Garena, short for Global Arena and a.k.a GG Client, is a free software that allows gamers to chat, interact and play games with other gamers online. Warcraft 3 DOTA (Defense of the Ancients) is one of the games supported by this software. This step by step guide will help gamers on how to connect and play Warcraft 3 DOTA using Garena.
Notes:
- There are two types of Warcraft 3 game hosted in Garena. War3 TFT and War3 RPG. War3 TFT or War3 The Frozen Throne is an RTS(real-time strategy) game while War3 RPG is the DOTA version.
- This guide is based from Hellius.M’s War3 TFT Guide.
What you need:
- Warcraft 3 Dota Version 1.20x (x = 1.20c, 1.20d, etc.) — If you have a different version, you won’t be able to see the other gamer’s created/hosted games unless they have the same version like yours. 1.20x is the common version used to play DOTA.
- Garena Account and Software — account registration is required to use Garena.
- Decent Internet Connection — so you won’t lag in the game.
How To Start Playing War3 RPG in Garena
1.) after logging in Garena, select the settings option.
2.) in the game setting window, under LAN Games, select “War3 RPG” and then click the “Browse” button.
3.) set the game path to war3.exe from your computer and then click “OK” to save the settings.
4.) Select a country and right click or double click the room you want to join.
5.) Inside the room, you are able to chat with other gamers and see a list of other gamers inside the room. Click “Start Game” if you are ready to play.
6.) Select Local Area Network.
7.) You will see the games available in the room you entered. Double click the you wish to join or you can create/host a game.
8.) Happy gaming!
Image Source of Image 3, 6, and 7: Hellius.M of Garena Gaming Community
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