Moonduck and SirActionSlacks found the perfect recipe to an enjoyable, almost off-season event that had pro players and fans engaged all-throughout. While it was only an online tournament that spanned across about 2 weeks, it captivated the scene with its unique concept and execution. Midas Mode deserves an honorable mention in this category.

There are definitely things the Kiev Major could’ve done differently and better, but it stands out with its fantastic crowd and atmosphere, much like the Manila Major had in the previous year. The broadcast experience with Aui_20 as panelists was also a unique, but enjoyable experience. The National Palace of Arts may not house 10,000 of attendees as other events do, but it was a welcome throwback to the intimate atmosphere of Benaroya Hall or even the Boston Major. It was a fantastic tournament from a fan’s perspective with not only great games but also a great crowd in a small, but very comfortable venue. But with three people on site and various watching, the Kiev Major was a easy pick for us. This wasn’t an easy category to judge, especially since online and offline experience for tournaments differ a lot. Together with ODPixel’s great commentary, this Clip stood out for us as the Clip of the Year. Skylark’s head up play lured Planet Dog into the Roshan pit, as they did not expect the second Blackhole. The most popular Clip of 2017 is also our pick for Clip of the Year. We’ve seen amazing plays and stunts this year, with numerous Aegis steals and clutch team wipes, but one moment stood out in particular, both to us and you guys. With the launch of Clips earlier this year, we’ve been able to capture some of the most memorable moments in pro Dota this year.

Which hero has made the biggest impact this year, which nerfs and buffs stood out the most? Here are our awards for 2017: Clip of the Year We at Dotabuff could've put a panel together to vote for the best midlaner of all of 2017, but as our community management team puts so much focus on the meta and the gameplay aspects, we figured it'd be more appropriate to present different kinds of awards. Esports & gaming have started to adapt this tradition, with various game and industry awards taking place just a month ago. In sports, this is the time when the best players will usually be awarded for their skills and accomplishments. At the end of every year, people like to look back at the things that have made the year special, standout moments and highlights.

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