Birkal
We have the technology.
As a result of our last discussion thread (http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/cap-6-part-1-concept-assessment-1.3486471/), our Topic Leader decided that we will center our current project around the move Belly Drum. As we continue to work throughout the process, we will discuss other "underrated" moves that were discussed in Concept Assessment 1. However, we will use Belly Drum as our foundation to start building our Pokemon. Let's review the concept again:
Keep an eye out for the words of capefeather, our Topic Leader for CAP6. He is the one providing us with overall direction and vision, so please try to gear your posts towards the topics and conversations he is bringing up.
Guidelines:Name: Show Me Your Moves!
General Description: A good user of moves with effects not frequently used in the OU metagame.
Justification: There are many moves in Pokémon with great effects, but they often end up unused. Moves such as Gravity, Snatch, and Safeguard have potential in OU, but they are neglected for several reasons: the moves are apparently overshadowed, have poor distribution, or are inefficient compared to another strategy. This CAP uses a combination of typing, ability, and stats to make these underused moves not only feasible, but also capable.
Questions To Be Answered:
- What mechanics of Pokémon determine how viable moves are?--not only the Pokémon's typing, stats, and ability, but also its interaction with playstyles and momentum.
- What new strategies might emerge by giving a new OU Pokémon underused moves?
- What challenges do Pokémon that use lesser-used moves face compared to ones that use a more standard moveset?
- If the Pokémon has options of staple OU moves (high-powered STABs, offensive stat-boosting moves, reliable recovery, Substitute), will those moves be useful to it, even if it's specialized toward a separate and distinct strategy?
- Can underused moves increase other underused moves' viabilities?
- Can one user of a strategy unrecognized in a metagame massively influence a pre-existing playstyle?
1) Pay close attention to the Topic Leader during this discussion. Their job is to keep us focused and to bring insight.
2) Do not poll jump. Poll jumping is a serious offense in these threads, and you can get infracted for it. Poll jumping is when you discuss something that should be discussed in the future, like specifying a CAP's stats or typing. You're allowed to hint at such things to conclude a point or to provide an example, but do not centralize your post on a poll jump. Poll jumping hurts the focus of early threads and can cause us to go off on a tangent. If you're not sure if you're poll jumping or not, err on the side of caution and don't post it.
NOTE: Concept Assessment 1 featured quite a bit of polljumping. The moderation team let it slide due to the nature of the concept. But please note that now, we will be much more firm about adhering to the polljumping rules. We will not be discussing other underrated moves until much later in the process.
2) Do not poll jump. Poll jumping is a serious offense in these threads, and you can get infracted for it. Poll jumping is when you discuss something that should be discussed in the future, like specifying a CAP's stats or typing. You're allowed to hint at such things to conclude a point or to provide an example, but do not centralize your post on a poll jump. Poll jumping hurts the focus of early threads and can cause us to go off on a tangent. If you're not sure if you're poll jumping or not, err on the side of caution and don't post it.
NOTE: Concept Assessment 1 featured quite a bit of polljumping. The moderation team let it slide due to the nature of the concept. But please note that now, we will be much more firm about adhering to the polljumping rules. We will not be discussing other underrated moves until much later in the process.
Keep an eye out for the words of capefeather, our Topic Leader for CAP6. He is the one providing us with overall direction and vision, so please try to gear your posts towards the topics and conversations he is bringing up.
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