October 30, 2014 Patch

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 * source = http://store.steampowered.com/news/14840/
 * source-title = Dota 2 Update - October 30th, 2014
 * before = October 27, 2014 Patch
 * after = October 31, 2014 Patch

The current item drop system doesn't function well as a reward mechanism. It drops many items on players who aren't interested in them (the items are extremely common, or they're for a hero the player doesn't play), and in the process dilutes the value of the items. We'd like to get to a place where dramatically fewer uninteresting items enter the economy. We don't have a complete solution yet, so we're going to move forward step by step, taking feedback from you as we go.
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 * Item drops are now entirely time based instead of level based.
 * Drop list now includes full sets, treasures, bundles and {{raritylink|Arcana}} items at a rare rate instead of frequently dropping common items.
 * Battle boosters have been removed from the game entirely (we actually removed them from the store in September).
 * Players with an active battle booster will receive a free Treasure of the Rotted Gallows.
 * Players who had an unused purchased battle booster in their armory will receive a free Treasure Redemption Token.
 * A new treasure, the "Treasure of the Rotted Gallows" has been added to the game.
 * Treasure Redemption Tokens and other items that can be redeemed for treasures can select this new treasure.
 * International 2013 Treasure Keys may now be redeemed for treasures.
 * The items in this treasure can be traded/marketed in 3 months (February 1, 2015).
 * The rare rewards from this treasure are not subject to the trade or marketing restriction.

Bug fixes

 * Fixed custom chains not appearing on both sides.
 * Fixed Greevils not having their particle effects.
 * Fixed alternate hero icons not showing consistently in the UI
 * Buyback button now only accepts left clicks.

Economy

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 * changes =

Portrait Updates

 * 's portrait has been updated slightly to suit the new model size tweak.
 * portrait entry added.
 * Mega Creep Models portrait entry added.
 * Portrait entry for Kanyu, the Land Shark removed.
 * More updates to 's portrait. Now has his own background texture.
 * New portrait entries for cosmetics added this patch.
 * New portrait entries for the unreleased DC chest courier - Angel and Demon.

Economy

 * A bunch of treasures have been removed from the store.
 * New Brands: Versuta.

Tournament items

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