That's the nits downfall. If we never had this overwhelming need from some people to reach that coveted #1 slot, then maybe we would get more teamwork. I'd rather have 100 guys all in the lower 1000's than 10 all taking the top ten as you know where their priorities are.
Some examples of Nit teamwork: " Is there any buffs over 5?" - silence while the tumbleweed blows by and 5 flashes away, watching all these friendly dots hanging round 5.
"What alt are the cons at such and such?"- Silence.
"Can you land on xyz or is too hot?"- silence.
Not a dig at anyone in particular- Just a generic observation, maybe it's the same for the other 2 chess peices?
I've also noticed quite a few folks, suggesting to pork this or drop that, funny thing is, you never see them racing to get there.
All in all, I think the way to go in nitland (and probably elsewhere to I should imagine) is to hang around your squaddies and look out for yourself.