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Unread 04-04-2011, 12:04
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Re: Alliance Selection Rules

All volunteers (refs, inspectors, emcees, etc..) should strive to enforce all rules consistently and correctly. There is no rule that prohibits electronic or communication devices during alliance selection (Q&A has said so regarding laptops), so to ban them is both incorrect and inconsistent. Only venues-specific rules (power tools in the pit) should be different in same week events, and this is not a venue-specific rule.

With that being said, it is important that everyone makes the the picks they want in a timely fashion. While a "draft clock" might be fun, I think it would put more stress on some reps that are already overstressed. When the Emcee asks for your selection you should not be waiting on communication, you should be ready (text messaging can actually help with this since they can be easily exchanged before your turn). It might take a few seconds to make another pick in the event of a decline.

This is my suggestion for making picks. Every representative (not just captains) have a paper list even if it just a backup to a electronic version of the list. Use the list to make your first pick. Communication before the pick only to confirm remaining teams on the list or late breaking info like Team XXXX broke in their last match (due to time constraints you usually have to make your list before the last round of matches). If you are AC8 you need to also be ready to make your second pick without revaluation (the down side of being AC8). All other AC should communicate with their first pick rep and their scouting team (via text message) to determine what you need in a 2nd pick based on the capabilities of your alliance (do we need another minibot?) and your matchup (we face Team XXXX so we need Team YYYY to play D). There is no way you could accurately predict all the scenarios that play out during the alliance selection so you have to adjust your 2nd pick accordingly. Stop all communication once the pick before you is announced (communication should be in the form of lists of 3-5 picks so you can adjust to that pick before you). Take a deep breath and announce your 2nd pick clearly when the Emcee asks.
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