DOTA DECISIONS
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Should we defend the side lane?

Choose between saving a side lane and keeping the heroes needed for the next fight.

Question 1 / follow the state

Will the side lane reach a building before the enemy's next objective?

Side lanes are dangerous late because the defender can be isolated or forced to reveal buyback.

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Should I buyback?

Spend buyback when your return changes the game, not just because you died.

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Should I keep buyback gold?

Protect the buyback resource when the next death could decide the base or the final objective.

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Can we fight without buyback?

Decide whether the fight is worth risking a hero that cannot return to defend the next state.

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