Alliance Captain versus last pick in Alliance Selection

[The other Gabe]

Originally Posted by JamesTerm

But I gotta ask... why is it such a big deal? I don't get it. Is it bragging rights? Is it the hunger for power? Why is being in control such a big deal? doesn't anyone out there feel that a leadership role can be more of a facilitator role where more emphasis is ensuring that everyone has a say and then it really becomes a team effort? Anyone believe the teaching that a good follower has the ability to become a great leader?

As a scouting lead/ guy in alliance selection for the past two years, I never got to be the captain (my co-lead did once in the same time period). We were ranked a couple of times when I was out there, but we were always picked. To me, it's a big deal on 2 fronts. first of all, it's assurance. you know when you'll get picked, and there's no "well what if the 3rd captain picks me when I've already set everything up with the 4th alliance?" Twice at DCMP I've stood there (and I'm sure teammates have sat there) with my heart sinking, realizing that despite our merits, we won't get picked- this is the main reason I find it important. The other reason is completely personal- the PNW AV crew does highlight reels that usually include the top 8 team's representatives at some point, and I wanted to be in one