Is it okay to switch from 1.01/02 Melee to 1.0 before a match?

[LovinMitts]

You only get the Thunder Net advantage in 1.0, so I was wondering if it was okay to switch the version of Melee on the current setup in order to have it.

 

[Gatoray]

This is one of those things where the advantage of having the possibility of a thunder net probably isn't worth the hassle and/or commotion of actually switching out the disk before a match. I think it's okay to check if the current disk is v1.0 or not via hand warmers, but to switch out just to get version difference advantage seems a little scrubby. You don't see Zelda or Samus players doing it to get the SDI mechanic difference advantage. A large part of playing Ness is dealing with all the BS that comes with the character and trying to give yourself a slight advantage that the opponent would probably become aware of if you really did insist on switching to a different version (they'd probably start asking questions) doesn't seem worth it.

 

[Simna ibn Sind]

Melee v1.00 makes a significant difference for Ness. The main things you have to worry about when requesting v1.00 at a tournament are: Does the tournament have any? If so, can the tournament run smoothly with you switching and mixing up station assignments? If you start winning more using v1.00 will people start requesting v1.02 when facing you(or in general)?

 

[Double Helix]

Yeah. Just to add to this, DJ Nintendo switched to 1.0 at Zenith 2013. If it isn't a high profile tournament I am not sure it is exactly worth it personally, but if you feel your chances are significantly increased due to this PKT mechanic, then I would actually just contact the TO before the tournament. And it shouldn't be too much of a hassle. Of course, I feel as though switching game versions should always fall under the Gentleman's Clause. If your opponent is fine with it, I see no trouble if it doesn't significantly slow the tournament down. You are already on TST (tournament standard time) which is so far behind.

My opinion is to talk to the TO and allow it to fall under the Gentleman's Clause.

 

[Simna ibn Sind]

Its generally subject to availability. I see it be allowed/disallowed on a case-by-case basis.