(Aug. 16, 2011  4:35 AM)Black Wing Wrote: Basically, what i'm reading is that bladers are saying the basalt wheel should be banned because it's harder for attack types to KO it.If that's the case just get stronger.Plus, if basalt is so strong why not put it against the temp. banned Libra wheel?Technically i'm saying that basalt shouldn't be banned.

(Aug. 16, 2011  4:45 AM)Flame Aries Wrote:

(Aug. 16, 2011  4:35 AM)Black Wing Wrote: Basically, what i'm reading is that bladers are saying the basalt wheel should be banned because it's harder for attack types to KO it.If that's the case just get stronger.Plus, if basalt is so strong why not put it against the temp. banned Libra wheel?Technically i'm saying that basalt shouldn't be banned.

Attack types can KO it, it's just that most bladers aren't confident enough to use it....

(Aug. 16, 2011  4:48 AM)Black Wing Wrote: Then we should put a restriction on bladers that aren't confident in themselves that have attack types.Therefore making them unable to face basalt.But if that's the case why are they trying to make it harder on defensive type users like myself?

(Aug. 16, 2011  4:52 AM)Deikailo Wrote:

(Aug. 16, 2011  4:45 AM)Flame Aries Wrote:

(Aug. 16, 2011  4:35 AM)Black Wing Wrote: Basically, what i'm reading is that bladers are saying the basalt wheel should be banned because it's harder for attack types to KO it.If that's the case just get stronger.Plus, if basalt is so strong why not put it against the temp. banned Libra wheel?Technically i'm saying that basalt shouldn't be banned.

Attack types can KO it, it's just that most bladers aren't confident enough to use it....

And confidence is gained by training.

Training isn't just learning to "control" a bey. It's about training yourself mentally. You're learning how to shoot it correctly, but more importantly, you're building confidence in yourself. Your Beyblade will never get stronger and it's been said very frequently that there is a limit to the number of RPMs you can achieve so that means the only thing left is the blader's inner strength, not physical.

I know that I've been able to win battles by making a blader flinch on their launch. I acted like I was going to pull super hard, which was intimidating enough for them to do the same, which resulted in multiple self-KOs.

It's not always about what you are using, but how you use it, too. Creative reactions to a losing situation is what separates good bladers from inexperienced bladers. I say inexperienced over bad because no one is truly terrible. Everyone who is of high rank has earned that through hard work, studying, and/or practicing techniques/tests/combos.

(Aug. 16, 2011  5:01 AM)Black Wing Wrote: I have to agree with Deikailo.What she just described is that bladers need to train harder and that the basalt wheel is just another obstical on the course of becoming a strong blader.

(Aug. 16, 2011  5:26 AM)Black Wing Wrote: This is what i have to say to all the inexperienced bladers that want the easy way out.Suck it up!!!!!Blading isn't about the easy way out or just always winning.It's about the will to keep going and train and be the best you can be.It's not like you can walk into the whitehouse and become president easily.You have to learn the basics there's no easy way out.

(Aug. 16, 2011  5:39 AM)Black Wing Wrote: How bout you stay to yourself instead of getting in my way of what i have to say besides, Basalt gets handed by Vari Ares.This video proves it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vddipKgiHvQ

(Aug. 16, 2011  5:32 AM)KyubiBey Wrote: It seems as Deikailo is making the most sense currently. Beyblade and other competitive sports/ hobbies require TRAINING (hence changing my opinion on Basalt). Yeah. Most people are "scared" to use attacks, making defense bladers more intimidating, but skills are required to master/ overcome defense types (especially Basalt/ Twisted). Blading is something we should actually put effort into, making comfortable combos and techniques. Proves why Kei is #1...

(Aug. 16, 2011  5:39 AM)Black Wing Wrote: How bout you stay to yourself instead of getting in my way of what i have to say besides, Basalt gets handed by Vari Ares.This video proves it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vddipKgiHvQ

Waht video?The Basalt vs Unicorno/Striker AMV/Yes to those bladers that don't believe in themselves.

(Aug. 16, 2011  5:40 AM)The Problem Wrote: All right what about the have a tourment a say if your allow to use a bsalt wheel or not just dount banne it that a good idea

(Aug. 16, 2011  5:48 AM)Black Wing Wrote: Got a little carried away.But the video was meant to prove that if you believe in yourself and your bey you can win.(Not saying you'll win all battles).Viewing from Masamune's point of view in that AMV.

(Aug. 16, 2011  5:54 AM)Hazel Wrote:

(Aug. 16, 2011  5:48 AM)Black Wing Wrote: Got a little carried away.But the video was meant to prove that if you believe in yourself and your bey you can win.(Not saying you'll win all battles).Viewing from Masamune's point of view in that AMV.

Never in my life have I seen something so irrelevant.

Anyway, the general ideology that people can and should improve is sound. However, the reality is that it's not likely to happen on a wide enough scale, it's not practical, and unless something is done about Basalt, this metagame will continue circling the toilet like a seven year old's Dragoon S on a dare.

Five combos that require almost perfect shots doesn't make for a valid counter. The only thing that would bring Basalt into line is something that is:

A: Frequently used
B: Reliable
C: Accessible

Otherwise, nothing is going to scare Basalt into "normal" usage, and it will continue to be 70%+ of the average blader repertoires.

Temporary banning is considerably more simple and logically sound.

(Aug. 16, 2011  5:57 AM)The Problem Wrote: Flame aries I do not have a murcary wheel

(Aug. 16, 2011  5:58 AM)Hazel Wrote: I have a Mercury Anubis 85XF on the way, it'll be here sometime around August 25th or so. I can begin testing then, if someone hasn't already.