This is the list of system requirements:

1. Java JRE 5 (1.6+) with Java Web Start. (Download Java | Do I have Java?)
2. Modern web browser - Internet Explorer, Firefox recommended.
3. Internet connection – broadband is best.
4. For smooth gameplay we recommend a computer with at least a 1GHz processor, 256 MB RAM and of course a copy of the Warcraft III: TFT game.

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1. First, select a Game you would like to join, by clicking on its name.

   
   



2. Hit the 'Connect' or 'Play' button.

   
   



3. You may receive a dialog, asking you to download a file. Select 'Open/Run' with the Java Web Start launcher.

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4. If successful, the Java Web Launcher will run.

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5. Start Warcraft, and head to the LAN area.

   
   



6. Join the Game and play! (LAN latency)

   
   

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1. Start Warcraft.

2. Head to LAN area.

3. Select 'Create' and pick your map.

4. Head back to DotaPod.com > Play Warcraft! (Gamelist)

5. Hit 'Create' and enter your IP. You may specify a game version if it's not the latest. Note that only users of the same version can join your game.

6. If everything is successful, your game will be added to the Gamelist! Latency is LAN default for Warcraft.

Check out our DotaPod Game Server (DPGS). It lets you create games automatically.

Of course you can!

Remember this:
You can play all games on the website that you can think of! Tower defense, Lord of the Rings, Naruto, Dragon Ball etc.

However:
Only DotA games are recorded, and its statistics kept for its players. DotaPod is primarily focused on DotA games, to keep user stats and raise the standard of gameplay.

If you are having difficulties, right after clicking on the 'Play' button to join a game, you may not have the latest Java JRE installed.

As of now, DotaPod requires Java JRE 5 (1.6+) with Java Web Start.

Download Java | Do I have Java?

Make sure your firewall/antivirus is turned off or configured so that Java & Game can access the Internet.

Make sure your Game is patched to the correct game version. See: Warcraft Latest Patch

Comodo Firewall conflicts with Java! Read problem & solution.

Try restarting your computer, to reset everything, if it still does not work.

If all else fails, make a post, clearly describing the problems, what you have done, the error messages, and your current system set up, in the Help & Support forum

An example post would look like this:
"No game in LAN

I have followed all the steps in the Help pages but still cannot see the game in LAN. I have turned off my firewall, patched my Warcraft to the compatible version, restarted my computer. I am using Windows Vista, ZoneAlarm firewall, and am behind a Wireless router. When I join a game, the 'Game Connection' opens but I do not see a game in LAN. Please help! Thanks"

Before anything, it is always advisable to disable Antivirus and Firewall when playing games. Re-enable them after the games. This is because they can slowdown your gaming experience and cause problems such as the inability to host/join games.

Here's how to configure your router

1. Find out the Manufacturer, Model of your router.

2. Select the Router from this page .

3. Follow the instructions, that's it!