Undeath you missed me out of 50!  I'm clearly the linchpin

Veterans != inactivity!

It just means things are done... old school

I just hate this stereotype that if you played IC back in the betas or early rounds, then you will be inactive now. Lies!

> Shadowwolfs wrote:

> I just hate this stereotype that if you played IC back in the betas or early rounds, then you will be inactive now. Lies!

thats normally how it is though. since back in the betas, ic didnt suck as much

now somebody else do a pvc. *slaps tranny* you said you were doin one like thursday

dont lie opti, you know you have "Imperial Conflict" tatooed on your ass

1 Follow the Nation (1750)  810 2575004 45030
Great group of players and some of the best attackers left in the game protecting a core
the size of flint's ego.  As long as their bankers can keep up with their attackers and their allies step it up they have the best shot at winning the round.  Definately top 3.

2 The Secret Legion (1742)  731 2113522 38895
Kagar, Orbit, and company definately coming out strong from the start.  Showing their weakness in the attacking department early though, definately need someone to step up and take charge of the attackers before they spread themselves too thin and start losing ground.  Decent allies with a family full of people who have past history together will definately help them secure a top 3-5 spot most likely, top 10 definately.  If everyone stays active,
I would even say they have a chance to give 50 a run for their money if they can make it out of expo phase and the dozen or so enemies currently looking their way.

3 We make it Rain! (1728)  689 1961108 38423
Good start but who wouldn't start off well with 9/13 players as bankers.  Artic as their lead attacker is definately going to leave them in trouble as planets start to get scarce and families get more aggressive.  If they can fix that they will have a chance at top 10 for sure but if I was to put in my prediction, Artic will chicken out against a big family with decent attackers and offer a nap that will leave his family vulnerable and first war will be extremely costly.  Top 15 possible, I doubt top 10 unless they can somehow get an experienced attacker and leader in charge.

4 Poker Stars*ft. Liz Lieu & M.L (1746)  622 2079775 38136
Good strong lineup with Primo, Acrid, Cartel, LewLew, fygaro, cartel and others.  Seems like they have structured their banking heavily on Primo's shoulders which could bite them in the ass if Primo goes inactive but so far is doing well for them.  Attacking is a little weak and inexperienced with Cartel leading the charge but definately a group that will hold it's own against  most families out there.  Rumour has it that Primo has offered Cartel quite a few sexual favors in order to keep him from deleting too.  Setting up a good sized core with active attackers will definately give this family a chance at top 5, top 10 guaranteed.

5 Kill All Humans! (1754)  669 1671102 34643
Mostly unknown players led by Shadowwolfs.  Decent activity and aggression from them in spotting their threats and taking them out.  Definately a family that could sneak into top 5 if they can stay out of the big families way and go by untouched.  Will most likely see them sit around much of the round after expo phase, I don't really see the leadership and experience there for them to plan too many big wars.  Top 10 is definately reachable, possibility to see top 5 depending on other families.

6 Failure is not an option listo (1745)  636 1716894 34383
Definately one of the more overrated families this round.  Aggressive but inexperienced attackers with anger problems is going to get them in trouble even with their decent starting position.  Top 10 if they can keep calm and out of the way but I see them slowly being picked on for spread by the better families.

7 Chemicals are tsh33p (1744)  583 1321572 33444
I'll be honest, I don't know too much about this family except that they have been pushed around all expo phase as far as spread and core goes.  They may be going strong on infra right now but they will run out of space soon and they don't have the firepower to really push for more.  Future farm target, Won't make top 10.

8 This be game, life aint (1755)  536 1355649 30453
PP's family and 42's ally, definately a team that can work together and even though they have started off a little slow, expect them to catch up and be a real contender by the end of the round.  Top 5 contender for sure, definately top 10.  Activity will be the key, if they can keep some of their key members active, they will rise.  If not, they will die.

9 Dont Panic (1759)  564 1506916 29644
A group that definately doesn't belong in the top 10 right now and won't stay there for long.  They have some players who have been around forever but most have never really played in a big family and they definately don't have the leadership and lead attacker role filled that they would need to compete.  They have been getting pushed around left and right so far for spread and are only 9th atm because they are keeping caught up with their expo's and infra in their core.  Expo phase ends, Their round ends except for defending their core
and building infrastructure.  Top 15 only due to lack of competition, definately not top 10.

10 100% Random (1734)  504 1564072 29100
Elrohir's family of unknown misfits has shown they have the activity and are finally sorting out their empty spots and inactives.  With a change of allies recently that seem to be working pretty well together, I expect 34 to definately be competing for that 4-5 spot if they can stay out of too many big conflicts with the more dominating attacking families but that may be hard with 42, 46, and 50 breathing on their necks giving them some pressure.  The other big thing will be keeping Scorpion and Ic Death out of trouble, if Elro can accomplish that, They should be a surprise of the round.  We will have to see though, I hear Scorpion is already annoying a number of families.  Definately top 10 if they can keep themselves out of conflict with people they can't handle and keep the planets coming in from those smaller families in the 8-15 area.

11 Transformers 2 (1749)  507 1309949 28460
All I need to say are two words to explain why this family will fail.  Evilrunt and Nacimera.  It's like going to a knife fight with a toothpick, it just isn't going to cut it.  Both are aggressive but neither are smart enough to properly lead a family and maintain their cool, both require babysitters and it is going to bite them in the ass in the early part of the round when real conflicts start.  Top 15, Definately not top 10. 

12 Chemical Elements!! (1758)  496 1298347 27997
Another family that I don't know a lot about other than Flint and Benny being there.  They seem to be staying out trouble now though and maybe they will go by unseen  but odds are that Flint will throw his families round away the first time anyone hits him.  Keep him under control though and this fam will see top 10 for sole reason they are are staying out of trouble.

13 Hope just delay suffering... (1762)  521 1364349 27398
Fairly strong banker core for the most part with Noir and Nightwish but with neither doing too much leading and tico not being very active to lead his attackers, I see this family falling into a lull of inactivity after their first major conflict.  And between them and their allies, they will see a lot of conflict.  They are spending a lot on  fleets and attacking right now but going nowhere with it and it is slowing down their infrastructure.  They recently spent a lot of money on a horrible attempt to clear 50.  Top 15 possibly if they can pull themselves back together and keep their attackers focused on the right families but I see them struggling through the round to a top 15 finish.

14 [ML] Medieval Lords (1760)  551 1193334 26593
15 Punk Culture (1756)  468 968389 26506

16 In The........Butt? (1743)  530 1574200 25653
Good group of folks except Undeath who is about as retarded as any of Flint's so called inventions.  Nice folks but I don't see enough of them staying sober enough to do what it takes to compete this round.  Attacking squad is weak with Metrex and Glue leading the way....and I mean that in the nice way possible Metrex =P  Too many self sufficients and inactives even with the 4-5 solid activity players I just don't see the teamwork being there.  Top 20, maybe top 15 if some of the destructions with other families happen and these guys can somehow stay under the radar but with Glue jumping to a stupid amount of agents in order to fight off 44 and 58 I can tell that radar is already going off.

17 So Sexy Domination (1741)  426 1213256 24527
Ateam, Budzors, Portgas....nice folks but definately not going to have the activity or leadership to contend.  Seems more like just a family to hang out in =P  Top 15 possible but definately not top 10.  Best guess 15-18 mark.

18 TrIanGulUm ThE rEtUrN (1730)  487 1199147 24249

19 Dividing by zero...dont do it (1729)  458 997367 23119

20 Guitar Gods!! Shreddin Licks!! (1731)  508 1219292 22407
This is currently a 1 man show with Parrot doing his best to keep things going while AA/Skulls/rest of the fam sit there doing very little to help.  Strong allies with 50 but I just don't see that alliance sticking unless they can pull something out of their asses and I hope Tymo wasn't the one they expected to turn it around.  Top 15 family but they will really have to step it up for top 10. Go Parrot is all I have to say "cuz your face familair to goblin face."

As a warning before any of you idiots that don't like what I posted try to track me down to attack or op me, I do not play so good luck.  Save your nerd rage for the next stupid post Flint puts up in the politics thread.

cuz ur face familiar to goblin face.