There are instances when I play Pokemon showdown with those that are not too familiar with the newer Gens' Pokedex/moves/abilities, but still enjoy the mechanics of the newer games over the old (temporary weather, physical/special moves not being tied to a type, steel not resisting dark anymore, etc).
So I'm suggesting a Custom Format Builder tool that can be accessed right under the Teambuilder button.
It would take you to a page that allows you to essential build your own ruleset.
Things you could specify:
- Generation
- Generation mechanics (will generally be tied with Generation, but, for example, it would be possible to have only Pokemon up to Gen 3, but still use the same mechanics and learnsets of Gen 7)
- Rulesets (existing ones that would be compatible with the selected Generation Pokedex and mechanics, ie Doubles, Monotype, Battle Factory, etc.)
- Tier
- Clauses
- Turn timers (within a certain range)
- Option to not record replays
- Randomized or built teams
One player would create their format, and it would be listed in the menu under something like Custom Format. They would send out a battle request, either to a random player (in which only randomized teams can be used, based ) or a known player (where either can be used). The second player, should they accept the request, will first be shown a page detailing all the rules. If they agree, the battle starts. If not, then they may decline the request, and no battle takes place.
Obviously there would have to be more fine tuning involved, but I believe the core concept can be a fun feature!
Please let me know if this is an acceptable endeavor to start!
So I'm suggesting a Custom Format Builder tool that can be accessed right under the Teambuilder button.
It would take you to a page that allows you to essential build your own ruleset.
Things you could specify:
- Generation
- Generation mechanics (will generally be tied with Generation, but, for example, it would be possible to have only Pokemon up to Gen 3, but still use the same mechanics and learnsets of Gen 7)
- Rulesets (existing ones that would be compatible with the selected Generation Pokedex and mechanics, ie Doubles, Monotype, Battle Factory, etc.)
- Tier
- Clauses
- Turn timers (within a certain range)
- Option to not record replays
- Randomized or built teams
One player would create their format, and it would be listed in the menu under something like Custom Format. They would send out a battle request, either to a random player (in which only randomized teams can be used, based ) or a known player (where either can be used). The second player, should they accept the request, will first be shown a page detailing all the rules. If they agree, the battle starts. If not, then they may decline the request, and no battle takes place.
Obviously there would have to be more fine tuning involved, but I believe the core concept can be a fun feature!
Please let me know if this is an acceptable endeavor to start!