I think if aftg ended any other way, I would die and here's why.
The game against ravens was not only the book, and Neil's, climax of the story, it was every single characters moment.
For Wymack, his dream becoming reality, having Abby by his side, Kevin.
For Kevin, getting his place back, his left hand, his tattoo, the Foxes, Thea( questionable), Wymack.
For Andrew, having Bee there, not denying that Exy means something, not denying that Neil means something, Kevin.
For Neil, having Sturat there(again questionable ik), foxes, his story his freedom, Andrew.
For Renne, having her mom there, her foxes, Andrew, Jean watching her, Jean.
For Aaron, having Kaitlyn and Andrew there, Nicky.
For Nicky, having Erik come all this way to support him, seeing his success with the twins, family.
For Matt, having his family there. Foxes, Dan.
For Dan, having her girls there, her dream as a captain, her foxes, Matt.
For Allison, seeing her sacrifice pay off, having the girls there, her foxes, Seth.
For Seth, his death not being in vain, Allison.