Is it possible to create neutral bases? Even if they are just dead and white-flagged until initially captured?
I am guessing the answer is no, as to the intricacies of how wins are calculated.
The reason I ask is to see if it would be possible to create a sort of "King of the Hill" Style scenario... where the 3 teams have home islands, with a central continent containing a large number of bases with no owner.
Obviously, a team jumping on the opportunity as soon as the map switches would gain an edge quickly... but it would certainly be something new.