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In regards to this thread, we at Pokemon Showdown have decided that this tactic is not healthy for BH and that something needs to be done, we're just not sure what yet. To that end, we have compiled a number of possible solutions. This thread will serve as a means by which we can gauge public opinion on the matter at hand and, hopefully, observe quality discussion regarding this issue.
The most obvious option missing from the previous thread "do nothing" will not be available. The particular combination of Heal Pulse, Leppa Berry, and Harvest is designed to remove the element of strategy and rely on factors outside of the other users control (i.e, how long he can stay online) to win. I am aware that this strategy is stoppable, however, that does not mean that it is good for the metagame. One point brought up in the last thread really struck me as significant, specifically,
I'm open to discussion and (assuming I can figure out how this forum works) new options, however let it be known that any ban proposed must rule out this specific combination
The most obvious option missing from the previous thread "do nothing" will not be available. The particular combination of Heal Pulse, Leppa Berry, and Harvest is designed to remove the element of strategy and rely on factors outside of the other users control (i.e, how long he can stay online) to win. I am aware that this strategy is stoppable, however, that does not mean that it is good for the metagame. One point brought up in the last thread really struck me as significant, specifically,
BH is a metagame thats managed to stay alive as a result of its dedicated fanbase. For a metagame that attracts a third of the matches as hackmons, it has managed to dominate in discussion, both on forums and in IRC. As a result I greatly appreciate anyone who's trying to get into BH, and I don't want their first interaction to be with tactics and techniques that revolve around things outside of their control.ntiller said:2. New players to BH who get exposed to this strategy early on might never play the meta again (and understandably so.)
I'm open to discussion and (assuming I can figure out how this forum works) new options, however let it be known that any ban proposed must rule out this specific combination