A lot of the top guilds got to the top through YEARS of effort by all their players. It was (and still is) a team effort that built friendships and loyalty. They fought, they trained, they learned the tactics, and they spent the cash. They took the time and patience to teach new members. They now have the resources and expertise in all aspects of the game to be able to hold that position. They DESERVE to be there. Also when there are splits in those guilds, the members who leave take that expertise with them and can use it to create and grow a new guild that they will take to the top. They have the knowledge and can adapt with the game in order to do so. They continue to put in the effort so they deserve the rewards.... and yes.... the bragging rights that go with that effort, if they so choose. But so many of the new players starting new guilds look at this and say "OK we want some of that". but they want INNO to spoon feed them and hand them the top spots on a plate. They want it all and they want short cut to get it.
You can blame design flaws or programming errors all you want.or the unfair advantage (as you might see it) that top guilds have. for lack of ability to win. But the top guilds are also having to deal with those design flaws and at the same time battle with other top guilds. Basically it is all part of the game and always has been. All is fair in Love, War and FoE. If you want to get there. Start a guild, form the friendships and build the loyalties. Learn the game and take it on........................... Or sit in the forums and cry