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Originally Posted by rich2202
Because the odds are that the 7th or 8th alliance won't win it all. So, little harm by picking them.
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Do I need to explain how wrong this statement is?
Since this is you doubling down on it I guess so...
Obvious disclaimer - teams can pick for whatever reason they want.
When building an alliance you should try to build one that can WIN. [1] Rather than pick teams cuz they are from a far away land, you should pick because you think they would contribute positively [2]. Ok, that's one.
Second, you make a couple assumptions that the teams you propose pity picking [3] will be a) not in a picking position b) not worth picking in those spots c) not wanting to actually win the event anyway.
Third, let's assume the #1 seed decides to pick one of these teams[4] what would the harm be in them having been picked if they win it all? [5]
[1] Last I checked, this was a competition... just checked again, yup still has Competition in the name.
[2] See previous comments about it being a COMPETITION
[3] My words, not yours. But the words are there under your GPness veneer.
[4] Presumably for reasons that make sense like, idk, actually contributing to the alliance.
[5] There's a slight implication here I don't think you meant that you don't want them winning.