[quantum_mechani]

I'm not sure there is a big divide between 'good' and 'not so good'. For one thing, the above list dosn't account for themes, Black Forest Ulm is at least 'good', and CotS marignon is actually one of the top nations, IMO. While a few nations seem overpowered (Caelum, maybe vanhiem) and a few extra weak (T'ien Ch'i, base Ulm, NE Pangaea), the in between nations are really pretty even in the hands of good players.