8 MORE Video Games That Are IMPOSSIBLE For Newcomers
1. DOTA 2
In the previous version I did of this list, I mentioned the absolute salt mine of a community that makes up the League of Legend fanbase, a notable toxic group that berates and bludgeons newcomers both on and off the battlefield, and when I detailed this a lot of DOTA players pointed and laughed clearly unaware that it's not like their own community is squeaky clean.
In fact, in rather appalling fashion, a survey conducted by ADL found that over 74% of those interviewed were the target of verbal, sexual or racial harassment while playing online.
It's a rather sobering thought and not helped by the fact that the game has fostered a mentality of "if you're not playing this game 24/7 then you're an absolute scrub" which allows this kind of toxicity to continue.
For those looking to break in, there are vast libraries of guides to all of the different character options, load-outs, and playstyles, to the point where it's simply overwhelming, and yet thanks to certain members of the community, it will be kept at arm's length from casual players just looking to have fun.