In draw straws, draft, or unseen alien selection, why does the player to the right of the first player choose first and then play go clockwise?

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Accepted Answer

The designer (The Warp) confirms the order is intentional: the player to the right of the first player chooses first, then selection goes clockwise. One community poster thinks it was a mistake, but no official source says so.

Cosmic Encounter

In draw straws, draft, or unseen alien selection, why does the player to the right of the first player choose first and then play go clockwise?

Cosmic Encounter

In draw straws, draft, or unseen alien selection, why does the player to the right of the first player choose first and then play go clockwise?