HotS Announcement, What does it mean?

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[@chronotrigger6746]

It's sad to see a game fail not because of bad gameplay, not incompetent or uninspired devs, not lack of interest or a passionate community, but because of poor management that, ultimately, failed to monetize

[@SonicHaXD]

Always knew this would happen eventually. But man this hits hard cause I really like this game. Thank you for all the amazing guides through out the years XD

[@ZarisWhiteFoot]

No worries bro if you love it play it. If enough people love it and spread the love for it, it can grow!

[@vansserafim]

You got this absolutely right. I played the game a lot over the years and it felt just like that about content and nothing to even spend money on

[@curtisw0234]

I remember 1 time I had you on my team in SL and you were giving me genuine tips in a non-offensive way (which is rare in this community) on how to play Johanna and it was enough for us to start winning fights. that was probably the first season I started playing Johanna, and now Johanna is one of my best heroes and your tips certainly have contributed to that. You've helped a lot of people in the community with your videos and we're all thankful for that

[@chriba6815]

You can give as many non-offensive tips as you want, 90% of the community will take them as an offense and report you anyway. Game chat is dead, because everything you say will be used against you. Blizzard killed communication and any tryhards by punishing them to elimination. It's not just the toxic people who are the problem, but all those special snowflakes out there who feel offended by the slightest advice.

[@Hj4a]

@@chriba6815 bitter much? 😂

[@chriba6815]

@@Hj4a truth hurtz, kid

[@PeterADean]

HotS is my favourite game of all time. It sucks that we won't get any more content but at least it's in a really balanced place at the moment. I'll see you in the Nexus until they turn the lights off.

[@humbertocobian4740]

Ayyy love this indomitable spirit you have. I will try to follow suit and be more like you!

[@fightbenn]

@@humbertocobian4740 finally i can reach master now about 200 people playing it :D but will play this until the last moment

[@humbertocobian4740]

@@fightbenn I also love this game and love that you all love it as well. And who cares man as long as you are happy bubba!

[@DeuceGenius]

my fav game too

[@GregoryPellegrin]

My fav game too, you not alone

[@coyotefire69420]

My man getting a PhD and still making content for us. Thanks for your sacrifice

[@shajita]

Heroes of the Storm is one of my absolute favorite games of all time, and seeing it end like this kinda feels like seeing my favorite bar turn the keys. Well, to keep this metaphor going, I'll be hanging out on the parking lot for the foreseeable future anyway. I won't be going anywhere with your videos either, NotParadox. I'm hoping our interest keep aligning, because you're one of my favs at what you do. See ya'll in the Nexus.

[@AzureRoxe]

It means exactly what it means and what it has meant since the firings years ago, the game is in maintenance mode.

[@MrShadowThief]

Honestly you're the only one that still can make me excited about anything Blizzard-related (and by extension disappointed when it's something like this).

[@iCrazy414]

Why on Earth are there communities that are attacking you when all you want to do is support this game?! I can’t comprehend this.

[@Friendway]

I'll miss Abathur. Truly a unique champion

[@SeventhSolar]

I won't. The one thing I won't miss when this game finally shuts down is Abathur. God I hate that slug and his global presence.

[@Friendway]

@@SeventhSolar he is glorious you watch your mouth

[@Aganie.]

@@SeventhSolar that champion is so stupid, overloaded kit

[@chamomile9]

Hey man just wanna say thanks for all the hots content youve made over the years. It really made my journey through the nexus a lot more enjoyable and you helped me to improve my play in many different aspects. Whatever you decide to do i wish you the best of luck. Thanks again

[@dimmiedanielewski2314]

I have been so absent from HotS stuff since I had my first child, but when I think of what I miss about the community you're always at the top of the list. Sorry I haven't been around, but I value you and your work in this space (and others) 💛

[@Wulfenburg]

Congrats on your first child whenever that was :)

[@diegocisneros2397]

Like many say, I have hopes Microsoft will save this game later next year. HotS will always be my all time fav MOBA

[@yourleftoe.]

I think they will revive it, HOTS could be the smash brothers for Microsoft. I hope I see Spyro vs Marcus Fenix in a MOBA before a die xD

[@JDDELAMIGO]

It's already on Microsoft's hands. They also didnt care about this game

[@yourleftoe.]

@@JDDELAMIGO no is not, Activision/blizzard still under bobby kotick management. MS will take over until the purchase is finalized IF the FTC and other regulatory jurisdiction let it through, there's a chance the FTC will block the purchase.

[@DevastatorKnight]

HotS has become my favorite game since I played it in beta. Thanks for your videos. I hope microsoft/blizzard listens to your suggestions. The battle pass is such a simple good idea and a map editor feature, I think they both if they were made a feature would really help this game thrive.

[@good6589]

Just means more the same sadly.. hopefully when Microsoft get blizzard let's hope they redo the game.

[@JJV7243]

I never understood why they removed the "buy 20 heroes for $20" bundle that came from the 2.0 launch. Keeping these things up - or similar ones would really help people who start playing for a first time OR people who make alt accounts. Also "copy my account to a different region for $40" would have made them big money.

[@chrisbromley1699]

Always loved your content and felt like I learned a lot every time I watched. I agree that this is a great game and I'll still be watching if you're creating

[@The_Referee]

thank you NotParadox for all these years teaching us and going thru patch notes with us, you are the best. i only play ARAM now and dont brother to play any other mode, due to poor match making and long queue time. Disappointment after disappointment from blizzard, D3, D4, Hots, I am thinking to move to League of Legends.

[@ethanbrown7198]

I live your content. shame on anyone who is bringing you and your content down. your content is practically flawless. you have great reasoning and competence. thank you for your time and videos. please keep up the good work!

[@DennyDormant]

Feels like when you're parents tell you that they are shutting down the amusement park you went to as a child. All the memories, people met on the way, hype moments and reels are not all but an upcoming memory. I feel sad that'll it makes no sense to start streaming my favorite game except out of pure passion.

[@shocknawe]

HOTS is phenomenal. I wish someone could just show Blizzard this. At least let another company in charge of the game or more open to community creations.

[@mwperk02]

Blizzard only cares about mobile games now. Diablo immortal is their cash cow and the only thing they will do anything with other than wow.

[@Bards.98]

Your ideia to do videos about the cognitive side of games is truly wonderful and I think it's a really nice way to expand your content and your own knowledge of the subject, there's a lot of channels that talk about this topic, but I'm pretty sure that most of the creators don't have the background and education that you have, so for sure it is something truly interesting, maybe not to most of your audience, but, as much I would like it, you can't be stuck only talking about heroes. Maybe this is a good opportunity for you to spread your wings and do something great. I'm a suck of for science and games, I'm just an average heroes player, but I am an anthropology student and soon I'll be doing a masters in behavioral evolution, and this new video ideas that you said are a real great opportunity to create original videos, but also scientific knowledge. So for me, that's a big yes, it won't be easy, but if you're willing to do the work, the research and the data analysis, ye man, go for it, if you don't want to, which is totally okay, just keep doing what you're doing and just make videos about other games, most people are here for HotS content, but the part of your audience that truly matters, the ones that see every video, engage and support, are here for you. Good luck and thanks for everything you've done so far.

[@Special_Tactics_Force_Unit]

It's so very very very very very very sad. This game has SO much potential. LONG LIVE KHALDOR AND MR. X!

[@Draeckon]

Expanding is smart. While I would love to continue seeing more HotS videos when you feel like it, I'm curious about you showcasing other Mobas. There's another KZbinr/Twitch streamer I follow who did that, and it's been working out for him. League in particular, I'd be curious to see. I've been dipping my toes into it the past few weeks, and having another familiar face explain the intricacies would be nice.

[@Steven_Olson]

I think it's great that the servers are staying up! Unlike some other companies that just pull the plug.

[@ModernExcuses]

I've been watching your HotS content for a couple of years now. I appreciate all the hard work you put into your videos. You're one of the few, if not only, content creator that is actually putting out constructive knowledgeable videos. I hope you don't stop creating content. I've learned a lot from your videos about the mechanics of HotS and how to improve. Thanks NotParadox.

[@Seramics]

Grubby, Khaldor, FanHots, Chu8 are all still playing. Nothing has really changed. We will still be playing this amazing game.

[@undeny]

My heart goes out to the community, can't say it enough. NotParadox's community was also one of the first along with the incredible Kala's where I felt like I was growing as a player. Great memories with people from Kala's server oh man and it hit us HARD when they announced the end of the HGC. Especially the shitty way they did it. But this game is just undeniably good, plain n simple. I had so much fun picking it up. Best moba since dota days. Such an imaginative game overall with that stellar Blizzard cast of characters. But I called it quits when I saw the signs and haven't looked back since. Cheers to those who kept playing and my utmost respect to the content and tournament creators. If nothing else I believe the game got what it deserved.. A great community, fantastically dedicated and nice content creators and some amazing moments even in its twilight years.

[@christofalee]

Thank you for your time and efforts on HOTS, have appreciated the content over the years! The way they have managed HOTS makes me not want want to give blizzard or activision another dollar. But my heart goes out to all the other plays, content creators and orgs and I’m super sad that for what remains there is that much toxicity.

[@dishwisher6070]

You're very right about Magic seeing their pro scene as promotion. Even to the extend, that the "Pro" in their Pro League, does actually stand for "Promotional" not "Professional".

[@lordmithharn]

I still have a lot of fun in HotS - learning new heroes and gaining rank - perfecting other heroes. I wish there was another game I could go to that was similar, but I just don't know of any other MOBAs that work the same way. I'd also really like to see videos on the effects of Taurine and other typically promoted things on gameplay performance.

[@JechtPurgateur]

Thank you so much NP for all the content and the kindness. I wish you all the best

[@Citizero]

After I saw Arcane I thought about League but every time I read about the game play mechanics compared to HotS I balk.

[@Prinempal]

I still play hots with my pals in my laptop from 2012 and I will still do it because this game is so good. Hopefully this announcement doesn't discourage many people. But yes, keep having fun NotParadox!

[@drknutz]

This hurst right in the feels. I loved your content and I learned a lot from it, best of luck on your next project and as long as there is HOTS videos, I'll watch them.

[@vexorian]

There's a factor in this that folks tend to forget about. One reason people ran out of content to purchase (or to grind for lootboxes) was the Veteran lootboxes. Blizzard over-corrected to make "veteran" players happy, but these lootboxes were way too good. I remember that at the beginning of Heroes 2.0 I basically had almost everything I wanted from the veteran lootboxes and the remaining things i wanted i got from the gems I won from those lootboxes.

[@si3333]

Actually, you were the reason I play the game last years. Your "psychology behind game" talks taught me some important things, probably worth a lot of money in terms of going through therapy (changed my perception of some aspects of life, way behind HOTS and gaming overall). That's some GREAT value you bring to your audience!

[@RoundBaguette]

There goes one of the best games ever

[@martir851]

HotS is such a blatantly underrated game ...

[@mattbooy1635]

I watched so many of your videos over the years, just know we appreciate your efforts to help us play the game better

[@zigajanezic6380]

HOTS is the best FREE TO PLAY game ever made. No PayToWin. People can join in today and be competitive. That’s the LEGACY. Thank you Blizzard - just keep the servers running. We don’t need new heroes and maps 95% of players don’t even master the ones available now.

[@greenshroomgames]

the concept is what really driven me to play this game it was so different to other mobas

[@tomamder]

At least, Storm Gate’s editor is something we can look forward to when it came out. I wish there are other games like HOTS.

[@LuisEmilioSanchezAguilar]

Gonna miss you, you always made great HoTs videos, the best HoTs videos

[@SamuraiMotoko]

Even after the first maintenance, my thoughts were that If there was an event, i would buy a 1 month booster, so pretty much on the style of a battlepass

[@hugogarcia7885]

I consider you one of the best content creators for this game. Always on point with news and tips. thank you for all you have been doing so far :)

[@foreverjune8]

Make a study about how League affects a healthy brain, now vs after a month of playing League. Record the brain deterioration, loss of cognitive function, irreversible neuron damage, chronic delirium and exacerbation of addictive tendencies.

[@frackshureeditor1565]

As someone who intensely loves both games, with HotS being the primary, I feel this in my soul lol

[@WarBirdx]

Man NotParadox is that Delevolper guy we all needed

[@TubBunnyChews]

In the Nexus until the sheriff throws me out. "Ride or die!" - WC3 Death Knight

[@chesh1re_cat]

I just want to say thank you for all your content, I have picked up a lot of heroes because of your guides that I wouldn't have played otherwise. You clearly have put more care into this game than ActiBlizz. Whatever your future endeavors may be I wish you the best of luck, I think you have a unique set of skills and mindset that can go the distance

[@danny_hots]

Thank you for your work over the years for the community, don't let the haters get you down.

[@rodzeroher]

I would love to watch commentary on MTG either online or Arena. Thanks for all these years of content.

[@jimbo5603]

I always felt disappointed that they didn't create a better variety of maps

[@GeneralePio]

Thanks for all the hots content. Thanks to you I was able to try out different heroes and ways to play, making the game much more fun. Whatever you do I hope it suits you. Thank you.

[@Nasiulciaa]

they recently gave the balance duties to community members (a team made of a few pro players) to balance SC2, would be cool if they did the same with HOTS

[@coldspot7573]

no more changes, a finished game... finally.

[@bencemartin6899]

Porofessor running in the backround menacingly. I too am a victim of that game. I, I, I just wanted a Naga... or another portotoss or just an old god related hero. But now I have catfish, at least.

[@fernandosaver8430]

Thanks for every video, I’ve learned huge with you. I share the feeling with the rest of the viewers that see the game in this status sucks. Take care and I am sure that you will success in any other context, you r very professional in the way you show us this issues. Maybe a league starting serie in order to make easier the shift phase would be interesting.

[@deathstr1ker6666]

I cant think of any other hots YT channels I've ever been sub'd to other than yours and ive been watching for years

[@jagosa8834]

Literally havn't played the game in years and still watch all your new videos! Only HotS content I watch btw.

[@antoniocliad8286]

Firstly thanks for your content. I've tried a number of builds that you have suggested with varying success and some have been nerfed because of how strong they were. Maybe it's time to look at why HOTS was so strong. Varying maps 20-40 mins matches And of course the roaster of heroes For me it was the variety of maps and the different ways of handling the objective. I remember the haunted mines map and selecting abathur. Sneaking into the mines and laying down a load of traps down inside the entrance.

[@alexanerose4820]

I really think HOTS was on the brink of evolving the MOBA genre but alas Blizzard busted it. They could've at least released Ravenlord as a character. Heck I'll even take him as a *ugh* Ranged Assassin

[@nwo2616]

@Professor Thinker go play dota 2

[@0D1N420]

One of the best content creators for any video game... ever! Come to New World :)

[@ME262MKI]

I was expecting at least one last hero to be released before this announcement

[@aaronolson6736]

Game has been in maintenance mode for a while, this is just to clarify the lack of consistent balance patches lately

[@maxi.the.1st343]

Blizzard should give the game free for Community Development.

[@MOStAAr42]

In the game I spend like 15€. But HGC tournaments always created hype with me that's why I bought other merchandise like tshirts to show that I am part of the community.

[@nuadai]

I feel like these news are not news and they shouldn't be changing anything. So, naturally, I'm sad to learn that so many content creators are discontinuing their work on the game. I still believe there is a considerable chance for things to get better after the Microsoft deal is completed. Yes, the game is not profitable at the moment, but you listed at least a couple ways to monetize it better. And additionally, as you also said IT IS A GOOD GAME, and good games can easily become profitable. Apparently, there isn't a single mf at Activision that understands this, but I am pretty sure that there will be at least one at Microsoft that will realize what potential lies behind HotS. I mean... How hard can it be to see it?..

[@ModernExcuses]

I hope you're right. Love the game.

[@SamuraiMotoko]

I wish we could get to the 100 heroes mark before it just stopped

[@pfeiferfelix]

Thanks for continuing replay analyses. I was afraid for a moment because I need help climbing. Still got some goals. ;)

[@frankenfaery1583]

Maybe the real treasure was the friends we made along the way.

[@afridge8608]

Honestly i would watch anything that has to do with psychology. Doesnt even have to be about gaming. Just video essays on interesting subjects. My man you are doing a literal psychology phd. You probably have so much to talk about and a channel with almost 50k subs is actually kinda good

[@Iskalecc]

Thats quite sad that HotS will be on maintenance mode now, but i think everyone was ready for it. Regarding your videos, i really like everything you do HotS related, especially patch notes videos, but looks like they wont be coming a lot now :D Anyway, i just wanted to thank you a lot for all the work you have done so far, and i obviously will watch any video you will do on HotS, maybe even on some other stuff, cause i really like the way you break down mechanics/how something works. Good luck with your PhD and anything you will be working on!

[@Lovehandels]

fml I missed the last into the nexus podcast!!!!!!

[@markonovakovic3838]

Definitely tough situation. There is no reason you can't be HOTS's Grubby btw, he is still successfully making WC3 content. I would advise going with 80/20 rule. Since almost all of your viewers are here for HOTS do it 80% of the time and LOL 20% of the time

[@jsands5555]

uhh doesn't grubby play hots... unless there's 2 grubbys

[@frackshureeditor1565]

@@jsands5555 there's a famous guy named Grubby who does play HotS. He's from EU. Just lookup "Grubby HotS"

[@jsands5555]

@@frackshureeditor1565 I know, I watch him

[@JoseFrituz]

@@jsands5555 grubby do play hots and wcIII tf are u saying??? lol

[@markonovakovic3838]

FollowGrubby WC3 channel

[@clementschaller7782]

Hello NotParadox, I saw your name popped in my youtube front page, and it directly reminded all those moments I spent on Hots with my friends. During our journey, each one of us looked at your content and reaaly enjoyed it. I remember oru coffe break at work starting with "Hey guys did you see the latest video from NotParadox ? Maybe I will try that Valla build !" We are now playing League of Legends (made the switch in 2020), but I would definitely be delighted to waztch some of your content in League. Maybe it's more challenging for a content creator, as there is already a lot of people doing it. Anyway, I wanted to say a big thank you for your work ! Kazeshi74, sustained damage dealer for team Horses Reborn !

[@gabrielokaro7002]

HOTS is still my favourite game of all time. I literally play this game all the way from Nigeria and i could never ask for a better game. I'll play this game till the very last day. I'll still see you all in the nexus. I dont think i can put in all the hours into another moba game. GJ blizzard

[@SinAhmen]

3 years and this is wow

[@evilben3810]

ngl, i still unironically want another bonsai video

[@bennyboy1918]

Wish they would just sell the rights or something...allow for mods. Hoping it picks up in the future. I will be here until the curtain closes because I fucking love the HOTS

[@BwAaS]

I appreciate all your work on the game. I watched quite a bit of your content back when they were still releasing new heroes. The bottom line though is Whoever developed this game Abandoned Blizzard along time ago! There's no loving hands on this game there hasn't been for 5 years. Activision bled this company dry, And no matter how much we love the game with no content the desire to play just recedes. A slow death for sure. All us real Blizzard fans have more contempt for this company than love for what's come before.

[@MrShadowThief]

"Activision bled this company dry" Blizzard bled itself dry. They thought WoW's money would last forever, and when they noticed it wouldn't they started to panic.

[@SamuraiMotoko]

Blizzard mentality is, if you are playing hots, that mean you are not playing diablo immortal

[@illjam9695]

Video idea. Who can solo boss? Build/ map etc. And when it's worth it.

[@sisez7820]

i really enjoyed watching your videos and guides, thx for being part of my gaming experience :)

[@johnreeves3876]

I play a ton of LOR. Ive gotten masters a few times and played in a couple seasonal open rounds so I will have to look at you LOR content for sure.

[@LTDextel]

Always loved your HotS content NotParadox. This was my favorite game, but looks like the game is no longer getting the attention I've wanted it to get. I got to the game too late, but at least I got to play the games with people like you!

[@micheltanaka2420]

Man. The sadness in your voice when you say, on 24:26, "I still love the game. It's still a fun game." It felt like someone talking to a deceased love one: "I still love you. Why did you have to go?" :-(

[@jannieschluter9670]

Ehat you should be doing? Don't inform yourself about others and what they say and think of you first and keep doing what you want to do...

[@chaun1115]

Blizz basically capped the money you could spend on the game and then acted surprised when people stopped spending money. When you make a system where your most dedicated players have nothing to buy, you've done something wrong. Seems obvious but Blizz never really changed anything after 2.0.

[@MrShadowThief]

That one time they make the game less predatory it bites them in the ass. lmao

[@kemonoautumnfall6331]

The only April fool's joke I remember on this channel is the Bonsai tree one

[@yadwig]

HotS was the 1st free online game, which I spent money on. It was before 2.0, I just bought Trall, Zagara and Liming skins. And I continued to spend more on heroes after 2.0. Now I have everyone. Lootboxes have never been an exiting thing in this game. I've already bought skins I liked, and the gameplay was so good, that I didn't realy need skins so enjoy the game. Overwatch did lootboxes better. They had fanservice and their own story, which always heated up interest in particular characters and skins (and hottest skins were time-limited). HotS is kinda dependant on other games for that. Though some characters became more interesting for me after hearing them talking on HotS. Hanzo in particular.

[@Xehemoth]

I hit level 2012 today. Funny enough everyone thought that the world was ending then too.

[@mathewstormblessed4706]

Maybe cover Brawls? I know a lot of people just play that now days and the meta definitely changes in that game mode. Also Probius is one of my favorites.

[@alejandrocolmenares4889]

Hello. Im from Peru and I mentioned that so you know from where we see your videos. my friends see all your content andnit helped us a lot. Thank you for your passion and effort. Maybe you can make videos about the CCL players, their Best heroes, best plays and so on. Also we will like to know about the Hots past. Which heroe was broken. Which player was the best. Which team. Big hug from Peru

[@williambergmann641]

HGC was marketing for Heroes, and Heroes was marketing for all of Blizzard, and they somehow didn't get it.

[@coachoctavian6160]

This was my favorite blizzard game of all time.. I quit after I saw so many people leaving, i still remember clinbing with malthael to 8k masters.. it breaks my heart that they have killed it

[@TheDarthpsi]

Was waiting to see your take on it.

[@deraltejager7777]

What is dead may never die!

[@nastalsi8823]

congrats on the PHD, amazing stuff and best of luck :)