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From Custom Map to Global Stage: The Epic History of Dota In the dim light of internet cafés across the Philippines, echoes of “First Blood!” and “Double Kill!” rang through the air. It was the early 2000s, and gamers everywhere were hooked on a game that wasn’t even a standalone title. This is the story of Dota , the game that changed the way we play, compete, and dream. 🌱 The Birth of a Legend Before Dota became Dota 2, before The International filled stadiums with roaring fans, and long before the term “MOBA” (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) was popularized, Dota began as a custom map mod for Blizzard’s Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos . Created around 2003, the original version was simply called “Defense of the Ancients.” It wasn’t made by a studio, but by passionate modders. One of the first major developers was a mysterious user named Eul , who laid the groundwork. Later, another developer named Guinsoo added more heroes and complexity. But it was IceFrog , the reclusive gen...