Switched loyalty?

[SixRomeo]

Hey, AO,

I belong to a small scenario team that has always been kept to 4 core players. I have recently been contacted by one member of another local scenario team, looking to join our ranks.
I'll leave names and affiliations out of it, but how can I deal with this prospective member?

In our last game, he carried some pretty good hardware, and this guy always seemed to be pushing our flanks. A great player, and a sure asset to my team.

Should he be trusted to play against his former team with the same vigor that he has used against us in the past? If he'll leave his current team, can I count on him not to do the same to me? Does it even matter?

I'll admit that my first priority is to not enflame my local paintball community by "poaching" another team's talent.

I'd like to hear from outsiders to this affair. Thanks.

[paullus99]

I'd make sure everything is up and up with the other team, just in case. I find that communication (especially face to face & on the phone even) can prevent any misunderstandings or hard feelings that may come about.

Scenario teams tend to be a little more forgiving ( ) - but I'd definitely try to keep everything on the table as to smooth any transitions. As far as the player goes, I would hope that he would play just as hard with your team as he has with his original team. Its completely up to you & your feelings as to whether or not he'd be a good fit with your group. Remember, he'll be your asset/problem in the future.

[jgaudreau]

There's nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer.

[Mike Smith]

The scenario team I'm on {TNT} is pretty laid back. Our captain, when I told him another team wanted me to join them, said "Ehhhhh... Ok.... Whatever..... " I thought about that and decided to stay with TNT. I mean... what the heck... You just can't beat that kind of attitude!

Our team rules are :
1. Play stand-up, honorable ball.
2. Have fun.

Yea... we aren't much on rules.