Longtime DOTA player and I definitely find that I have to take extended breaks from the game from time to time...especially at times like this when Valve is running a compendium and the more toxic players come back into the fold for whatever reason (shinies!).
It's a shame because it's one of the best games I've ever played, but it is a stressful habit that sucks a ton of time .
I play DOTA like a few weeks of the year, mostly to catch up with friends. I don't like playing pick up groups since the community is generally too toxic
Now I just play battle royale games on downtime. Less toxic and less stressful generally.
It's a shame because it's one of the best games I've ever played, but it is a stressful habit that sucks a ton of time .