Proverbs
Smash Lord
Marth is by far one of the most deadly opponents for Lucas and Ness concerning the infinite 'chaingrab' and now many Lucas and Ness mainers have already switched mains due to this.
My proposal is this, for those of you who have any claim to honor or integrity, that we do not abuse this infinite chaingrab until either those maining Lucas and Ness discover a solution to the problem or become efficient at escaping it. In the case that it does not happen, I would suggest this technique never be used, although using it to get in a free smash attack would still be permissible. My reasoning is this: It's part of the characters that they can get hit because of the release stun, however, to abuse this as a 'chaingrab' is ridiculous, as it can get them to 300% from zero--some claim this makes Lucas and Ness unusable.
My hope is that this technique, if no solution arises, will be banned in tournaments and that it will become common practice for this to be outlawed for casual (non-tournament) playing among friends. However, the former has been suggested to be increasingly doubtful. And it is with this in mind that I come to you with this proposal. If this technique cannot be officially banned my hope is that it becomes an unspoken (or rather unwritten) rule, that will not be used period. If you decline this proposal, you are destroying the mains of Lucas and Ness players everywhere.
Now for those of you who are just going to say that you do not care or will not change your ways because it is 'not your problem', you here lose your honor and reputation in so far as I am concerned as a Marth player at all. I urge any that agree with me to do the same, using this technique is one of the few that can correctly be called cheap. I hope that those who have no honor nor integrity will be, in a way, excommunicated and strongly frowned upon for the use of this technique as a means of nigh destroying two extremely unique characters.
Now I realize this proposal may seem a tad ridiculous to some, and you may claim my sympathy comes from the fact that, yes, my second and third characters are Ness and Lucas, respectively (although slightly tentative about Lucas). As I've recently started to use these characters, it would be no far stretch for me to make other choices of mains. Although were there no attempt made to cease the use of this technique until an appropriate time that may never come, this would in no way influence my decision of using the two characters. Make no mistake, my sympathy would remain were I in a different situation. And if you doubt this, I ask you this: Does how my sympathy was aroused detract in any way from the truth of what I say? Or the integrity of this proposal? Or the practicality? No, not in any way. I came to a realization and how I came to it is of little importance if this realization still has bearing, which it does.
What I call you to is integrity, honor, and fairness--uprightness and righteousness, if you will. If you at all consider yourself a man or woman of these qualities listed here, you would do best to agree. For if you do not, it is my strongly held belief that you are void of these qualities entirely.
I understand that in posting this I am risking my own standing and perhaps provoking the ill favor of many on this board, however that is not my concern. I have no regard for the opinion of those who will not consider what I have said with sober judgement and compassion. However, if what I have said is flawed in any way or you see a lack of logic or wisdom in my proposal, I in turn urge you to show me my error. However, if you cannot in any way without admitting you lack sympathy, then you continue to remain without honor.
All who would claim to have this integrity of which I speak, sign your names (screen names or initials will do) below and you may comment if you wish.
--R.D.M.--
EDIT--PLEASE READ TO PREVENT YOURSELF FROM POSTING ANGRY COMMENTS UNNECESSARILY:
"Because I started this because I believed the Ness and Lucas mainers needed someone in their defense being that their mains were about to be ruined for all eternity. Now that there are only two characters (Marth and PT) that can grab Ness infinitely and only Marth for Lucas, these guys can still fare absolutely well in tournaments while being a little wary of Marths and PTs. So: Because it's not hurting them and they now can survive, they don't need anyone to protect them.
Essentially, because this isn't destroying people's mains, hopes, and dreams--I have a lot less qualms about the issue. And being that even Ness can escape from even Marth, this technique can be used and isn't ridiculously cheap. It's no longer a ridiculous threat that knocks them into their own tier."
^My response to why I've backed off of the issue.
Thank you.
My proposal is this, for those of you who have any claim to honor or integrity, that we do not abuse this infinite chaingrab until either those maining Lucas and Ness discover a solution to the problem or become efficient at escaping it. In the case that it does not happen, I would suggest this technique never be used, although using it to get in a free smash attack would still be permissible. My reasoning is this: It's part of the characters that they can get hit because of the release stun, however, to abuse this as a 'chaingrab' is ridiculous, as it can get them to 300% from zero--some claim this makes Lucas and Ness unusable.
My hope is that this technique, if no solution arises, will be banned in tournaments and that it will become common practice for this to be outlawed for casual (non-tournament) playing among friends. However, the former has been suggested to be increasingly doubtful. And it is with this in mind that I come to you with this proposal. If this technique cannot be officially banned my hope is that it becomes an unspoken (or rather unwritten) rule, that will not be used period. If you decline this proposal, you are destroying the mains of Lucas and Ness players everywhere.
Now for those of you who are just going to say that you do not care or will not change your ways because it is 'not your problem', you here lose your honor and reputation in so far as I am concerned as a Marth player at all. I urge any that agree with me to do the same, using this technique is one of the few that can correctly be called cheap. I hope that those who have no honor nor integrity will be, in a way, excommunicated and strongly frowned upon for the use of this technique as a means of nigh destroying two extremely unique characters.
Now I realize this proposal may seem a tad ridiculous to some, and you may claim my sympathy comes from the fact that, yes, my second and third characters are Ness and Lucas, respectively (although slightly tentative about Lucas). As I've recently started to use these characters, it would be no far stretch for me to make other choices of mains. Although were there no attempt made to cease the use of this technique until an appropriate time that may never come, this would in no way influence my decision of using the two characters. Make no mistake, my sympathy would remain were I in a different situation. And if you doubt this, I ask you this: Does how my sympathy was aroused detract in any way from the truth of what I say? Or the integrity of this proposal? Or the practicality? No, not in any way. I came to a realization and how I came to it is of little importance if this realization still has bearing, which it does.
What I call you to is integrity, honor, and fairness--uprightness and righteousness, if you will. If you at all consider yourself a man or woman of these qualities listed here, you would do best to agree. For if you do not, it is my strongly held belief that you are void of these qualities entirely.
I understand that in posting this I am risking my own standing and perhaps provoking the ill favor of many on this board, however that is not my concern. I have no regard for the opinion of those who will not consider what I have said with sober judgement and compassion. However, if what I have said is flawed in any way or you see a lack of logic or wisdom in my proposal, I in turn urge you to show me my error. However, if you cannot in any way without admitting you lack sympathy, then you continue to remain without honor.
All who would claim to have this integrity of which I speak, sign your names (screen names or initials will do) below and you may comment if you wish.
--R.D.M.--
EDIT--PLEASE READ TO PREVENT YOURSELF FROM POSTING ANGRY COMMENTS UNNECESSARILY:
"Because I started this because I believed the Ness and Lucas mainers needed someone in their defense being that their mains were about to be ruined for all eternity. Now that there are only two characters (Marth and PT) that can grab Ness infinitely and only Marth for Lucas, these guys can still fare absolutely well in tournaments while being a little wary of Marths and PTs. So: Because it's not hurting them and they now can survive, they don't need anyone to protect them.
Essentially, because this isn't destroying people's mains, hopes, and dreams--I have a lot less qualms about the issue. And being that even Ness can escape from even Marth, this technique can be used and isn't ridiculously cheap. It's no longer a ridiculous threat that knocks them into their own tier."
^My response to why I've backed off of the issue.
Thank you.