You are telling me those alliances dont run this game? Even if they only run it by reaction, they still run it. Take DBDC for example, when they move, other upper/super tier AAs follow. When NpO signs a treaty other must look for a way to block said treaty. RIOT ,for lack of a better word, are irrelevant. When they move, no one cares. When they sign a treaty, no one will care. When they go to war, all they do is provide popcorn. If they tried to build a coalition, it would be shot down.