CAP 4 - Part 4 - Primary Ability Poll 1

bugmaniacbob · Sep 27th, 2012, 10:46:59 AM

We managed to get through the hard part with little drama. Touch wood.

This poll will be run with IRV voting, the details of which are outlined here. This means that you can upvote your favorite typing and downvote your least favorite. Be aware that order does matter in your votes! The first line is your favorite, the last line is your least favorite. Make sure you vote properly. Make sure that you bold your votes and nothing else! A typical vote might look like the following:

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Most Preferred
Second Most Preferred
Third Most Preferred

Any comments that the voter has would go below the votes in non-bold text. Bold text is used to determine what the user's votes are, so none of the supplementary text should be in bold.

Please post only your votes in this thread. Do not respond to other posts, or your posts will be moderated and you may be warned. You are allowed to say whatever you like in relation to your vote at the bottom of your post, but please do not look to begin a discussion. Keep those comments to #cap on IRC.

This poll will be open for 24 hours.

When voting, use only the ability! The list of possible votes include:

Illusion
Moxie
No Guard
Simple
Weak Armor

Below is CAP 4 so far:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat capefeather

Name: Risky Business
(formerly "Living On the Edge")

General Description: This Pokémon is very risky to play, but very rewarding if played correctly.

Justification: Many of the Pokémon that are successful in OU are relatively easy to play or have great "safe" options (e.g. U-turn). Yet, many other Pokémon look very powerful, but are less successful than they could be because of some large risks involved (e.g. Hydreigon), and some aren't successful at all (e.g. Honchkrow). This self-balancing concept intends to explore what it takes for a risky Pokémon to be successful, and how much inherent risk a Pokémon can get away with. It should be emphasized that this concept is NOT about luck management, but rather, it is about what the user can afford to do given his/her opponent's options, and vice versa.

Questions To Be Answered:

What is the relationship between risk and potential consequences, both positive and negative?
What kinds of inherently risky tactics are successful in the OU metagame?
Do risky Pokémon need some form of safe options (e.g. switch-ins) to be successful in OU, or can it get away with having few really safe options?
How does Substitute, a well-known "safe" move with nearly universal distribution, impact how this Pokémon is built and played?
How do existing Pokémon use and deal with risky situations?
Can risky Pokémon be played well in the early game, or are they better off put into action later on?
How do different playstyles interact with risky situations?

Typing: Bug / Psychic

bugmaniacbob · Sep 27th, 2012, 10:47:33 AM

My vote should surprise none of you...

No Guard
Illusion
Simple
Moxie
Weak Armor

I would use the opportunity here to extol the virtues of No Guard and Illusion to no uncertain extent, but as I am getting thoroughly sick of people airing their views in poll threads - as in very sick indeed - I think it's my job to set an example before I start playing the role of pot calling the kettle plastic-white.

So, vote, I guess.

OK fine here's a species of Nereis annelid. I don't really care for it but the name "Nereis" is awesome so there you are

CiteAndPrune · Sep 27th, 2012, 10:50:36 AM

Moxie
Weak Armor
Simple
No Guard
Illusion

jc104 · Sep 27th, 2012, 10:58:00 AM

Weak Armor
Illusion
Moxie
Simple
No Guard

Trainer Yusuf · Sep 27th, 2012, 10:59:18 AM

Illusion
Weak Armor
Simple
No Guard
Moxie

Nomark · Sep 27th, 2012, 11:06:54 AM

Illusion
No Guard
Simple
Weak Armor
Moxie

Still hoping for a Slow, Bulky, Strong --> Fast, Frail, and Very Strong Zen Mode

wiiii · Sep 27th, 2012, 11:24:23 AM

Weak Armor
No Guard
Moxie
Illusion
Simple

Fizz · Sep 27th, 2012, 11:27:11 AM

Weak Armor
Simple
Illusion
No Guard
Moxie

Topofira · Sep 27th, 2012, 11:28:12 AM

No Guard
Weak Armor
Moxie
Simple
Illusion

TubaKing · Sep 27th, 2012, 11:28:59 AM

Weak Armor
Moxie
Simple

CuteandScary · Sep 27th, 2012, 11:29:11 AM

Simple
No Guard
Moxie

zyrefredric · Sep 27th, 2012, 11:29:47 AM

Weak Armor
Moxie
Simple
Illusion
No Guard

I find it strangely amusing how my order of preference is the exact opposite of the TL's.

GatoDelFuego · Sep 27th, 2012, 11:29:57 AM

illusion
Moxie
Weak armor
Simple

Pink Panzer · Sep 27th, 2012, 11:31:05 AM

Illusion
Simple
Weak Armor
No Guard
Moxie

willking77 · Sep 27th, 2012, 11:32:32 AM

Illusion
Weak Armor
Simple
No Guard
Moxie

Malkyrian · Sep 27th, 2012, 11:35:41 AM

Weak Armor
Illusion
No Guard
Simple
Moxie

tumbleweed93 · Sep 27th, 2012, 11:38:10 AM

Weak Armor
Moxie
No Guard
Simple

***Birkal**** · Sep 27th, 2012, 11:44:41 AM

Moxie
Illusion

BlackLight · Sep 27th, 2012, 11:48:13 AM

No Guard
Illusion
Weak Armor

Fanal · Sep 27th, 2012, 12:00:06 PM

Illusion
Weak Armor
Moxie

Camisado · Sep 27th, 2012, 12:02:07 PM

Weak Armor
Illusion
Simple
Moxie

kingtrace · Sep 27th, 2012, 12:07:44 PM

Illusion
Weak Armor

**jas61292** · Sep 27th, 2012, 12:09:36 PM

Weak Armor
Illusion
Simple
Moxie
No Guard

ganj4lF · Sep 27th, 2012, 12:13:19 PM

No Guard
Simple
Moxie
Illusion
Weak Armor

**verbatim** · Sep 27th, 2012, 12:13:29 PM

No Guard
Simple
Moxie
Illusion

Sep 27th, 2012, 10:47:33 AM	#2
bugmaniacbob Fare thee well. Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,038 Floccinaucinihilipilification	My vote should surprise none of you... No Guard Illusion Simple Moxie Weak Armor I would use the opportunity here to extol the virtues of No Guard and Illusion to no uncertain extent, but as I am getting thoroughly sick of people airing their views in poll threads - as in very sick indeed - I think it's my job to set an example before I start playing the role of pot calling the kettle plastic-white. So, vote, I guess. OK fine here's a species of Nereis annelid. I don't really care for it but the name "Nereis" is awesome so there you are __________________ Art / C&C / The Smog / Longest Ever Analysis MkI / Longest Ever Analysis MkII / Warstories / Stupid Poem / CAP 4: Aurumoth

Sep 27th, 2012, 10:50:36 AM	#3
CiteAndPrune Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 203 Poland	Moxie Weak Armor Simple No Guard Illusion __________________ I'm a casual Smogoner that mostly frequents the forums - chances are you won't find me on IRC that often. If you want to talk shoot me a PM please, I'm not on every day but I'll eventually reply.

Sep 27th, 2012, 10:59:18 AM	#5
Trainer Yusuf Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 44	Illusion Weak Armor Simple No Guard Moxie __________________ Youtube, DeviantArt, Bulbagarden, Tinypic, Imageshack ,Photobucket, Serebii. PO/PS Username: Yusuf Kaya

Sep 27th, 2012, 11:27:11 AM	#8
Fizz Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 801	Weak Armor Simple Illusion No Guard Moxie __________________ I'm on the Grammar-Prose Team; feel free to message me if you'd like to have something checked.

Sep 27th, 2012, 11:28:59 AM	#10
TubaKing Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 305 United States	Weak Armor Moxie Simple __________________ Lurking since 2009 Last edited by TubaKing; Sep 27th, 2012 at 12:53:50 PM.

Sep 27th, 2012, 11:06:54 AM	#6
Nomark Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 31	Illusion No Guard Simple Weak Armor Moxie Still hoping for a Slow, Bulky, Strong --> Fast, Frail, and Very Strong Zen Mode

Sep 27th, 2012, 11:24:23 AM	#7
wiiii Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 35 Argentina	Weak Armor No Guard Moxie Illusion Simple

Sep 27th, 2012, 11:28:12 AM	#9
Topofira Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 44	No Guard Weak Armor Moxie Simple Illusion

Sep 27th, 2012, 11:29:11 AM	#11
CuteandScary Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 142	Simple No Guard Moxie

Sep 27th, 2012, 11:29:47 AM	#12
zyrefredric Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 522 Mandaue City, Philippines	Weak Armor Moxie Simple Illusion No Guard I find it strangely amusing how my order of preference is the exact opposite of the TL's. __________________ Want to PLAY a brand new metagame? Visit this Equal BST Metagame thread and tell us what you think. Ever tried A Monotype Take on the OU Metagame? Visit the thread and share your experience.

Sep 27th, 2012, 11:29:57 AM	#13
GatoDelFuego U HAVIN A FOKIN GIGGLE THER M8 ILL BASH YE HEAD IN I SWEAR ON ME MUM Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,081 The University of Alabama Mentor	illusion Moxie Weak armor Simple __________________ Part of the GP team, message me for a check! Sharpen your skills as a GP checker in the GRAMMAR DOJO! Last edited by GatoDelFuego; Sep 27th, 2012 at 11:46:46 AM.

Sep 27th, 2012, 11:31:05 AM	#14
Pink Panzer Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 76	Illusion Simple Weak Armor No Guard Moxie

Sep 27th, 2012, 11:32:32 AM	#15
willking77 Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 31 Pallet Town	Illusion Weak Armor Simple No Guard Moxie

Sep 27th, 2012, 11:35:41 AM	#16
Malkyrian Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 277	Weak Armor Illusion No Guard Simple Moxie __________________ I play Touhou. Here are some of my best timeouts. A Fantasy's Transience \| Virtue of Wind God \| Nirvana's Cloudy Way in Purple \| Charming Siege from All Sides \| Saigyouji Flawless Nirvana

Sep 27th, 2012, 11:38:10 AM	#17
tumbleweed93 Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 74 Wales	Weak Armor Moxie No Guard Simple __________________ Hi! Pokemon addict since Red and Blue :D

Sep 27th, 2012, 11:44:41 AM	#18
*Birkal We have the technology. Super Moderator** Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,999 The Mentor	Moxie Illusion __________________

Sep 27th, 2012, 11:48:13 AM	#19
BlackLight Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 292	No Guard Illusion Weak Armor __________________ A rose by any other name...

Sep 27th, 2012, 12:00:06 PM	#20
Fanal Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 93 Out there. Wherever that might be.	Illusion Weak Armor Moxie

Sep 27th, 2012, 12:02:07 PM	#21
Camisado Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 126	Weak Armor Illusion Simple Moxie

Sep 27th, 2012, 12:07:44 PM	#22
kingtrace Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 62	Illusion Weak Armor

Sep 27th, 2012, 12:09:36 PM	#23
jas61292 likes his numbers Moderator Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,241 Strong as a Corsola	Weak Armor Illusion Simple Moxie No Guard __________________ <Kadew> jas isn't boring <Kadew> he's excitementally challenged Last edited by jas61292; Sep 27th, 2012 at 12:24:28 PM.

Sep 27th, 2012, 12:13:19 PM	#24
ganj4lF Nobody is safe from the power of science! Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 687 Italy	No Guard Simple Moxie Illusion Weak Armor

Sep 27th, 2012, 12:13:29 PM	#25
verbatim legends blurred and torn Moderator Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,064 United States	No Guard Simple Moxie Illusion