[EricH]

Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery

Because if the losing alliance's score is 0, then that coopertition bonus is 0. The strategy posted by the OP is to be shut out and have the opponent score as many as possible.

They will then seed much higher than you do. Shutting out an opponent is bad for both teams. I did NOT say that you should shut out an opponent. I did say that you should try for the Coopertition bonus (which means win), which may involve such tricks as scoring for your opponent.

Bottom line: No win, no coopertition bonus. Shut out your opponent, no coopertition bonus. Coopertition bonus will determine much about your ranking. You want to win without a shutout.