Early Game:
Larger experience radius and the removal of experience denial work to make the early game more forgiving. Like in normal gameplay, a dominated lane composition will still be bothersome; however, in Casual Mode you will at least be able to level up as normal. Also, if you have a slow start you can make up for it later because more gold is given throughout the game for creep and hero kills. The Casual Mode experience curve allows heroes to level up at a quicker pace so players will gain their arsenal of abilities earlier on. As a result you should focus on getting your aggressive abilities early on to establish an advantage. Like Normal Mode, Creep kills are important, but even if you’re getting out-farmed early, don’t worry because you’ll catch up as you help your team to rack up the kills. In both modes creep kills are important, but with Casual Mode you don’t need to stress if you start getting out-farmed early on. You’ll catch up as you help your team rack up kills.
Mid Game:
Hero kills are more gold – in fact, you can earn over50 percent more gold in Casual Mode. This makes them relatively more attractive than creep kills, as those are worth only 25 percent more. Getting in the action and netting kills or assists provides you with a large income boost without having to grind out creep kills. During this phase, take advantage of the dynamic tower armor mechanic to push after a successful gank. Dead enemy towers signify map control, as well as a very considerable boost in gold and experience for your entire team. Take out the enemy farmers to watch your bankroll grow and then pick up some items to help you scale later on. The bottom line is that, in this phase of the game, Casual Mode favors bold and aggressive moves.
Late Game:
Casual Mode games will almost always reach the late game. Carries will get their chance to display their prowess, and as in Normal Mode late game, every mistake can be fatal. Watch your step, because the buyback cost is exorbitant this late into the game; even though you’ve made more gold, the opportunity cost (the items you’ll have to pass up) of buying back will be enormous. Make sure that your early-mid game performance carries over by making wise item choices into the late game—since everyone will be getting some items, what you get to counter their choices will ultimately decide the outcome of the game.
In the next part of the guide, we will delve into hero roles, and how they are individually affected by the changes brought on by Casual Mode.
