[rich2202]

Since the FMS system determines the order, it will probably work the way you think it should (cannot increase your alliance position).

Another question is: If, after all the tie breakers, two or more alliances are still tied, then another match is played.

This is required if it would eliminate a team from the Finals.

But, what if the top 2 alliances are tied (and or more teams are advancing)? Since the only thing affected is pairing due to placement, would a match be played, or Random?