Ok, I'll bite and take a shot at an updated version based on current events. I probably am putting more stock on "current" clans then "historical" since I don't know just HOW significant some of the historical stuff is, but I've been around awhile (2010) so I feel I can pretty accurately judge "top 10 in the last 5+ years pretty well. My list also emphasizes titles before strong clans in general.
1. KORT/S&M - The most titles, very competitive clan. Trending a bit down, but don't count them out especially with the new TSM Merger. 5 major titles. Holds plenty of clan ranking records and generally the ones competing with TOFU for #1 ranking the last couple of years.
2. TOFU - Very strong lineup, always seems to be attracting top talent. Personally, they were the most challenging I feel I faced as a war planner so far. 2 Major titles, and several runners ups. Consistently at the top and has several clan ranking records as well.
3. THOTA - I joined clans right before they folded, but everything I had seen and heard really made these guys a feared clan with amazing talents. Wish I could have faced them before they disbanded. 1 Major title. I put them lower than TOFU due to the longevity TOFU seems to have had, even though its "modern" history instead of "the good ol' days".
4. LOW - A long, rich history of competition and when they are on their game - tough and extremely fun to play against. 1 Major title + RL victory.
5. IA - Similar to LOW, long history and strong competitors. I almost put them in the honorable mention list since they disbanded, however they were worth keeping in the list since its only recently gone away. 1 Major title.
6. FALL - Debuted in the top 10 even when others doubted them. Very consistently remained in the top 10 since established. Recently won their first major title. Only clan other than KORT/S&M, TOFU, and ACE to be ranked #1 in recent memory.
7. FOED - I feel FOED gets underestimated a lot of times, while going through a low patch recently they've seen another resurgence as of late. One only needs to look at their performance in the Random League (1 win and two runners up) to see their ability to compete well in most any circumstance.
8. ACE - Close to two titles, winners of the first three 1vs1 Clan competitions, and taking into account the history of EMP and AOC combined puts them just above LHDD in my rankings. Definitely a strong clan roster and could pose a threat to any competition that they take seriously.
9. LHDD - A strong clan that nearly made the finals to the CCup this year, and winner of the Random Cup. I expect another strong year for this clan in 2016.
10. OSA - Always a fun clan that will take on anyone, they compete at a high level every time and strong competitors in the Random League each year as well.
Honorable Mentions:
TSM, EMP, AOC - since these merged / went away, I considered their accomplishments along with their new / parent clans. I would probably also mention PACK, who definitely could make the list in years forward if they find their stride as they previously had very high expectations for their success.
Bruceswar wrote:1. KORT - 5 Major Titles - More than double anybody else.
2. THOTA - The Clan to beat until KORT did it. At 100% strength they can beat anybody on any day. 1 Major title.
3. TOFU - 1 Major title and always in the mix.
4. TSM - Been so close so many times but has no major titles as of yet.
5. LoW - Tough as Nails in their prime. 1 Major Title, and also a Random League win.
6. IA - 1 Major title and always mixes it up.
7. ACE - They could surely move up this list quick. Looks like a 1st major title and working on a 2nd. Also won a Random League
8. EMP - Now ACE this clan was a force to be reckon with.
9. AOC - The other part to ACE. They started as a crap clan and quickly built up to a top tier clan. Never overlook AOC.
10. OSA - These guys are just that pesky clan that is always so close to winning the big one. They have won the random league 2 times.
Just my thoughts.What are yours?
FALL +1 major title
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