Also when does the patch go live? Why is there no mention about that?
Usually thursday evening the same week when the patch notes are released.
Even though there's quite a lot of changes and new additions, I don't think they've really changed the game that much. Can't say that previous patch was really that unbalanced anyway, just a bit hard on carries, not sure if the changes in this patch will be enough to balance that out. Tusk, Wyvern, Dazzle, Undying, Shadow Fiend much deserved nerfs.
Also that Dragon Lance >_> perfect item for a lot of ranged heroes, more survivability, damage and 130 attack range... for like no cost at all. OSfrog Aether lens seems pretty fucking OP for that cost as well.
Seems they're making support life easier once more with the courier cost changes.