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I will make a top 10 since the bottom date of grepostats allows to have a look at things since day 1 of real wars.
Data on which the evaluation is done are from march 3 to April 1.
My apologies for not finishing the previous one.
1. NB Group(NSL included).
Well,NB clearly has no cause to complain for the past month,lol
Their growth in points has been a nice 12,6 million,with 940 more cities under their bigbelly,lol
Net growth in bp is a staggering 9,740,000,from which abp is 5,460,000 and dbp 4,280,000.
It is not simply the much faster growth then anybody else which give cause for celebration,but also the fact that the direct conquests toward the 2 major adversaries has yielded a net gain of at least 150 victories.
And this while NB started with 1354 cities while the musket bee combo had 2147(63% more cities) at the start.
Now the disparity is just 400(or less),a net disadvantage of some 400 cities only.
They have been in defensive toward KB directing their efforts toward Muskets.
NB has been successful in replacing the usual quit tings for rl issues and both wings are full like in the start,and unlike every other major alliance it's wing has not been a drag but a net contributor in their progress(Point growth 4,9 million,net city gains 363,total bp some 3,320,000.Numbers which can be envied,lol).
The results of the first month clearly identify NB as the strategic victor over the Musket Bee combo as well as one of the most serious competitors for the Crown of Golgi.
Swim.
2.Musket Group(Wombles included).
Well,if NB was the winner of the first month Muskets clearly are the main losers of the major contests in this first month.
I am not saying they have not had progress,but relatively speaking they have fallen so much behind NB that one may fairly say they have lost the right to pretend the crown by itself anymore.
On paper they have had a point growth of some 5,8 million with an extra 215 cities under their bigbelly,lol.
However,when you compare it with NB it is disheartening,from a net disparity in cities toward NB of some 177 cities(March 3 when was started) now this has gone to 900+....
Total bp gain was a nice 7,060,000,but majority is dbp(3,960,000),with abp being 3,100,000.
The wing is reduced to a shambles,since all efforts of Musket Leadership have been to keep strong on paper the main alliance to regain the first spot,without ultimate success.
They have failed to score a strategic victory over Epidemic,which alone would have compounded the losses toward NB(not just in cities but in players too).
Of what value are say 30 gains toward Epi when NB now has 270+ cities in ocean 44(their home ocean)?
The failure to strangle Epi while they could,is also accompanied with the frightful growth of LW on their western flank,and Sindar too(in their northern flank) is not friendly to them.
The situation is not rosy anymore and the high spirits of the start of March have fallen to a low ebb.
It is understandable the disheartening of ordinary players when they see the Pelly Krouds(or is it Kelly Proud
) of leadership have 2k+ beers in their harbors on the second day while they lose cities for a few hundred beers on the first day.
The blame goes to leadership,not to the ordinary players,who fought well in general.
Kicking angry players(for lack of support when they golden up 15+ walls) when they see Aredhel gather hundreds of fst per city(not in revolt) for a few attacks is not exactly the proper signal,is it?
maybe Lili can find here the cause of the ultimate failure of her brave efforts?
I am afraid(knowing a bit more due to my position) it will be just a Float for them in the next month.
3. Killa Biiz.
Unlike arquebusiers ,Killa Biiz have enjoyed immunity from NB(no proper ops save sporadic attacks),and they have been in the offensive toward NB to clear 55 and dominate the border 55/54.
They have had a net growth in points of some 6,830,000,and an extra 320 cities.
Total BP has been 3,675,0000,with abp 2,625,000 and DBP 1,050,000.
Vast majority of all this growth has been of their main though,since Wanna Be Bees also has deteriorated,with 0 gains in cities and negligible bp compared to the wing of NSL for example,625,000 total bp,less then 5 times then NSL,but NSL kept high numbers while GHB lost players steadily).
Nor has the major attacks toward NB yielded major gains,and drama was not absent.
However,on their southern flank the situation has improved(toward Bloody Axe) and this offers hope for them,while on the eastern flank the stand off with Black Ship has prevented the overstraining of the energies.
In average the relative growth in points toward NB is not much behind,but when it comes to bp it is almost 1 to 3,and while NSL is expected to contribute for NB group one can hardly expect GHB to have the same contribution.
The rapid weakening of Muskets brings the prospect of a more active campaign of NB toward them,so they may finally see if they can be successful in defense too?
The strategic situation does not seem as bleak as that of Muskets to me,so it is a Swim for me.
Additional comments:I have not included the husband killers in their stats,unless HG requires to be officially included.
On paper Poopspank is "independent",with just "coincidental" attacks on the same cities as Musket bees,and none toward the later(protected with mass mails from the later alliances).
Husband killers included,Killa Biiz have better stats(not much since they "split" late).
4. Written in Blood(Blood Monkeys included).
the "Horror" lovers have grown a very good(compared with starting point) 6,030,000 points and an extra 526 cities in the past month,but the bp gain has been less spectacular(2,465,000 in total,from which 1,617,000 abp and 847 k dbp).
One sees the dbp(fom Epi attacks) is on the rise,though of course given the disparity in numbers(WiB has Musket support too) losses toward Epi have been minimal,and direct score toward Epi is positive,but as mentioned prior I have not seen spectacular gains,and Epi lately has also attacked them).
Strategic situation due to location is good,so of course it is a swim,but the weakening of Muskets will have consequences for them too since Epi will be more free to hit them.
A "Ruthless " stance toward simmers will help prepare for the probable scenario of Epi counterattacks.
Compared to the major 3 BP is low in comparison,but tbh has steadily risen,so a good hope for them.
Swim.
5. Black Sheep(just a friendly poke,don't take it seriously).
B Sh has had a good growth of some 4,320,000 points and an extra 305 cities..
Uninvolved in major wars bp has been low,just some 1,220,0000,90% being abp.
Location and the occupation of Killa Biiz with NB has protected them,and it offers the good prospect of a conditional Swim,since a major test is needed to give a serious Swim.
Sim power alone does not mean long term success,unless just survival is the goal.
6. Epidemic.
This surprising alliance(to be eplaine later) has had a net gain of some 3,400,000 points and an extra 313 cities under their belt.
The surprise is the very good bp gain,some 3,3 million.
They have been the subject of major attacks from much more powerful neibghors ,survived well,and is creating via methodical work it's base more west(initially they were in 45 only,now spreading well in east 35 too).
DBP has the lions share with some 2,180,000 and abp just 1,1 million,no doubt a reflection of the strain they passed.
Their survival in the initial phase and the weakening of Muskets offers good hopes for them.
I give them a swim and my congrats on their work.An example to follow by weaker alliances attacked by larger forces.
7.Lonely Wolves.
Now this guys have had the most exponential growth with some 3,850,000 points and an extra 357 cities.
Bp has increased with almost 1,2 million,920k being abp and 270k dbp,a reflection of their strategic location on the rim(34).
They profited from the Musket rash after Erik's scalp to strengthen themselves and are now knocking on the doors of Muskets.
Swim,but would like to see a better bp total to feel more confident on my evaluation.hey have had the most exponential growth given the initial base.
net growth of 3,850,000 points and 357 cities.
8.The Vanguard.
This guys, based on 35,have had a very good point growth of some 3 million,and an extra 330 cities.
A good simming strength but bp is still low(no doubt location and the good relations with their Epi neibghors have their influence).
Bp has been on the rise(780k past month,485k abp and dbp 290k,mostly from supporting Epi?) but is yet far away from where it should be.
Jason tells me they expect the natural process of weeding the weak and their intention of being involved in more serious contests will improve it.
Okay ,Swim due to location,but more is needed to have a definite Swim in my opinion.
9. MoB.
The last place in my estimation goes for MoB.
This lads moved into northern 64 and 63,created their base there via colonization and had a growth of some 2,900,000 points and an extra 332 cities.
Bp has been low,like vanguard,just 730k,over 2/3 being abp and dbp 230 k.No doubt a reflection of their location(after some initial clashes they migrated far away from NB).
I see them being more aggressive lately toward NB and am told(I am on vm right now) they have attacked Alpha.
,lol.
I appreciate this,it shows spirit.
Due to proximity of NB I will give them a Float.
Additional comments:
Sharks and Sindar are no 11 and 12.
The rise of Sharks is due to the merging of T.A.A.N leftovers(after a NB campaign),which is not exactly the best indicator while the drama in Sindar due to the inactivity of their founders was costly to them and no they have fallen in the 12 spot(better if we ad the secondary wing).
I will leave more comments later,waiting opinions on this.
Note.The author is a leader in NB,so prone to biased opinions.
Data on which the evaluation is done are from march 3 to April 1.
My apologies for not finishing the previous one.
1. NB Group(NSL included).
Well,NB clearly has no cause to complain for the past month,lol
Their growth in points has been a nice 12,6 million,with 940 more cities under their bigbelly,lol
Net growth in bp is a staggering 9,740,000,from which abp is 5,460,000 and dbp 4,280,000.
It is not simply the much faster growth then anybody else which give cause for celebration,but also the fact that the direct conquests toward the 2 major adversaries has yielded a net gain of at least 150 victories.
And this while NB started with 1354 cities while the musket bee combo had 2147(63% more cities) at the start.
Now the disparity is just 400(or less),a net disadvantage of some 400 cities only.
They have been in defensive toward KB directing their efforts toward Muskets.
NB has been successful in replacing the usual quit tings for rl issues and both wings are full like in the start,and unlike every other major alliance it's wing has not been a drag but a net contributor in their progress(Point growth 4,9 million,net city gains 363,total bp some 3,320,000.Numbers which can be envied,lol).
The results of the first month clearly identify NB as the strategic victor over the Musket Bee combo as well as one of the most serious competitors for the Crown of Golgi.
Swim.
2.Musket Group(Wombles included).
Well,if NB was the winner of the first month Muskets clearly are the main losers of the major contests in this first month.
I am not saying they have not had progress,but relatively speaking they have fallen so much behind NB that one may fairly say they have lost the right to pretend the crown by itself anymore.
On paper they have had a point growth of some 5,8 million with an extra 215 cities under their bigbelly,lol.
However,when you compare it with NB it is disheartening,from a net disparity in cities toward NB of some 177 cities(March 3 when was started) now this has gone to 900+....
Total bp gain was a nice 7,060,000,but majority is dbp(3,960,000),with abp being 3,100,000.
The wing is reduced to a shambles,since all efforts of Musket Leadership have been to keep strong on paper the main alliance to regain the first spot,without ultimate success.
They have failed to score a strategic victory over Epidemic,which alone would have compounded the losses toward NB(not just in cities but in players too).
Of what value are say 30 gains toward Epi when NB now has 270+ cities in ocean 44(their home ocean)?
The failure to strangle Epi while they could,is also accompanied with the frightful growth of LW on their western flank,and Sindar too(in their northern flank) is not friendly to them.
The situation is not rosy anymore and the high spirits of the start of March have fallen to a low ebb.
It is understandable the disheartening of ordinary players when they see the Pelly Krouds(or is it Kelly Proud
) of leadership have 2k+ beers in their harbors on the second day while they lose cities for a few hundred beers on the first day.The blame goes to leadership,not to the ordinary players,who fought well in general.
Kicking angry players(for lack of support when they golden up 15+ walls) when they see Aredhel gather hundreds of fst per city(not in revolt) for a few attacks is not exactly the proper signal,is it?
maybe Lili can find here the cause of the ultimate failure of her brave efforts?
I am afraid(knowing a bit more due to my position) it will be just a Float for them in the next month.
3. Killa Biiz.
Unlike arquebusiers ,Killa Biiz have enjoyed immunity from NB(no proper ops save sporadic attacks),and they have been in the offensive toward NB to clear 55 and dominate the border 55/54.
They have had a net growth in points of some 6,830,000,and an extra 320 cities.
Total BP has been 3,675,0000,with abp 2,625,000 and DBP 1,050,000.
Vast majority of all this growth has been of their main though,since Wanna Be Bees also has deteriorated,with 0 gains in cities and negligible bp compared to the wing of NSL for example,625,000 total bp,less then 5 times then NSL,but NSL kept high numbers while GHB lost players steadily).
Nor has the major attacks toward NB yielded major gains,and drama was not absent.
However,on their southern flank the situation has improved(toward Bloody Axe) and this offers hope for them,while on the eastern flank the stand off with Black Ship has prevented the overstraining of the energies.
In average the relative growth in points toward NB is not much behind,but when it comes to bp it is almost 1 to 3,and while NSL is expected to contribute for NB group one can hardly expect GHB to have the same contribution.
The rapid weakening of Muskets brings the prospect of a more active campaign of NB toward them,so they may finally see if they can be successful in defense too?
The strategic situation does not seem as bleak as that of Muskets to me,so it is a Swim for me.
Additional comments:I have not included the husband killers in their stats,unless HG requires to be officially included.
On paper Poopspank is "independent",with just "coincidental" attacks on the same cities as Musket bees,and none toward the later(protected with mass mails from the later alliances)
.Husband killers included,Killa Biiz have better stats(not much since they "split" late).
4. Written in Blood(Blood Monkeys included).
the "Horror" lovers have grown a very good(compared with starting point) 6,030,000 points and an extra 526 cities in the past month,but the bp gain has been less spectacular(2,465,000 in total,from which 1,617,000 abp and 847 k dbp).
One sees the dbp(fom Epi attacks) is on the rise,though of course given the disparity in numbers(WiB has Musket support too) losses toward Epi have been minimal,and direct score toward Epi is positive,but as mentioned prior I have not seen spectacular gains,and Epi lately has also attacked them).
Strategic situation due to location is good,so of course it is a swim,but the weakening of Muskets will have consequences for them too since Epi will be more free to hit them.
A "Ruthless " stance toward simmers will help prepare for the probable scenario of Epi counterattacks.
Compared to the major 3 BP is low in comparison,but tbh has steadily risen,so a good hope for them.
Swim.
5. Black Sheep(just a friendly poke,don't take it seriously).
B Sh has had a good growth of some 4,320,000 points and an extra 305 cities..
Uninvolved in major wars bp has been low,just some 1,220,0000,90% being abp.
Location and the occupation of Killa Biiz with NB has protected them,and it offers the good prospect of a conditional Swim,since a major test is needed to give a serious Swim.
Sim power alone does not mean long term success,unless just survival is the goal.
6. Epidemic.
This surprising alliance(to be eplaine later) has had a net gain of some 3,400,000 points and an extra 313 cities under their belt.
The surprise is the very good bp gain,some 3,3 million.
They have been the subject of major attacks from much more powerful neibghors ,survived well,and is creating via methodical work it's base more west(initially they were in 45 only,now spreading well in east 35 too).
DBP has the lions share with some 2,180,000 and abp just 1,1 million,no doubt a reflection of the strain they passed.
Their survival in the initial phase and the weakening of Muskets offers good hopes for them.
I give them a swim and my congrats on their work.An example to follow by weaker alliances attacked by larger forces.
7.Lonely Wolves.
Now this guys have had the most exponential growth with some 3,850,000 points and an extra 357 cities.
Bp has increased with almost 1,2 million,920k being abp and 270k dbp,a reflection of their strategic location on the rim(34).
They profited from the Musket rash after Erik's scalp to strengthen themselves and are now knocking on the doors of Muskets.
Swim,but would like to see a better bp total to feel more confident on my evaluation.hey have had the most exponential growth given the initial base.
net growth of 3,850,000 points and 357 cities.
8.The Vanguard.
This guys, based on 35,have had a very good point growth of some 3 million,and an extra 330 cities.
A good simming strength but bp is still low(no doubt location and the good relations with their Epi neibghors have their influence).
Bp has been on the rise(780k past month,485k abp and dbp 290k,mostly from supporting Epi?) but is yet far away from where it should be.
Jason tells me they expect the natural process of weeding the weak and their intention of being involved in more serious contests will improve it.
Okay ,Swim due to location,but more is needed to have a definite Swim in my opinion.
9. MoB.
The last place in my estimation goes for MoB.
This lads moved into northern 64 and 63,created their base there via colonization and had a growth of some 2,900,000 points and an extra 332 cities.
Bp has been low,like vanguard,just 730k,over 2/3 being abp and dbp 230 k.No doubt a reflection of their location(after some initial clashes they migrated far away from NB).
I see them being more aggressive lately toward NB and am told(I am on vm right now) they have attacked Alpha.
,lol.
I appreciate this,it shows spirit.
Due to proximity of NB I will give them a Float.
Additional comments:
Sharks and Sindar are no 11 and 12.
The rise of Sharks is due to the merging of T.A.A.N leftovers(after a NB campaign),which is not exactly the best indicator while the drama in Sindar due to the inactivity of their founders was costly to them and no they have fallen in the 12 spot(better if we ad the secondary wing).
I will leave more comments later,waiting opinions on this.
Note.The author is a leader in NB,so prone to biased opinions.
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