Hey folks, I’m considering going back to Dota after stepping away for a whole year. During my break, I’ve managed to sort out my life a lot: new job, better sleep, and a healthy routine. But lately, I’ve found myself really missing those late-night games and the thrill of playing with both friends and randoms. My worry is that if I reinstall the game for ‘just one match’, I’ll end up falling back into old habits—playing until the early hours again. I have a lot more responsibility now, so I’m looking for advice: have any of you dealt with this? How did you balance playing Dota without it taking over your life?
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After a six-year break, I returned to Dota but kept it casual. I play for fun now without getting too competitive. It’s a totally different mindset from before!
If you’re worried about slipping back into old habits, maybe it’s best to avoid playing altogether. I was in a similar situation, and staying away helped me keep my life on track. Now that I’m back into it, I sometimes struggle again with balancing things.
Honestly, if you feel like you can manage your time and recognize when it’s becoming a problem, go ahead and play! Just make sure to keep it fun and don’t let it take over your life.
I used to binge play, but now I set limits for myself. I play one warm-up game and maybe one or two more, and it feels like just enough without drowning in it. It’s all about moderation!
I think no one really quits; we just take breaks! I limit myself to one or two games a day nowadays—it gives me that Dota fix without overdoing it. Welcome back, by the way!
