1) ........- Lost 8 players. That's including one of the great leaders that help keep the alliance together *sarcasm* Given the size of the alliance they might stay number 1 for a few more hours, but they are sinking away into the Land of the Forgotten.
Sinking
2) The Empire- They got a nice average points and decent bp. Still I am not impressed with their leadership a bit. No offense to mat640, who is a great player, just that leading is completely different. Their diplomacy moves are a great example of that, which includes pacting with many top alliances that aren't very good. Though I would like to thank this alliance for always excepting my gold trades, I really appreciate it
Sink
3) Last Legion- They are still alive, although the credit doesn't go to them for that. It goes to the fact that they also like to team up with the top alliances,and it shows in the bp rankings. They have the 2nd most members in the top 12, and with there pacts those shared forums must have at least 400 people. Have fun sinking with The Empire
Sink
4) House Lannister- Hmm 5th in bp and one of only 3 alliance with over 150 players. Not really any good alliances in their ocean though, so they are going to have to sink due to internal problems. Now they are taking ...... players too, and the ones that contribute zilch. Never mind these guys will sink next week
Sink
5) Retribution- Pretty much thinking the same thing as when I did my other top 12 a week ago. I still see them as the dark horse alliance in Zancles, and they haven't proving me wrong yet
Rcok says Beth has voodoo magic. Need some luck to go far, maybe voodoo powers can be a substitute for luck. They are also the only top 12 alliance that has leaders in the Zancles World Chat, no other leaders want to join us
Swim, or maybe walking on water with their magic
6) Alpha Dogs- The current 5-7 alliances I can see as the 1-3 alliances in a month, maybe sooner. Still recommend they get a picture of a better fed dog, but they are doing pretty good. They are the top alliance in Ocean 55 like last week, and I don't see any reason that it won't continue.
Swim, doggy paddle style
7) Triad- Yes it is the world's most talked about alliance. They are living up to the talk so far. Triad has the highest average points, highest bp, highest number of forum spammers, and highest number of goldwhores (including bittleschagmichnicht, who spends more on grepo than on living expenses).
Swim on a golden surf board
8) Hector's House- Nice profile pic, and that is where my compliment ends. Don't really see anything special. Can't understand why this alliance is also taking ....... players not in there ocean. Especially one with a personality problem in Earl of Sandwich.
Sink
9) Pirates- Went from 5th to 9th, so I would say they are sinking already. Pirates are 10th in bp, and have the lowest average points in the top 12. Still have respect for them for the time when there alliance profile promoted gender equality, but that is not enough to revers their fate.
Sink
#10, #11, #12- Sorry but none of these alliances are really good enough to comment on individually. They have decent average points, and decent bp. But they are lacking the firepower needed to be successful against the other good alliances in the top 12.
Sink, Sink and Sink
In total that is 9 sinks, and 3 swims. Might be more accurate, or I just may be too pessimistic in this one.