I think you've hit on the virtues of Psychic Cup: that you're forced to focus on your fundamentals and that the battles are shorter. With the likes of Bronzor and Shuckle in Galar Little Cup, it dragged matches out. This feels contrary to the spirit of Little Cup.
That Hoopa doesn't need another move is duly noted, though. It finally has a moment to shine. You're correct that the various buffs have brought more fringe players into the mix, too. In other words, it could be worse. 😂
Re the troll, I didn't respond, because I figured that would be giving them what they want. I don't know whether they truly believe what they're saying, but real or not, those thoughts are toxic and don't need further validation.
I still think about remarks I witnessed years ago in a Twitch chat from someone who opined that if people aren't willing to grind for XLs, they'll never hit Legend. As if that has anything to do with your skill as a battler. This same player also casually mentioned that they have a second phone that they use just for Pokémon GO to mitigate performance issues. Bruh, check that privilege at the door.
Absolutely agree, Little Cup should not have long drawn out matches. I find it really sad because I love Little Cup when it’s not dominated by those bulky monsters.
To be fair, I didn’t realise my own privilege re: Hoopa - I was completely unaware that the confined form is only available to players that played during the 3 months that free research was available! So there's plenty of players out there that are completely locked out of it as an option.
I’m really glad you didn’t reply, I think not giving it oxygen is 100% the right way to shut it down.
Jeez, that’s such a weird take. I’m aware there’s plenty of snobbery around what people “should” be able to be achieved in Pokemon Go, it’s bizarre how some are seemingly incapable of basic empathy.
“It was dumb! It was obvious! It was pointless! It was… short? I loved it!”
Well, I don’t *love* Psychic Cup. But I don’t mind it. And the battles are quick!
I do find I have to think a lot more about energy & shield management, as you mention. Personally I’ve found this edition to be a bit more varied than previous, because of the Astonish buff. There’s definitely a reaction to it, I saw plenty of S-Girafarig in my later sets. You mentioned Hoopa - I am running it, you don’t need a 2nd move, so it was a very cheap investment.
I guess at least it’s only on for a week? 2 weeks would definitely be too much! I would love some more well thought out cups. I feel like there’s plenty of people out there that could help design some really great metas, but PvP is clearly not a priority for them so it feels like we’re stuck with the cups they’ve already “designed” ad infinitum.
I didn’t play last week - I’ve made a fairly significant decision (for my storage at least) that I’m not going to play Ultra League anymore. I don’t want to invest the XLs & dust in a league I barely play, especially now it’s been brought into focus how shaky those investments can be. And I didn’t fancy Shuckle & Bronzor cup.
Re the troll: as you say, it’s an absurd take & not one I think anyone actually believes. Anyone that uses the term “brokies”… I can’t express how vile that is, even if they were just trying to elicit a reaction from you. Did you reply?
I would relish the chance to see what statistics Niantic is looking at when they schedule Psychic Cup or to be a fly on the wall when they're deciding this matter. As an added consideration and assuming players are actually clamoring for it, if the company were doing its due diligence, it would deep-six it going forward despite the demand. Seeing as GO Battle League gets lower billing on the website than seasonal stickers, however, I don't think that's gonna be a priority anytime soon.
Just wait until Healing Cup, when you can only use Blisseys and every battle takes 45 minutes to finish! Separately I'm glad you mentioned that weird gatekeepery comment - that kind of thinking isn't just counterproductive to the game, it's counterproductive to society. Keep fighting the good fight!
I don't expect much from Internet commenters/trolls and I don't believe the majority of players feel this way, but that these self-professed capital-G "Gamers" exist in Pokémon GO and other communities means that it is a fight, so to speak, to ensure that games are as democratic as possible.
The larger responsibility still lies with Niantic for fostering an environment which minimizes disadvantages not borne of skill while still furnishing users with a fun, reliable game. We should still do our part to make the community an inclusive one, though.
I think you've hit on the virtues of Psychic Cup: that you're forced to focus on your fundamentals and that the battles are shorter. With the likes of Bronzor and Shuckle in Galar Little Cup, it dragged matches out. This feels contrary to the spirit of Little Cup.
That Hoopa doesn't need another move is duly noted, though. It finally has a moment to shine. You're correct that the various buffs have brought more fringe players into the mix, too. In other words, it could be worse. 😂
Re the troll, I didn't respond, because I figured that would be giving them what they want. I don't know whether they truly believe what they're saying, but real or not, those thoughts are toxic and don't need further validation.
I still think about remarks I witnessed years ago in a Twitch chat from someone who opined that if people aren't willing to grind for XLs, they'll never hit Legend. As if that has anything to do with your skill as a battler. This same player also casually mentioned that they have a second phone that they use just for Pokémon GO to mitigate performance issues. Bruh, check that privilege at the door.
Absolutely agree, Little Cup should not have long drawn out matches. I find it really sad because I love Little Cup when it’s not dominated by those bulky monsters.
To be fair, I didn’t realise my own privilege re: Hoopa - I was completely unaware that the confined form is only available to players that played during the 3 months that free research was available! So there's plenty of players out there that are completely locked out of it as an option.
I’m really glad you didn’t reply, I think not giving it oxygen is 100% the right way to shut it down.
Jeez, that’s such a weird take. I’m aware there’s plenty of snobbery around what people “should” be able to be achieved in Pokemon Go, it’s bizarre how some are seemingly incapable of basic empathy.
To quote one of the all-time great movies:
“It was dumb! It was obvious! It was pointless! It was… short? I loved it!”
Well, I don’t *love* Psychic Cup. But I don’t mind it. And the battles are quick!
I do find I have to think a lot more about energy & shield management, as you mention. Personally I’ve found this edition to be a bit more varied than previous, because of the Astonish buff. There’s definitely a reaction to it, I saw plenty of S-Girafarig in my later sets. You mentioned Hoopa - I am running it, you don’t need a 2nd move, so it was a very cheap investment.
I guess at least it’s only on for a week? 2 weeks would definitely be too much! I would love some more well thought out cups. I feel like there’s plenty of people out there that could help design some really great metas, but PvP is clearly not a priority for them so it feels like we’re stuck with the cups they’ve already “designed” ad infinitum.
I didn’t play last week - I’ve made a fairly significant decision (for my storage at least) that I’m not going to play Ultra League anymore. I don’t want to invest the XLs & dust in a league I barely play, especially now it’s been brought into focus how shaky those investments can be. And I didn’t fancy Shuckle & Bronzor cup.
Re the troll: as you say, it’s an absurd take & not one I think anyone actually believes. Anyone that uses the term “brokies”… I can’t express how vile that is, even if they were just trying to elicit a reaction from you. Did you reply?
Wow. Another nonsensical move by Niantic! What a surprise!
I would relish the chance to see what statistics Niantic is looking at when they schedule Psychic Cup or to be a fly on the wall when they're deciding this matter. As an added consideration and assuming players are actually clamoring for it, if the company were doing its due diligence, it would deep-six it going forward despite the demand. Seeing as GO Battle League gets lower billing on the website than seasonal stickers, however, I don't think that's gonna be a priority anytime soon.
Just wait until Healing Cup, when you can only use Blisseys and every battle takes 45 minutes to finish! Separately I'm glad you mentioned that weird gatekeepery comment - that kind of thinking isn't just counterproductive to the game, it's counterproductive to society. Keep fighting the good fight!
I don't expect much from Internet commenters/trolls and I don't believe the majority of players feel this way, but that these self-professed capital-G "Gamers" exist in Pokémon GO and other communities means that it is a fight, so to speak, to ensure that games are as democratic as possible.
The larger responsibility still lies with Niantic for fostering an environment which minimizes disadvantages not borne of skill while still furnishing users with a fun, reliable game. We should still do our part to make the community an inclusive one, though.