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It would be interesting to see how other DCs play and how well I adapt to differences in playstyle. Not sure how bad the latency would be, but I don't know until I try and I'll certainly give it my best effort!

Here, I've found that matches have improved a little recently, but still depends on how fortunate you are with your queues. At one point, premades were in practically in every game, with a couple of premades in particular becoming widely recognised for their obvious use of voice chat, use of DRK-RPR-DRG-DRG combo, and for being highly arrogant in games (responding to conflicting calls/team unrest in ways such as "Do you have a 90% win rate? No? Well I do, so shut up and do as I say"). Over time, this approach hasn't won them favour amongst many random players and, as a result, I see more and more negative responses aimed at them, both from their allies and opponents. More recently, I see those particular teams less often. Premades are still a common sight, but it doesn't compare to how the problem used to be (I hope I haven't jinxed it with that sentence!)

We have a few very good commanders who do well leading a random team to a win without being part of a premade themselves, and it is always very nice to see such teams. If we're lucky enough to have multiple good commanders with each one on different teams, it's going to be a very nice game.

General mixed / light team commanding is okay. I tend to find the teams to be overly cautious for my liking and more likely to avoid PvP unless necessary for objectives, but there is still the opportunity to PvP, so I wouldn't complain.

No commander. Could be great, could be dreadful. Usually the latter.

While it depends on the commander, markers are relatively common, marking ally DRKs / Healers and enemy DRKs.
Sound effects are very common.
Chat updates for Salted Earth CD tends to happen. Burst countdowns less so. They are used from time to time by some players, but I wouldn't say it's a common practice here in EU (not from my own experience, at least)