::MF-F Flame Kronos 105JSB::
EDIT: April Fools! - Limited Format V2.0 was a joke, though the tests and pretty much everything I said with regards to how certain parts or setups performed were legitimate (or for the latter, accurate to the best of my knowledge). Happy April 1st, everyone.
This combination is one of a few I have been playing around with for the new Limited Format V2.0 – if you haven't seen it yet, here's the announcement thread: http://worldbeyblade.org/Thread-Limited-...ormat-v2-0
I'll try to have a couple more threads up soon to help people get a first look at the new incarnation of my favourite format - in something I'm dubbing 'Awesome April'. This combo is first because I need to get a couple more tests done with the others before I felt ready to post them up, so let's get on with the first combo thread for Limited Format V2.0!
It's a mostly defense/stamina balance custom, based around Jog Sharp Ball, a tip I've had some success with in the previous incarnation of Limited, focussing on using its balanced attributes and destabilising abilities to handle a wide range of opponents.
Part Explanations:
Flame is an interesting inclusion as it is not without its uses in the failed initial version of Limited, however this was almost entirely with tracks which are no longer present (though Flame F230 could be interesting). I used a middle-of-the-road one weightwise for fairness (and because I almost think we may want to look at a weight-based limitation on some parts including flame in future).
Kronos: Kronos has a decent distribution and solid enough weight while still being legal in Limited Format V2.0, as well as some destabilising slopes which help this combination against some opponents.
105: The lowest track legal in limited, I went for this because of the tip choice and overall aim.
JSB: JSB is a tip I'm quite fond of in regular limited, it just needed a little more balance, as it isn't awful at taking hits and its stamina is acceptable. It has been hurt by the loss of the low tracks and most suitable overhanging wheels but it still works well on flame.
Tests!
I wanted to get this up quickly so I don't have 20 round tests against everything I wanted (I had some advanced notice however I have been very busy lately. I'll try to get the rest done in the coming days!)
All testing in a BB-10, using lubricated Light Launcher 2's (power basically the same as a beylauncher, maybe very slightly lower), and done according to standard procedure.
Vs Attack:
MF-F Flame Kronos 105JSB vs MF-F Sagittario 105Q
Detailed Results (Click to View)
Sagittario: 8/20 = 40% (All KO)
Q took some getting used to - harsh banking works best and even I'm still struggling but that is just a representation of how skill-focussed this format is – many of the best parts are very hard to use - so my results might be a little low but generally speaking Flame 105JSB succeeds at exploiting the effects of the format's lack of rubber attack bottoms as I hoped it would, which also shows Sagittario is perhaps not as great a threat as I had thought it would be!
Vs Defense:
MF-F Flame Kronos 105JSB vs MF-F Grand Serpent C145WB
Detailed Results (Click to View)
Grand: 2/10 = 20% (2KO)
I want to do more of these, but the basic gist is that Grand has to go for the KO, it does seem flame means SB has less defense than I hoped but overall it's still an extremely difficult task for Grand, which is easily outspun.
Vs Stamina:
MF-F Flame Kronos 105JSB vs MF-F Flame Sagittario 105EDS
Detailed Results (Click to View)
EDS: 2/10 = 20% (Both OS)
The trick here is to bank really harsh and this demonstrates the combination's ability to destabilise the opponent. Only ten rounds which again isn't ideal for an 80/20 split, but the two losses were really just a result of poor banking on my behalf.
I definitely think others should test this, but make sure you've actually sat down and really got to grips with it, because I spent probably more time than I should have (given some IRL stuff) testing this and want to make sure people realise how neat this combo is.
So there you go, the first Limited Format V2.0 Testing Thread, a neat little combo, a new month, and a new beginning for Limited!