Dawn Of War is a fantastic, exciting experience which will last you quite a long time.
After experiencing all that stuff, I began to think how underrated this game is on gmaespot. It should have recieved a rating high enough for editor's choice. The graphics are amazing for their time and so is the animations. The skirmish involves all kinds of modes, but you can also customise your own armies and name them. That is one of the game's biggest plusses, since you can edit colour and symbols for your own army. This is what a lot of RTS's have been sadly lacking, but once this game came out, the real fun began.
I would not suggest playing the campaign since the level design is poor and the story is pretty childish. The campaign serves more as a tutorial in each mission I have played so far. I would suggest playing just the skirmish, since thats where there is the most fun and the fun that lasts the longest.
Despite a disappointing campaign, Dawn of War's graphics, epic music, customization and phenomenal gameplay make me vote a 9. I knowthat a sequel has just arrived. However, if you intend to wait till it is cheaper, I insist you buy this game and play it while you wait!