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Telstar
Member Jan 3rd 9:48 AM
Here we go again. :)
Now that we've done Genesis, it's ICN's turn. Here is the list:

TOP 20 ALLIANCES, IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER

AoD
Arrow
CWG
Elitez
Genesis
ICN
IX
LaF
League
Legacy
MD
NM
Omega
PoW
RAGE
SoF
SOL
TheCult
TIE
UCN

Note: These are NOT ranked by value of the alliance. This list is ONLY to say (in no worthwhile order) what alliances are generally considered top 20.

Also, skip to the very end of my next post if you don't care to read long posts, or you already know what's going on.

Telstar
Member Jan 3rd 9:49 AM
THIS IS TOO LONG, WHY SHOULD I READ IT?
Don't, if you don't want to. Just check for the section titles and read what you care about. Check the end for a recap on exactly what I'm looking for without using too many words to hurt your poor aching head. ;)

HOW DID I COME UP WITH THIS LIST?

I took the initial list from the first The Rank Project thread, and took everyones suggestions and formed a new list from everyone's opinions.

Fortunately, the list wasn't ambiguous enough to where I needed to make personal decisions between "tied" alliances to determine who'd be on the list or not. In cases where one alliance had three votes for it, and one against it, and another had two votes for it, and none against it, I chose the one with no votes against it.

WHAT NEXT?

Now that Part I is done (selecting which alliances are top 20), here is Part II.

In this phase of The Rank Project, I ask that you all leave suggestions on what alliances FROM THE ABOVE LIST should generally be ranked BELOW the alliance currently being evaluated (today, ICN) on any top 20 list. Do not mention if you think someone is tied with ICN, or above ICN. Only say who you think should be below them. Name as many alliances as you want, from the list.

WHY ASK WHO IS BELOW ANOTHER ALLIANCE?

I'm hoping that by asking who would be BELOW ICN, rather than above ICN, this will avoid extraneous arguments about who is better, when all we really care about right now is who is generally agreed to be ranked in a certain relation to ICN.

WHY NOT JUST LOOK AT OTHER RANKINGS AND COMPARE?

The reason why I don't ask for everyone's own ranking of alliances is because that will be too difficult to fairly determine where most people put which alliances. With the method I am using, hopefully certain biases will be avoided and it will be more apparent that most people put alliance XXX below ICN, rather than most people ranked XXX about 7 or 8 where ICN was ranked between 3-5, along with many other alliances.

SO, WHAT WAS IT I SHOULD DO NOW?

1) Look at the list in the first post.
2) Think about ICN.
3) Think what alliances belong BELOW (not tied with) ICN.
4) Post here what you came up with.

IF (and only if, please :)) you are in ICN:
5) Also tell me your thoughts on why you think ICN is good/bad.

ViLSE
Member Jan 3rd 10:10 AM
Ill go with the #5 thingy.

Well the primary concern for ICN has always been to have fun above everything else. We always sit around on IRC and chat about everthing that interests us.
To me this is a game that is supposed to be enjoyed or it isnt worth being played at all. People are always welcome to come and go to ICN at their own pleasure, quiet a few times people have left ICN thinking to find more excitement in other alliances. However most of the times they have come back after a reset or two trying out something else.

We also have a great lot of fun together and over the years ive ended up having ALOT of great friends in ICN, this is the main reason im still playing the game. I just love the companionship that is ICN. And i still enjoy the game aswell, although i think it needs some embellishments about now.

For the rest of your questions ill leave that to others not biased as i am.

Thanks !

//ViLSE
President, ICN

Telstar
Member Jan 3rd 12:29 PM
First time someone's stated why they like their alliance for this. :) Despite the fact that you're ICN's prez. :P

Baz ICN
Member Jan 3rd 12:43 PM
*agrees with ViLSE in everything he said*

Baz
ICNxDBD Foreign Affairs

Telstar
Member Jan 3rd 4:51 PM
One last ttt, then this dies. :P

Notorious
Member Jan 3rd 4:53 PM
ICN has DQ. Nuff said.

*eats a banana*
Notorious

retsooR reBU
New Member Jan 3rd 4:54 PM
Below ICN:

AoD
Arrow
CWG
Elitez
Genesis
IX
LaF
League
Legacy
MD
NM
Omega
PoW
RAGE
SoF
SOL
TheCult
TIE
UCN

Rooster2k
Member Jan 3rd 4:55 PM
These are the people I feel should be below ICN

AoD
Arrow
CWG
Elitez
Genesis
IX
LaF
League
Legacy
MD
NM
Omega
PoW
RAGE
SoF
SOL
TheCult
TIE
UCN

deathqueen
Member Jan 3rd 5:16 PM
oh noto you sweet thing you i am honored that you think that highly of me. *hugs noto*

UBer KreAtoR
Member Jan 3rd 5:32 PM
LOL

we rank below ICN?

Rooster2k
Member Jan 3rd 5:38 PM
Apparently so.

Master Spy Rad
Member Jan 3rd 5:44 PM
Since no one is willing to take this seriously, I will post my selections:

IX- Respect-wise, otherwise you would not be on the list
League
PoW

Otherwise I feel that the rest of the alliances are either equal or exceed ICN in rank.

I will not comment on number 5, for I wish to stay in my alliance. Thank you

wey
Member Jan 3rd 5:47 PM
So apparently.

ICn

Tbody
Member Jan 3rd 9:06 PM
TheCult

Thats it.

Telstar Member	Jan 3rd 9:48 AM Here we go again. :) Now that we've done Genesis, it's ICN's turn. Here is the list: TOP 20 ALLIANCES, IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER AoD Arrow CWG Elitez Genesis ICN IX LaF League Legacy MD NM Omega PoW RAGE SoF SOL TheCult TIE UCN Note: These are NOT ranked by value of the alliance. This list is ONLY to say (in no worthwhile order) what alliances are generally considered top 20. Also, skip to the very end of my next post if you don't care to read long posts, or you already know what's going on.
Telstar Member	Jan 3rd 9:49 AM THIS IS TOO LONG, WHY SHOULD I READ IT? Don't, if you don't want to. Just check for the section titles and read what you care about. Check the end for a recap on exactly what I'm looking for without using too many words to hurt your poor aching head. ;) HOW DID I COME UP WITH THIS LIST? I took the initial list from the first The Rank Project thread, and took everyones suggestions and formed a new list from everyone's opinions. Fortunately, the list wasn't ambiguous enough to where I needed to make personal decisions between "tied" alliances to determine who'd be on the list or not. In cases where one alliance had three votes for it, and one against it, and another had two votes for it, and none against it, I chose the one with no votes against it. WHAT NEXT? Now that Part I is done (selecting which alliances are top 20), here is Part II. In this phase of The Rank Project, I ask that you all leave suggestions on what alliances FROM THE ABOVE LIST should generally be ranked BELOW the alliance currently being evaluated (today, ICN) on any top 20 list. Do not mention if you think someone is tied with ICN, or above ICN. Only say who you think should be below them. Name as many alliances as you want, from the list. WHY ASK WHO IS BELOW ANOTHER ALLIANCE? I'm hoping that by asking who would be BELOW ICN, rather than above ICN, this will avoid extraneous arguments about who is better, when all we really care about right now is who is generally agreed to be ranked in a certain relation to ICN. WHY NOT JUST LOOK AT OTHER RANKINGS AND COMPARE? The reason why I don't ask for everyone's own ranking of alliances is because that will be too difficult to fairly determine where most people put which alliances. With the method I am using, hopefully certain biases will be avoided and it will be more apparent that most people put alliance XXX below ICN, rather than most people ranked XXX about 7 or 8 where ICN was ranked between 3-5, along with many other alliances. SO, WHAT WAS IT I SHOULD DO NOW? 1) Look at the list in the first post. 2) Think about ICN. 3) Think what alliances belong BELOW (not tied with) ICN. 4) Post here what you came up with. IF (and only if, please :)) you are in ICN: 5) Also tell me your thoughts on why you think ICN is good/bad.
ViLSE Member	Jan 3rd 10:10 AM Ill go with the #5 thingy. Well the primary concern for ICN has always been to have fun above everything else. We always sit around on IRC and chat about everthing that interests us. To me this is a game that is supposed to be enjoyed or it isnt worth being played at all. People are always welcome to come and go to ICN at their own pleasure, quiet a few times people have left ICN thinking to find more excitement in other alliances. However most of the times they have come back after a reset or two trying out something else. We also have a great lot of fun together and over the years ive ended up having ALOT of great friends in ICN, this is the main reason im still playing the game. I just love the companionship that is ICN. And i still enjoy the game aswell, although i think it needs some embellishments about now. For the rest of your questions ill leave that to others not biased as i am. Thanks ! //ViLSE President, ICN
Telstar Member	Jan 3rd 12:29 PM First time someone's stated why they like their alliance for this. :) Despite the fact that you're ICN's prez. :P
Baz ICN Member	Jan 3rd 12:43 PM agrees with ViLSE in everything he said Baz ICNxDBD Foreign Affairs
Telstar Member	Jan 3rd 4:51 PM One last ttt, then this dies. :P
Notorious Member	Jan 3rd 4:53 PM ICN has DQ. Nuff said. eats a banana Notorious
retsooR reBU New Member	Jan 3rd 4:54 PM Below ICN: AoD Arrow CWG Elitez Genesis IX LaF League Legacy MD NM Omega PoW RAGE SoF SOL TheCult TIE UCN
Rooster2k Member	Jan 3rd 4:55 PM These are the people I feel should be below ICN AoD Arrow CWG Elitez Genesis IX LaF League Legacy MD NM Omega PoW RAGE SoF SOL TheCult TIE UCN
deathqueen Member	Jan 3rd 5:16 PM oh noto you sweet thing you i am honored that you think that highly of me. hugs noto
UBer KreAtoR Member	Jan 3rd 5:32 PM LOL we rank below ICN?
Rooster2k Member	Jan 3rd 5:38 PM Apparently so.
Master Spy Rad Member	Jan 3rd 5:44 PM Since no one is willing to take this seriously, I will post my selections: IX- Respect-wise, otherwise you would not be on the list League PoW Otherwise I feel that the rest of the alliances are either equal or exceed ICN in rank. I will not comment on number 5, for I wish to stay in my alliance. Thank you
wey Member	Jan 3rd 5:47 PM So apparently. ICn
Tbody Member	Jan 3rd 9:06 PM TheCult Thats it.