I know it's not been long but I'm sticking up a new map given the significant diplomatic shifts. Gonna do a bit of analysis on each tribe from a neutral perspective but if people involved with each side would give their input we might actually get some decent discussion going. Obviously we have T-P represented by MM and AoT represented by Ginger so it's a start but if some HED, OWN and GLD guys could take part it'd be appreciated. Even a SEN guy might be able to give us some insight into dealing with OWN players?
T-P : At war with GLD and AoT, recently secured alliance with HED, notably their border with HED isn't actually that large so maybe the alliance will have more significance in terms of HED fighting GLD? Not sure about diplomacy between HED and GLD but given how entwined they are surely there is something in place, maybe it will change, which will benefit T-P by weakening their biggest foe.
Position currently looks good, tough but manageable, if AoT reorganise and begin to hit back hard alongside GLD having taken on most of the ZZZ players perhaps things could become less straightforward. Internal players still have lots of gaps to fill in with some AoT players finding themselves in a precarious position given current events.
GLD : Still have their widespread "mass recruit" approach but with the addition of old XXX players they are forming a more consolidated presence in the northeastern area along with a significant presence in the southwestern rim. Strange to be so spread out but so far they seem to have managed it so maybe they can continue to strengthen. Leadership may be iffy but from my perspective I only know inherently biased opinions (albeit they seem legitimate) so would be good to hear another side of the story. Not sure what their diplomatic ties with OWN are, if they are fighting them, T-P and potentially HED in the near future then things look fairly bleak. Strong diplomacy could see them do better than most may expect.
OWN : Unfortunately don't know much about these guys (enlighten me anyone?) but their position looks enviable, out from the mess of the core and only real competition is the MRT Senators who may be able to turtle up and cause problems with their compacted distribution. If enemies with GLD then they have a significant war on theirs hands but with T-P on the other side the balance should be heavily in their favour in the long run.
HED : Similar to OWN they don't have any presence on here I'm aware about so unsure about diplomacy. Also like OWN they have a similar position in that they are out of the core and have space to grow towards the rim, possibly slightly better in that they don't have a tribe of SENs size in their way. Given their new alliance with T-P things may change with GLD and with how intermingled they are things could be messy for a while. They also have a border with GLDs northeastern bulk and that could prove a challenging area in the near future along with the border with GLDs southwestern rim presence.
AoT : Given their slightly scattered distribution, relative small size and lower calibre (on average) of players to T-P they are going to have their hands full for the foreseeable future. With T-P declaring, their players in T-Ps territory will probably be slaughtered before support is put in place but after that initial back step they could build up a front, shore it up and then possibly with some communication with GLD begin to apply pressure to see if T-P are really as solid as they look. My advice for them would be to make sure that all of their newer players learn how to snipe, when to stack and when to let it go and time in a recap. Basic things but often taken for granted with players just trying to tank every hit.
SEN : MRT tribe, could be a thorn in OWN's side but I don't see much more for them in the long term.
Now please correct/criticise me where my opinions are wrong or ignorant. Some new faces giving input would be great.