Alliances and team play
6 min read· Updated 12 September 2026
In a multiplayer game the most underrated factor isn't strategy, it's company. An average player inside an active group achieves more than a skilled player going solo.
This guide covers how to use the social side of the game.
What an alliance actually gives you
- Deterrence: attacking you stops being consequence-free.
- Information: knowing who is active and who is growing is worth as much as troops.
- Support while you rebuild after a defeat.
- Coordinated attacks, which multiply what each member achieves.
How to spot a good group
Member count says little. What counts is real activity, time-zone coverage, and willingness to answer when someone gets hit.
A small, alert group beats a large, silent one almost every time.
- Are members active in time zones other than yours?
- Do requests for help get answered?
- Is there a clear rule about who is attacked and who isn't?
Being a useful member
The fastest way to matter in a group isn't being the strongest, it's being predictable: answering, saying when you'll be away, not starting private wars in everyone's name.
A reliable player gets help when they need it. An unpredictable one is left alone at exactly the wrong moment.
When an alliance is a burden
- When it drags you into conflicts you can't sustain.
- When it demands constant contributions without offering protection.
- When it's inactive: a dormant group gives the illusion of safety without the substance.
Frequently asked questions
- Should I join a group right away?
- Yes, as early as possible: social protection is worth more than a few extra building levels.
- Can I play solo?
- You can, but it's the hardest mode: you're the one target on the map with no consequences attached.