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Originally Posted by Paul Copioli
...The 2008 great lakes regional was a classic example of "make them all decline to get us in the finals" strategy.
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As one of the teams on the receiving end, you basically go through the stages of grief (
DABDA).
I remember 66 coming to the pits and asking us if we would be interested in forming an alliance. We respectfully told them we would prefer to form our own alliance.
When they then selected us, we declined and went through disbelief/denial that we were picked above 217.
Then, it clicked what was happening, and there was Anger.
Bargaining is basically making your picks and thinking you stand a good chance at making it to the finals.
Depression occurs when you get knocked out in the QF or SF.
Acceptance comes when looking back, and understanding the reasoning that goes into the maneuver.
Most folks/teams go through this cycle when their dream of winning the event gets shattered by scorched earth. Many go through it in the timetable I stated above. Some folks are still in the Anger phase 5 years later (which is pretty unhealthy).
When executing a strategy like this understand that it will upset many (at least temporarily). Most will forgive. Few will forget. Some may never get over it. If you feel the need to be liked by everyone, you will likely regret implementing a strategy of this nature.