I don't expect power is the only criteria. e.g. You have more Order members.

I assume there are bands of candidates. e.g. Suppose 50B <=><=>

No, enemy has 80 member, we have 66 member, 

Enemy has 118B power, We have 63B Power!

Differnce is too big, we have no chance!

(And the Enemy can make full Points? with all members!!!)

is not fair Selection!

(the balance is just not right)

> I don't imagine there are a multitude of nearby candidates.

Many Orders will have their biggest players leave before OvO is announced, then return after it is announced.

If that is the case here, then the players that left can't score points, thus making the OvO more competitive.