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Since this is the hot topic as of now, figured I'd share my thoughts:
Honestly I think this whole thing with banning swagger is stupid. And before anyone goes there, I don't give a fuck about "preserving the integrity of the game". I just think its stupid that people are clamoring for a ban/nerf for something that has never been a problem. Imo, this whole thing has been blown way out of proportion. Sure, occasionally a game is won by bullshitting the opponent with swagger, but honestly who gives a fuck? We play mons for christ's sake. This entire game is based off of luck. If we ban/nerf this element of the game for its luck based side effects, who's to say where it could stop? I hate to be the one to say it, but "slippery slope" is a thing (also I obviously understand that were not going to bad everything with an element of luck, just trying to make a point). So in conclusion, I guess what I'm trying to say is that while swagger may be annoying, its not really broken or uncompetitive, and it does have legitimate competitive applications. It really doesn't need to be touched, because tbh, its just another luck based element in a sea of things that make us want to blow our brains out on a daily basis.
Honestly I think this whole thing with banning swagger is stupid. And before anyone goes there, I don't give a fuck about "preserving the integrity of the game". I just think its stupid that people are clamoring for a ban/nerf for something that has never been a problem. Imo, this whole thing has been blown way out of proportion. Sure, occasionally a game is won by bullshitting the opponent with swagger, but honestly who gives a fuck? We play mons for christ's sake. This entire game is based off of luck. If we ban/nerf this element of the game for its luck based side effects, who's to say where it could stop? I hate to be the one to say it, but "slippery slope" is a thing (also I obviously understand that were not going to bad everything with an element of luck, just trying to make a point). So in conclusion, I guess what I'm trying to say is that while swagger may be annoying, its not really broken or uncompetitive, and it does have legitimate competitive applications. It really doesn't need to be touched, because tbh, its just another luck based element in a sea of things that make us want to blow our brains out on a daily basis.