Esme,
I think that we Americans are a bit Extra concerned with scoring. We are appalled at the idea of competition without the prospect of Victory (this is why we have a very hard time with a game where you can have a 0-0 tie, but lets not get into that argument lol)
Of course, for the most part I agree with you. I look at my orders, and whether or not my squadron accomplished them. That's how I rate victory for a TOD. If I am a Side CO, then I am concerned with accomplishing the mission objectives set out by the CMs, but even then its less about points and score.
-Sikboy