How to Stay Calm as You Get Swept: an OU Warstory - Page 2

GamesMaster · Aug 7th, 2010, 2:51:13 PM

Nice Story, good formatting and presentation, your thought process was quite clear.
I was very disappointed by your opponent going straight for the outrage on Kingdra though, I feel this lost him the game when he probably would have swept through everything at this point. There was still an oppurtunity for him to get up to +5/+6, or at least waterfall 'Bro for some initial damage and the possible flinch - I feel his "overly keen" attitude lost him the match right there.
7/10!

Grammarian · Aug 7th, 2010, 3:54:12 PM

I am overjoyed that this warstory has gained mostly favorable responses. Also, I must have overlooked the fact that Kingdra was locked into Outrage and thus couldn't have switched into Blissey even if my opponent had one in store.

Other than that, thanks to everyone for the helpful responses. I hope to find some more entertaining battles soon!

Artix · Aug 7th, 2010, 6:05:40 PM

As everyone said, it's a good one. But your opponent was a so-so player.

deluge · Aug 7th, 2010, 6:51:44 PM

I loved your narration!
I think 'charming' is the word.

Sy123 · Aug 7th, 2010, 7:16:02 PM

Great Warstory, but I feel that it was lacking at the end. The first turns of the battle with Kingdra vs Slowbro was amazing, but the ending......It was a mere technicality. But good warstory all the same
8.25/10

I want a Shaymin on my team now :)

EpicTurtle · Aug 7th, 2010, 8:04:03 PM

Nice story, some misplays but the comments and format makes it all good =D

Rhys DeAnno · Aug 8th, 2010, 2:15:53 AM

I really liked some of the sets on display here, such as Chesto Kingdra, Defensive CM Celebi, Encore Sub Machamp, various Zapdos, and of course the extremely bulky Slowbro. Alot of these aren't seen that much but have potential for high level OU play. I found this to be an entertaining and educational warstory.

I find Zapdos is one of those pokemon where it is very hard to predict exact EVs (and thus speed) upon seeing a set. The defensive variants have reason to exist outspeeding all manner of things from Adamant Luke to Max +0 Ttar, and apparently even LO sweepers find reasons to not max speed and instead emphasize power or bulk. Zapdos' all around excellent stat spread and typing really let you toggle things quite a bit.

The Pokemon Pimp · Aug 8th, 2010, 10:49:38 PM

I'm loving all the warstories recently!

Decent battle, my only complaint was your opponent's Kingdra DDing that many times, but Slowbro took it like a man. Comments were good, too.

8/10 and I can't wait for your next one! :P

~~Lamb2~~ · Aug 8th, 2010, 11:02:25 PM

Excellent warstory. I love this increase of good warstories.

8.5/10

roberto22 · Aug 8th, 2010, 11:04:45 PM

great warstory with lots of uncommon movesets floating around. i know i like a warstory when i see a team and say "i like that, i should try it" and this was one of those moments. sub-champ for the win! great job.

SunshineCat · Aug 8th, 2010, 11:41:09 PM

This is a great warstory! Kept me hooked, had some different movesets in there(that worked) and the comments were great :)

DragNezone · Aug 9th, 2010, 1:38:58 AM

Nice battle on your part and good warstory!im surprised slowbro survived tht outrage. i used one b4 with that annoying dynamic puncher everywhere(but eventually it became setup bait too much)

sharkz · Aug 9th, 2010, 9:00:15 AM

not a super battle, but good commentary and format.
8/10

Lady Gaga · Aug 14th, 2010, 3:06:44 AM

Very interesting warstory that kept me reading.

9/10

Keclleon · Aug 15th, 2010, 9:01:40 PM

Great read, appealing right 'till the end. Shaymin for the win!

9 / 10

NeoSeth · Aug 15th, 2010, 11:43:04 PM

I'd have to say that was top-notch, and I applaud you for leaving the panic button unpressed. 9/10

faerygirl14 · Aug 17th, 2010, 5:20:07 PM

Nice job analyzing the opponent's thoughts! It was very interesting to read, and it certainly relieves my anxieties about running a more conservative team since I was debating replacing some of my defensive Pokemon for some powerhouses.

WhimsicalBox · Aug 17th, 2010, 6:36:58 PM

It was a good warstory, and I've never run into a sub encore machamp before.
The formatting was also really nice.
8/10

Golden Sun · Aug 18th, 2010, 1:30:36 AM

Great formatting and comments but ending was sort of lame

Forexal · Aug 23rd, 2010, 9:52:40 AM

I found this to be very thrilling and interesting. Lucky you were faster than his Zapdos :D

Jazon · Aug 23rd, 2010, 10:06:51 AM

I liked to see some rare pokemons, the game and the comments were cool too.
So 8,5/10.
Keep up the good job!

zapper22001 · Aug 23rd, 2010, 2:09:18 PM

The comments were really enjoyable. I hope I can read another one of your warstories soon.

EonFriend · Aug 24th, 2010, 6:40:17 AM

Astounding war-story!!
This was a great game which could have gone either way, and it proved that the right defense can stop even the hardest offense. Slowbro is that sturdy? Never knew that. I might try him out in OU sometime. I learnt a lot from this war-story too as I really shiver when the opponent sets up, not thinking of how to stop the sweep. Hope you get more opportunities to write such war-stories. This one had great commentary and a nice, unexpected turn-around. I really enjoyed this!

Flashfires · Aug 25th, 2010, 3:16:32 PM

This was a good read, I learned something about how to think under pressure from this. 9/10

~~BattleStar~~ · Aug 29th, 2010, 1:59:37 PM

very helpful but whats wrong with zapdos

Aug 7th, 2010, 6:05:40 PM	#28
Artix Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 229	As everyone said, it's a good one. But your opponent was a so-so player. __________________ http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f58/ArtixV/derp.png

Aug 7th, 2010, 8:04:03 PM	#31
EpicTurtle Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 429 Chompy for OU	Nice story, some misplays but the comments and format makes it all good =D __________________ "If I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so that I can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing." -1 Cor 13:2 "40 And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’" - Matthew 25:40 (ESV)

Aug 8th, 2010, 10:49:38 PM	#33
The Pokemon Pimp Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 662 Florida	I'm loving all the warstories recently! Decent battle, my only complaint was your opponent's Kingdra DDing that many times, but Slowbro took it like a man. Comments were good, too. 8/10 and I can't wait for your next one! :P __________________ Currently chronicling my Pokemon Emerald Let's Play! Check it out here: http://www.smogon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3470480

Aug 8th, 2010, 11:04:45 PM	#35
roberto22 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 594 Chicago	great warstory with lots of uncommon movesets floating around. i know i like a warstory when i see a team and say "i like that, i should try it" and this was one of those moments. sub-champ for the win! great job. __________________ Currently not trading... TRADES: Diamond: 0388-3855-7237 Check out my thread: Swim Fuzzy Shyguy! Swim! Yohohohoho! Have a nice day.

Aug 8th, 2010, 11:41:09 PM	#36
SunshineCat Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,235 New Zealand, GMT+12/13	This is a great warstory! Kept me hooked, had some different movesets in there(that worked) and the comments were great :) __________________ On hiatus because of exams. Reply to CMTs in Trade Thread Platinum FC: 5243-8219-5239 HeartGold FC: 1935-2907-9635 Black FC: 1291-8550-5908

Aug 7th, 2010, 2:51:13 PM	#26
GamesMaster Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 23	Nice Story, good formatting and presentation, your thought process was quite clear. I was very disappointed by your opponent going straight for the outrage on Kingdra though, I feel this lost him the game when he probably would have swept through everything at this point. There was still an oppurtunity for him to get up to +5/+6, or at least waterfall 'Bro for some initial damage and the possible flinch - I feel his "overly keen" attitude lost him the match right there. 7/10!

Aug 7th, 2010, 3:54:12 PM	#27
Grammarian Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 SoCal	I am overjoyed that this warstory has gained mostly favorable responses. Also, I must have overlooked the fact that Kingdra was locked into Outrage and thus couldn't have switched into Blissey even if my opponent had one in store. Other than that, thanks to everyone for the helpful responses. I hope to find some more entertaining battles soon!

Aug 7th, 2010, 6:51:44 PM	#29
deluge Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 787	I loved your narration! I think 'charming' is the word.

Aug 7th, 2010, 7:16:02 PM	#30
Sy123 Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,034 Orbiting the Sun	Great Warstory, but I feel that it was lacking at the end. The first turns of the battle with Kingdra vs Slowbro was amazing, but the ending......It was a mere technicality. But good warstory all the same 8.25/10 I want a Shaymin on my team now :)

Aug 8th, 2010, 2:15:53 AM	#32
Rhys DeAnno Slacking Off Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 144 The Ladder	I really liked some of the sets on display here, such as Chesto Kingdra, Defensive CM Celebi, Encore Sub Machamp, various Zapdos, and of course the extremely bulky Slowbro. Alot of these aren't seen that much but have potential for high level OU play. I found this to be an entertaining and educational warstory. I find Zapdos is one of those pokemon where it is very hard to predict exact EVs (and thus speed) upon seeing a set. The defensive variants have reason to exist outspeeding all manner of things from Adamant Luke to Max +0 Ttar, and apparently even LO sweepers find reasons to not max speed and instead emphasize power or bulk. Zapdos' all around excellent stat spread and typing really let you toggle things quite a bit.

Aug 8th, 2010, 11:02:25 PM	#34
~~Lamb2~~ Banned deucer. Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 29	Excellent warstory. I love this increase of good warstories. 8.5/10

Aug 9th, 2010, 1:38:58 AM	#37
DragNezone Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 29 North Carolina	Nice battle on your part and good warstory!im surprised slowbro survived tht outrage. i used one b4 with that annoying dynamic puncher everywhere(but eventually it became setup bait too much)

Aug 9th, 2010, 9:00:15 AM	#38
sharkz Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 553	not a super battle, but good commentary and format. 8/10

Aug 15th, 2010, 9:01:40 PM	#40
Keclleon Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4	Great read, appealing right 'till the end. Shaymin for the win! 9 / 10

Aug 15th, 2010, 11:43:04 PM	#41
NeoSeth Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 267 It's simple. We kill the Batman.	I'd have to say that was top-notch, and I applaud you for leaving the panic button unpressed. 9/10 __________________ My RMT: Wobbuffet is Broken Rate, Don't Hate, Appreciate

Aug 17th, 2010, 5:20:07 PM	#42
faerygirl14 Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 5	Nice job analyzing the opponent's thoughts! It was very interesting to read, and it certainly relieves my anxieties about running a more conservative team since I was debating replacing some of my defensive Pokemon for some powerhouses.

Aug 17th, 2010, 6:36:58 PM	#43
WhimsicalBox Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 60	It was a good warstory, and I've never run into a sub encore machamp before. The formatting was also really nice. 8/10

Aug 18th, 2010, 1:30:36 AM	#44
Golden Sun Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,174 aus	Great formatting and comments but ending was sort of lame

Aug 23rd, 2010, 9:52:40 AM	#45
Forexal Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 1	I found this to be very thrilling and interesting. Lucky you were faster than his Zapdos :D __________________ FOREXAL YOUTUBE

Aug 23rd, 2010, 10:06:51 AM	#46
Jazon Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 52	I liked to see some rare pokemons, the game and the comments were cool too. So 8,5/10. Keep up the good job! __________________ ...

Aug 23rd, 2010, 2:09:18 PM	#47
zapper22001 Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 109 New Jersey	The comments were really enjoyable. I hope I can read another one of your warstories soon.

Aug 24th, 2010, 6:40:17 AM	#48
EonFriend Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 10 Hanging on the edge of tomorrow	Astounding war-story!! This was a great game which could have gone either way, and it proved that the right defense can stop even the hardest offense. Slowbro is that sturdy? Never knew that. I might try him out in OU sometime. I learnt a lot from this war-story too as I really shiver when the opponent sets up, not thinking of how to stop the sweep. Hope you get more opportunities to write such war-stories. This one had great commentary and a nice, unexpected turn-around. I really enjoyed this!

Aug 25th, 2010, 3:16:32 PM	#49
Flashfires Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 18 Michigan State	This was a good read, I learned something about how to think under pressure from this. 9/10

Aug 29th, 2010, 1:59:37 PM	#50
~~BattleStar~~ Banned deucer. Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 629 In a desert far away.	very helpful but whats wrong with zapdos