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Spectating is an in-game function available for all live games. This featureSpecial attraction is also known as DotaTV. It can be accessed under the Watch tab. Spectating can be done as a Party “ Play Now it s a party! Click to listen— Storm Spirit ” Players can form parties to play matchmaking games with each other on the same team. Unlike a Guild or a Team, parties are not formalized .
Third party streams can also be viewed from Dota 2`s official streaming hub.
Spectator Options
Videos
Camera
Spectators can select which style of camerawork to watch from.
| Camera Style | Description |
|---|---|
| Direct Camera | Camera automatically follows important events across the map. |
| Free Camera | User is given full control of the camera, and access to Showcase View Play “Singing trio.” It has been suggested that this article or section be split into multiple new articles. Reason given: The shop should get its own page Discussion to support or oppose the split should be  . |
| Player Perspective | Camera is shown from the player`s perspective. Click on a player`s top icon to select his/her vision. |
| Hero Chase | Camera centers and follows a hero. Click on a player`s top icon to follow his/her hero. |
Broadcaster
Spectators can select from up to 6 broadcasters to listen to.
Fog
| Camera Style | Description |
|---|---|
| Both Teams | Sees map vision of both teams in the map. |
| The Radiant | Sees map vision of Radiant team. |
| The Dire | Sees map vision of Dire team. |
Game Stats
The Game Stats is a drop-down chart that arranges players by certain statistical values. They can be toggled by hotkeys The game basic hotkeys setting menu with no hotkeys set. The game advanced hotkeys setting menu with no hotkeys set. The hotkeys settings can be accessed by clicking on the little gear icon in the 
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| Stats Listing |
|---|
| Kills/Deaths/Assists |
| Last Hits/Denies |
| Hero Level |
| XP Per Minute |
| Current Gold |
| Net Worth |
| Gold Per Minute |
| Buyback Status |
| Fantasy Points |
Ordering
| Order | Explanation |
|---|---|
 | Order all players by value |
 | Order players by faction (Radiant and Dire) |
 | Order players by faction, then value |
Item Chart
The Item Chart allows spectators to view all items in each player`s Inventory and Stash Play “Singing trio.” It has been suggested that this article or section be split into multiple new articles. Reason given: The shop should get its own page Discussion to support or oppose the split should be .
Experience Graph
The Experience Graph shows the experience disparity between the two teams, as well as the time and impact of kills made by both sides.
Gold Graph
The Gold Graph shows the gold disparity between the two teams, as well as the time and impact of kills made by both sides.
Fight Recap
The Fight Recap screen displays information and statistics from the latest teamfight.
It includes:
- Player Deaths
- Gold “ Play Now that s how you make gold. Click to listen— Alchemist ” Gold is the currency used to buy items or instantly revive your hero. Gold can be earned from killing heroes, creeps, or buildings. Contents
Changes - Experience Main Changelogs “ Play I grow stronger! Click to listen— Storm Spirit ” Experience allows heroes to level up, which makes them stronger and allows them to learn new abilities. Experience is earned Changes
- Amount of Damage Dealt
- Abilities Used
- Items Used
Pennants
Players can equip Pennants Pennants have been ignored since The International 2 ended and were replaced by the Favorite Team feature in The International 2017 Battle Pass. Team Pennants Pennant Rarity: Mythical Buy Now on Market Show your support 
in the Fan slot of the Loadout The Loadout screen allows players to equip cosmetic items. It can be accessed from the main menu, or during pre-game after picking a hero. Equipped items can be changed during games, and will be reflected 
screen. Pennants will be displayed when spectating live Tournament games where the corresponding team is playing. Owning a pennant gives the spectator a chance to receive a Heroic A Heroic item received from spectating NADotA Elite League Heroic items are commemorative items that dropped during a Tournament for spectators watching in-game or on Twitch.tv with a linked Steam account. General Information edit] Heroic 
quality item from the Crafting List The Crafting List defines what cosmetic items may be acquired through crafting recipes, Gifts, Tournament drops (Heroic items), and certain event rewards. It often shares many entries with the Drop List, but is not identical. 
when watching a Tournament game with at least 100 spectators.
- No more slot for Pennants Pennants have been ignored since The International 2 ended and were replaced by the Favorite Team feature in The International 2017 Battle Pass. Team Pennants Pennant Rarity: Mythical Buy Now on Market Show your support .
- Valve didn`t say anything about Pennants Pennants have been ignored since The International 2 ended and were replaced by the Favorite Team feature in The International 2017 Battle Pass. Team Pennants Pennant Rarity: Mythical Buy Now on Market Show your support after The International 2 The International 2012 Seattle, WA, United States Start Date 26 Aug. 2012 End Date 2 Sep. 2012 Teams 16 Version 6.74 Prize Pool $1,600,000 USD Website Link International 2012 Ticket Rarity: Legendary Buy Now on .
Gifts
Players can equip gifts in the Action Item slot of the Loadout screen. It can be activated with a hotkey to give cosmetic items to a number of random players and other spectators in the game.
Exiting Spectator Mode
Click on the "X" at the top right corner to exit spectator mode.
Auto Spectating
Tournament Tournaments are competitive events featuring professional and amateur teams from around the world. Most tournaments are divided into two separate phases: Qualifiers, where teams play against each other to grab a spot at the tournament; 
games can be spectated automatically.
Other information
- Players will be notified in-game if 25 spectators are spectating their game.
- There is a slight time delay to prevent cheating.
- Time delay can be adjusted for private lobby games (10 seconds or 2 minutes).