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Steps to a Better Metagame
The concept is fairly straightforward. Every month, five small changes will be introduced to the OU Metagame. These changes will stack with previous months' modifications and continue to grow until we have created a fairer, more competitive metagame. In the list below, I have included some possible changes that should serve as examples for future submissions.
As you can see, almost anything can be changed, as long as it's not too complex or major. The above list does not necessarily reflect what I wish to be changed; it is merely a set of examples. Now, on to the monthly schedule by which we will decide the modifications:
The 1st-15th of every month is the testing phase. This is when players are encouraged to play and test out the new changes to the metagame. If anyone notices any problems or balance issues, they are encouraged to report them to the coder, OP, or thread in general. This phase is retained throughout the entire month, but is most encouraged during the first half.
The 16th-20th of every month is the nomination phase. This is when everyone has the opportunity to submit minor changes to moves, movepools, abilities, items, stats, typings, and mechanics. Changes should promote a more healthy and balanced metagame. ONLY THREE SUBMISSIONS PER PLAYER PER MONTH.
The 21th-25th of every month is the voting phase. This is when qualified voters may vote for their 5 favorite changes in order. Voters are expected to have played and won against at least three different players during the period with the current changes. PM me the votes, and I will tally them.
The 26th of every month is the revealing phase. This is when I will reveal the 5 changes that received the most votes. Discussion about the implications of the changes is encouraged.
The rest of the month is for the coders (currently just bestoise97) to program the new changes into the game. They will hopefully be implemented in time for the testing phase of the next month!
CHANGES WILL STACK WITH THOSE FROM PREVIOUS MONTHS. IF YOU DON'T LIKE A CHANGE, YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A CHANGE THAT NEUTRALIZES IT.
Thanks for reading, and I hope we can work together and effectively create a more balanced metagame.
Hi everyone, and welcome to...
Steps to a Better Metagame
The concept is fairly straightforward. Every month, five small changes will be introduced to the OU Metagame. These changes will stack with previous months' modifications and continue to grow until we have created a fairer, more competitive metagame. In the list below, I have included some possible changes that should serve as examples for future submissions.
- Knock Off's original BP is reduced to 40 (60 if it successfully knocks off an item).
- Stealth Rock's damage is calculated differently (1/40 Max Health, 1/20 Max Health, 1/10 Max Health, 1/5 Max Health, 1/3 Max Health)
- Quick Powder increases Ditto's speed by 1.1x, even through Transform/Imposter
- Florges is now Fairy/Grass type
- Donphan gets Slack Off
- Critical hits do 1.3x damage instead of 1.5x
- Pikachu's Fake Out and Extreme Speed are compatible
- Bug is neutral against Fairy
- Pickup removes entry hazards from the holder's side if the holder does not faint on switch-in
- Crygonal's base defense is 60
As you can see, almost anything can be changed, as long as it's not too complex or major. The above list does not necessarily reflect what I wish to be changed; it is merely a set of examples. Now, on to the monthly schedule by which we will decide the modifications:
The 1st-15th of every month is the testing phase. This is when players are encouraged to play and test out the new changes to the metagame. If anyone notices any problems or balance issues, they are encouraged to report them to the coder, OP, or thread in general. This phase is retained throughout the entire month, but is most encouraged during the first half.
The 16th-20th of every month is the nomination phase. This is when everyone has the opportunity to submit minor changes to moves, movepools, abilities, items, stats, typings, and mechanics. Changes should promote a more healthy and balanced metagame. ONLY THREE SUBMISSIONS PER PLAYER PER MONTH.
The 21th-25th of every month is the voting phase. This is when qualified voters may vote for their 5 favorite changes in order. Voters are expected to have played and won against at least three different players during the period with the current changes. PM me the votes, and I will tally them.
The 26th of every month is the revealing phase. This is when I will reveal the 5 changes that received the most votes. Discussion about the implications of the changes is encouraged.
The rest of the month is for the coders (currently just bestoise97) to program the new changes into the game. They will hopefully be implemented in time for the testing phase of the next month!
No changes yet; this meta is currently just OU with a less cool name
CHANGES WILL STACK WITH THOSE FROM PREVIOUS MONTHS. IF YOU DON'T LIKE A CHANGE, YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A CHANGE THAT NEUTRALIZES IT.
Thanks for reading, and I hope we can work together and effectively create a more balanced metagame.
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