Heres another partisan hit job for yous guys and gals:
1. Shadys - A good team that took up the intermediate position right off the core, perfect for a wonder build. Active diplomacy proves they are in it to win it. They failed to see their first big war to a conclusion, which knocks the polish off that victory imho. Defo contenders.
2. Skullz - Alliance with quite a few members I know. Also a few names I thought I wouldn't see again. Last chance wonder builds are bringing everybody together again it seems. Good position, and easy meals around....but is the magic still there? I have my questions about that, but then again I was in Hert. Also contenders.
3. T to the F - "I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death." Thomas Paine
4. Kraken - Took in too much food too fast. Spread too far in the core of the ocean while doing it. If they can fall back and regroup they have a chance to consolidate. However watch for the vicious Angry Apples!
5. The Priory - Another team that was fighting a great fight and blew it at the finish line. Now it just seems like they are in Shady's pockets. Not an enviable place to be.
6. Apples - Can't help it I like these guys. Did a great fade from my front and regrouped in 046. Then things got out of hand. Three alliances might be overdoing it a little bit, but time will tell. They gave Kraken a tummy ache for sure. Skulls played em both.
7. Plunder n Pillage - Not sure where these guys went. They seemed to be part of a coalition that vanished overnight. I get the feeling they were left holding the check.
9. The Apocalypse - Not much to say. Legion went out in a weird way, I guess. Whatevs, clean slate time. Good team with no back bench. Lets see what they do when they get tested.