User blog comment:Deshiba/The common courtesy/@comment-5570995-20121001192126

I tend to approach ranked games with a simple "prefer X or Y" and then depending on where I am (first pick - last pick) I'll just fill in as necessary if one of my preferences is taken. I like to take the approach of "if you're higher than me in the roster, I'll yield to you if we're both preferring the same role". Just because, if I'm understanding it correctly, the highest ELO player on the team is in the captain/first slot, and then on down the line (however small of a difference it might actually be). So, if I'm 3rd or below, I'll request my roles, and then if no one above me contests it, I'll take it.

But, on the other hand, if someone on my team says that they can "ONLY" play one role, I try to give it to them. Just because I'd rather have everyone on my team play well than fumble around with something they're not comfortable with and be a potential liability.

It's hard to balance O_O.