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Forum: Tournaments Apr 29th, 2013, 12:36:26 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,087
Posted By Ray Jay
little gk v hawkstar is the match to watch....

little gk v hawkstar is the match to watch. honestly i kinda expect this tourney's champ to come from this winner. too much stronkness
Forum: Little Cup Mar 5th, 2013, 7:02:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,306
Posted By Ray Jay
I always thought the whole "simplicity" argument...

I always thought the whole "simplicity" argument was due to the technical ramifications; that is, complex bans weren't "easy" on previous simulators, and to my understanding this would be an easy...
Forum: Little Cup Feb 13th, 2013, 11:36:10 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 7,910
Posted By Ray Jay
blarajan When I played LC frequently on PO,...

blarajan

When I played LC frequently on PO, players that consistently topped the ladder (including myself, blara, iss, and em) would constantly use teams that revolved around beating the meta...
Forum: Little Cup Feb 2nd, 2013, 2:00:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,363
Posted By Ray Jay
Mienfoo's on one in three teams... ......

Mienfoo's on one in three teams...

... That's it?
Forum: Little Cup Dec 9th, 2012, 6:48:59 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 24,279
Posted By Ray Jay
Aron should be C Rank, and it's best set I would...

Aron should be C Rank, and it's best set I would advocate is an offensive, non-set up spread with Stealth Rock and Head Smash, because it works quite well while forcing Murkrow switches or doing huge...
Forum: Little Cup Nov 25th, 2012, 5:58:33 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 24,279
Posted By Ray Jay
The problem with your statement, Delver, is that...

The problem with your statement, Delver, is that there are literally no SR setters (excluding Drilbur) that do anything besides act as a sponge. There's even Dwebble, who sets up SR and can't sponge...
Forum: Little Cup Nov 25th, 2012, 4:52:23 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 24,279
Posted By Ray Jay
What keeps Bronzor from A rank? One of the most...

What keeps Bronzor from A rank? One of the most reliable SR setters, walls the combo of Hippo + Drilbur super hard, has incredible typing, and makes up for the lack of reliable recovery by being just...
Forum: Little Cup Nov 24th, 2012, 6:27:59 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 24,279
Posted By Ray Jay
ATTN: This thread discusses viability in the LC...

ATTN: This thread discusses viability in the LC metagame.

In other words, anything and everything you discuss MUST be replicatable on a cartridge legally. Any further discussion or theorymonning...
Forum: Little Cup Nov 24th, 2012, 3:42:26 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 24,279
Posted By Ray Jay
Could just be me, but I don't see many ways that...

Could just be me, but I don't see many ways that Foongus is substantially better than Ferroseed. They have a different set of resistances, and on well rounded teams Ferro often fits in better due to...
Forum: Little Cup Nov 14th, 2012, 3:58:34 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 9,047
Posted By Ray Jay
NP should be using Sludge Bomb, Vwave, and filler...

NP should be using Sludge Bomb, Vwave, and filler (Dark Pulse, Shadow Ball, IDK). Then you pair it with a knock off user, and you hit a lot harder than people expect. Also, I really like this set...
Forum: Little Cup Nov 13th, 2012, 11:37:14 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 9,047
Posted By Ray Jay
Poison Touch. No one's gonna hit you with a...

Poison Touch. No one's gonna hit you with a Water-type move, and all of a sudden Fake Out pwns. Probably one of the most enjoyable gimmicks in the current meta!
Forum: Little Cup Nov 1st, 2012, 6:24:15 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 24,279
Posted By Ray Jay
Dratini and Timburr should both be A, as they are...

Dratini and Timburr should both be A, as they are two of the bulkiest set up late game mons out there right now and both have a niche against certain teams.

Abra and Axew are both great candidates...
Forum: Locked / Outdated Analyses Oct 31st, 2012, 11:28:25 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,151
Posted By Ray Jay
Some other people on the LC moderation team and...

Some other people on the LC moderation team and myself actually did something similar to this a good while back, so of course I'm happy to help.
Forum: Little Cup Oct 30th, 2012, 10:28:29 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 9,047
Posted By Ray Jay
And now user: Ray Jay with a fun twist..... check...

And now user: Ray Jay with a fun twist..... check the op

Or, if you're too lazy:
Forum: Little Cup Oct 30th, 2012, 6:37:18 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 9,047
Posted By Ray Jay
Riolu is, as GL said, the definition of a...

Riolu is, as GL said, the definition of a skill-based Pokemon in LC. You need to know when to bring it in and how to use it when hazards aren't up.

The first issue is one I see people constantly...
Forum: Little Cup Oct 24th, 2012, 7:04:38 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 24,279
Posted By Ray Jay
Riolu should most definitely be A-Rank. It is...

Riolu should most definitely be A-Rank. It is currently one of the most underrated threat in the metagame, and also one of the most underprepared for (tons of teams lack the crucial Protects or...
Forum: Little Cup Oct 24th, 2012, 12:19:46 AM
Replies: 454
Views: 24,279
Posted By Ray Jay
People have already explained why Wingull is the...

People have already explained why Wingull is the objectively inferior Pokemon. The only way you could validate Wingull being higher than Ducklett would be via it being an incredible offensive Pokemon...
Forum: Little Cup Oct 22nd, 2012, 6:21:15 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 24,279
Posted By Ray Jay
And thus, every solid team in the metagame works...

And thus, every solid team in the metagame works hard to counter it. A tier.
Forum: Little Cup Oct 22nd, 2012, 1:56:49 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 24,279
Posted By Ray Jay
Can we establish something here? A Pokemon's...

Can we establish something here?

A Pokemon's viability should be determined by how well it does in the Competitive Metagame, not on the ladder. What do I mean by that? It's simple. Ladder success...
Forum: Little Cup Oct 22nd, 2012, 12:26:15 AM
Replies: 454
Views: 24,279
Posted By Ray Jay
macle needs to learn how to spell Drilbur right...

macle needs to learn how to spell Drilbur right in the op.

I mean I could fix it myself, but he'd never learn.
Forum: Little Cup Oct 20th, 2012, 2:27:32 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 24,279
Posted By Ray Jay
If Murkrow is S Rank, Drilbur should be as well....

If Murkrow is S Rank, Drilbur should be as well. Murkrow wears itself out quicker due to BB recoil and Life Orb. Drilbur has honestly comparable power when we take into account it can run Swords...
Forum: Little Cup Oct 20th, 2012, 2:22:33 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 24,116
Posted By Ray Jay
Yes. Depending on the other team, Diglett may...

Yes. Depending on the other team, Diglett may only be able to act as an early game Pokemon or a late game Pokemon due to its squishiness, and it will very rarely be able to do both. If you just take...
Forum: Little Cup Oct 19th, 2012, 7:16:21 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 24,116
Posted By Ray Jay
Not at the moment, LC Doubles isn't a competitive...

Not at the moment, LC Doubles isn't a competitive tier with rules and such so those would have to be established somehow first.
Forum: Little Cup Oct 19th, 2012, 1:28:30 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 24,279
Posted By Ray Jay
Red face Yeah I approve of this list, maybe add Croagunk...

Yeah I approve of this list, maybe add Croagunk as well. Croagunk has a niche in good resistances / immunities, useful priority, decent bulk, and the ability to act as a utility counter to a whole...
Forum: Little Cup Oct 18th, 2012, 7:38:38 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 24,279
Posted By Ray Jay
Hrm, it seems we actually generally agree....

Hrm, it seems we actually generally agree. Personally, I consider being weak to Fighting-types and slightly on the offensively weak side to be considered "very few flaws." In terms of Mienfoo coming...
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