Didn't put much effort into it and haven't really had time between organizing my family and WoW to pay too much attention to the other families but since Round starts in less than 24 hours I figured might as well make sure atleast one is posted now. 

1 Space Balls (2183)  13 14300 0
Dimple, Evilrunt, Xanthus, Raspoetin, no one real special and no real attacking power.  Position is with very few nearby systems and plenty of families around them to contend with, without that attacking present definately don't see them succeeding.  Pretenders all the way, 15th-20th.

2 Arachnaphobia!!! (2168)  13 14300 0
Good Starting Positioning, Attackers aren't the most experienced but they have an active attacking core in Colorado, Ithaca, Ghost, and Metrex with a pretty good banking team returning from last round as well.  Good coordination with their allies and they will definately be top 5, top 3 very possible if things go well.

3 Where to next? (2197)  13 14300 0
One of the best if not the best starting positions on the map, active and aggressive attacking squad with some good leaders for both attackers and economy.  Definately contenders for the win, but top 3-5 definately.

4 Mmmmmmm....Breakfast (2170)  13 14300 0
Don't know much about their lineup other than the obvious like Lucifer, frost, and tevukas but all they have to do is beat 1-2 nearby families and if they can hold their core, they might make top 15, even back top 10 if some families get farmed bad.  If they get too aggressive though, I just don't see them having the team to fend off one of the few real decent families. Pretender.

5 Party Animals Edition Capri 5 (2184)  13 14300 0
Former 42(Evo, Kagar, Emo, etc) with a an addition or two like Luster, Good starting position if they can get control quickly of the two nearby families and move south.  Attacker strength looks a little weak but should be enough for top 5 definately, contenders for win if their attackers really step it up.

6 ~VILLAINS~ (2191)  13 14300 0
Former 62(Noir, Devils, Para, Fygaro, etc) with not a lot of changes to their lineup other than bringing in Lewlew to hopefully give them a better economy than they had last round.  Attacker strength looks fairly weak still but plenty for current competition.  Their positioning is fairly poor though with a number of other families really close by but one of those is their allies who will do alright.
Contenders for that upper top 10 area but will have to really step it up if they want to reach the top 5.  They have a couple people with a history of going inactive that they will have to keep up.

7 =Infections= (2164)  13 14300 0
Former 33 with a few additions Airwing,danny, and wolfbane.  Poor positioning on the map and have no real leader to help coordinate their economy or their attacking group.  Top 15 maybe if they don't delete, but no higher.  Pretenders.

8 Enter Our World (2186)  12 13200 0
Last round's 1730 with the addition of Teddy and Ateam.  Another family that just doesn't have the people to keep up with the economy of the bigger families.  It will come down to who they want to pick their fights with and how they handle when someone picks one with them.  Contenders for back half of top 10 possibly, but don't expect any higher. Pretenders overall.

9 The N word (2196)  12 13200 0
Map position isn't the greatest with Colorado nearby and 2-3 other families across into sector 1.  Their family setup looks fairly decent though, it will come down to whether they can keep Colorado off their back and keep their economy up.  Not too familiar with the lineup.  Contenders for back of top 10 possibly but most likely teens., Pretenders overall though.

10 Going Retro! (2179)  12 13200 0
Beware's family, not much skill in the fam.  Position has some families around, they will have their hands full to really keep their core maintained but if they can successfully do it and just infrawhore, you might see them in top back end of top 10, to early teens.  If they get themselves in trouble though, Down to the ground is where they will go faster than Evander Holyfield lately.

11 Karma Sutra (2169)  12 13200 0
Bunch of nobodies with a horrible starting position. Definately look to see them farmed. Pretenders all the way.

12 Theme? Whats a theme? (2178)  12 13200 0
Former 49(VR, Runering,Nai, etc) basically the same family except no Nacirema.  Attacking team is a little weak but good starting position.  Contender for top half of top 10, maybe even that 4th or 5th spot if they don't get in the wrong fight.  Contender for mid top 10 to late top 10 for sure.

13 Blazing Phoenix (2189)  11 12100 0
Deadly X, Hazard, and a few average players.  Horrible starting position near old 62 and old 31 though.  Their round will all depend on how they handle those 2 families and that area.  If they can pull it off though, top 5 is a possibility, definately top 10 contenders.

14 The Virus in Round V (2187)  11 12100 0
Bonanza's family, 41 from last round.  A lot of older more experienced players but many haven't been active in a long time.  Bonanza will pull them together for a top 10 finish for sure, but top 5 will really be stretching it unless he can get some of those guys active.

15 The Imperal Spellbook (2194)  11 12100 0
Old 31 minus their resourcers.  Replaced Lynns with Iluvatar and Parrot went to bank so they definately lost their best attacker but still have Skulls and Tymo.  Map positioning isn't that great to start but with their allies nearby and Tymo's addiction to hitting small families, top 5 for sure, Contenders for win if they can keep their people active and keep the intra family fighting down.

16 LOONEY TUNES (2185)  11 12100 0
Strong banking family with Nme, Kosh, etc but nothing for attackers and right next to Kagar.  Definately a planet farm there, Pretenders all the way.

17 (2171)  11 12100 0
Former 59 from last round, Horrible positioning and no attacking power like last round, Won't survive, Pretenders.

18 Credit Crisis (2172)  11 12100 0
Former 45 with Snailex and Pitbull.  Map position isn't horrible and not too bad of an attacking team if they are active.  Depending on who their ally is, upper top 10 to back half of top 10.

19 Themes are for idiots (3912) (2193)  11 12100 0
Zidi's family, old 48.  Positioning isn't too shabby, no clue who they have as allies. Not sure if War stayed, if he did, a good chance at top 10 this round, doubt top 5 though since Zidi probably won't be that active as a leader.

20 The Xeno Syndicate (2195)  9 9900 0
Random family, won't survive. Pretenders.

21 Thinking (2167)  9 9900 0
Random family, won't survive. Pretenders.

22 Melvin Fan Club (we founds him (2165)  9 9900 0
Have no clue who this family is =p They have to be contenders for #1 though if they are fans of Melvin.

23 Undecided (2176)  9 9900 0

24 JASPER IS HERE (2188)  9 9900 0
Anubis, Kpax, and Big Gary. Need I say more other than Pretender?

25 Dont mess with TEXAS (2177)  8 8800 0
Whiteshadow, Scorpion, and some randoms.  Big fans of PP and want to take a book out of his page this round.  Pretenders for top 10 but Contenders for having the most fun!

26 Theme~Theme~Theme (2175)  8 8800 0
Random family, won't survive. Pretenders.

27 Dumbass Boss FTW (2192)  7 7700 0
Melvin's family, he is attempting to get anyone who would actually agree to join him drafted in.  Don't expect to see them in the top 10 or even 15 but do expect them to have funny family pictures atleast.

28 (2174)  7 7700 0
Random family, won't survive. Pretenders.

29 Kool Kids (2173)  7 7700 0
Former 43, not the greatest bunch of players but if they can get a few drafts and a few more randoms they will do alright, top 15 if they can fill the fam.

30 (2190)  7 7700 0
Random family, won't survive. Pretenders.

31 (2182)  6 6600 0
Random family, won't survive. Pretenders.

32 My Hand is bigger then Yours (2166)  6 6600 0
Jet's family that currently doesn't have his drafts in yet, rumor is Elroy, Gekko, and Wozz are joining him there.  Pretenders due to inactivity.

33 (2180)  5 5500 0
Random family, won't survive. Pretenders.

34 Farm This (2198)  4 4400 0
Random family, won't survive. Pretenders.

35 (2181)  4 4400 0
Random family, won't survive. Pretenders.

really nice update hc, thank you!

i didnt know whitesands was still playing hc4e much less with scorp

You didn't mention me... I don't feel like playing this round now because you didn't mention me.... Thanks H4e

2172 isnt the old 45..

From what i've seen snailex deleted out of their and randomed to a new fam. And i see no Pitbull there

2191 --> We don't have anyone named "Para", if you lose the "Pa" then you have my nick tough
oh and, nice pvc btw, one of the better ones I've seen

Rumor on 2166 is wrong yes its Jets fam ,but we will Run with 6 or 13 it doesn't matter. I doubt they are comming. We will play a game of poker all round though.

2nd name listed on the pvc... im famous

lol Ra, we do have Para, its me

but there are changes in family, im NOT banking any more! lol

Hey, I was mentioned! I'm proud of you kids, that you want to remember me ;-)

Good update so far - Will need another one after a bit of gameplay.

/ Ithaca

I got the most planets in 1742 and no mention.... Gondor and I and other forgetten people should hangout sometime. Emo got mentioned in 42 - he wasn't in it last round. He, therefore, will not be invited to our new forgotten peoples club.

Not as if I really expect you to remember every member of every fam. Thanks for putting time into that PvC.