But, still welcome imo. Glad Rare is taking a chance and trying things out. This can lead to really great stories and great times. Flip side gents is that it can lead to some nightmares and all out bad times.
Either way its good to try something new out. Only upset that Alliances wasnt more of a guild system though. But, hopefully we can keep this alliance thing going if it works great and one day Rare will put a awesome guild system in the game. One that can lead to some great rewards for being part of a guild.