And I agree with that assessment. Sometimes, it's handy to know how your alliance members think, sometimes, what their strategy is, what their gift practices are, and sometimes, situations where the person anticipates that they will NOT be able to do as well in the game as they usually do. Sometimes, more experienced people can teach less experienced players things and assumed such roles in alliances where I have more experience than some alliance leaders.Not sure if there is anyone from Omega. Why not post in the trading room to see if anyone can offer you gifts - you may also want to join an alliance that is in regular contact with each other - there is plenty looking for players in the alliance room