We have already discussed here,
http://www.piratesonlineforums.com/f...ad.php?t=13852
about the amount of rep earned by playing the invasions.
This contest is to reduce the Skeleton population, so that JR has less at his disposal for use during the invasions.
Does this contest lead to fewer skellies attacking the beaches during invasions, and thereby decreasing the amount of rep given out during said?
Just a thought.