Yes. I think many players just sets up alliances and never fight each other the whole game. No subterfuge, no betrayal, no infighting, no game of thrones. A quiet finish is somewhat boring though. A chaotic end is more entertaining to me. A game takes 1-2 weeks or longer. A quiet finish is anti climatic and its more of representation of being a controlled by rank points then having fun. I had games where players enjoyed a chaotic ending and many games where whoever is top just finish and end without fighting each other. There isn't so much subterfuge or betrayal in my game.