[AleoMagus]

Yes, it is true that Winner take all plays like a normal ring game, but sometimes survival becomes important.

If, for example, you only intend on playing in one qualifier and you know that you are a lot better than your opponents. Sometimes if you play a much better game than your opposition, taking any edge can often mean passing up the possibility of outplaying players later.

When you consider that so many Party fish have such bad shorthanded games, it is often correct to survive in order to give yourself the best chance to face their weakest game (or perhaps show them your strongest game).

The thing is, if you just plan on playing these qualifiers until you win, then I'd still take any edge because then it becomes more like reloading in a ring game. Survival isn't important because you can always get in another. Sooner or later, if you are getting your money in with the best of it, you will double or triple up and have an even better opportunity to take advantage of the weaknesses I mentioned earlier.

Is it only top two that get paid? I thought third gets another qualifier entry also. Of course I have never played one so I might be wrong.

Regards,
Brad S