Don't be too harsh.. at least he got Foc to come out of seclusion :O
Though not exactly for the right reason. :icon_wink:
I was going to wait a while to do this, but I suppose I may as well write it up now.
Here is my evaluation of our current top 10 tribes. I'll finish it later, when I have time. For now, the top 5 are done.
It's kinda long. :icon_redface:
Important things to keep in mind:
- It should be assumed that all stats are for the past week, unless specifically stated otherwise.
- War stats/maps may be out of date by a few hours. If your latest conquer is not included, I do not really care. Deal with it.
- I have attempted to remain unbiased, but it is quite possible that I have slipped up in some parts. Again, deal with it.
- Any facts about the tribe other that stats have come either from my own knowledge or from the resources available to me (mainly tribe and/or player profiles & TWstats). If some facts are inaccurate, simply say so in your reply and I will fix them. I did not make mistakes to insult anyone.
- My analyses will probably get shorter as the post goes on because less is known about the smaller tribes.
1. Rx4U
Members: 53
Total points: 65.773.176
ODA Rank: 1. (211,590,670)
ODD Rank: 7. (56,388,818)
Map of Rx4U conquers in the past week
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Map of Rx4U vs. -V- conquers in the past week
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[/spoil] Readers: "You forgot -V-!"
Jeremy: "Nope, I didn't. They just had 0 conquers against Rx4U this past week." :icon_eek:
War stats
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Side 1:
Tribes: Rx4U
Players:
Side 2:
Tribes: -V-
Players:
Timeframe: Last week
Total conquers against opposite side:
Side 1: 20
Side 2: 0
Difference: 20
Points value of total conquers against opposite side:
Side 1: 168,886
Side 2: 0
Difference: 168,886
[/spoil]Rx4U is clearly wiping the floor with the remaining members of -V-. It's been a no-contest fight since the very beginning.
Tribe Analysis
Thus far, Rx4U has met no real resistance. Don't get me wrong, they have fought their fair share of wars, despite being quiet for a long time in between. Taking down JokeZ when Rx4U was just a little rim tribe was the first major war they fought. They took on a tribe much larger than themselves, and came out quite unscathed. On February 17th, they again declared on a larger tribe - this time it was -V- who bore the brunt of the tide of Rx4U's troops. Again, they crumbled. So when I say they have met no resistance, it's actually a large compliment to the tribe. Considered by most to be the best overall tribe in this world, they definitely deserve their place. Rx4U currently has major continental dominance in 11 continents and minor dominance in 1.
Currently led by Focalor and Hybrid Soul, with a few others including pjleathal on the council if I'm not mistaken. These guys have definitely been a solid leadership team up until this point and, barring inactivity or absense for some reason, I can see Rx4U continuing their winning ways.
Into the Future
Now that Rx4U has a nice shape to it after having demolished most of the -V- players in its way, will the tribe continue to noble -V- players and create a barrier around ~RAID~? They have said they will be pursuing every last member of -V-. Will this create war between ~RAID~ and Rx4U, with ~RAID~ having no other options for expansion? Looks like we'll have to watch and find out.
2. T.D.E
Members: 70
Total points: 65.485.525
ODA Rank: 3. (187,132,865)
ODD Rank: 2. (110,314,362)
Map of T.D.E conquers in the past week
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Map of T.D.E vs. MASK conquers in the past week (T.D.E is blue, MASK is green)
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[/spoil]MASK has taken more villages this week, with most of their gained ground in K37.
War stats
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Side 1:
Tribes: T.D.E
Players:
Side 2:
Tribes: MASK
Players:
Timeframe: Last week
Total conquers against opposite side:
Side 1: 5
Side 2: 17
Difference: 12
Points value of total conquers against opposite side:
Side 1: 49,759
Side 2: 149,693
Difference: 99,934
[/spoil]Overall, a pretty low noble count for each tribe. The two tribes' fronts are still just getting closer to one another, and most of the fighting at this stage is over outlying villages. A difference of 12 villages is not a large sway for either tribe, although this does show that MASK is currently winning the war (by a 3.5:1 ratio).
Tribe Analysis
The family. It's a Swedish invasion. Everyone ridiculed them early on in the world when there were many Dragon tribes (T.D.E/T.D.M/T.D.C/T.D.L, etc), but the leadership here has proved to most people that simply being a family tribe does not, in and of itself, spell disaster. This tribe has warred Cave, COBRA, LosT and 82nd, and now MASK. Although they have always had high member counts, their frontline support was pretty famous within COBRA and LosT, so they clearly make use of their numbers. The T.D.E Family currently has major dominance in 12 continents, and minor dominance in 6.
Led by King Dragon, this tribe has steadily climbed through the rankings, and has solidified their position in the North East corner of w39. Pretty solid leadership thus far.
Into the Future
Look for the war with MASK to pick up some steam as the fronts between the two tribes become closer and more well-defined. Getting more support to the frontlines from their safe places around the rim will be crucial for this tribe in their current war.
3. MASK
Members: 30
Total points: 51.575.449
ODA Rank: 2. (188,228,440)
ODD Rank: 1. (112,186,609)
Map of MASK conquers in the past week
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Map of MASK vs. T.D.E F. conquers in the past week
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War stats
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Side 1:
Tribes: MASK
Players:
Side 2:
Tribes: T.D.E T.D.E2
Players:
Timeframe: Last week
Total conquers against opposite side:
Side 1: 26
Side 2: 10
Difference: 16
Points value of total conquers against opposite side:
Side 1: 222,334
Side 2: 99,888
Difference: 122,446
[/spoil]MASK clearly has the upper hand in terms of conquers in the past week, winning by a ratio of 2.6:1.
Tribe Analysis
MASK was the product of some unhappy SIKE players, along with the return of silaking. They made big promises within the first week or so that they were created, and never really followed through with anything they set out to do - namely the destruction of the cer-berus account. A lot of players with big egos, that were fairly apathetic during my time there, they seem to have improved their team play as of late. MASK has major continental dominance in 7 continents, and minor dominance in 4.
Now led by OneAlpha (a SIKE leader... big change? :icon_confused
and Ahmen, along with a few others on the council. Leadership has been a little bit shaky in the past, but seems to have found its place now.
Into the Future
Again, look for the T.D.E F.-MASK war to heat up as the tribes solidify their borders. If MASK makes large gains soon, the tribe will probably remain intact, but if they start to falter, look for the players to split once again into separate tribes, or to emerge again with a new name.
4. T.D.E2
Members: 74
Total points: 42.484.989
ODA Rank: 5. (141,486,784)
ODD Rank: 4. (102,511,129)
Map of T.D.E2 conquers in the past week
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Map of T.D.E2 vs. MASK conquers in the past week
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War stats
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Side 1:
Tribes: MASK
Players:
Side 2:
Tribes: T.D.E2
Players:
Timeframe: Last week
Total conquers against opposite side:
Side 1: 9
Side 2: 5
Difference: 4
Points value of total conquers against opposite side:
Side 1: 72,641
Side 2: 50,129
Difference: 22,512
[/spoil]T.D.E2 is currently losing to MASK by approximately a 2:1 ratio.
Tribe Analysis
Much the same as the analysis for T.D.E. These tribes have completely shared forums and act as though they are one.
Led by Queen of Dragons, this tribe is completely intertwined with its 'parent' tribe on the map. Not too much to comment on, the T.D.E F. leadership stays fairly quiet on these forums most of the time.
Into the Future
See T.D.E ^.
5. NOB!!
Members: 24
Total points: 28.996.189
ODA Rank: 6. (111,346,356)
ODD Rank: 17. (23,551,682)
Map of NOB!! conquers in the last week
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Tribe Analysis
These bunnies are currently not participating in any wars, and seem to be just clearing their area of any other signs of life. They have warred LosT and Cialis/T-T in the past, and have always come out on top. They prove to us that it's not the size of your member count that matters, it's how you use it.
Led by Areyaen, they have secured the South of w39 quite nicely. Took advantage of the weak position of Cialis just after Nickjer left, and then decimated the people who stood against them.
Into the Future
They don't really have many easy options for expansion. They could move NW and war ???, or move NE and war MASK. Whichever route they choose, I'll be betting on NOB!! to win as long as they can keep their activity up.
