Revitalizing and Picking up the Pace [Read Please]

**Solace*** · Oct 29th, 2011, 8:12:37 AM

So, due to VGC 12 rules coming out and school starting, among other things, this project has somewhat come to a halt. I'd definitely like to start it up again, but since I think we are focusing our energy on VGC and school at the moment, it would make more sense to take a different approach.

Our content for doubles is great, but we lack people focusing on GBU Singles and GBU Triples. Although I know doubles is probably more commonly played by those frequenting this forum (myself included) it would be cool if we could branch out and at least try it out and try writing for it.

I am also going to revamp the battle video thread a bit, and make it a more interactive thing besides just "HERES MY VIDEO WATCH IT PLZ". There's quite a few things to do to spark life here again.

In the near future there may be some more direct motivation to those of you posting, similar to what's going on in the main DST forum. I'm not going to divulge any details besides this, but I want to see some life back in this forum!

Remember, have fun and play pokemon.

Baz Anderson · Oct 29th, 2011, 10:00:36 AM

Sounds interesting. I play way more singles than I do doubles, but although I've been with Pokémon from the very beginning, this generation is the first one I have battled other humans (on the GBU)... That and the relatively short time I've been on this website has prevented me from attempting "analysing" a Pokémon officially. I have roughly 500 wins (out of 800) in Singles though, and have a massive knowledge of Pokémon in general. Maybe I'll try something in the future, who knows.

Sprocket · Oct 29th, 2011, 12:28:11 PM

I think this section would draw a bit more attention if the main website featured GBU analyses as well as Smogon's metagame analyses, especially considering GBU is Nintendo's official metagame.

I would probably play Singles and Triples if there were more incentive to play Singles and Triples, such as a Tournament or a VGC that featured them. But since every VGC pretty much focuses on Doubles, what's the point?

Joel · Oct 29th, 2011, 1:25:02 PM

Triples is my main metagame right now. Before switching to a new DS, I had an 1800+ rating, and a 72W/12L record all with the same team. (new DS record with that same team is 11W/3L)

Triples (imo) is an amazing bridge point between casual and competitive battling.

People who want to use some of their "favorite Pokemon" from their earlier years of playing casual Pokemon when IVs and natures didn't matter, can do so, and those Pokemon are competitively viable in Triples (i.e, Jigglypuff, Pikachu).

Triples definitely need a boost in activty.

~~Nickscor~~ · Oct 29th, 2011, 3:25:01 PM

I personally love playing Triples, I feel there should maybe be a section discussion positioning so that it could feel like less of a Doubles rehash.

For example, Hydreigon plays well on the side as both his main STABs allow him to hit non-adjacent opponents, etc. Maybe on each discussion topic have a section on where the Pokemon should be as it's been more than once my strategy's been screwed because my Pokemon should've been in the center, but ended up in the side.

~~BattleStar~~ · Nov 23rd, 2011, 9:02:05 PM

I love flat battles. I love it as much as any other tier.

However I do think tripiles also have to boost in activity. I would love to get involved in it but we need it to be explained more competitivly.

Joel · Nov 23rd, 2011, 10:59:30 PM

You can pull off some crazy stuff in Triples. No joke, even Jigglypuff is viable.

Triples would be extremely difficult to explain what's good, and what's better with all of the possible combinations there are.

Oct 29th, 2011, 8:12:37 AM	#1
Solace* ok bye Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,987 IM A SINNER IM A SAINT I DO NOT FEEL ASHAMED Mentor	Revitalizing and Picking up the Pace [Read Please] So, due to VGC 12 rules coming out and school starting, among other things, this project has somewhat come to a halt. I'd definitely like to start it up again, but since I think we are focusing our energy on VGC and school at the moment, it would make more sense to take a different approach. Our content for doubles is great, but we lack people focusing on GBU Singles and GBU Triples. Although I know doubles is probably more commonly played by those frequenting this forum (myself included) it would be cool if we could branch out and at least try it out and try writing for it. I am also going to revamp the battle video thread a bit, and make it a more interactive thing besides just "HERES MY VIDEO WATCH IT PLZ". There's quite a few things to do to spark life here again. In the near future there may be some more direct motivation to those of you posting, similar to what's going on in the main DST forum. I'm not going to divulge any details besides this, but I want to see some life back in this forum! Remember, have fun and play pokemon. __________________ Last edited by Solace; Jan 1st, 2012 at 12:13:57 PM.

Oct 29th, 2011, 12:28:11 PM	#3
Sprocket Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,494 Phoenix, AZ	I think this section would draw a bit more attention if the main website featured GBU analyses as well as Smogon's metagame analyses, especially considering GBU is Nintendo's official metagame. I would probably play Singles and Triples if there were more incentive to play Singles and Triples, such as a Tournament or a VGC that featured them. But since every VGC pretty much focuses on Doubles, what's the point? __________________ Black FC: 2537-3042-2350 VGC2012 Analysis: Slowbro (Uploaded)

Oct 29th, 2011, 1:25:02 PM	#4
Joel Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,206	Triples is my main metagame right now. Before switching to a new DS, I had an 1800+ rating, and a 72W/12L record all with the same team. (new DS record with that same team is 11W/3L) Triples (imo) is an amazing bridge point between casual and competitive battling. People who want to use some of their "favorite Pokemon" from their earlier years of playing casual Pokemon when IVs and natures didn't matter, can do so, and those Pokemon are competitively viable in Triples (i.e, Jigglypuff, Pikachu). Triples definitely need a boost in activty. __________________ Pokemon Showdown Name: "Joel" (Peaked at: 1745 / OU Standard) Pokemon Online Name: "James Bondage" (Peaked at: 1351 / WiFi OU Tier) I also occasionally do wifi battles. Last edited by Joel; Oct 29th, 2011 at 2:21:44 PM.

Nov 23rd, 2011, 10:59:30 PM	#7
Joel Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,206	You can pull off some crazy stuff in Triples. No joke, even Jigglypuff is viable. Triples would be extremely difficult to explain what's good, and what's better with all of the possible combinations there are. __________________ Pokemon Showdown Name: "Joel" (Peaked at: 1745 / OU Standard) Pokemon Online Name: "James Bondage" (Peaked at: 1351 / WiFi OU Tier) I also occasionally do wifi battles.

Oct 29th, 2011, 10:00:36 AM	#2
Baz Anderson Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 271 Lincoln, England	Sounds interesting. I play way more singles than I do doubles, but although I've been with Pokémon from the very beginning, this generation is the first one I have battled other humans (on the GBU)... That and the relatively short time I've been on this website has prevented me from attempting "analysing" a Pokémon officially. I have roughly 500 wins (out of 800) in Singles though, and have a massive knowledge of Pokémon in general. Maybe I'll try something in the future, who knows.

Oct 29th, 2011, 3:25:01 PM	#5
~~Nickscor~~ Banned deucer. Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 727 I did my best, I have no regrets!	I personally love playing Triples, I feel there should maybe be a section discussion positioning so that it could feel like less of a Doubles rehash. For example, Hydreigon plays well on the side as both his main STABs allow him to hit non-adjacent opponents, etc. Maybe on each discussion topic have a section on where the Pokemon should be as it's been more than once my strategy's been screwed because my Pokemon should've been in the center, but ended up in the side.

Nov 23rd, 2011, 9:02:05 PM	#6
~~BattleStar~~ Banned deucer. Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 629 In a desert far away.	I love flat battles. I love it as much as any other tier. However I do think tripiles also have to boost in activity. I would love to get involved in it but we need it to be explained more competitivly.