Steve 'Guinsoo' Feak co-created DotA-Allstars, a Warcraft 3 mod played by over 10 million people worldwide. Born in Wisconsin, he later became a Game Designer at Riot Games Inc.

As lead developer of DotA-Allstars, Feak introduced key innovations like the recipe system for items and the boss character Roshan. He developed the game until version 6.01 before passing it to IceFrog.

At Riot Games, Feak contributed to designing many iconic League of Legends champions, including:

• Cho'Gath
• Karthus
• Shaco
• Shen
• Anivia (prototype)

He also collaborated with other developers on champions like Annie, Ashe, Alistar, Evelynn, and many others. His legacy lives on through items like Guinsoo's Rageblade, which he created while designing Corki.

Career Highlights:

• Co-creator of DotA-Allstars
• Introduced recipe system and Roshan to DotA
• Designed multiple original League of Legends champions
• Created significant game mechanics that influenced the MOBA genre

Fun Facts:

• Named Roshan after his bowling ball
• Has a special ability called "Clairvoyance" for champion design
• Enjoys World of Warcraft, Counter-Strike, Diablo 2, and classic RPGs
• Passionate fan of the Brewers, Packers, and Bucks

His contributions helped shape both DotA and League of Legends, influencing the entire MOBA genre's development. The item "Guinsoo's Scythe of Vyse" in DotA: Allstars was named after him, though this reference was later removed in Dota 2.

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