This is always hard to say. However, the 1/8th royalty is really poor. Usually in a forced pooling there are 2-3 royalty options. In my view the bonus is nice but remember the lease can last for decades and generations. Based upon what you said I would be tempted to hold out for FP. With that in mind, I have declined leases in the past and would have been better off accepting because the company never drilled and the lease expired.
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