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I'd say Point Values are completely necessary. Even when off the hinge formations they still serve as a means of dictating the overall size of the engagement. Sure some forces can field more bodies for less points but those bodies might not be as sturdy as useful. And yes, it's not a perfect, balanced system. But it's better than measuring off of wounds or model counts.