I keep getting disconnected from some custom maps in Dota 2 where Valve has dedicated servers enabled. One of the map creators said try doing a local server but I have no clue how I can do this in a custom map.
The maps I'm talking about have this indicator on them:
If I press "Create Custom Lobby" button, the arcade lobby system doesn't let me pick a server unlike the Dota 2 lobby system.
Best Answer
I've found out how to play the game as if it was a local lobby but not as an actual local lobby. So, basically you can host the game but only for yourself with this method and that's why I'm not going to choose this as the answer. The question is still how to do it as a locally hosted lobby and be able to play with friends.
Alright, on to the partial answer (click on pictures to see them bigger):
Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\570\
for DotA2 and it was indeed that in my case. If you have multiple folders, the active folder should be wherever DotA is currently installed but you might have to look for it.dota 2 beta\game\dota_addons
but this might change later on as it is now there are four dota_addons folder and I had to try them one by one)Console
set it something you don't normally use in game (otherwise it'll be a bother)dota_launch_custom_game chs hero_arena_coop
and your game should now load with no problemsAnyway, the issue of being unable to play with friends is still there, so this question will remain open until an answer with that detail comes.