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We made it a full seven days and we have some more changes this week. But before we start, I'd like to present another link for the World Chat. Its grown a lot since the first release and is well modded now. You can even suggest new content to go along with these editions!
World Chat Link: https://discord.gg/aVMU7aj
Now without further ado, here's the power rankings!
World Status: World Leader
2. Balkan Boyz/Balkan Boyz*/Ice Boyz- I've had multiple people on each jump to correct me when I get something wrong in the Warlords war and to be fair many criticisms are correct. There's many aspects of the war to understand. If you count Warlords and Ice Girlz alone Balkans lead 61-45 against them. However its also important to remember that Nightmare Bunnies were a branch of Warlords previously. Which if you add them in makes the score 75-46 in favor of Balkans. There was also The Damned which was a confirmed partner of Warlords but so few cities were taken before they merged into other alliances that I won't add them in. It looks favorable to the Balkans right? Not so fast, they've lost their Souvlaki players who now play in Warlords. While Balkans have generally fared well against Warlords since their departure, its been argued that the loss of these players alone makes it impossible to declare the Balkans as the clear winners of the war so far. However, the Warlords recently lost Ragnarson and Blackpig, which makes it hard to argue that Warlords are faring much better. So who is winning? Its a pretty interesting debate and I'd love to hear your thoughts. So you decide.
Balkans have also rallied back from what was an 0-8 start against Beasties in order to tie up at 16-16 each. For those keeping score, this is now the third major opponent that Balkans have rallied back on. I'd say that they have recaptured the momentum in this fight. But as we've know from previous experience, momentum can swing in this area quickly.
Their successes against relevant opponents pretty much lock them into second place at this point. I would call them the co-world leader but three months is a long time and its possible something breaks down between Bad With Names and Balkans. I don't view this as very likely. The Balkans have always seemed like a loyal group and both alliances will benefit from this relationship for the rest of the world. But still keeping in the realm of possibility, their status stays the same.
World Status: Contender
3. OCEANS VETERANS/Flaming Dragon- There wasn't much movement on the scoreboard this week. But there were exchanges in the spam war. As stated in BWN's section, Xuegou has ended up in VM for the moment at least. This is added to the list of VM casualties throughout the war. Sadly for OV, Dark Wraith also ghosted. Even worse for OV, they brought Fluvisol into the world. OV does have an advantage in having more people on their side not in VM. Indicating that this spam war might not be impacting them as much. You have to give credit, they've had a rough go start to finish and are the anchor for their coalition. But they're going to need a knock out punch to pull ahead in this war I believe.
World Status: Contender
4. The Booty Warrior Cult- Officially in the top 12 points now. 2-0 on Mongooses and a couple towns taken off the damned and warlords this week as the Bunny clean up continues. There's not really much else to be said for us, its been an otherwise quiet week.
World Status: Exists
5. Beasties- They have a respectable 16-16 record with the Balkans. They're allied to Warlords, Ice Girlz, and what appears to now be Fighting Mongooses. The combination of which does give them a pretty decent chance for wonders. They'll likely be looked to as the driving force against the Balkans while Warlords continue to regroup. Other than that, they also have had a very quiet week. They do however get bumped up to being a contender due to their forming faction.
World Status: Contender
6. Warlords- In my opinion the loss of Blackpig is a serious hit. I've talked to him about why he left but I won't share his reasoning or post it as I don't want to been seen as trying to influence people's views. That said, this alliance is still in the top 3. As stated above, with Beasties and an NAP with Fighting Mongooses, they have a decent shot at the world wonders still. Despite the hits, they aren't dead yet, which is a decent sign if nothing else. Because of their forming faction, they also get the contender status back.
World Status: Contender
World Chat Link: https://discord.gg/aVMU7aj
Now without further ado, here's the power rankings!
The Map
1. Bad With Names/Bad With Numbers- They lead 27-19 against OV/FD. They also have hung a 70-10 on Spirtum Sancti, Silly Rabbits, and Unnatural Selection. The spam campaign has caused some attrition in their ranks but aside from Xuegou & *Hektor*, I'm not sure they're missing anyone that's gone in terms of making a major difference in the fight. They did lose one other player that could be considered a major loss, but that account was taken over by somebody else that's even better. They're in pretty firm control and can rely on the Balkans to make up for the losses from the spam war in World Wonders. What is important to note is that it appears that they'll have a few internals in the future if most of these people stay in VM. This will slow them down in the late midgame and leave them with over 150 cities of internals. However, the odds of them all staying in VM are minimal. Still this aside, its hard to say that they're not in firm control of things. Because of this, I'm moving them beyond just a contender for the world. They are the world leaders as of right now.World Status: World Leader
2. Balkan Boyz/Balkan Boyz*/Ice Boyz- I've had multiple people on each jump to correct me when I get something wrong in the Warlords war and to be fair many criticisms are correct. There's many aspects of the war to understand. If you count Warlords and Ice Girlz alone Balkans lead 61-45 against them. However its also important to remember that Nightmare Bunnies were a branch of Warlords previously. Which if you add them in makes the score 75-46 in favor of Balkans. There was also The Damned which was a confirmed partner of Warlords but so few cities were taken before they merged into other alliances that I won't add them in. It looks favorable to the Balkans right? Not so fast, they've lost their Souvlaki players who now play in Warlords. While Balkans have generally fared well against Warlords since their departure, its been argued that the loss of these players alone makes it impossible to declare the Balkans as the clear winners of the war so far. However, the Warlords recently lost Ragnarson and Blackpig, which makes it hard to argue that Warlords are faring much better. So who is winning? Its a pretty interesting debate and I'd love to hear your thoughts. So you decide.
Balkans have also rallied back from what was an 0-8 start against Beasties in order to tie up at 16-16 each. For those keeping score, this is now the third major opponent that Balkans have rallied back on. I'd say that they have recaptured the momentum in this fight. But as we've know from previous experience, momentum can swing in this area quickly.
Their successes against relevant opponents pretty much lock them into second place at this point. I would call them the co-world leader but three months is a long time and its possible something breaks down between Bad With Names and Balkans. I don't view this as very likely. The Balkans have always seemed like a loyal group and both alliances will benefit from this relationship for the rest of the world. But still keeping in the realm of possibility, their status stays the same.
World Status: Contender
3. OCEANS VETERANS/Flaming Dragon- There wasn't much movement on the scoreboard this week. But there were exchanges in the spam war. As stated in BWN's section, Xuegou has ended up in VM for the moment at least. This is added to the list of VM casualties throughout the war. Sadly for OV, Dark Wraith also ghosted. Even worse for OV, they brought Fluvisol into the world. OV does have an advantage in having more people on their side not in VM. Indicating that this spam war might not be impacting them as much. You have to give credit, they've had a rough go start to finish and are the anchor for their coalition. But they're going to need a knock out punch to pull ahead in this war I believe.
World Status: Contender
4. The Booty Warrior Cult- Officially in the top 12 points now. 2-0 on Mongooses and a couple towns taken off the damned and warlords this week as the Bunny clean up continues. There's not really much else to be said for us, its been an otherwise quiet week.
World Status: Exists
5. Beasties- They have a respectable 16-16 record with the Balkans. They're allied to Warlords, Ice Girlz, and what appears to now be Fighting Mongooses. The combination of which does give them a pretty decent chance for wonders. They'll likely be looked to as the driving force against the Balkans while Warlords continue to regroup. Other than that, they also have had a very quiet week. They do however get bumped up to being a contender due to their forming faction.
World Status: Contender
6. Warlords- In my opinion the loss of Blackpig is a serious hit. I've talked to him about why he left but I won't share his reasoning or post it as I don't want to been seen as trying to influence people's views. That said, this alliance is still in the top 3. As stated above, with Beasties and an NAP with Fighting Mongooses, they have a decent shot at the world wonders still. Despite the hits, they aren't dead yet, which is a decent sign if nothing else. Because of their forming faction, they also get the contender status back.
World Status: Contender