I am curious to discover what other members view is on Smogon's current testing method via Pokemon Online. "Team Preview" allows you to view you and your opponent's team before the battle begins, and switch Pokemon if desired. Not only does this add to the depth of the game, but I feel that it truly takes away from it.
Leads become useless. This is apparant via Azelf, an OU staple lead in gen 4, now sitting in UU...seriously? That's pretty lame. Now you can just switch your Tyranitar to the front, and Pursuit it to death...but what if the opponent puts Conkeldurr first?
I mean, there is a positive to it, it adds to the depth of the game, but presonally I just abhor it. The way that I can basically sit down, dissect a team, and pick it apart with my own team just makes the game...well...a lot less fun in my opinion. Not only this, but it also allows players to win much easier. You can sit for 5 minutes, and essentially find every set and combo used on your opponent's team. Skarm/Bliss? Ok, stall. Rain? Ok. Standard Sandstorm...etc.
That's why I play on the Pokebattle center for now. The players are still solid, but I miss out on the top tier Smogoners, and that upsets me. What is your view on this?
Leads become useless. This is apparant via Azelf, an OU staple lead in gen 4, now sitting in UU...seriously? That's pretty lame. Now you can just switch your Tyranitar to the front, and Pursuit it to death...but what if the opponent puts Conkeldurr first?
I mean, there is a positive to it, it adds to the depth of the game, but presonally I just abhor it. The way that I can basically sit down, dissect a team, and pick it apart with my own team just makes the game...well...a lot less fun in my opinion. Not only this, but it also allows players to win much easier. You can sit for 5 minutes, and essentially find every set and combo used on your opponent's team. Skarm/Bliss? Ok, stall. Rain? Ok. Standard Sandstorm...etc.
That's why I play on the Pokebattle center for now. The players are still solid, but I miss out on the top tier Smogoners, and that upsets me. What is your view on this?