Each team consists of 5 active players and 1 coach; Standard positions: Carry (Pos 1), Mid (Pos 2), Offlane (Pos 3), Soft Support (Pos 4), Hard Support (Pos 5); Coaches may communicate during the draft phase and pauses only (not during live gameplay)
Why people argue about this
People often assume that just being a skilled player is enough to compete in Dota 2 matches, forgetting about needing to register through the DPC system. The confusion arises because Valve emphasizes that participation isn't solely based on skill but also requires official recognition within their competitive framework.