IIRC, Japanese tourneys allow cheap parts? Correct me if I'm wrong.
Anyway, lifting the bans will allow broken designs into the tourney as you said. But because of the multiple AC format (no parts repitition), I think we'll just see more varieties in designs - players won't be bringing in two or more completely "broken" or cheap ACs since there won't be enough parts to support those designs.
I'm for lifting the bans on most parts. But as of now, is there any part combo that is completely unfair aside from the ECM (with type A controls)?
And how about the H3 handguns? Dual H3s and HPs on quads or tanks with OB jousting and all sounds freaky. Or left HP plus right H3 then switch to left hangared H3 then right hangared HP on LWs with back weapon support = part breaker + stun + heater (I can just imagine what this can do to RJs and tanks w/o OB). I dunno if the H3 can be considered legal even with the part ban lifted. But if we do lift the bans, then we can probably have a partial ban on the H3? Something like the handgun can only be used as a primary weapon, and that only one of it can be brought.
And lastly, how about completely taking out bans for hovers? Under the currect regulations, that could probably put hovers on the same level as other AC combinations given that the players' skills are equally matched. But it could probably outmatch other leg types (tanks for one; hovers with the linear gun weapon arm + ECM + type A may be too broken). So I'm still unsure to this. But I'll open this up anyway since we're talking about lifting part bans.
Anyway, lifting the bans will allow broken designs into the tourney as you said. But because of the multiple AC format (no parts repitition), I think we'll just see more varieties in designs - players won't be bringing in two or more completely "broken" or cheap ACs since there won't be enough parts to support those designs.
I'm for lifting the bans on most parts. But as of now, is there any part combo that is completely unfair aside from the ECM (with type A controls)?
And how about the H3 handguns? Dual H3s and HPs on quads or tanks with OB jousting and all sounds freaky. Or left HP plus right H3 then switch to left hangared H3 then right hangared HP on LWs with back weapon support = part breaker + stun + heater (I can just imagine what this can do to RJs and tanks w/o OB). I dunno if the H3 can be considered legal even with the part ban lifted. But if we do lift the bans, then we can probably have a partial ban on the H3? Something like the handgun can only be used as a primary weapon, and that only one of it can be brought.
And lastly, how about completely taking out bans for hovers? Under the currect regulations, that could probably put hovers on the same level as other AC combinations given that the players' skills are equally matched. But it could probably outmatch other leg types (tanks for one; hovers with the linear gun weapon arm + ECM + type A may be too broken). So I'm still unsure to this. But I'll open this up anyway since we're talking about lifting part bans.
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