Top 20 on 24/04/10
Rank 1: DOGS
My tribe so I won’t post a lot just that I feel were solid and doing well with regards to our wars from our point of view, Strong allies in a number of K’s most notably W~A~R, top of ODA and ODT and second for ODD.
The only pre-made left and we’ve moved into the top position, mainly through growth as TEAM haven’t lost a ridiculous number of points etc. And we have had no major merges or recruitment for a bit. Well done us Rank 1 for the first time!!!
Rank 2: TEAM
A solid tribe with a good grasp of the game and some active members worthy of their position, many tactical merges throughout their time on UK2, notably with Enzyme and C~C raising them to a top 5 tribe. Good general expansion and growth by a core of active members though some members growth is mainly against the grey arms. Also purported to have kept their rank in recent weeks with the aid of mergers/recruitment as their inactivity increases (a problem with any major tribe, due to the number of villas that then need to be internobled). Excellent forum presence though I’m not sure whether I’d describe some of these guys as being infamous rather than famous on the externals
J
After viewing stats:
I know cotham loves the barbs (consolidation in an enemy K) and people always talk about Trav but I’ve never spoken to him or noticed... so I looked them up.
Trav:
Total villages: 241, 160 nobles of barbs under 4k points (to allow for deleted players)
Cotham:
Total village: 134, 80 nobles of barbs under 4K points
Their OD is very impressive, many milestones achieved here:
ODD: 1st
ODA: 2nd
ODT: 2nd
Wars, these guys are major players in the ‘CORE WAR’ and their stats, while maybe not the best overall depending on which tribes you include, are good/excellent on a number of fronts.
My Prediction:
A slow decline with their members finding homes in other tribes as the tribe dissolves/dissipates unless there is another merge/influx of new players.
Rank 3: W~A~R
Strong allies of DOGS among others, recent victory by these guys against C~C secured them their excellent position and their place as a major part of the CORE WAR. Some excellent members with great forum presence, taken an early lead in their war on TEAM and presumably looking to capitalise/build upon this.
After viewing stats:
ODD: 5th
ODA: 3rd
ODT: 3rd
Good OD scores showing this tribes mettle, their war stats are in good order showing them as the prevailing side. Only 48 members, so lots of space for recruitment/merging.
My Prediction:
This tribe will go far, they must be hoping to increase their lead against TEAM and continue to grow, they are within spitting distance of the number 1 rank and have held it before. Close to Levian and Virtus so maybe some issues with these tribes in the future depending on their diplomacy.
Rank 4: Virtus
A solid tribe with an excellent rank considering they are running about half strength (member-wise), a neutral tribe in the CORE WAR and so probably in a good position to reap late benefits without major troop loss. Recently on the losing side of a war against G.F though I’m not sure if they have actually staged an op against them possible just trying to get their own house in order (with regards to inactives etc.) before they launch? With G.F making the most of this opportunity.
After viewing stats:
War stats not looking great for their current war against G.F but the rest looking good, excellent player growth (active) and much less nobling of barbs under 4K (so probably internal ennobling has resulted in their barb ennobling rep) than many other tribes. Solid OD ranks for a half strength tribe...
ODD: 4th
ODA: 4th
ODT: 5th
My Prediction:
These guys are a sleeping leviathan, they could throw a lot of weight around in any war and have been conserving their strength for some time... excellent tribe, would probably still be Rank 1 if not for their split and other tribes recruitment.
Rank 5: H D
Another solid tribe, quiet in their area (when looking from the core) many possible fronts open to them, 2 unstable Ks adjacent to them or wars with the rim? Not been targeted by any other tribe majorly which I suspect their ODD will show, in the top 5 though a fair way behind the other 4. Once we get a bit further from the core my knowledge isn’t so good without stats, sorry
J
After viewing stats:
No major war stats to report to date, good ODA but let down by their ODD.
ODD: 32nd
ODA: 8th
ODT: 12th
My Prediction:
A good tribe with solid and dependable members that will probably dominate that sector in time to come and move on to expand through another tribe, probably not a core tribe... to begin with...
Rank 6: DUKES
A good tribe with excellent points and dominance for their location, some good wars though losing heavily in the stats against TEAM have recently begun to pull it back. A very unstable area currently which could go in their favour or not...
After viewing stats:
War stats currently not looking good for them but definitely better than a few days ago, so hopefully on the up for this tribe. Good OD scores and probably more to come:
ODD: 7th
ODA: 5th
ODT: 6th
My Prediction:
If they can keep up their efforts of the past few days and with their, now major, enemy TEAM being hit from multiple sides they may be able to pull the situation back under their control. A contender for the dominant tribe in the north.
Rank 7: G.F
Recently shot to fame, exploding out from behind the iron curtain of Virtus showing that they aren’t invulnerable... Their stats against Virtus show promise and possibly this will be another powerful eastern tribe? Time will tell, this war is in its infancy and G.F have almost double their enemies members, this could be decided by what allies each side bring to bear in the war alas I know not of such things from behind the shroud of Virtus. This is however the first tribe to show that maybe Virtus don’t have the entire east sown up.
After viewing stats:
Again impressive stats for a tribe who I think all the major tribes just assumed would be swallowed by Virtus. Excellent ODA for their ranking in the world though the ODD would lead me to believe that Virtus haven’t been trying too hard.
ODD: 11th
ODA: 6th
ODT: 7th
My Prediction:
Continue to grow but in the end be crushed by Virtus unless they can form some sort of coalition with the other medium-small tribes behind the curtain.
Rank 8: TRUE 1
I know very little about these guys except that they are based on the rim, are a family tribe and their one member in K44 has nobled nothing but barbs and 2 internals! To be fair to him he is in a hard location.
After viewing stats:
No war stats worth mentioning, OD scores are looking good though despite that:
ODD: 23rd
ODA: 9th
ODT: 11th
My Prediction:
A tribe yet to be tested, will they fall apart like other family tribes? They have borders with some bigger tribes and I think they will soon have a better ODD.
Rank 9: Levian
A Virtus break-away, strong in their own right, seen to be sitting pretty outside any major conflict.
After viewing stats:
A young tribe but with excellent and experienced members, good OD scores considering they have the fewest members in the Top 20 at just 23.
ODD: 26th
ODA: 12th
ODT: 15th
My Prediction:
Plenty of space for a major merge and many smaller tribes to their east for expansion and consolidation of their position.
Rank 10: P.D
An aggressive tribe, well co-ordinated but recently had an influx of new members due to merges so possibly a risk to the original cohesive group. Good war stats against DOGS though still early in the war.
After viewing stats:
Good growth and some decent members as their OD scores show.
ODD: 6th
ODA: 10th
ODT: 8th
My Prediction:
I’d say these guys are in a similar position to G.F as I doubt they’ll be able to rely on many of their allies but they are a much more formidable tribe than G.F though they have a more central location to defend.
Rank 11: DCT
Fallen from 7th a few weeks ago, initially looking great on their war stats (against DOGS) but recently the tide has turned and they have very much taken a defensive stance with the aid of their allies providing defensive troops. Several members also give a good accounting for themselves and their tribe on the externals.
After viewing stats:
Still a strong tribe with a solid K behind them and very impressive OD score for a Rank 11 tribe.
ODD: 3rd
ODA: 7th
ODT: 4th
My Prediction:
I see a fall back to their home K and possibly a merge (if members allow) with their ally DEFCON to strengthen their tribe and continue the war, I do not see these guys backing down, they knew what they were getting into and relish the fight.
Rank 12: DEFCON
DCT’s buddy, not actively at war though a few have been declared (stats show little), a staunch ally with a solid tribal base.
After viewing stats:
The OD scores show a tribe who aren’t very aggressive but aren’t attacked often either, not really in the thick or if and not much to show for war stats.
ODD: 29th
ODA: 17th
ODT: 25th
My Prediction:
An inexperienced tribe but out of the way enough for now not to be bothered, possibly a merge with their ally next door in the future to keep the tribes active.
Rank 13: (MB)
In a few conflicts, doing well stats wise in most/all of them, though DUKES currently have their focus elsewhere and DOGS are yet to turn our attentions in this direction in earnest so an opportunity for these guys to show their mettle, gain experience and consolidate ready to continue warring.
After viewing stats:
Good stats all round, though their low ODD may suggest a lack of intent so far from their adversaries.
ODD: 21st
ODA: 14th
ODT: 16th
My Prediction:
A cohesive tribe who have the opportunity to keep doing well but who may come unstuck if attacked in earnest. I doubt they will make any great leaps in rank or position in the next few weeks.
Rank 14: MACRO
Another tribe I know little about, sorry! Strong allies of H D and enemy of DEFCON, little to report stats-wise on the war however.
After viewing stats:
Maybe not much war stats-wise for these guys but excellent OD for a tribe their size.
ODD: 13th
ODA: 11th
ODT: 9th
My Prediction:
As DEFCON struggle to support the flagging DCT MACRO will have the opportunity to make a big impact in their war.
Rank 15: L.I
Another tribe hidden from view by Virtus, they look to have had numerous tribes take large bites out of them but still soldier on. Their war with TWN has seen them on the losing side so far.
After viewing stats:
Their war stats are not in their favour and their OD score are not very impressive, they show a lack of defence in the villages already taken from them.
ODD: 30th
ODA: 13th
ODT: 20th
My Prediction:
These guys are losing and need to find allies or merge (only 32 members) to stay in the game.
Rank 16: T.U.F
Don’t know so much here, are they a feeder tribe for W~A~R? There was a partial merge not too long ago.
After viewing stats:
Are they at war with MACRO? If so then MACRO have the upper hand – just. Very impressive OD scores however:
ODD: 8th
ODA: 16th
ODT: 10th
My Prediction:
Their future will depend heavily on what alliance and enemies they make in the next few weeks.
Rank 17: STORM!
Not the best positioning in they aren’t on the Levian alliance list... However the stats show little and they have only a few members easily capable of a merge...
After viewing stats:
A good showing for this tribe against -R.B- and a good ODA for a tribe of their size.
ODD: 25th
ODA: 15th
ODT: 18th
My Prediction:
I see a merge for this tribe into Levian or at least their villages going there...
Rank 18: MANA
Not really sure about this tribe at all, I’m not sure if W~A~R have declared on them but they are certainly taking their villages!
After viewing stats:
War stats don’t look good for these guys at all but their OD scores show they are putting up a fight!
ODD: 15th
ODA: 22nd
ODT: 21st
My Prediction:
These guys probably won’t last much longer in this form; I can’t see this tribe still being in the top 20 next week.
Rank 19: Outlaw
Possibly a feeder tribe for TEAM with their recent member change? Not had any contact with these guys
After viewing stats:
Stats look favourable and their OD scores are very good for a Rank 19 tribe.
ODD: 9th
ODA: 23rd
ODT: 13th
My Prediction:
A tribe with potential and in a good location to expand depending upon their alliances...
Rank 20: YUMMY!
DOGS ally, excellent tribe ;-) Some outstanding members and good representation on the externals.
After viewing stats:
Decent OD scores for a tribe only just in the top 20.
ODD: 17th
ODA: 20th
ODT: 17th
My Prediction:
A good tribe who will prosper with the help of their allies.
Sorry DeAdMaX, not posting often I did realise I couldn't just type in the bb code so I deleted the post to edit it in a different program, I ended up just putting links in the title :-(
I was actually about to post this as you guys with the Top spot and then edited quick, there isn't really much in it
but thanks anyway Max.
* A nod to The Nobbler for his ‘Iron Curtain of Virtus’
