Beta Setup Instructions

You will only need to do this once, the first time you run BlitzPicker. If you have issues at any stage, or feedback, please leave a comment in the Discord.


Download and Install
Download and Install

Download the installer, unzip and install. It's normal for this to take a few minutes. When the installation is complete, you should see a BlitzPicker icon on your desktop. When you start BlitzPicker, it may require an update immediately.


Windows 11 users may see this warning
Windows 11 users may see this warning

Windows 11 users may see a 'Security pop-up'. Simply click 'more info' and 'run anyway'. Windows displays this message to any newly released app. This message will disappear as the app gains popularity. For more information on why this appeared see here: https://superuser.com/questions/1553842/windows-protected-your-pc


Set Dota 2 Launch flags
Set Dota 2 Launch flags

For BlitzPicker to work you need to ensure your debug console for dota 2 is enabled. Set the following flags by right clicking on dota 2 in your steam library, and going to properties (go to next step)


Console, debug and game state integration
Console, debug and game state integration

You should see a field called "Launch Options", set the following launch options: "-console -gamestateintegration -condebug" (without the quotes)


Login via Steam
Login via Steam

Open the app and click login. The application is authenticated via steam. Your password never needs to be entered into the app. This is similar to how websites like DotaBuff authenticate the user. Feel free to login via your own browser, and when you click Login via steam in the app, it will simply pick up the logged in steam account.


Proceed through the setup wizard
Proceed through the setup wizard

When you first successfully log in, you will need to ensure Blitzpicker knows where your steam folder is, click automatically detect, or find manually. When both panels are ticked, you can proceed


Enjoy
Enjoy

Visit the "User Guide section for more details on usage