I've noticed the style of faction has changed per version. So I want to make a list of so called "Overused" Faction ideas. I'll start, then you guys can tell me which "trope" has been used the most per version.
14.2-14.4= Swarms. Lots of swarms. Oh and "empires".
14.0-14.1 Services, whether it be mechanic, Fireman, or Medical.
13.9 Refinement period for older factions.
13.6-13.8 CONTEST OF POWER OF OVERPOWERED FACTIONS (This was the time where I joined.)
So tell me, what was the overused trope per version. You guys can tell me if these are good or not, and post your own opinion per version.