If you’re still playing Dota 2 in 2024, you must have noticed that Valve is serious about dealing with toxic players. They have implemented behavior and communication scores to combat toxicity in the game.
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Understanding the Communication Score in Dota 2
The communication score was introduced by Valve in late 2023, following the behavior score which has been a feature for a few years.
Your communication score is based on the quality of your in-game chat and speech interactions, while the behavior score reflects negative actions like griefing or intentional feeding.
Consequences for a low score differ as well. A poor behavior score restricts post-game item drops, pausing, and ranked matchmaking, while a low communication score can lead to losing abilities to ping, tip, and eventually text and voice chat.
In extreme cases of toxicity, players may be subject to text and voice mutes with all communications on a 30-second cooldown.
Communication score vs Behavior score (Image credit: Dota 2)
Tips to Boost Your Communication Score in Dota 2
To avoid the negative effects of a low communication score, follow these tips to improve it:
1. Practice Silence
Consider keeping communication to a minimum and focus on playing the game effectively. Only interact when necessary, such as offering courteous greetings at the start and expressing sportsmanship at the end of a match.
2. Mute Others
If your communication score is low, consider muting all players to avoid toxic interactions. Focus on using pings and callouts for essential communication while playing.
While some players believe staying muted isn’t as effective, maintaining a positive attitude can still improve your communication score over time.
By practicing a Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) and consistently applying these strategies, you can work towards achieving a top communication score of 10,000.
