Going to do a quick whirl here. An update of the Top 12!
1) MINOANS - Still a 'new' alliance on the block, they were made after Sweet Syn had internal issues and these guys broke away, followed up with some recruitment after Stoats fell apart. Sitting 5th ABP (124600) but they are still less than 2 weeks old. Recent CQ's are more random targets. Pretty much all members are in O55 also. But can't say much as I am here.
2) This Perfect World - These guys are pretty impressive so far. Lesser amount of members than those in the top 6, but they lead the ABP boards (193600). Strong presence right on the O65/55 border, in prime strike position for the core, with a few cities already there. Recent CQ's a random also.
3) Spartans of Darkness - Won world Bylis, so automatically a group to watch. Bit slack in the ABP at 8th (105000). Big spread over 6 oceans, but the main core is in O45. Recent CQ's also random at this point. Low avg also holds them back a bit, yet still a team to watch!
4) Underworld Rising - Looking strong! All clustered in the O44 corner near the core, holding 4th ABP (126300). Mostly random CQ's but they have taken a few from SoD. Sitting in a prime position also. Low avg points also as above.
5) Blood Brothers - Even I tipped these guys to fall quickly, everything screamed MRA at the start, they still maintain BBII. Have proven they have quite a good core group of players, shown in the ABP ranks at 3rd! (129200). They have a big spread in O55, but a good tight cluster in the O44 corner, close neighbors with UR, SoD. This will be a place to watch in the coming weeks! Bit of a low avg also..
6) Karma - Simple name, simple group, killing the ABP though up in 2nd (144400). Recent CQ's have been pretty random. They are in O56/57 with a big spread, but not looking to contested at this point.
7) Straitjacket Crusaders - Looking solid so far, down in 8th ABP (92600). Recent CQ's have been fairly random, they hold a good spot in O54 atm, they are also in an... exciting place.
8) Rise Of an Empire - Interesting spot, they have the fewest members of the Top 12, a low ABP down in 13th (76300). But there are a few names there I recognize, they've knocked a few cities from Shadow Knights, a few internals, but pretty random otherwise. They make the border of O45/55, making them right in the middle of the action.
9) ANGELS AND DEMONS - Sitting down in O56 among Karma, sitting behind them atm, the battle for supremacy soon I hope! Quite a fw internals have happened here, which can be a good sign that they are active on that point. They are sitting 14th ABP (66000) though. Time will tell what the future holds for AAD.
10) Shadow Knights - I'm on the fence with these guys atm. They have lost a few cities recently, yet they are still maintaining a steady growth. Up in 7th for ABP (108300). They are also in-between a few top alliances. If they can hold the defense, pick a smart pact, they could go well.
11) - MFW - - A low member group again, and looking good atm on their own pretty much in O66. This hasn't stunted their ABP (91700) as they sit in 10th. As a group on the outside looking in, they have the time to prepare and strike where it will hurt the most.
12) The Dragons - Rounding out the Top 12, The Dragons. Just holding in the ABP at 12th (81000). Sitting fairly alone in the back of O65. Pretty much read above.
I know it's late, sorry guys I've had a busy RL lately. I will try to get a weekly one out for those who want to see.