gorgie
formerly Floppy, now Rock hard
Right.<Floppy> isa and other competitive rby players
<Isa> hi
<Floppy> how would you feel about a wrap proposal (clause), limiting the use of the move (and others similar to it [see: bind]) to no more than twice in a row
<Isa> it is well known that i have a dislike for wrap
<Floppy> aka limiting it to having a u-turn-like effect (speaking from the perspective of controlling momentum)
<Isa> so im all in favor
<Floppy> as wrap can still be used effectively and in a non-gay, uncompetitive fashion.
<Isa> if/when you and i face
<Isa> i am in agreement with that proposal
<Floppy> i was thinking of proposing it to the broader community
So, as stated in the earlier parts of the log above, I would like to propose a "wrap clause", wherein, users are not allowed to spam the move and similar such ones for no more than 2 consecutive turns. Two because, as many of you familiar with gen 1 mechanics know, wrapping/binding etc can be used "competitively" in the sense that it can be used to earn a "free switch" during battle. In other words, if you were to use the move wrap 1 turn, then switch next turn to another pokemon, your opponent will somewhat "still be in a bind" and unable to move.
In such situations it is evident that Wrap can indeed be used ..."effectively"... hence the proposal of a clause and not a plea to outright ban the move.
I'm sure there's little need for an explanation of what Wrap is like outside of the usage context explained above, so I will conclude this post by posing a few questions to the active RBY-playing community, Tournament Directors/Staff, and to all it may concern alike:
- Is there anything about the above proposal you disagree with? If so, what, and why?
- Would you advocate this becoming an official clause in tournaments? Why or why not?
- What are your overall thoughts on Wrap and its effect on competitive RBY as a whole?
- Are you new?
Have an exelent day.