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Published: 2006-02-24 04:02:49 +0000 UTC; Views: 62628; Favourites: 219; Downloads: 19456
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*LoadScreen Version had quality reduced due to game engine restrictions, so here's a higher quality wallpaper version available for download!*Hi guys! Long time no see. This is what I have been busy on, official loading screen for DotA Allstars Version 6.28, to be used in the next release! Nearly 2 months of work, but I enjoyed the process (most of the time, lol).
Special thanks to IceFrog, Pendragon, Emily [link] and my friends at work for the superb advice and criticism, would never have made it here without you guys.
Photoshop 7.0
Painter 9
Visit [link] for more information ^^
Original Characters Copyright Blizzard Entertainment.
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Comments: 98
Awesome i play dota its nice tosee this instead of the default screen
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Im only a newbie at drawing and completely suck at it right now (and i mean it). but this pic looks awesome altho i dont know y u chose those heroes to draw..(sven wdf he UGLY!!)
maby a Lycanthrope wolf out there a lil ^^
yes. i automatically stare at drow when the game loads..
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Awesome. When I saw the new loading screen I was surprised, it just looks amazing.
Good work!
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Simply amazing.
In fact, this makes me want to go play DotA right now, and I haven't in like.. two months.
Great job.
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Thank you! Thats a great compliment 
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I've just realized your URL at the bottom right of the loading screen
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you play blizzard brand games too tell me your username so i might add u to my friends list
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I'm DoTA hardcore, man this loading screen really cool. I saw your url on the screen and so I am here, watching your gallery heh
nice work, you rocks!
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Very impressive Rakulei. It definately makes the load screen enjoyable. I had a question: I was wondering if it would be possible for me to use your art work for our clan banner? I was going to just start with it as a basic form and composition and then mess with it a bit. I wanted to get your permission before I did anything, so if you would get back to me, that'd be great! Email me or msn message me anytime!
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No problem
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This is a really very nice picture... i enjoy admiring it...
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ooooh myyyy goooood! you work with dota team? i must worship you
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Sorry if my commenting is gonna be harsh, but i really want you to see some weaknesses, and hopefully, improve 
Firstly, Sven is modeled after a Burning Legion Fel Guard, thus, is supposed to have a big muscular chest with muscular arms, but thin waist. The drawing there is extremely thin. And if he is not supposed to look like a fel guard, at least make him big and muscular, come on, god str from a puny twig?!? And sven is supposed to wear a piece of armor to cover his crotch, not an underwear >.<
Secondly, not only is Soul Keeper such a MAJOR CnP from Blizzard's Illidan, It even has proportion problems >>; his right arm and right chest is a little too small. That, or his left chest is a little too big, and his left arm is badly placed.
However, Drow Ranger looks AWESOME! I like the effects on her bow and her frost arrows. Major t-up for that one.
Lina inverse looks really good as well, i like the effects of her Dragon Slave as she is casting it, also a major t-up from me.
Krobelus's Drawing is also very good, the effects of Exorcism is superb!
These 3 positive points of his work really impressed me alot, however, the 3 negative points really disappoint me more. I was hoping to see something better =S
I have to admit though, im glad you did this, its ALOT better than the previous load screen, and i get to enjoy looking at the 3 awesome heroes everytime a game loads(I avoid looking at the other 3 for the above stated problems =S).
I really love your art, and its a fav + watch from me 
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Thank you so much for your honest criticism and kind comments; you have no idea how much this means to me. I originally didnt want to use Illidan; but due to time issues i had no choice but to try, and since it fitted the theme and looked alright overall, i decided to go with it. I regretted the decision when many people complained on the forum about it; but i guess what's done is done 
Thanks once again for your support!
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lol, yea, sven pretty got lotsa negative comments in the forums. I really hope u get another chance at the screen tho
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Nice, good job. I just wish sven was wearing pants -.-'
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looking at drow ranger before the game breaks my concentration!
extraordinary piece
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i like this very much ... this is really great for the newest DOTA 6.28 
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Perfectly describes a game of DOTA... I bow to your talents.
Is there a print available for this? I would buy one ASAP..
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Thanks
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WOW I Love the Art almost as much as i love the Game. 
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just dl'ed the map and saw this. BEAUTIFUL. must say i especially like lina and drow
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Very nice. Just dl'ed the map, and look forward to staring at the image for the start of every game.
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Awesome, it'll make a great DotA loading screen. I especially like how you did Lina
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awesome load page man!
looking at drow ranger at the beginning of every game always breaks my concentration, beautifully drawn
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The Sentinel heros don't look much less evil than the Scourge ones, though maybe that's just the ones you picked.
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<3 the new screen. It's only 10000x better than the old one. ggj00rtehhaxx0rz! <3
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Wooooa.....Very nice..now I won't have to look at ugly screens while waiting for the game to start 
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wow.. a SGean did the dota loading screen. you done us all proud! GREAT WORK!
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wow lov the dark ranger, phoenix and the banshee pose/color
the effects are lovely two!
i'm favouring this ^^
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Hey dude! Thanks for the DOTA art! Been waiting for something like this since... forever!
By the way, you're Singaporean too! +watch
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Guess many of my friends would be seeing this for a very long time. Its unfortunate I don't hardcore DotA like I used to.
Keep up the good work.
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