Considering this is supposed to be a Top 12 topic and apart from the first post there has been no Top 12 I suppose somebody better pull their finger out and do one.. I guess the man to step forward is *trumpet* ME!
So.. without further ado..
#1. Underdog - Look like a good, solid alliance. A few recognisable faces. Should do well but remember some countries do eat dogs so they better have their wits about them. Verdict: Swim.
#2. Independent - My alliance.. What can I say about this group? Great bunch, itching for a fight and having to be held back for their own good. These players are really up for it. The leader on the other hand is probably still hiding under the kitchen table because the flashing swords came up on Sunday (it was a quest), he is a shamefaced coward and blaggard. Really lets the team down..
If they can make it past the Christmas party they'll be there or thereabouts, but Indie Xmas parties are infamous.. so they probably won't! Verdict: Michael Phelps babay! (if they survive Christmas)
#3 . Independent II - *see #2*.
#4. Pandora's Box - I like the look of these guys, I think they mean business. They have some very good players and a good solid look about them. These guys will be no pushovers. We won't be underestimating them that's for sure. Verdict: Swim.
#5. Pandora- *see #4*
#6. Vergina Sun - Look to have quite a good balance. Some good solid players but maybe the middle section to lower end let them down a little. Some very tough alliances around them so unless some great diplo is done I see them having a torrid time. Verdict: Sorry to say it but Sink..
#7. Independent III - *see #2*.
#8. Sons of Odin - Similar story to #6. I just can't see them being able to handle any of the big guns so diplomacy is key. Can see them being merged to another alliance at some point. Verdict: Sink.
#9. Epic Shadow - One look at the Profile is enough to convince me this is gonna be an Epic Fail.. They have some decent players but they will be recruited by whoever beats them in battle. Verdict: Sink.
#10. Battle Bears - Oh dear.. Care bears on a profile pic? (says the man with Big Gay al on his. lol) Seriously, some good players, not enough unfortunately. Depending on how they play this group could make it to WW. But they won't win.. Verdict: Float.
#11. Ancient Ghosts - In a false position.. They won't be in the top 12 in 2 weeks.. I see other alliances outside the top 12 that I believe will overtake this group. Verdict: Sink.
#12. Myrmidions - Same story here as the last few alliances, some good players here but nowhere near enough. If they can pick and choose their battles and grow steadily they could creep up there. That is a big IF. Tough one for me to call but my verdict is: Float.
Honorable mention: Blue Magic. Only low membership keep them out of the top 12. With the right recruitment and if they pick the right battles they could go far. Expect them to be top 12 within 2 weeks..