[quote=HollywoodMole]
I don't really agree with the idea of captains. I really dislike the idea, because an overlording dictator doesn't seem like a good idea to me.
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A good captain isn't an overlording dictator. That's how you end up with a mutiny and having your butt chucked out the airlock without a suit.

To think of a good captain, picture your group of friends- you're all generally equals, but there's probably one or two people that are generally the ones to instigate ideas or decide what you're all up to. Probably a bit more charismatic, at least around the group, and doesn't lead because they bully people into following them (at least I hope not) it's just that everyone generally seems to like their ideas, they listen when there's a disagreement / other idea, and people have generally come to trust them. THAT'S what a captain should be.