Haven't done one of these here yet, Decided to give my view. Enjoy
,and theres a map too :O
Map
1.
Private Mail-Will try to be unbiased: Topping BP and points as well as having the highest average. Fighting arrogance, and generally winning, but not quickly. Also fighting the xi family, who have renamed themselves and PGM are generally succeeding here. Otherwise having smaller skirmishes. Have been boosted with a recent intake of members from Mercenary and a few from the old -Alpha-.
Prediction-Will expand into 44, 65 and 54 respectively. Looking to be on top for the foreseeable future.
2.
Premium Gold-Same as above
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Sribija-Looking to be the 3rd best alliance right now. Good Average and Good ABP, although they have the 4th best in these, they are technically 3rd in ABP because Feel the Manti have randomly died. I am seeing them as 3rd best because they look to be stable. They are controlling North 54 effectively, and seem to have a safe and stable member base and leadership. They seem to be fighting xi (not xi anymore) effectively and gaining territory in south 54.
Prediction-Will gradually control South 54, and perhaps come in contact with PGM. Might be pushed down to 4th by the regrowth of -Alpha-/The Donkey Squad, but should stay around for a long time yet.
4. The Donkey Squad-They seem to be a good group, but I suspect very unstable right now. 3rd best average, and low ABP, but that would make sense. However when an alliance disbands, apparently due to conflicts within the alliance, and then reforms with nearly all the same main players, you do tend to question why the bothered disbanding in the first place only to reform again at weaker strength with less credibility. They lost some good players (including to no.1 player) to PGM during the disband, which will have a substantial effect on their team. Definitely at weaker strength than before the disband, but the question is by how much? Fighting some small alliances and winning it would appear, but could struggle against stronger opposition now. Presumably there are conflicting ideas about the direction of the alliance, which could cause further collapse. Need to reestablish themselves, or face falling apart.
Prediction:Rise to No.3, but then gradually decline after that.
5.
Dark Judgement Driven up to no.5 by an intake of Feel the Manti who have fallen apart. Reasonable, and their rank 7 ABP was higher than their points rank yesterday, so that can be forgiven I suppose. Positioned in the NE rim, and look to have that area under control. Seem to be occasionally fighting Xi as well (everyone wants a piece of these guys it seems). Haven't really seen much of these guys, but looking stable. Forgot to mention they seem to be well backed up by their partner alliance Army of One, adding further stability to them. The intake of FTM has secured their oceans comfortably.
Prediction: Will look to move into 54, and perhaps fight sribija, however I suspect this will be a long hard war. Expect them to stay around this spot, but will not rise higher unless
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Unnatural Selection: Look like they have a fair bit of inactivity in their ranks. Fighting Dragons, and seem to be on the losing end. Average is alright, and ABP is promising, but they will need to increase activity to stand the test. Secure in 46 but appear to be losing ground in 56. They need to get land back, or risk losing their safe zone.
Prediction: Will lose ground in 56, and ultimately in 46. Will gradually decline in the coming months.
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Legion of Kings: Stable, and building strength in 65 it seems, but simming.... heavily. I say stable because they are not fighting anyone it would appear. Took a few xi cities last week (seriously who is not fighting them) but, it doesn't seem like it is a war. Average not great, Activity decent but ABP is better than points rank which is good. I am not sure where they get ABP from (maybe they clear cities but don't conquer any). True they have not met a match yet, but they need to make the effort to find one.
Prediction: Will increase power in 65 and 66, but if they run into PGM they may have issues. Will hover around this position, maybe go down a rank or two.
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Army of One Same as no.6
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Masai Mara- I don't much about them, but I have to say I like the look of them. Good average, but slightly disappointing ABP, however they seem to be a newer alliance with less to fight, which is forgiven. Dealing casualties to Dragons, and have been growing over the past month. They are on the very rim of the world, and fighting their way inwards it seems. Good activity as well.
Prediction-Will gradually eat their way into the world, and will rise up to ranks gradually. They are promising.
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Dragons- These guys also look promising. They have a good average, and alright ABP. I am impressed with them. Seem secure in 56, and forcing out US. Good activity and teamwork. I have high hopes.
Prediction: Will take 56, and then move into 46, forcing out US. I suspect US will eventually merge into them one day, but not for a while. I expect them to rise up the ranks.
Special mention.
Arrogance-Ranked 15, low average, low ABP. The stats do lie. For those who don't know, this was a "rebel alliance" of PGM. Or thats how it started. It has been fighting them for a while, and holding up. They recently took in TSH for some reason, (they're not very good), and today some wilj ai joined them. This suggests they are looking to move to 65. Although their new members are not great, they have some cracking original players. They have had 3 players rimmed so far, which will have been big losses, but they do not give in.
Udhata and
Bafta are great players, with insane activity, and they have my respect. A tank is good as well, with mhudd and johnny backing up with the turtling
. That said they are all very active and very very good snipers. It is a shame to see them lose their original prowess, and actually looking to form a real alliance rather than a splinter in the side of PGM. That said, they can't afford to lose many more core members, as they are already overshadowed by their new intake.
Prediction: A couple of players in their core will fall, and will take in some more wilj ai. Will expand in to 65, and rise up the ranks, perhaps to the top 12.