Hey guys -- the talk that's going on is really depressing. I was excited to have posted my score knowing it's going to be beat and all of you are making me feel bad for using the strategy I used. With every negative response, there is a possibility that you are turning away possible participants. The tournament and challenges are for everyone and the score is just one component of it as a whole. Like heatherliz said, I have learned new ways to play the game with these challenges. I joined the forum just to participate two years ago and some of the things I learned by reading the hall of fame entries, that are up for every challenge we've ever done, helped me survive and complete an immortal dynasty.
Edit: Ratchie beat me in posting a response!