K71: The Last Kingdom

 

I only found out about BBX when CMT brought it up while we were looking for a new clan to move to together. At the time, Mambo was the recruiter, so I messaged him. What followed felt less like a clan application and more like a full-blown CIA background check.

“How long have you been playing?”
“What’s your history?”
“Is this your main account or an alt?”
“Which clans have you been in?”

In the end, I wasn’t accepted. Apparently, I didn’t have enough badges—which they saw as a sign of low activity. CMT and Maed got in. I didn’t. So, I went to SYN instead.

At SYN, I was happy for a while, and BBX sort of faded into the background—until it didn’t. When I finally got into BBX later, I’m pretty sure it had less to do with my dazzling progress and more with CMT gently pushing them to take me in.

Walking into BBX is like stepping into a room full of elders—formal, composed, a little intimidating—but only at first. Once they open up, they're some of the most free-spirited people you’ll meet. And this turned out to be my most peaceful time in any clan.

All the sups were genuinely helpful, and so were the clanmates. BBX has its own set of quiet, steady traditions: the Ancient is always 228, brought down exactly to 25% health. They don’t switch clans or chase capitals, which I loved. I’ve always disliked the hopping around for lower capitals.

Their chest norms run on a monthly cycle rather than weekly or fortnightly—and somehow, it works. BBX consistently ranks as a top clan in crypting. There are no CP cities or in-clan competitions. According to them, there's no need. You can only view your own chest norms, and only the sups can see everyone's scores. This is meant to avoid drama or competition, which… okay, fine. But I personally didn’t love it—I like knowing I’ve outworked half the clan.

Merc exchanges here were elite. Most of the time, we’d be done in under five minutes. There were just so many fresh ones flying around. And with BBX, I finally got to be in a winning Olympus clan. That was new for me.

I’ll forever be in Banty’s debt—he’s the one who taught me the monster lineups to score better in Beastslayer. Since then, I’ve ranked #1 in the event four times.

There’s only one person I’ve met who talks more than I do—and that’s the amazing Cruella.

BBX also has the quietest Discord server I’ve ever seen. Not dead—just... peacefully silent.

Most importantly, it was the most understanding clan I’ve been in. When I wanted to leave just to explore another clan, they supported it. No guilt, no drama. That was also the only time Trueray ever replied to me, so I must’ve done something right while I was there.

Hopefully, I’ll return in a few days.

After all—CMT is still there.