IMO, DOTA is a game that's so much easier than wc3. it's easy to jump on the boat. that's why people like it. just like CS. think of it as a more complex form of solitaire. everyone can play provided they can understand the game.

wc3 is a different beast. it requires skills. you can't simply jump in not knowing what you're facing. it requires strategy. not many people can handle the key management too.

i'm a wc3 player too, but i don't mind the dota trend. what i hate is when some kid claims they are experts on wc3 when their definition of wc3 is DOTA!!!