Well, that's exactly what we were talking about earlier... No results will change the position of the most convinced. The rest, unfortunately, are not so active in expressing their opinions. :(
1) In the Cash-SpiritTT game, Solmyr's chain was devastating, and at that time, I had nothing to counter it with. I wouldn't be afraid of archers; I could attack with Kirei with 2 angels, grandmasters, etc., but it would be useless against a 350-damage chain;
2) Cobra would also attack with a chain, but it seems Sam had an icon against it;
3) Well, as for NumOne losing, that happens too... It's quite common.
Maybe it's not too late to switch to a semi-circular format? It's easier to arrange a game (8 opponents), and the order doesn't matter.