I couldn't agree more!  I'm also not so good at the game. 

I suck...either that or the people I play are just freaking pro gamers or something.  It's not even fun anymore...last night got 2 shotted by a regulus character...we both were level one.  At that point I just quit...and I do feel bad for that.  But honestly the game isn't much fun for a casual player like me.  Maybe if there were lower "ranks" where I could play with other similarly skilled players that would be one thing...but getting totally "owned" with no hope to even have fun sucks.

"lrn2play noob"

Ok...probably a realistic response to my post.  Maybe I should have known a "competative" MP game like this wasn't for me, although I am a pretty good FPS player and I am an excellent ARPG (Diablo, TQ, S2, ect) player.  That's kind of the frustrating part...my builds usually over power other people (at least the ones I have played) I just get beat with the tactical part like other players ALWAYS running away to a tower or something.  I understand it's a legit tactic but it feels cheap and when it happens all game it get's frustrating. I think if a player is running away and you get hit it should slow you down slightly everytime you are hit...that way "engaging" in combat is more risky and there is less of this running away stuff.

Same thing happened with Savage 2...funny thing was I was actually pretty good at Savage 1.  Something about game design that puts people on level playing field and other games that allow really vested people to utterly destroy regular/casual folks.  I think both Demigod and Savage 2 have that in common.

My $.02

The biggest problem is that it takes so long to get a game, and just one bad player can bring a team down.

I don't get mad at the player, I get pissed off with the game tho...... I am not the greatest player, but I have learnt now not to die or start fighting two DGs at a time. I have enough play with all the chars to play fairly competent at most of them.

It is really frustrating when you spend 30mins looking for a game, get into it, then your partner or teammate is running kamikaze or playing really badly.

I don't condone the abuse, however, you can understand why players at the moment get fed up.....

I took a fair amount of abuse, just learn to live with it and play with people who are a little more mature.

i dont mind if i see aproblem i tell them the reason wht we are losen is that we are feeding them. I tell the to retreat more get teleport scrolls etc..

Creep killing and flag capturing all the way. In the early game do not worry about other Demigods. Hell, never worry about them. Just focus on leveling yourself up and completing the objectives. If you do feel like taking some one on, try to get them in a situation that works to your advanatge, catch them off guard or when their health is low... try not to take on anyone with full health until you feel confident in your Demigod killing abilities.

i have no problem with noobs, but they rage quit to often its annoying

I extend the same invitation.

The matchmaking system is to blame. In custom games you can join games that specifically mention for newbies.

It is also advisible for newbies to play newbie oriented custom games, even host one yourself.

However, I don't think Patheon matches players base on favor rating, although I may be wrong.

While I find it extremely frustrating to lose because I get paired with an inexperianced player who does nothing but farm creeps, I always keep my frustration in check and try to give advice on what he should do. I never scream because that can lead to the newbie quiting and getting replaced by an even worse AI. I just try to stick together at all times.

Oh, and remember that while the AI in single player suck they can still be used to find a strategy and build that works for you. Sp isn't completely useless.

Dont blame you, Playstation got worse after PS2 but PS3 is pretty good, LBP is great. Where did you got it?

Actually to the team with an inexperiened player, farming creep works better for the player and the team than the situation that the player feeds enemy demigod gold when the inexperienced player get oneself killed by the enemy.

I think you misunderstood me. I don't have LBP the game. I don't have PS3 either. I like this avatar because of the irony mix of Kraitos and Cuteness.

Ok, here are some tips for new players:  At first, you make think that dieing to another DemiGod (DG) is not so bad.  You lose no money, no experience points (XP), and you only get 30 seconds in "Limbo".  So you may think there is nothing to lose charging into towers or several other DGs, because, whats the worst that can happen?  Well, the bad news is, the other team gets money and XP for killing you; money they can buy items/upgrades with, and XP that will make them even stronger. When you die to the enemy all the time, it's called "Feeding" them, cause your basically feeding them money/xp. 

So, if your healthbar is near half empty, consider running back to a safer place, or use a healing poition (or even use a teleport scoll to get back to safety).  Don't take on any towers till you at least level 8, even then only one tower; if two or more can attack you, you will die.  Don't take on another DG unless the odds are even, or there is a team member there to help you.  Don't let the enemy DG "lure" you back into their towers, where your taking damage from the DG AND his towers too (try to lead them back to your towers to fight you).  If your out of mana, think twice before you get into ANY fight with another DG.  Remember, run and keep running till your safe or healed; don't "feed" your opponents if you can help it.  Try to resist taking one more "swipe" at a DG your running from; odds are, your DG will die, and his "swipe" will heal up the in a minute.

Also, killing minions that come through the portals (often called "creeps") is a good (and much safer) way to earn money/XP for yourself than taking on another DG.  Capturing flags gives you xp/money too.  Also, if your with an experienced teammate, and he gets in a Fight with another DG, jump in and help, you get xp/money for "Assisting" too.  Just be ready to run the second your health gets low. 

If you keep seeing enemy DGs that are way higher level than you, or you just can't seem to kill them, you can still help the team by capturing flags, or killing creeps, or even following behind another player to back him up.  An enemy DG that is a way higher level than you still has one disadvantge: he can't be everywhere at once, so just be where he "is'nt" and still getting xp/money.

Got to this site to take a look at all the items you can buy before playing a game; plan out what you would like to buy in advance:  http://www.scarylogic.com/demigod/items.php 

Go to this site to plan out how you want to spend your XP points on your DG before you play a game; like above, have a basic plan on what powers/spells you want in advance: http://www.demigoddb.com/

Also, you can play a solo/skirmish game with special setting to let you learn as you go: Go into options before the game starts (in the lobby) and set the Game Speed for "adjustable".  Then use the "-" on the Numpad to turn down the speed to -10 when you want to tool-tip over all the items/skills.  Turn it up again to a speed your comfortable with to continue the game after you've read/bought what you wanted.

And you "good" players out there, try a game of 2v1 or even 3v1 agains noobs; it will challenge you, and give the noobs a LOT of expierence (and a chance to beat you too).  They might have fun, instead of getting flustered.  You can even give them tips while you fight them.

QFT