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I actually disagree with Sakurai's intention for the character despite ending up maining the character which I'm sure will lead people to in turn disagree with that as you've done. For me, I enjoy unique traits, but in this scenario I don't enjoy it because I simply find it a hindrance as time goes on and by hindrance I don't mean as a con you fight against to get to your pros, but something I genuinely find cumbersome.
For me, the "tactician" part was more or less the diversity in elemental moves that had out of the ordinary mechanics in Super Smash Bros. history, such as: the laser being incredible in size and duration, the jab having practically an AoE, Arc Fire going down at a slant so you have to time in well and be precise for offense, but also it allowed defense with it's fire wall almost as if a trap sometimes, and even Elwind with the fact it launches two attacks downward and ranged at that, I actually feel the combination of using these bizarre attacks (for Smash Bros.) is how the tactician role should be represented.
The really only pro we receive is the book we can throw, which has actually won me a lot of matches unintentionally and I suppose I don't find enjoyment that way.
As far as Elwind bumping us up a tier, I never mentined Elwind alone would do that I feel that the removal of the tome mechanic as a whole (even if they kept laser/levin sword the way it is) would buff the character considerably. I also feel playstyles weigh into this discussion as, in my experience, Arc Fire is bread and butter whilst I play as Robin.
I'll respectfully disagree with your point of view and I also respect you wrote out all of this as well. Thank you.
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