Just thought I would do top 5 now it is getting quite compact.
So here is my humble opinion of the top five tribes.
T-P are looking to secure the core and doing a good job of it. We at AoT could see this from the start and tried to make a stand against such a threat. One thing we did not count one was the diplomatic ability of the tongue of T-P. They have successfully managed to negotiate their way around battles with all tribes until they were ready to fight them. Hence creating a friendly environment for them to operate in. I feel this will not last forever and eventually the infighting and or tribal diplomacy will come crashing down on them but only time will tell.
OWN have finally made it to rank 2 in the standings. We have dealt with this tribe and they have always been forward with their negotiations. They are aggressive and make have made rash demands about what they want rather than what might be in the best interests of both parties. That said they are a force to be respected. They are always front about what they are willing and not willing to do and to date have not gone against their word.
GLD are a big tribe lots of members. GLD have been heading up the fight against T-P and are finally looks like they are been joined by OWN. I actually hope OWN do finally wake up and realise the threat from T-P and start making a push back. Would be nice to see T-P actually tested as to date they have taken on smaller player from GLD and the better players have managed to match them pace for pace. The combination of OWN and GLD against T-P would be a good test.
HED are a well organised tribe but we have found that they are not very forth coming with their plans or their support. We had a NAP pact with HED that had the agreement of support to be available if requested. Not one HED member supported out tribe when we battle T-P on their front lines. Unfortunately over time the lack of communication led to a break down of relations between AoT and HED and I will not name other tribes but I know this has happened to HED several times. One day they are likely to have to fight the players in the centre whether that be GLD, T-P or OWN the interesting thing to see will be whether or not they are actually ready as to date they have not had a test of their abilities.
SEN other than been mixed in with OWN on the map I know nothing of this tribe so cannot pass comment. I would assume they have some kind of agreement with OWN in place though to give them the ability to grow in that area.
Again this is my humble opinion, you are all welcome to share yours.