The Kraken is 5x5, gives an attack bonus for a set amount of battles, and gives a good amount of FP (specially for it's size). I love mine: but it is something you need to use wisely to get the full benifit of it.
But I'm not impressed, especially since it gives even more of an advantage to the attacker.
Cry me another FP river, build a bridge of collection, and get a Tavern shield over it.
I think the Kraken is ok but not as good as the Arc or Alcatraz.
I would rather have another Zeus than the Kraken to be honest.
In the long run I tend to agree with you: a constant bonus like Zeus would be better served. But the balance of this GB is better then most, and when you combind it with the AO, Voyager and Atlantis it can really help out.
Are you not Collecting on Time?
This issue has been discussed numerous times.
Defence is only the first barrier in a large number.
Firstly, beefy watchfires and ritual flames.
Secondly, Collect on Time.
Thirdly, Tavern Shield.
If you follow any 2 of these ways to not get plundered you should not be complaining about a decent new GB that gives out FPs.
I agree 100% with you: at times I get so tired of the whining about defending your city and how "sad" it is. Get watchfires, collect on time, and build your defensive GB's.
Here is my A/D with no Tavern boosts: I will not attack anyone over a 300 defense right now (unless they have no attack bonuses for their city) because it is not worth the losses. But anyone else and I will wipe them, even with no Tavern boost.
And it has been forever since anyone cracked my city defense: and even if they did I collect on time, so they would get nothing.
No one even tries anymore. They either collect on time of pay the hood tax to me.