Edit:
First post updated.
Everyone please read the Rules & Regulations.
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I talked with Brdy about Final Smashes on AIM earlier and we both agree that they're not balanced enough for competitive play. However, the reason they're on for this tournament is because:
1) It will show how FS can work in a competitive tournament.
2) This will be most players first time playing Brawl and not having FSs on would be disappointing.
3) I don't expect any pros to wander into this tourney and john about how they lost because FS was on.
In regards to #1:
I can remove FS from the first Oregon Brawl League after we've used it at this tournament and have discussed its influence on gameplay as a community. Last Sunday the SoCal Brawl tourney had all Items set to ON, with specific ones banned (recovery items and hot curry).
In regards to #2:
I know when I went to E For All, I was sort of disappointed that Items were set to some high level of appearnce and the matches were 2 min Time Battles. However, I had an awesome time and I wouldn't have taken Final Smashes off if I had a chance to change things.
In regards to #3:
You really can't expect this game to play like Melee. For the most part we're all going to be noobs trying to figure the controls out - myself included. Enjoy the game! Have fun!
Yes, this is "my" tournament, and I can choose the rules as I see fit. However, regardless of the fact that I'm running the tournament, it is the players that are most important, in my opinion. We shall address the question of Items, Finals Smashes, etc. at the venue, together, and after the initial round of friendlies. If there is a large number of players completely against Final Smashes, we can perhaps add a clause to the rules allowing players to modify the frequency of Final Smashes.
Some ideas:
"Counterpicking" - Announcing them as OFF during your counterpick.
Player Agreement - Smash Balls can be turned OFF if all players agree.
Restricted - A player may only use a Final Smash once per game.
Bannz0r'd - Not a single player wants to use them available in the tournament.
Feel free to continue the discussion here, but currently the default will be Final Smashes are ON.