Recent content by Glen ^^

  1. Sustainability of the Pokémon model

    That's the point of base stats, not EVs. You won't notice what difference EVs makes unless you have a calculator nearby. If anything, EVs serve as a way of balancing the opponents. See: Ghetsis' Hydreigon with maxed out EVs. Do we really need uniqueness on a game with over 700 species? It...
  2. Sustainability of the Pokémon model

    Can't tell if it's burnout or whatever, but I feel like there's just too many of everything. Too many moves, items, Pokemon, abilities, too many variables. Getting individuals with certain attributes (be it a certain transfer only move, egg move, HA, gender, etc) is a huge headache. Battling...
  3. 4v4 Doubles Metagame Discussion Thread

    43VG-WWW-WWWJ-GWY4 I'm still new at XY Doubles, how you guys deal with this? (to sum it up, evasion spam + Psych Up). I've figured they couldn't hurt my Aegislash and would struggle first so I stalled (both for turns and irl time) until they gave up, but I'd rather not resort to this. Aside...
  4. Reflecting on BW and Looking Ahead to Gen VI - SEE POST #508

    I believe CH only got overboard after DPP, when everyone and their mother started running around with 100+ BP moves of whatever type coming off their best stat for little to no drawback, and the addition of new boosting moves and items. Unless we go back to using stuff like Brick Break and...
  5. Reflecting on BW and Looking Ahead to Gen VI - SEE POST #508

    It would be a valid argument, but that doesn't happens. They are the best Pokemon to use because they conform to those previously considered side mechanics. Now, to be OU, you have to: - Have great base stats. - Have a good move list, or an excellent, specific move set. - Be good under...
  6. Reflecting on BW and Looking Ahead to Gen VI - SEE POST #508

    I feel like the best course would make it a Spikes clone, but with Rock types being immune to it instead of Flying/Levitate. It's probably down to personal opinion, but I feel that entry hazards and weather shouldn't dictate what Pokemon is viable.
  7. Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (DS, June in JP, Fall in EU/NA/AU) - Updated May 12th

    Because it's old and unoriginal. It's not about competitive bs, but rather about how much a "new form" actually adds to the game. As much as Origin Giratina, heh. I'd rather have a brand new Pokemon, new backstory, new design, new idea, than a half assed revamp.
  8. Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (DS, June in JP, Fall in EU/NA/AU) - Updated May 12th

    So, forme switching Pokemon in 5th gen: Kyurem Meloetta Thundurus Landorus Tornadus Keldeo Even more annoying than the "obligatory dragon pseudo legendary".
  9. Banning philosophy revisited a.k.a. return of the revenge

    Now you have to worry about Dragonite Dragon Dancing and rainstall. But this time you're actually forced to counter them, since there's no way to create a bigger threat for yourself. Awesome. Remember Lt. Surge's post on the start of DP, about how Pokemon was going to be about building your...
  10. Banning philosophy revisited a.k.a. return of the revenge

    I've always wondered that myself. After all this ban happy months, the metagame hasn't got any better, much less more fun. It's the same shit, but with less team building liberty. DP all over again. I thought we started this generation with no banlist to avoid this fiasco.
  11. Great Defensive Combos

    Nobody rolls Salamence + Jirachi anymore? Not that defensive since Salamence kind of depends on Jirachi's Wish, but still a solid combination. Also... not being completely ruined by Taunt and having some offensive presence is always a plus.
  12. Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (DS, June in JP, Fall in EU/NA/AU) - Updated May 12th

    No sane person would unleash such ability/move combos (like many we have banned today) while having 6x6 balance in mind. The 6x6 we have today is more of a consequence to 3x3 than anything else. For example, Kingdra + Politoed are lame when you can fit only one more member on your team. But...
  13. Ask a Simple Question, Get a Simple Answer Mark II - Read the FAQ in the Opening Post

    I lost my Gamesynch ID and Password. I'm using a Japanese account. The E-mail they sent didn't help at all: ahsld fuujinreppashou@fastmail.fm On Mon, 05 Sep 2011 18:01 +0900, support@pdc.pokemon.jp wrote: > ☆。.・'゜☆。.・'゜☆。.・'゜☆。.・'゜☆。.・'゜☆。.・'゜☆。.・'゜☆ >   ★★「ポケモンだいすきクラブ」 >...
  14. Zapdos

    Designed for doubles obviously: Timid Zapdos @ Leftovers 192 HP / 64 Def / 252 Spe Discharge Substitute Protect (over Detect for PP issues) Roost Stalls like a beast. When people think you're Protecting, Substitute. He's fast enough to Substitute and absorb the hit even even if they target...
  15. np: OU Suspect Testing Round 5 - Sandstorm (Excadrill/Thundurus Banned)

    Because they like getting owned by Quagsire, Gastrodon and Swampert.
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