What makes a skillful Dom 3 player?

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moderation said:
What is it? Incredible strategic insight? Encyclopedic knowledge of all the units, counters and counter-counters? Micromanagement skills and tricks? Ability to minimax the heck out of the game engine? Excessive quantities of free time? Diplomatic skill? Something else entirely? I am interested in your opinion on this question that has been bugging me lately.

Yes, yes, yes, yes, not necessarily, yes, and I'll explain.

The most important thing is to realize two key facts:

1. Everything has a use. Even spells or units that people say suck actually have a use in certain circumstances.

2. This is a turn-based game, so turn advantage is the key to many things. Speed, efficiency, and long-term planning count more than having the right race.