I actually discovered DOTA *after* demigod, kept wondering what everyone was yappin' about and lo n' behold. I also love DOTA, holding off on demigod for now, until a few patches.. Same with Empire Total war, and DOW2 though.. :P
I've actually not played at all for a week now, allready... Unsure about why, just not that much fun atm. Exactly what worried me when I bought it.. :P
I am a firm believer of leading by example, and a hefty use of: BANZHAMMZORRZ! :) Though it's usually, use bans frugally for two-thre weeks, then things usually work for a few months, then, rinse n' repeat. That has been my experience at least.. :P
I like DemiGod, but it's n-o DoTA. It's a decent little game in itself, just not enough of, well, anything. Too few maps, to few demigods, too few effects, too few different game-types. Just like most decent games in the last few, the base and foundation is there, but, where the heck is mah game?! And, to mention the piracy, I think in todays world of "Get The Patch!", I can seriously understand why people download things first, and if they work/are semi-decent,