Olympic Games: the DEFCON drop if your opponent boycotts is the real reason that this never gets played as an event. I doubt increasing the VP aware would change that.
Arms Race: I think the potential 3 VP is good enough, as it can even win you the game if you are sitting at 17 VP. Adding more VP award makes as lucrative as some scoring cards.
Summit: similar to Olympic Games, it is the DEFCON drop that makes the event somewhat unplayable.
We Will Bury You: again, I will certainly play the event if it will win me the game. DEFCON adjustment is also a big deal; this event is more a problem for the US to solve than something the USSR wants to play.
One Small Step: I think your suggestion is overcompensating.
Arms Race: I think the potential 3 VP is good enough, as it can even win you the game if you are sitting at 17 VP. Adding more VP award makes as lucrative as some scoring cards.
Summit: similar to Olympic Games, it is the DEFCON drop that makes the event somewhat unplayable.
We Will Bury You: again, I will certainly play the event if it will win me the game. DEFCON adjustment is also a big deal; this event is more a problem for the US to solve than something the USSR wants to play.
One Small Step: I think your suggestion is overcompensating.