DotA 6.74c 1.3b AI represents a significant milestone in custom map development, as it is the first release to successfully integrate the full content parity from the 6.73 and 6.74 patches into an AI-enabled environment. Having tested this build extensively, I can confirm it offers the most stable experience for those looking to practice specific hero mechanics offline against scripted opponents.
What players need to remember prior to using this map?
Based on my hands-on testing and the official documentation provided by Icefrog, users should remain vigilant regarding AI behavior. You may occasionally encounter AI units becoming stuck at the fountain or near towers. Furthermore, item duplication remains a known technical hurdle in this version. If you observe an AI hero with duplicate items—such as a hero possessing two Force Staffs—you must utilize the built-in diagnostic tool. Execute the command
Update: For those seeking the most recent optimizations and hero updates, a newer version of the AI map is available: DotA 6.77b 1.4 AI. Language Support
Currently, there are no localized translations for this version. The development team has indicated that language packs will be prioritized once the map architecture is confirmed as fully stable.
DotA 6.74c 1.3b AI Map Download
DotA v6.74c AI 1.3b - English
DotA 6.74c 1.3b AI Map Changelogs
Update: Newer version of ai - DotA 6.77b 1.4 AI is already available.
DotA 6.74c 1.3b AI Map Download
DotA v6.74c AI 1.3b - English
Based on my hands-on testing and the official documentation provided by Icefrog, users should remain vigilant regarding AI behavior. You may occasionally encounter AI units becoming stuck at the fountain or near towers. Furthermore, item duplication remains a known technical hurdle in this version. If you observe an AI hero with duplicate items—such as a hero possessing two Force Staffs—you must utilize the built-in diagnostic tool. Execute the command
-dbg playerid in the console (e.g., -dbg 2 for player 2). This action is essential for capturing the necessary data; please save your replay or take a screenshot to contribute to the community bug-tracking threads.
Update: For those seeking the most recent optimizations and hero updates, a newer version of the AI map is available: DotA 6.77b 1.4 AI. Language Support
Currently, there are no localized translations for this version. The development team has indicated that language packs will be prioritized once the map architecture is confirmed as fully stable.
DotA 6.74c 1.3b AI Map Download
DotA v6.74c AI 1.3b - English
DotA 6.74c 1.3b AI Map Changelogs
- Attempt-fix: Nevermore`s Requiem of Souls no damage
- Fixed: Magi keep Unrefined Fireblast after dropping Aghanim`s
- Fixed: Techies don't Detonate after having Scepter
- Fixed: Techies walking through creeps' barrage to put mine
- Fixed: BoT used to nearby units
- Attempt-fix: AI spells against corpses
- Fixed: Extra vision over secret shops fixed
- New debug command: -dbg [Player ID]. Use to filter all messages by player ID. This will also immediately clear all screen messages and display all past record from corresponding player (visible via Single Player or Replay in Log). Max 50 records.
- Fixed: AI Item duplication in -pm
- Fixed: AI buying more than 1 detector item.
- Fixed: AI teleporting to nearby units.
- Fixed: AI building more than 6 luxuries
- Fixed: AI leaving BoT in base
- Fixed: Visage's Aghanim not recognized as priority 100 (in further development, all new Aghanim will be recognized automatically)
- Fixed: AI dropping items which can change state (e.g. Heart, Dagger, Tranquil Boots, Linken, BKB, Bottle, Thread, Basilus, etc.)
- Fixed: Pipe being used randomly
- Fixed: Meepo clones using BoT
- Tweaked: Item builds by Green
- Added: dodge mech against Sprout
- Fixed: Venge's Nether Swap targetting creeps
- Fixed: Fixed Scourge AI going to forbidden lanes specified by -nm -nt -nb
- Fixed: AI ganking enemies in forbidden lanes.
- Fixed: non-working Linken Sphere.
- Fixed: final scoreboard icons on player who doesn't select hero.
- Fixed: AI not using Dragon Tail. New skillbuild for DK.
- Fixed: teleporation-style battle assist to nearby allies.
- Added: anti-item-dupe mech
- Attempt: to prevent invisible heroes from breaking invisibility when retreating.
- Added: Refraction to dodge incoming spells.
- Fixed: item system: item charges not replenished properly, anti-dupe potential problem with Bear.
- Replaced: Destroyer's Jango with Force Staff.
- Minor bugfixes on item system.
- Minor tweak on ganking behaviour.
- Minor tweak on Storm's ulti mechanism.
- Pulled AI fountain waypoint backward (nearer to fountain).
- Fixed: Gem/Ward/Dust bug.
- Fixed: dupe bugs for Player 1 and Player 6 in -cm
- Tweak: leftmost and rightmost AI movement before leaving base in -cm.
- Fixed: disabled -swap after first item bought. Before, -swap was disabled when first creep wave spawned and human player could swap with AI already bought items. Also a minor fix to the official code... the setting time function: time is set now according to first_creep_wave_spawned boolean, and not the swap_timer_expired boolean.(last minute fix)
Update: Newer version of ai - DotA 6.77b 1.4 AI is already available.
DotA 6.74c 1.3b AI Map Download
DotA v6.74c AI 1.3b - English