DougJustDoug
Knows the great enthusiasms
I've been heads down coding for quite some time. I haven't ventured too far outside of the CAP forum for a couple weeks, but I would like to get my votes in on this. As the admin of a popular Shoddy server, I see a LOT of talk and logs regarding the current metagame. Even if some of the users have dubious battle credentials, there is still quite of bit of information there. That is the data informing my rankings below.
1. Garchomp
The only thing more obvious than the need for this decision, is the outcome. As much as I cringe at the idea of yet-another "Is Garchomp Uber?" discussion, if it yields a definitive result -- I welcome it.
2. UU Tiers
Considering that we will be running a UU ladder on the server, we need to get this settled somewhat. The bitching has already started on the current UU list. It will only intensify when the ladder is up. I do not think the decisions affecting the upper end of the OU tier, preclude a concurrent evaluation of the UU tier. The overlapping effects on each other are negligible.
3. Evasion Clause
There's a whole generation of new metagame players that think Evasion isn't the great evil that the "old timers" make it out to be. Almost all top players despise all forms of hax, with evasion at the top of the list. Brightpowder Chomp has made this issue white-hot in the current game. This needs public scrutiny. Although I'm doubtful there will be a change in policy.
4. Manaphy
This is the only uber I think will be moved, if it comes to a vote. Therefore it should be decided first. Even if slightly broken, I like the thought of a pokemon that might make rain a common strategy in OU.
5. Lati@s
6. Mew
7. Darkrai
These three are listed in the order I think they have a chance to move. All of these are remote in my opinion. But, they should have their day in court.
8. OHKO Clause
9. Species Clause
10. Arceus
Non-issues IMO. I don't think any of these pose a pressing need.
1. Garchomp
The only thing more obvious than the need for this decision, is the outcome. As much as I cringe at the idea of yet-another "Is Garchomp Uber?" discussion, if it yields a definitive result -- I welcome it.
2. UU Tiers
Considering that we will be running a UU ladder on the server, we need to get this settled somewhat. The bitching has already started on the current UU list. It will only intensify when the ladder is up. I do not think the decisions affecting the upper end of the OU tier, preclude a concurrent evaluation of the UU tier. The overlapping effects on each other are negligible.
3. Evasion Clause
There's a whole generation of new metagame players that think Evasion isn't the great evil that the "old timers" make it out to be. Almost all top players despise all forms of hax, with evasion at the top of the list. Brightpowder Chomp has made this issue white-hot in the current game. This needs public scrutiny. Although I'm doubtful there will be a change in policy.
4. Manaphy
This is the only uber I think will be moved, if it comes to a vote. Therefore it should be decided first. Even if slightly broken, I like the thought of a pokemon that might make rain a common strategy in OU.
5. Lati@s
6. Mew
7. Darkrai
These three are listed in the order I think they have a chance to move. All of these are remote in my opinion. But, they should have their day in court.
8. OHKO Clause
9. Species Clause
10. Arceus
Non-issues IMO. I don't think any of these pose a pressing need.