Hold up a second. First of all, the icons Max is talking about wouldn't necessarily have to clutter the SSS because they could be attached to the Stage Preview picture, rather than the SSS icons; in that manner, there's plenty of room for small icons.
Second, just because it would help, primarily, newer players or players with less stage knowledge memorized outright, that doesn't mean it's not a good idea for a couple of reasons. P:M does have the freedom to change / remove / outright create from scratch stages, so vBrawl stage knowledge doesn't necessarily carry over 1:1; in this way, small stage attribute icons (especially if there's a way to display a legend on the SSS) don't just help new players, but all players new to P:M. In addition, having icons that summarize stage attributes could help newer players feel more comfortable, drawing them in easier (and I'm sure the P:M team is, to some extent, worried about drawing new players, both vBrawl veterans and players new to Brawl, period, to their mod).
Icons wouldn't necessarily have to describe the entire stage in infinite detail, just summarize important points about it: is it a floating stage (you can go under), or a stage with bottom walls? Are there platforms, and do they move or not? Are there breakable surfaces? Is there a walk-off? Etc.
I think, if the art department could make it look classy and professional, that it would be a nice addition to the SSS.
