[gravey101]

It wasn't a problem in the ST game I played in, since guideline #1 was not in effect. In fact Atrocities stated explicitely in the game description, and in subsequent game news, that all races were free to ally with whomever they pleased. The only problem I witnessed were people not understanding that this was the case and complaining without base for such. I guess it may have been a problem in other games but I wouldnt know 'cos I wasn't in 'em.