Well, that was an overstatement obviously, that is the fun thing about DoTA, it ruins your life but also saves it :)
I started playing DoTA 3 Years ago when I was bed-ridden from a really long illness, and I haven't looked back!
After 3 Years and a very bad internet connection, I have managed to reach the Archon 5 Level and with under 6000 hours under my belt, I can say that DoTA is a very intellectually challenging game ( unless you are a pinoy, then you just shout "bobo" for the entire duration of the game and go to sleep happy)
Just kidding though, some of the best players I have played with were pinoy :D
This is basically how every game in SEA pans out!
In spite of this, I love this game and even in this busy lifestyle, I find time to play at least one game every day.
So tell me in the comments below, how did you start playing Dota 2? What kept you hooked?