Budget problem? Bring in the community...
Well I looked over the post about the upcomming big patch SG plans to release. They mentioned if they had the budget new favour items, new demigods etc etc would be released.... but alas... a budget restricts all.
Lets step back away from DG and look at games that have thrived with the community. Half Life.... greatest game ever for modding IMO. It thrived because of the modding community.
Would if be possible for SG to release modding tools so that the community could expand on the game, and then send in updates for possible review by SG and then if they approved it could be released.
There are many great modders out there with tons of potential, and with the proper tools they can easily make new demigods I believe. This would allow for cheaper adds for the game since SG would not need to develop the new additions but simply review them.
Maps at least could be done by the community and possibly favour items.