[Doubles]Art of Switching

[youngjake93]

I wrote up an article basically explaining the finer points and ins-and-outs of switches in dubs. It is more advanced to complement all of the beginner resources dubs already has. Things like opportunity cost, types of switches and defensive synergy are covered.
Laga and Pwnemon said that I should post here to ask for approval.

 

[Flora]

I wouldn't mind having this article. And, looking over your history, you're an active member of the Doubles community, though whether your information is correct or not I do not know.

I think the best thing we can do is for you to share your credentials. youngjake93, have you done anything notable for Doubles that you'd like to share and/or do you know anyone who can vouch for your knowledge? If you have done RMTs, that's also a plus!

 

[youngjake93]

I have an XY doubles warstory and RMT on site. I just made it into SPLs. I have shared my info with a bunch of great member of doubles for quality control including Audio, Laga, Pocket, etc. Audiosurfer would probably be the best person to ask to vouch for me and has actually asked me to write a full doubles guide. I've been an active member of Doubles since its induction as an Other Metagame.
Also, I've made it over 2k on the ladder a couple of times(which was top 5 then) and had to beat most of the prominent doubles players and share replays in order to qualify for a spot in SPL.
Idk what else to share lol, I think that's about as many credentials as your average joe can have.

 

[Flora]

Yeah, that's enough. :) sandshrewz and I approve this article. I'll tag Birkal for your access to Article Workshop asap.

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