- batch script for windows, can be run from anywhere (it will start dota with launch options itself)
- lan.cfg for non-windows, must be saved in
\steamapps\common\dota 2 beta\game\dota\cfg\
dota must be started with launch options: -allow_no_lobby_connect -insecure +exec_async lan.cfg
Dota 2 offline LAN play help by AveYo
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: Console command : Description :
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: MAP DOTA : Start LAN server :
: CONNECT 192.168.xxx.xxx : Join LAN server from other PC :
: DISCONNECT : Leave server :
: CHANGELEVEL DOTA : Restart LAN server :
: STATUS : Print LAN ip:port for connect :
: EXEC LAN : Run this lan.cfg again :
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- use a single net adaptor connected to a router or phone hotspot without internet
- disable os firewall; set connection type to work/home - all pc's should reply to ping
- start Steam in offline mode before launching the game
- player that started the server should not pick a team until all others have done it
- all players should wait until everybody is in the pick screen to select a hero 