Devonian, somoene with 2000v pts would not join as replacement to get a 3-way dray, it would even worse their ratings, if among average players, or even a 4-way ina well rated game. And yes most CD's are condemned powers. I use to take over on webdip m and here too, and most times for elimination.
I have read through that thread and I found out that the replacement policy could be developed
I did find this: Forum - thread: VDiplomacy Points
at the second page of this thread, link here:
http://www.vdiplomacy.com/forum.php?
threadID=59573&page-thread=2#threadPager
LogicCure asked about the replacement policy (post on 26 Feb 2015)
I read it through, specially Oli's 2nd reply to this, the post starting with "The takeover is rated depending on..."
I believe the vranking regarding Replacement Policy should be improved.