True. lt181 has in my eyes aswell never been tested in this world. He's a good diplomat and a great leader, but not a warmonger, or a risktaker. That doesn't mean that when confronted he doesn't know how to fight though, cause he damn well can. Horica has proven himself already, and you agreed on that. Gruss and ronny I have seen prove themselves aswell as fighters and teamplayers. Otto may not be the most refined fighter, but he always gets the job done, loves the fight and always supports his tribemates. Stonesour, if still original, is a
very talented player, and the same goes for DinuAlbert and Butonel. Blodyx is inactive atm, but she's a beast when there is a war going on. That is about the players that I have had first hand experiences with.
Have they been tested as a tribe? No.
Have they been tested as individual players on this world? Most of them have not been tested under very heavy circumstances no.
Are they barb munchers? Yes.
Does that mean that they can't fight?
Am I saying they will win against HIRE then? Well, probably not either, I also have first hand experiences with the HIRE ppl on the BAM border
And I am not sure of their activity either, but only one way to find out I guess...