I play many RTS's, Generals, WC3, SC, RA2, all the goodies. I can say that this game almost tops the king (IMO), Warcraft 3: The Frozen Throne. DoW is so damned good. I love MP, although i hope there's more people on it and they refine the system to ahve less bugs and have it easier to find auto-match games. Other than that, i think that the custom badge thing rules (wasn't that in HW2 though? i duno, still cool). Squads are just freaking awesome, i love having squads over individual troops, because what do you do with individual units anyway: put them in squads. Also it's pretty sweet that infantry can't take out a tank without heavier fire, which is very realistic. Ending animations for the death of heroes and "ultimates" are freaking awesome, and the graphics are AAAA++++.
I do dislike the game for the RETARDED ork names of buildings and units. Sure, i know it's part of the whole warhammer universe, but for the love of GOD name it normal things. It was funny at first but it's irritated me lately when i play as them. Also, it's annoying when you can't find any auto-match games, but i'm sure that will be fixed (maybe? lol).
My verdict? 9/10 Chowdies.