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One of the major aspects that sets Pokémon apart from other competitive games and e-sports is the heavy influence of luck-based mechanics (or Random Number Generation). Move inaccuracy, critical hits, added percentage-based effects, damage rolls, and certain status effects are just some forms in which RNG can appear. Of course, we've all experienced the infamous "hax" at some point as well, and know just how it can feel when you are both on the receiving and dealing end of it. Some measures players use to reduce the influence of hax is prioritizing speed to act before any misfortunate has a chance to occur, avoiding high-risk situations whenever possible, and playing best-of-3 (or more) sets. Other players feel that the advantages that luck-based strategies/plays offer (such as a greater power-to-accuracy ratio) outweigh the possible disadvantages to using them. In any case, it's evident that RNG has a significant presence in the games.
So what are your opinions on luck in Pokémon? What do you think are ways to account for or reduce the influence of luck? To what extent are you willing to take risks when dealing with a potential luck-based situation? Do you prefer to always play as safe as possible or perhaps take advantage of the luck factor of the game? Do you think anything should be changed with the way luck is handled?
So what are your opinions on luck in Pokémon? What do you think are ways to account for or reduce the influence of luck? To what extent are you willing to take risks when dealing with a potential luck-based situation? Do you prefer to always play as safe as possible or perhaps take advantage of the luck factor of the game? Do you think anything should be changed with the way luck is handled?