![[Sidetracked Sundays] Tower Defense Playthrough - YouTD @MerliniDota](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ye4mbSUmYds/hqdefault.jpg)
Uploaded April 2015 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Merlini plays through one of his favorite Tower Defenses of all time - YouTD. It is a custom map on the Warcraft III engine - public games are hosted continuously on Battle.net. Created by the same guys that made Castle Fight!
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Merlini plays through one of his favorite Tower Defenses of all time - YouTD. It is a custom map on the Warcraft III engine - public games are hosted continuously on Battle.net. Created by the same guys that made Castle Fight!
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![[Sidetracked Sundays] Tower Defense Playthrough - YouTD](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ye4mbSUmYds/mqdefault.jpg "[Sidetracked Sundays] Tower Defense Playthrough - YouTD
Merlini plays through one of his favorite Tower Defenses of all time - YouTD. It is a custom map on the Warcraft III engine - public games are hosted continuously on Battle.net. Created by the same guys that made Castle Fight!
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![[Tips & Tricks] Dota 2 - Sleight of Fist](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZTeUGXJcDxY/mqdefault.jpg "[Tips & Tricks] Dota 2 - Sleight of Fist
Ember Spirits Sleight of Fist allows for a lot of tricks, including invul dodging, item snatches, teleporting home while sleighting, and more.
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![[Merlinis Catalog] Pudge on 31.12.2014 - Game 2/3](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZX-tyU08Zts/mqdefault.jpg "[Merlinis Catalog] Pudge on 31.12.2014 - Game 2/3
MerliniDotas Twitch stream from 31.12.2014 which included 3 games.
This is game 2 of 3, for the other games, click on the links below:
Game 1 - Rubick (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJpa1BIlGXU)
Game 2 - Pudge (current video)
Game 3 - Mirana (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SONhQgq2h8c)
Detailed information about this game:
Match ID: 1131480106 | http://www.dotabuff.com/matches/1131480106
Game mode: Ranked All Pick
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![[Brain Teaser Thursday] Dota 2 - ODSTACHE Results](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_JeIQfpth-I/mqdefault.jpg "[Brain Teaser Thursday] Dota 2 - ODSTACHE Results
Results and final answer for the ODSTACHE puzzle. Over 600 answers were submitted, and 10 people got the correct answer. Congratulations to the winners!
Rest of Fanfic here: http://pastebin.com/GqHbqnSM
Original ODSTACHE Puzzle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v iUwjcBN4Is
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![[Mechanics Monday] Dota 2 - Creep & Tower Aggro](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_pyxEh82DoI/mqdefault.jpg "[Mechanics Monday] Dota 2 - Creep & Tower Aggro
Manipulating creep & tower aggro can help you tank less damage, but it can also help you position the creep wave better. Learn how to also redirect creep aggro when there are no enemy heroes nearby!
Thumbnail image taken from: http://www.cyborgmatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Dota2_Anims_RadiantMeleeRage01.jpg.
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![[Merlinis Catalog] Naga Siren on 14.12.2014 - Game 5/7](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_q_1PB_tDaY/mqdefault.jpg "[Merlinis Catalog] Naga Siren on 14.12.2014 - Game 5/7
MerliniDotas Twitch stream from 14.12.2014 which included 7 games.
This is game 5 of 7, for the other games, click on the links below:
Game 1 - Axe (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P17uaQ2aqw4)
Game 2 - Jakiro (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRlXBmgJce4)
Game 3 - Axe (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtVdruZYuUw)
Game 4 - Tinker (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0Gb-VCOpN4)
Game 5 - Naga Siren (current video)
Game 6 - Weaver (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV76l8dEQMM)
Game 7 - Zeus (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EviMHkEJKMk)
Detailed information about this game:
Match ID: 1090045816 | http://www.dotabuff.com/matches/1090045816
Game mode: Ranked All Pick
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![[Merlinis Catalog] Luna on 28.11.2014 - Game 7/8](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aP0JaObWlAQ/mqdefault.jpg "[Merlinis Catalog] Luna on 28.11.2014 - Game 7/8
MerliniDotas Twitch stream from 28.11.2014 which included 8 games.
This is game 7 of 8, for the other games, click on the links below:
Game 1 - Disruptor [ARDM] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdmhO591yLc)
Game 2 - Jakiro (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrhQiwS-cZE)
Game 3 - Zeus (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhaUaD9OOhI)
Game 4 - Bane [ARDM] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGDG5KChjQM)
Game 5 - Anti-Mage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG28_gN442g)
Game 6 - Weaver (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Fhak5GA7To)
Game 7 - Luna (current video)
Game 8 - Outworld Devourer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdmqnwgdJqY)
Detailed information about this game:
Match ID: 1055324381 | http://www.dotabuff.com/matches/1055324381
Game mode: Ranked All Pick
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![[Merlinis Musings] Dota 2 Cognitive Biases (pt. 1)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aeu85y8SLe4/mqdefault.jpg "[Merlinis Musings] Dota 2 Cognitive Biases (pt. 1)
Cognitive biases distort your perception of Dota and hinder improvement. Recognizing and overcoming cognitive biases is integral to reach a higher skill level. Part 1 of 2.
Business Insider Article: http://www.businessinsider.com/cognitive-biases-that-affect-decisions-2015-8
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![[Merlinis Musings] Dota 2 - Octarine Cores Lifesteal](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/asZClu9cPZ8/mqdefault.jpg "[Merlinis Musings] Dota 2 - Octarine Cores Lifesteal
Octarine Core (Soul Booster + Mystic Staff) adds a lot to your arsenal - cooldown reduction, stats/regen, & spell lifesteal. This video details the workings of the spell lifesteal component.
Thumbnail taken from http://biggreenpepper.deviantart.com/art/dota2-Leshrac-362015927.
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![[Theorycrafting Tuesday] Dota 2 - 6.84 New Items Statistics](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bBqSswhYujk/mqdefault.jpg "[Theorycrafting Tuesday] Dota 2 - 6.84 New Items Statistics
6.84 brought a slew of new items into the mix, and many are commonly picked up in competitive Dota. How often are these items picked up, and how often do teams win with these items? Some basic statistics (along with possible confounding variables) are discussed.
Data taken from www.datdota.com
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![[Merlinis Catalog] Night Stalker [ARDM] on 26.11.2014 - Game 3/3](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bePvoYvleRU/mqdefault.jpg "[Merlinis Catalog] Night Stalker [ARDM] on 26.11.2014 - Game 3/3
MerliniDotas Twitch stream from 26.11.2014 which included 3 games.
This is game 3 of 3, for the other games, click on the links below:
Game 1 - Nyx Assassin [AD] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9l3w1rXx4s)
Game 2 - Axe [AD] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY2FQof-0IU)
Game 3 - Night Stalker [ARDM] (current video)
Detailed information about this game:
Match ID: 1051032268 | http://www.dotabuff.com/matches/1051032268
Game mode: All Random Death Match
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![[Merlinis Catalog] Chaos Knight on 30.11.2014 - Game 1/6](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bra5Ev4hEqk/mqdefault.jpg "[Merlinis Catalog] Chaos Knight on 30.11.2014 - Game 1/6
MerliniDotas Twitch stream from 30.11.2014 which included 6 games.
This is game 1 of 6, for the other games, click on the links below:
Game 1 - Chaos Knight (current video)
Game 2 - Clockwerk [AD] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io8zXauHnL0)
Game 3 - Kunkka (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LwawxR4H1M)
Game 4 - Techies (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi-Ex7dhVGU)
Game 5 - Leshrac (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z07rMw5UaA)
Game 6 - Gyrocopter (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzADGv1f6LY)
Detailed information about this game:
Match ID: 1059841634 | http://www.dotabuff.com/matches/1059841634
Game mode: Ranked All Pick
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