Since Metal Fight 4D (M4D) became a Ranked Format last June, the experimental banlist was converted into RECOMMENDED Ranked Clauses.
The rationale was to experiment with the idea of giving Organizers more freedom and control over local banlists, and that the "invisible hand" of the community would direct towards "preferred" methods of play without overrreach from the Organized Play team.
From the events played, it seems that the "preferred" methods of play have trended towards these Ranked Clauses being active. My proposal is therefore to make this the default banlist. This would:
Ranked Clauses Guide Wrote:Banlist Variation: Diablo BD145 BanBanlist Variation: Duo Ban
- The following Metal Wheel and Track combination may not be used in this tournament: Diablo BD145
- Both parts may still be used independently of each other.
Banlist Variation: Rubber Defense Flat Ban
- The following Metal Wheel may not be used in this tournament: Duo (4D)
Banlist Variation: Elevator 230 Ban
- The following Bottom may not be used in this tournament: RDF
- The following Track may not be used in this tournament: E230
The rationale was to experiment with the idea of giving Organizers more freedom and control over local banlists, and that the "invisible hand" of the community would direct towards "preferred" methods of play without overrreach from the Organized Play team.
From the events played, it seems that the "preferred" methods of play have trended towards these Ranked Clauses being active. My proposal is therefore to make this the default banlist. This would:
- Remove an extra step for most Organizers playing M4D.
- Makes the banlist more clear to players and new M4D hosts.
- Reaffirm the original spirit of the format.