Taco, you’re the one who encouraged me to step up and lead in BGs, and I appreciate that. One of the biggest things I’ve learned as a leader is this: if you’re in it, you finish it. Leaders don’t bail on their team no matter how bad things get, we stick it out with the people who depend on us.
We usually run 6-10 against those big AVM groups. Some days we win, some days we don’t. And honestly, Helixir often determines how it all plays out. 
When it’s clear we’re getting crushed and the pugs start getting toxic, this is how I deal with it:
Switch to Combat Log
Cut out the negativity. Stop reading the chat and focus on the game itself.
Make It Fun
I make it into a personal mini-game. I pick a small goal and rally the Discord crew around it. Even if we’re losing, we’ve got our own objectives, which keeps it enjoyable.
At the end of the day, being a leader is about sticking with your team through the hard times. You don’t leave them in the lurch. You adapt, find a way to make it work, and most importantly, you show up for your crew.
Hope to see you out there again sometime!