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Strategos
The one off on side newspaper
Contents:
Introduction
Interview with Donpj111
Sons of Odin analysis
Interview with -Censored-
- Erida Kaos - analysis
Interview with ErikWijmeersch
Sabs analysis
Interview with William Strandli
Scrappy Goats analysis
Interview with NutsNBoltz
Fiasco United analysis
Fiasco VS goats analysis
Conclusion
Introduction
Welcome to the one off, one time only, its NOT happening again Side newspaper (written and edited by a ghost rider). This paper will be an extended pre-domination analysis of this server complete with interviews, bad puns, awful jokes and poorly worded statements that will annoy my neighbours. I hope your happy @foogaloowhoOP because I'm never doing this again! Enjoy!
Interview with Donpj111
Question 1: Sons has spent a lot of time getting kicked around the block by goats with your alliance losing a huge amount of cities inside core oceans. anyone should be forgiven for thinking it was the end for sons. Yet here they are not bowing to anyone What do you think is the primary factor that has kept your team alive?
Answer: The short version: revenge. Its no secret im not a fan of how they have fought the war which is also why all offers of peace, mergers and recruitment has been rejected.
Its simply a matter principle and hell will freeze over before you see me and Sons join an enemy alliance.
But lets see who will laugh in the end
Interviewers comment: Well I'm fairly certain that viking hell is a frozen wasteland so don't count it out of the books just yet
Question 2: As domination stands what are you going to do to put your team into the best possible position to fight well?
Answer: As i see it its up to the two big groups in FU/Anarchaos and Goats to fight it out - go heads up and the one standing after the fight wins. Time will tell if they got the stones for it
For Sons... well we still have a hand or two to play otherwise we wouldnt be here still but i’ll keep that for my self for now.
Question 3: Run down your opinions on the major alliances left in the server (like a mini top 12).
Answer: Well i think you can divide it in three groups:
1. Goats/TBG - Ofc one of the big contenders. Have done a good job on locking down O55 but dont have many friends left in the world. They could be heading towards some tough times and i have my doubts how they will manage under real pressure. There's no doubt that they have some good players amongst them but i think we will see several ghost or leave once the pressure gets high. Its not fun being on the defensive. They wont win the server if it ends up in an all out war.
2. FU/Anarchaos - The newly merged group which i think very few expected to see. In my mind the biggest contender for sure. The members list indicate quality and the fact that Nutz havent ghosted yet could indicate they mean business lol Smart move to merge the two groups i think it will pay off in the end. If they play the remaining time of the server right it should be a win.
3. The remaining alliances - In this category we have Sons, Sabs, Vanguard, Erida, Ghosts and Insurgence. Some will support one of the two big ones or simply play their own game out on the rim. A lot of quality across the alliances but most Arent in position of the Dom circle sadly.
Lastly i hope to see some bloody fighting between the two contenders so they show they deserve the win in the end.
Question 4: Some quick fire questions to keep you on your toes:
1. Should Censored censor everything he says so no one has an excuse to ban him?
2. Does NutsNBoltz really have nuts?
3. Do you think that Mole Man has his head buried in the dirt all the time?
4. How lazy is SlothTzu?
5. Are Sons of Odin allowed to marry each other?
6. Is ErikWijmeersch the same as the Belgian athlete who admitted to cheating?
1. No
2. I doubt it
3. Most likely
4. Havent met his equal yet
5. No but must admit we have a member or two with 5 ears and three arms (there are always one who dont follow instructions)
6. Aye - But hey its only cheat if you are caught
Analysis of Sons
Sons hold a position on the east rim in oceans 64 and 65 with a few cities scattered in 54 and 55. I expect that they will play a role in harassing goats as the server enters domination which may involve teaming up with Fiasco for a few joint OP's. Over all i don't think they will make a huge difference as positions on the rim will have lead to some cities not being counted and the fact that they have probably gone full defence may also weaken Sons chance of making an impact. But, i would be very happy to be proved wrong in this case.
Interview with -Censored-
Question 1: Your team is one of those rare success stories of a rim team that has risen through the rubble and made a name for themselves. What do you think was the primary reason for your teams successes that have put you in your position?
Answer: I don't think there is a primary reason. It's a mix of organization, commitment, experience, communication between players, rules and other stuffs. In this game nothing is impossible, if you're able to understand who and where you can recruit, who and where you can fight, how can you imrpove yourself and you recognize your limits, even one MRA can become a Top Alliance. We started from nothing. There wasnt even a starting group so yes I'm proud of what we have built. Anyway it's also a matter of luck, I've found good guys and very good players here
Question 2: I have heard that Erida has had issues with spies. How much do you think those issues will affect your teams performance in the endgame?
Answer: We just had some little issues with spies. when you recruit people you don't know this is something predictable. But I can say that it didnt affect our game in the past and it won't affect anymore because that issue has been fixed
Question 3: Rundown your opinions on the major alliances left (like a mini top 12)
Answer: I think there are just 2 alliances left for the victory: Fiasco United that just merged the anarchaos, and Goats. I don't think there are other contenders for the domination. I believe the top 9 alliances got a decent % but not enough to contend the top 2.
Question 4: Some quick fire questions to keep you on your toes:
1. Should Censored censor everything he says so no one has an excuse to ban him?
2. Does NutsNBoltz really have nuts?
3. Do you think that Mole Man has his head buried in the dirt all the time?
4. How lazy is SlothTzu?
5. Are Sons of Odin allowed to marry each other?
6. Is ErikWijmeersch the same as the Belgian athlete who admitted to cheating?
Answer:
1. none can censor censored except censored himself (think I got the guinness world record of tickets sent from haters for banning me without being effectively banned lol)
2. Idk if Nuts really have nuts but he can count potatoes
3. I will answer when I'll have the pleasure of meet him in game. Im EN newbie
4. Not lazy but the biggest loser of EN worlds
5. Why not? I am for the free love
6. "Yes, no, maybe, I don't know, can you repeat the question?". I don't know what did he do in real life but it looks like he needs lot of love and therefore hugs every living creature in every world
Answer: I don't think there is a primary reason. It's a mix of organization, commitment, experience, communication between players, rules and other stuffs. In this game nothing is impossible, if you're able to understand who and where you can recruit, who and where you can fight, how can you imrpove yourself and you recognize your limits, even one MRA can become a Top Alliance. We started from nothing. There wasnt even a starting group so yes I'm proud of what we have built. Anyway it's also a matter of luck, I've found good guys and very good players here
Question 2: I have heard that Erida has had issues with spies. How much do you think those issues will affect your teams performance in the endgame?
Answer: We just had some little issues with spies. when you recruit people you don't know this is something predictable. But I can say that it didnt affect our game in the past and it won't affect anymore because that issue has been fixed
Question 3: Rundown your opinions on the major alliances left (like a mini top 12)
Answer: I think there are just 2 alliances left for the victory: Fiasco United that just merged the anarchaos, and Goats. I don't think there are other contenders for the domination. I believe the top 9 alliances got a decent % but not enough to contend the top 2.
Question 4: Some quick fire questions to keep you on your toes:
1. Should Censored censor everything he says so no one has an excuse to ban him?
2. Does NutsNBoltz really have nuts?
3. Do you think that Mole Man has his head buried in the dirt all the time?
4. How lazy is SlothTzu?
5. Are Sons of Odin allowed to marry each other?
6. Is ErikWijmeersch the same as the Belgian athlete who admitted to cheating?
Answer:
1. none can censor censored except censored himself (think I got the guinness world record of tickets sent from haters for banning me without being effectively banned lol)
2. Idk if Nuts really have nuts but he can count potatoes
3. I will answer when I'll have the pleasure of meet him in game. Im EN newbie
4. Not lazy but the biggest loser of EN worlds
5. Why not? I am for the free love
6. "Yes, no, maybe, I don't know, can you repeat the question?". I don't know what did he do in real life but it looks like he needs lot of love and therefore hugs every living creature in every world
- Erida Kaos - analysis
Erida is situated across 34 with some minor positions in 43. Over all they seem to have been a very effective offensive threat taking large amounts of cities from Sabs and some anarch branches (especially when their losses are comparatively small). I think this team may have the strength to contend for the crown but they would be weaker than other major contenders. They also might just team up with Fiasco which would make sense from a geographical viewpoint. These are ones to watch for sure but i think they are more likely to favour a supporting role rather than going alone.