I've been away from IC for several years, so there are bound to be names I no longer recognize, or those whose skills have improved since I played seriously, but here is my go. Some families I don't know who is really in them, so if that is posted later, I'll revise:
1 Universal Dance Squad (6648) [114,77] 12 13200 0
--->No idea who is in this family, but the name currently being a dancing name, I have to assume that some gay dancing stormtrooper is in charge, and that this family is fail-bound. Unless there are unknown names, Contenders top 12, Pretenders top 5.
2 er.. (6656) [91,94] 12 13200 0
---> No name, no theme. Like a number of families that are now approaching full, could be no one has really taken charge, but like 48, without names can't predict much. I think this family has one of the weaker map positions, so they will have an uphill battle to really establish dominance. As I believe Google Chrome > Firefox, I'm saying contenders top 15, pretenders top 10.
3 ~ playmates ~ (6649) [33,117] 12 13200 0
---> This is a contending family with lots of reliable players, including some of my favorites! Rev and Ramza were in my very first IC family back in 2002ish, and are great guys. WS, Zidi, Wiwi, Magni, and Gaheris are certainly all reliable from what I've seen playing against them in the past, and though I don't know the others, have to assume there aren't too many special olympics cases. Contenders FTW.
4 (6657) [86,58] 12 13200 0
---> Another family that looks like it has filled with just random people. Perhaps there is organization, but I doubt it. In my experience, Marijuana photos indicate weak organizational skills. They also are another family with relatively weak map position. Contenders top 15, pretenders top 8.
5 (6637) [81,115] 11 12100 0
---> So organized that there isn't even a leader yet. Decent map position, but proximity to 42,45 and 54 could be trouble. Contenders for one of the last 5 in galaxy.
6 Marvel Villains (6643) [52,99] 11 12100 0
---> I'm not a big comic book guy, but still don't really recognize these villains. It looks more like a medical school graduating class from Zambia. Again, if names exist, would help to have them, otherwise, contenders top 12, pretenders top 8.
7 The Avengers (6652) [5,39] 11 12100 0
---> Little better effort at a 'Marvel' theme, though nothing I really recognize here. At least most people are with the theme, and they are so super-serial, that they already have a fleet admiral! Contenders top 10, pretenders top 5.
8 IC Dead Stuff (6641) [79,78] 11 12100 0
---> Reasonably decent map positioning. I always have to assume it is an ICDeath family if it has death somewhere in the name? Could be good, could be bad. Contenders top 10, pretenders top 3.
9 Bankers fam (6653) [9,114] 10 11000 0
---> As of today, it really is a banker's fam. Don't piss these guys off, b/c they will have 1 attacker to really mess you up, or just a bunch of ops for those paxies. Contenders top 15, pretenders top 10.
10 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ (6654) [77,18] 10 11000 0
---> Some organization, good map position. I see pixies and Nightwalker are there, not sure who else. Contenders top 10.
11 (6640) [16,18] 10 11000 0
---> How can you go wrong with players like 'Tigerkittens' and 'spacecat'? Well I hate cats. Contenders top 15, pretenders top 10.
12 We will own you this round too (6645) [105,15] 10 11000 0
---> Teddy's fam. I wasn't paying attn to anyone top 5 last round, but I believe they did well with whoever they had. Teddy and Spam attacking I believe? Very good map position, though slight proximity to some of the other top contenders. Contenders FTW.
13 WINNING (6655) [61,117] 10 11000 0
---> I played against some of these guys last round. They finished pretty low, but thought they had decent activity and potential if well utilized. They also have Baratheon who will be an SS player with a million planets. Contenders top 8, pretenders top 5.
14 Opperation (6658) [62,69] 10 11000 0
---> Decent map position, know nothing about players. PvC status reserved until player update.
15 Duck Soup (6651) [29,39] 10 11000 0
---> Mild organization, PvC status reserved until player update
16 (6639) [17,93] 10 11000 0
---> DDK actually leading! Is he active? Awesome guy when he is, but don't know if there is really much activity there. Contenders top 10, pretenders top 5.
17 N (6646) [109,104] 10 11000 0
---> Weak map position, but PvC status reserved until player update
18 OMG its so BIG (6647) [76,40] 9 9900 0
---> Looks like a family of mildly inactive randoms. Pretenders top 12.
19 Legendary Music Legends (6644) [17,61] 9 9900 0
---> Name is a bit repetitive, but at least it looks like they got a theme together. Always a good step in the right direction! Pretenders top 8.
20 The Cute one plays here! (6650) [37,77] 8 8800 0
---> If you like underage girls, then maybe? Do any real players play here? They should get a few more randoms before start, but am still giving a pretenders for top 8.
More info will help make these a bit more realistic. Some general opinions on the round:
1) I think there are only about 3-5 real contending families for the win. They will have to slug it out, but that also means a lot of room for those other spots if activity is good and people play smart.
2) This is a huge map for only 20 families. Like last round, the ephase will last through nearly the entire round.
3) There are probably a few families hiding who they are or who they have. It will eventually get out, but for now I guess it adds some suspense. I also don't know how many players that are actively playing in PW have joined quietly.
If you have any general updates, can send them to the hotmail/messenger email on my profile which I will try to periodically check. Have fun.
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