[Lil' Lavery]

2041 playing in the offensive zone was the reason the Curie alliance not only reached the Einstein finals, but reached Einstein at all. Their role was critical to how the alliance played and how they performed all throughout the tournament. I don't think trying to change your strategy dramatically in the final two matches is nearly as easy as you think it is. And that strategy still worked to within inches of victory in both matches.

Does it look ideal in hindsight now that they've lost? No, you have to wonder how it would have changed if they played it differently. But ultimately I think they made the right choice for the circumstances, they were just outperformed at the most critical moment. It's unfortunate for them, but that seems the case. Good execution can often surpass good strategy.