What is Pub?
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Pub
“Pub” (from “public game”) is a regular game with random players that is not organized as part of a tournament, team, or professional scene. The full name is “public match.” In a pub, you are matched with other players from matchmaking.
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Average
Average (avg) refers to the average matchmaking rating (MMR) level of players in a game. When someone says "avg 5k" it means the system matched players with an overall average MMR ...
Split-push
Split-push is a tactic for the late stages of the game. In this strategy, one hero pushing the lane while the team distracts the enemy in another part of the map. The main goal of ...
GPM
GPM in Dota 2 stands for Gold Per Minute. This indicator shows how much gold a player earns on average per minute of play. GPM will allow you to evaluate the effectiveness of a pla...
Freezes
Freezes are short game lags where the screen freezes and the player cant control their hero. They usually happen due to internet issues, system overload, or problems in the game cl...
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