I'm bored, and BP just ended so might as well do a top 12.
1. Acension-Solid, experienced alliance. A few guys who shine on every world they play, but even more importantly they have a lot of depth. Expect them to be around for a while. SWIM
2. Poison-Your classic MRA. SINK
3. Divide et Impera- Turtles. FLOAT THEN SINK
4. Peaceful Pioneers- My alliance. Still early, but I think we deserve a swim. I'll let you guys decide that though.
5. Sea Wolves- Another alliance from Kappa, and since they share a lot of islands with Ascension which indicates growing together I'm guessing they have a pact with Ascension. Look decent, but they'll probably end up joining Ascension or dying. Until then, FLOAT.
6. United Athenians- Couple decent players, but not enough to survive in 45 which is looking like a MRAish war zone. SINK
7. Reboot Naxos- Experienced players, I think quite a few of them are good and they could go for a while. I say FLOAT for another month or so before SWIMMING.
8. Dragon Slayers- Look good, decent leadership, could take on the other top alliances in 45 easily. SWIM
9. Havoc- For whatever reason, I just get the feeling these guys are a sink. Their leader sends out a public newsletter that talks about stuff that should be kept confidential, like a possible merger with Dragon Slayers. Plus, I know a couple guys in there that are not quality players, it seems to me they're just recruiting people with high points with no regards to skill level. SINK
10. Philosopher Kings- Don't look too good. However, I do like seeing that the leaders are doing well in the world, shows activity in the leadership and the will to lead from the front, so I give them a FLOAT just for that.
11. The End- I've heard a variety of different things about this alliance. Capiclese is a solid player, but I've been told his members on Juktas did not enjoy him as a leader. Another founder was just giving away his pact members identities on the world chat. I think this alliance goes for a while, but dies off due to some sort of internal problem. FLOAT THEN SINK
12. Kaotic Odyssey- Few decent players from Delphi, but I recognize a couple other names of quick growers who do nothing for the alliance, and they'll drag this alliance down. SINK
Comments? Questions? Flames? Post below, or don't, I couldn't care less.