MOBA :

 Short Information About MOBA

MOBA is a subgenre of strategy, unlike other strategy genres in MOBA you will take control on one character, which are unique and have sets of abilities. The main object is to destroy enemy teams main structure, gamers are used to call it "Throne".

MOBA map example

        Usually, MOBA games has 2 teams within 5 players each, in total 10. Also, there are units called "creeps", creeps spawn from bases and start their route from 3 lanes. Players awarded with gold for "last hitting" them. Players with help of ally creeps destroy enemy base defensive structures, which gamers call "Towers".

Origins of MOBA

            Originally the first MOBA game was a custom fan-made map for Starcraft called "Aeon of Strife".

Screenshot from "Aeon of Strife", Starcraft.

           Then in 2003 was created first version of DotA("Defence of the Ancients") based on AoS. It was first MOBA which for sponsored tournaments were held.

Screenshot from Dota, Warcraft 3: Frozen Throne

            Dota was under development of many modders and there were many versions, most popular ones were developed by modders Eul and Guinsoo. In 2005 Guinsoo left his DotA version "DotA: Allstars", and modder IceFrog took responsibility to develop the game. IceFrog initiated large changes that deepened its complexity and capacity for innovative gameplay. Under his development peek number of users in forum was over one million.

            In 2008 developer began to work on their own "DotA style" video games. There were 2 popular ones called "Minions" and "Demigod". In 2009 Riot Games released "League of Legends. It was initially designed by one of the original creators of "DotA: Allstars", Steve Feak. Also, in 2009 IceFrog who had continued to develop "DotA: Allstars" was hired by Valve, in order to design sequel to the original map.

            I recommend you to play DOTA 2 if you are searching for complexed mechanics and good graphics. If you just want to relax, play League Of Legends.