change DGN servers during this time.
on 09 Apr 2008 at 10:46 am 84hellcaller

dude.. the thing with the save log.. i doesnt happend to me when i log on battle.net on tft:\ and DC won’t start.. do u think my vista has anything to do with it?
on 12 Apr 2008 at 9:25 am 85Moleg

I got banned on bnet public by using custom kick on guy who ran 24/7 into tower, how can i get unbanned? :S
on 13 Apr 2008 at 11:14 am 86HunteR_

Download Link is now:

http://dl.gamebend.com/

Please remember to install as administrator those of you having problems it does look like that is the issue.

I’ve updated the DotaClient.com website with more instructions for the newer version.

Keep up the good work Quan!

Jeff “HunteR_” Hunter
Owner DotA eXtreme Domination League
http://dxd.gamebend.com

DotA Client Administrator/Partner
http://dotaclient.com
on 13 Apr 2008 at 1:03 pm 87Nin

What a fuck!!!!

i am banned in april 13 !!! i didin’t even kicked anybody i never used app NEVER!!

now i am banned why he fuck!!?
how i can fix it!? .TY
on 13 Apr 2008 at 5:17 pm 88HunteR_

I love when people get caught hacking or using kick app and then claim they never use. We’ve had over 500 appeals in the last month and not one of them was “not” using it. Although, they seem to claim it at first.
on 21 Apr 2008 at 2:51 am 89Dedok

Heya!

Looking for alternative of Listchecker, but little afraid about DC banning, please answer.
First of all, I don’t use any kind of hacks, so “cheating=ban” reason excepted.

Here’s small situation:
[It is NOT clan/inhouse/league game, just public.]
If I’m hosting b-net public game with DC and leave(or somebody else leave) among the game, I/he will get banned for it?

To ease my understand, please input among answer number in brackets:
(1)In this situation you/he don’t receive any ban;
(2)Ban account(I can register new and continue play);
(3)Ban on DotaClient(I can’t host/play with/on DC anymore);
(4)Permaban on B-net(way to buy new WC3 boxes);

If it will be (1), then tell me what server I need to choose(DGN Prime/DXD DGN Server/another) and what commands to enter for start game.
I want just play like on public, but with anti-lag features.

Thanks for reading!
on 22 Apr 2008 at 5:45 am 90Moz

DC can permaban you from bnet
on 22 Apr 2008 at 5:45 am 91Moz

cant*
on 26 Apr 2008 at 1:16 pm 92Calbeee

- DotA Client -
yo wtf, i have the same problem too but no one knows how to fix it
i saw so many ppl on top with the same problem but they all got ignored

”
DotA Gaming Network
Complete Service Log
Started: 3:14:39 PM 26/04/2008
Client Build: b1.8 (Final Beta)

3:15:04 PM : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
3:15:14 PM : Initilization server timeout. Trying again…
3:15:16 PM : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
3:15:26 PM : Initilization server timeout. Trying again…
3:15:27 PM : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
3:15:38 PM : Initilization server timeout. Trying again…
3:15:39 PM : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
3:15:50 PM : Initilization server timeout. Trying again…
3:15:51 PM : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
on 29 Apr 2008 at 6:19 pm 93DD

same problem
3:15:04 PM : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
3:15:14 PM : Initilization server timeout. Trying again…
3:15:16 PM : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
3:15:26 PM : Initilization server timeout. Trying again…
3:15:27 PM : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
3:15:38 PM : Initilization server timeout. Trying again…
3:15:39 PM : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
3:15:50 PM : Initilization server timeout. Trying again…
3:15:51 PM : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…

VISTA 64 not supported???? Are everyone having this problem using vista 64?
on 09 May 2008 at 10:26 am 94HunteR_

Make sure you are running as administrator.
on 13 May 2008 at 10:29 pm 95dalilcooguy

9:06:13 PM : Auth ID change detected: Validating your new CD-key/Auth ID….
: Socket Error #10053 — Connection is aborted due to timeout or other failure
i also sometimes get what the other guys are getting. im running on administerator. well atleaset it says that on my acc. help please
on 25 May 2008 at 1:45 pm 96Schaefern-xD

21:34:12 : Reducing Warcraft hosting response latency… (Krrios solution)
21:34:12 : Could not reduce hosting response latency: Unknown reason. Try restarting Warcraft.
on 28 May 2008 at 9:09 am 97Jhhunter1

17:08:39 : Auth ID change detected: Validating your new CD-key/Auth ID….
: Socket Error #10061 — Connection is forcefully rejected
17:08:51 : Auth ID change detected: Validating your new CD-key/Auth ID….
: Socket Error #10061 — Connection is forcefully rejected
17:09:02 : Auth ID change detected: Validating your new CD-key/Auth ID….

Wht am i doing wrong`?
on 29 May 2008 at 5:42 am 98Schaefern-xD

Now please answer the questions before you add something new

I have this problem:
21:34:12 : Reducing Warcraft hosting response latency… (Krrios solution)
21:34:12 : Could not reduce hosting response latency: Unknown reason. Try restarting Warcraft.

I restarted Warcraft 10 times, nothing happened.

What to do?
on 31 May 2008 at 11:42 am 99cynclare

We’re being ignored about the connection timeout issue….
TOTALLY IGNORED…

DGN/DSS connection error: unknown.
3:38:33 AM : DotA Gaming Network server connection timeout. Trying again in 6 seconds. You may change DGN servers during this time.

I know that u all said to ignore this msg BUT the problem is it doesnt even LOG IN !!
NOT CONNECTING + CAN’T CHANGE LATENCY + DOESNT WORK

THIS IS SOME SERIOUS ISSUE THAT MANY PEOPLE ABOVE STRUGGLED

SOMEONE PLEASE GUIDE US THROUGH THIS MISERY!
on 05 Jun 2008 at 2:03 am 100Discohydra

Hey I just got this program, Is it compatible with Vista?
I know a network workaround with most program that i use. But if i do that with certain programs like this i know it will not work.
on 10 Jun 2008 at 5:09 am 101Stollpe

Hi People,

for all of you that tried using DC on Vista.

Right Click on the Desktop Icon and select “Run as Administrator”!
And Restart after install before you want to use the Client only works after restart!

If that doesnt work. Could be your firewall blocking it without you knowing it.

Have fun
on 10 Jun 2008 at 6:51 am 102Stollpe

I read some of the comments and most people seem to the problem.
So just “Run as Administrator” and you should be fine.
I have Vista 64bit so that should not be a problem.
on 14 Jun 2008 at 11:06 pm 103Nicetry

you stink nice try to infiltrate my pc.
on 15 Jun 2008 at 2:23 am 104akuu

cant get it work it says
11:19:36 : Auth ID change detected: Validating your new CD-key/Auth ID….
11:19:47 : Auth ID change detected: Validating your new CD-key/Auth ID….
11:19:58 : Auth ID change detected: Validating your new CD-key/Auth ID….
11:20:09 : Auth ID change detected: Validating your new CD-key/Auth ID….
11:20:20 : Auth ID change detected: Validating your new CD-key/Auth ID….
11:20:31 : Auth ID change detected: Validating your new CD-key/Auth ID….
11:20:42 : Auth ID change detected: Validating your new CD-key/Auth ID….
11:20:53 : Auth ID change detected: Validating your new CD-key/Auth ID….
11:21:04 : Auth ID change detected: Validating your new CD-key/Auth ID….
11:21:15 : Auth ID change detected: Validating your new CD-key/Auth ID….
all the time pls help.
on 16 Jun 2008 at 1:52 pm 105-_-

it just keeps saying “not connected”
on 23 Jun 2008 at 2:58 am 106Stollpe

Quote:
on 14 Jun 2008 at 11:06 pm 103 Nicetry
you stink nice try to infiltrate my pc
Quote End

What do you want? You need some programms to run in this mode because Vista Blocks certain processes. Had the same Problem with BanList. Maybe think next time before you write an answer here. And you can infiltrate your PC your self because I really dont care about other peoples PC’s.

Quote:
it just keeps saying “not connected”
Quote End

You have to Start Warcraft and select a server. You get conneted “AFTER” you join the B.net so start Dota Client then Start WC3 + B.net then it should world.

The one with the Auth ID Problem
Did you install WC3 or your PC or did you just copy it? Try to install WC3 with a valid key then it should work!
on 23 Jun 2008 at 6:41 pm 107Frozen_Firebat

DotA Client works well with lesser setups and require lesser knowledge of the program to use it. However, there is one feature that LC has that DotA Client does not and that is the “/refreshbnet” feature. In LC, you can type this in or set it as a hotkey using Blist. This allows you to refresh your game tremendously well. I can fill up any game within seconds and never have to wait. I can quickly get full houses on my other custom games as well; Pudge Wars, Line Towers, Footmen, etc. The refresh command on LC is the only reason why I think it is a little more “up there”. If Dota Client can incorporate this into its program, it would be awesome! If any other people find ways to put/use this command on Dota Client, please let me know. I’ve used Blist’s autorefresher, which works okay but is nothing compared to LC’s “/refreshbnet” command. I am sure that programmers can easily add-on this feature to Dota Client. I’ll be waiting for it!
on 23 Jun 2008 at 6:50 pm 108Frozen_Firebat

Using DotAClient with Vista

On Vista it is pretty tricky to use. You have to either setup the program to find your War3 executable file or do this another way that I do…

2 Ways to make Dota Client work on Vista

1st Way:

1) Right-Click on the DotAClient application (a shortcut of it will work also)
2) On the pop-up, click on “Run as administrator”
3) Vista will now ask you for permission to allow the program certain rights to your computer
4) Click on “Allow”
5) Now you can use DotAClient, enjoy!

2nd Way:

1) Right-Click on the DotAClient application (a shortcut of it will work also)
2) Click “Properties” on the pop-up
3) Inside of properties, click on the “Compatibility” tab on the top
4) On the very last option, it is titled “Privilege Level”, click on the box “Run this program as an administrator”
5) Press “Okay”
6) Now open up the program, Vista will ask you for permission to allow the program certain rights to your computer
7) Click on “Allow”
Now you can use DotAClient, enjoy!

Quote:
on 14 Jun 2008 at 11:06 pm 103 Nicetry
you stink nice try to infiltrate my pc
Quote End

What do you want? You need some programms to run in this mode because Vista Blocks certain processes. Had the same Problem with BanList. Maybe think next time before you write an answer here. And you can infiltrate your PC your self because I really dont care about other peoples PC’s.

Quote:
it just keeps saying “not connected”
Quote End

You have to Start Warcraft and select a server. You get conneted “AFTER” you join the B.net so start Dota Client then Start WC3 + B.net then it should world.

The one with the Auth ID Problem
Did you install WC3 or your PC or did you just copy it? Try to install WC3 with a valid key then it should work!
on 30 Jun 2008 at 5:56 pm 109Frozen_Firebat

Wow…try to help some people out here and they think your trying to “infiltrate”. Lol. You have to allow rights to your computer if you want to use certain programs like banlist, dc, or lc.If you don’t want help or think its BOGUS then just keep it to yourself.

For people who want help here are some tips:

-You have to sign into Battle.net for DotaClient to work.
-Make sure you are on the “DotA Gaming Network Prime”
on 30 Jun 2008 at 7:02 pm 110WillMonster

I don’t know why anyone would question the legitimacy of this guide. It’s very thorough and very complete. Nice work turtie!

On a separate note, new patch means that all previous versions become invalid. This eliminates all programs that reduce latency including:

1. LC (Listchecker)
2. DC (Dota Client)
3. DR (Delay Reducer)
4. VCK (Visual Custom Kick)

We should totally game sometime. How are things?
on 01 Jul 2008 at 2:52 am 111JiHaD.BuLL

Hi….. i have installed my DC for a few days ago it worked as it should and no problems. Then suddenly one they it said that it couldn’t find my battlenet Id account so it wouldn’t connect…. what is wrong??? it worked with same account days ago and suddenly it can’t find the account ?? what am i going to do??
on 01 Jul 2008 at 12:46 pm 112QIU YANG

dota client stopped working for me after i installed the fucking new patch.
WHAT THE FUCK?????
AND BTW DOTA CLIENT DOESNT EVEN HAVE FUCKING PINGS
on 01 Jul 2008 at 12:55 pm 113QIU YANG

and i know how to run it as administrator on vista, because it was working perfectly fine…until the dickriding motherfucking new patch was installed…if i need to dl something or something like that. please give me a link.
and btw it keeps saying:

Name/Login ID not found

HELP >.<
on 02 Jul 2008 at 9:03 am 114JiHaD.BuLL

I have the exact same problem as QIU YANG what is wrong im not using vista im using xp but i just think it’s wierd that it just stopped working
on 02 Jul 2008 at 12:53 pm 115Mace-

i have same problem as QIU YANG and JiHaD.BuLL
after the patch dc keeps saying Name/Login ID not found… pls help us
on 03 Jul 2008 at 2:24 am 116Elitepwnz

- DotA Client -
DotA Gaming Network
Complete Service Log
Started: 5:50:32 PM 7/3/2008
Client Build: 1.86 (Alpha)

5:50:33 PM : Auth ID change detected: Validating your new CD-key/Auth ID….
5:50:37 PM : Unexpected key verfication error: #201

Hey guys, I was wandering if you can help me solve this.
Right now my dotaclient.ini file looks like this:

[Screen]
Left=20310
Top=14295
[Startup]
Banlist=C:\Program Files\WC3Banlist\WC3Banlist.exe

Once you guys have a chance, please assist me with this.
Cheers. I also have the same issue with the last two porst about the Name/Login ID not found.
on 03 Jul 2008 at 3:36 am 117Elitepwnz

Status report:
- DotA Client -
DotA Gaming Network
Complete Service Log
Started: 7:04:33 PM 7/3/2008
Client Build: 1.87 (Tester)

7:04:33 PM : Reducing Warcraft hosting response latency… (Krrios solution)
7:04:33 PM : Could not reduce hosting response latency: Could not retreive the process handle.
7:04:58 PM : DotA Client is attempting your securely validate CD-key/Auth ID with Battle.net…
7:05:03 PM : DotA Client is attempting your securely validate CD-key/Auth ID with Battle.net…
7:05:04 PM : Unexpected key verfication error: #201
7:05:17 PM : DotA Client is attempting your securely validate CD-key/Auth ID with Battle.net…
7:05:18 PM : Unexpected key verfication error: #201
7:05:23 PM : Unexpected key verfication error: #201

Please someone help me.
on 03 Jul 2008 at 3:39 am 118Elitepwnz

Sorry for the tripple post but it shows this too:
- DotA Client -
DotA Gaming Network
Complete Service Log
Started: 7:08:16 PM 7/3/2008
Client Build: 1.87 (Tester)

7:08:16 PM : Reducing Warcraft hosting response latency… (Krrios solution)
7:08:16 PM : Hosting response latency reduction successful! (85 ms)
7:08:17 PM : DotA Client is attempting your securely validate CD-key/Auth ID with Battle.net…
7:08:31 PM : Unexpected key verfication error: #201

Won’t post anymore, until I get a positive response, Thank you and sorry for the tripple post.
on 03 Jul 2008 at 6:20 am 1191231

the reason it comes is because of the new wc3 patch, all have to w8 for the new vers
on 04 Jul 2008 at 9:48 pm 120Elitepwnz

Phew, do we have to edit the ini_file at all? and when does the new Dota client come out anyone know?

Thanks 1231 :D.
on 20 Jul 2008 at 8:37 am 121AleCS13

Hi,i’ve just got the next problem and i don”t know how to solve it.Can someone help me?:
”
- DotA Client -
DotA Gaming Network
Complete Service Log
Started: 5:29:54 PM 7/20/2008
Client Build: b1.8 (Final Beta)

5:30:59 PM : Talking with the DotA Gaming Network initialization server…
5:31:02 PM : Initialization information received. DotA Client secure startup completed.
5:31:03 PM : Loading subscription information…
5:31:22 PM : Connecting to DGN Prime (www.dgnprime.com)…
5:31:34 PM : DotA Gaming Network server connection timeout. Trying again in 6 seconds. You may change DGN servers during this time.
5:31:40 PM : Loading subscription information…
5:31:40 PM : Connecting to DGN Prime (www.dgnprime.com)…
5:31:52 PM : DotA Gaming Network server connection timeout. Trying again in 6 seconds. You may change DGN servers during this time.
5:31:58 PM : Loading subscription information…
5:31:58 PM : Connecting to DGN Prime (www.dgnprime.com)…
5:32:00 PM : You were banned from DSS (PID: 975) for a forbidden kick app on 2008-07-07 08:40:39″
on 22 Jul 2008 at 3:41 pm 122kjetil

ppl, i just got this up when start DC, and go 2 WC3 and i log in.

Error Details
Error Description: Unexpected key verification error
Error Number: 851

i guess that’s not supposed to come… can any1 tell me a solution to this, i’ve tried to press: Is there are solution already? nothing happens, pls help me!!
on 15 Aug 2008 at 6:39 am 123Filipino Guy

putang ina nyong lahat.

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