DeletedUser6798
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Ok, a ton of things have changed since the last Sink/Float/Swim thread was made BEFORE THANKSGIVING, so I figured it would be a good idea to make one of these. I will try to be unbiased, and quite brash in order to stir up some debate. Would like to get as many alliances involved in here as possible. Here it goes:
1. The Hive
My alliance so I wont say anything other than that we are #1 in ABP and DBP
2. Uprising
Swim
Outside of The Hive, these guys have the highest per player average of any of the other Top 12 alliances. They are a rim based alliance, so they have a stronghold on their core and cover a large area of the map. However, they are sandwiched between 2 other top 5 alliances to their internal decisions on expansion will greatly effect their future. Their Top 5 status in ABP and DBP also show strong participation from the top down.
3. Assassins Rite
Float then Sink
My first bold prediction for a top 3 alliance. While I think they will float for a while, their situation will be their downfall. They seem to be even further out on the rim than Uprising, and will either have to take them on directly or attempt to expand into the core which is never an easy task. They arent under much attack as shown in their awful #18 DBP rating, but are #4 in ABP which shows they are still growing. Only time will tell how they handle the pressure of being under constant attack. As with most rim alliances, it is hard to get a true grasp on them as they are typically left to themselves for the first portion of the world.
4. Immortal
Float
As one of the smaller alliances member wise in the top 12, Immortals still has a strong per player average. They are also #2 in in ABP and #5 in DBP. They seem to be a pretty active bunch, and have strong positioning compared to some of the other top 5 alliances. Their pacts will likely determine their expansion policy, but they should choose their enemies wisely.
5. Havoc - Ocean 25
Sink
This portion of Havoc found themselves in the top 5 after a recent merger. Surprisingly enough, they cover much more than what their name would lead everyone to believe. That is why I think they will sink. As with most alliances that have a network as large as the Havoc Network, over time sections are closed and consolidated. While Havoc's numbers are strong, it is impossible to keep them up. I see this section of Havoc being absorbed into others as eventually they cut down to 3 or even 4 groups. The #9 ABP and #23 DBP also calls question to some of the members they acquired through this merger.
6. Trinity
Float
With my obvious bias, this prediction is optimistic to say the least. Trinity is another alliance that seemed to rise from the ashes of other alliances. Their expansion policy into the core is brave to say the least, and their being outside the top 10 in ABP and DBP calls one to question if they arent more simmers than anything. The time will come where they will be forced to take some type of action as they occupy a key portion of the world.
7. The Elder Gods
Float then Sink
This alliance contains some pretty decent players in my eyes, it is just they are just lost among everyone else. This alliance has been battered from both sides for a while and it is reflected in their #2 DBP ranking. They can hold their own for a while, but they have no place to expand. As their enemies begin to grow around them, their strong players will be forced to either merge or go down with the sinking ship.
8. Havoc
Swim
This is where my other prediction makes more sense. The original section of the alliance right now is stretched out beyond their means. They can survive because they are on the opposite side of the world compared to other rim alliances. Unless they break down internally, they will continue to exist until they are pressured. Once they consolidate their members into something more manageable, they can become a force to be reckoned with.
9. Arriverderci
Float
This alliance reminds me of a smaller scale version of Immortals, which makes sense since they are located right next door to them. Arriverderci has done a solid job of picking the most beneficial pacts given their location, but it gives them a very difficult road for expansion. Their core in O46 is quite a dead ocean, and their travel time for expansion and defense will pose some difficulties. They rely solely on the success of their friends and at the moment are no more than a thorn in the rear end of their enemies. This is reflected in their #9 ABP ranking, but their #16 DBP rank shows their enemies don't consider them a priority.
10. -The Elder Gods-
Sink
This is the most ill-conceived academy pairing I have seen in a while. And that is being kind. -EG- is too far from their parent alliance to provide and benefit, and in my opinion are merely a distraction for their enemies. This alliance is WAY out on the rim and has nowhere to expand but SW. While this may seem as a decent strategy to EG to sandwich their enemy, Havoc's numbers are simply to great for this alliance to really do anything.
11. Ignem Viatores
Sink
As with EG, IV contains some decent members, but they are a hard headed bunch. What started off as a promising alliance turned into a situation where their aggressive members are separated from to bunch. Their members to the south are focused on turtleing up for their own survival, but this strategy does not promote expansion. Due to their pacts they only have 1 way to expand and have been hitting their heads against the for a while. While the alliance will sink, some of their members will likely see the light and move in another direction leading to IV eventually being dissolved.
12. Imperial Cult
Float
Someone has to fill the last slot, and it is usually by an alliance like IC. They have receded recently, but a portion of those left remain in hostile territory. I'm not quite sure who they are pacted with, but They are #17 in ABP and #10 in DBP. This shows they are being pressured some, but it may just be their members closer to the core. Eventually some of these players will either be eaten, or join a stronger force, leaving those out on the rim wondering where everything went wrong.
1. The Hive
My alliance so I wont say anything other than that we are #1 in ABP and DBP
2. Uprising
Swim
Outside of The Hive, these guys have the highest per player average of any of the other Top 12 alliances. They are a rim based alliance, so they have a stronghold on their core and cover a large area of the map. However, they are sandwiched between 2 other top 5 alliances to their internal decisions on expansion will greatly effect their future. Their Top 5 status in ABP and DBP also show strong participation from the top down.
3. Assassins Rite
Float then Sink
My first bold prediction for a top 3 alliance. While I think they will float for a while, their situation will be their downfall. They seem to be even further out on the rim than Uprising, and will either have to take them on directly or attempt to expand into the core which is never an easy task. They arent under much attack as shown in their awful #18 DBP rating, but are #4 in ABP which shows they are still growing. Only time will tell how they handle the pressure of being under constant attack. As with most rim alliances, it is hard to get a true grasp on them as they are typically left to themselves for the first portion of the world.
4. Immortal
Float
As one of the smaller alliances member wise in the top 12, Immortals still has a strong per player average. They are also #2 in in ABP and #5 in DBP. They seem to be a pretty active bunch, and have strong positioning compared to some of the other top 5 alliances. Their pacts will likely determine their expansion policy, but they should choose their enemies wisely.
5. Havoc - Ocean 25
Sink
This portion of Havoc found themselves in the top 5 after a recent merger. Surprisingly enough, they cover much more than what their name would lead everyone to believe. That is why I think they will sink. As with most alliances that have a network as large as the Havoc Network, over time sections are closed and consolidated. While Havoc's numbers are strong, it is impossible to keep them up. I see this section of Havoc being absorbed into others as eventually they cut down to 3 or even 4 groups. The #9 ABP and #23 DBP also calls question to some of the members they acquired through this merger.
6. Trinity
Float
With my obvious bias, this prediction is optimistic to say the least. Trinity is another alliance that seemed to rise from the ashes of other alliances. Their expansion policy into the core is brave to say the least, and their being outside the top 10 in ABP and DBP calls one to question if they arent more simmers than anything. The time will come where they will be forced to take some type of action as they occupy a key portion of the world.
7. The Elder Gods
Float then Sink
This alliance contains some pretty decent players in my eyes, it is just they are just lost among everyone else. This alliance has been battered from both sides for a while and it is reflected in their #2 DBP ranking. They can hold their own for a while, but they have no place to expand. As their enemies begin to grow around them, their strong players will be forced to either merge or go down with the sinking ship.
8. Havoc
Swim
This is where my other prediction makes more sense. The original section of the alliance right now is stretched out beyond their means. They can survive because they are on the opposite side of the world compared to other rim alliances. Unless they break down internally, they will continue to exist until they are pressured. Once they consolidate their members into something more manageable, they can become a force to be reckoned with.
9. Arriverderci
Float
This alliance reminds me of a smaller scale version of Immortals, which makes sense since they are located right next door to them. Arriverderci has done a solid job of picking the most beneficial pacts given their location, but it gives them a very difficult road for expansion. Their core in O46 is quite a dead ocean, and their travel time for expansion and defense will pose some difficulties. They rely solely on the success of their friends and at the moment are no more than a thorn in the rear end of their enemies. This is reflected in their #9 ABP ranking, but their #16 DBP rank shows their enemies don't consider them a priority.
10. -The Elder Gods-
Sink
This is the most ill-conceived academy pairing I have seen in a while. And that is being kind. -EG- is too far from their parent alliance to provide and benefit, and in my opinion are merely a distraction for their enemies. This alliance is WAY out on the rim and has nowhere to expand but SW. While this may seem as a decent strategy to EG to sandwich their enemy, Havoc's numbers are simply to great for this alliance to really do anything.
11. Ignem Viatores
Sink
As with EG, IV contains some decent members, but they are a hard headed bunch. What started off as a promising alliance turned into a situation where their aggressive members are separated from to bunch. Their members to the south are focused on turtleing up for their own survival, but this strategy does not promote expansion. Due to their pacts they only have 1 way to expand and have been hitting their heads against the for a while. While the alliance will sink, some of their members will likely see the light and move in another direction leading to IV eventually being dissolved.
12. Imperial Cult
Float
Someone has to fill the last slot, and it is usually by an alliance like IC. They have receded recently, but a portion of those left remain in hostile territory. I'm not quite sure who they are pacted with, but They are #17 in ABP and #10 in DBP. This shows they are being pressured some, but it may just be their members closer to the core. Eventually some of these players will either be eaten, or join a stronger force, leaving those out on the rim wondering where everything went wrong.
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