Alice is a great Hero indeed. Going for the less used Heroes means that people don't know how to counter and puts you in a big advantage. Its like when I would use Lumburr these past few days, only really skilled Vallhein users could do any real damage. I mean, Tanks could withstand me, but early game mages and marksmen go down like flies, and late game just helping out with supports is more than enough. Thane is another good example people don't take seriously. I have gone against many a Thane, and thought he sucked. But that Shield Push is ridiculous, nobody expects me when I circle behind and push them into the Field of Range of my tower for maximum damage.