3.14159 defended 8v5, 26 to 26, (5,2,2,1,6,5,1,4 to 6,6,6,3,5)

3.14159 defeated 4v6, 15 to 14, (6,1,2,6 to 5,3,1,1,2,2)

3.14159 defeated 2v4, 12 to 11, (6,6 to 4,1,1,5)

3.14159's turn
rammerator defended 7v2, 10 to 11, (2,2,1,2,1,1,1 to 6,5)

i like the idea

Flagging benefits 1st place most of all--by far. It is the duty of 1st to let others fight it out once 1st place is in hand. My statement to others when I have 1st wrapped up is usually, "I'm not moving unless attacked or if 1st is threatened." That lets the others know that they don't have to worry about any moves I might make. I do that even if I was annoyed by some player or prefer some player to be 2nd--I don't interfere. Doing it this way ensures the most fun for the most people. If someone has other better ideas or improvements to my ideas, please let me know.