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Allow players to choose to "lock in" their move set

many players are upset with the new change where you have to choose a move set before the game starts. It did fix one issue but it introduced a new one. The issue it fixed is very justifiable as it was affecting me so I can see the rationale. However, this should not be forced on the players. Players should be presented with the option to pre-select their moves or allow them to choose them in the match like before. I suggest adding a check box during the mon selection screen that says "pre-select moves" so that players players can make this choice before each match for each mon.

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  • Mod_Bee
    Mod_Bee Moderator Posts: 1,355 mod
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    Hi @Johnnyboi1337, thank you for the feedback. We've shared your concern with our team for further review.

  • Agrabaah
    Agrabaah Member Posts: 1
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    Removing choice from the move sets ruins the competitive element and depth to the game. This is a good way to drive players away and make sure those trying to come back quickly regret their decision and won't come back again in the future. Getting rid of aeos coins for long time players who had collected them was also insulting, this is an additional decision that is likely to end this game by decreasing sub counts substantially. I've never seen another moba make such a poor decision. This was already a simplified Moba, now it will become an ignored one. If moveset choices were too complicated than players should be able to select if they want to pre determine movements or play a different style game entirely. Had thought I'd come back seeing the legendary birds added, now I very much regret even trying.

  • Galleon11
    Galleon11 Member Posts: 11
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    Been over a month and I'm still not used to it. I go into a game thinking I've got the right moveset only to find out I didn't set it. There's too much being done to cater to "new players". Problem is, new players aren't really joining, and the small group of dedicated players that you have, you're doing everything you can to push away

  • Hades0918
    Hades0918 Member Posts: 13,805 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I agree with the OP

  • Tasear
    Tasear Member Posts: 240 ✭✭✭
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    Yes just make it an optional control for advanced players

  • Hades0918
    Hades0918 Member Posts: 13,805 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Why only advanced?

    It should be available to everyone