Now that the dust has settled and SWSH is in the rear view mirror, where do we stand on Dynamaxing as a gimmick? Dynamax was often defended by shills but since it is confirmed to never be returning, can it be truly considered the worst gimmick in franchise history? Why was Dynamaxing so divisive in a way other gimmicks were not?
Aside from mechanical discussion, where do we now stand on the "lore" of Dynamaxing? Gamefreak made a point of stating that Dynamaxxed Pokemon do not change size, but are simply "projections," but with PLA we have Alpha Pokemon who DO change size from external energy (and that's also discounting the lore issues raised by #shrinkgate.) Why did Gamefreak choose to make this distinction with Dynamax, then go on to introduce true size changing anyway?
I dont even understand what dynamax was trying to do. Megas gave you a team ace, an evolution to your pokemon and new typing/playstyles. Z-Moves gave you a big nuke, or a big buff, a way to shut down protect/detect spam AND free up some hold item space. Dynamax was just... nothing. And same shit like megas, if you like the designs well get fucked because they've never making an evolution for 'em.
Ryan Taylor
Pros: Giantess fanart Cons: basically useless because of turn limit, makes gyms even easier since leaders are always going to dmax or gmax their ace, max moves are almost always worse than normal moves (Laughing at Leon's charizard that doesn't get sunlight for solarbeam)
That is the most autistically charged opening post I've seen in a while, so I seriously doubt you're looking for a real discussion but out of charity sake I'll answer your second point.
They did the "Dynamax projection distinction" thing in it's lore because Dynamax is just a Ultraman reference and in Ultraman he also uses energy to project their growth. Gigamax Machamp even has it's idle pose and design inspired by the original Ultraman Suit.
Adrian Reed
good riddance these fat fucks can barely waddle in the stadiums, look like they could kill the crowd with any attack. It looks even dumber in double battles when the partner pokemon just become tiny specs. I hate the concept and aesthetics of this that I never want to see it again just because of that.
Kayden Morales
Lorewise I like them, especially Gigantamax forms. It was nice to see them also try to make a gimmick nearly every Pokemon could use, similar to Z-moves. Visually they are also incredible.
Mechanically however? Dynamax is the worst and most broken mechanic we've ever had. It has to fucking go. I don't know why they didn't just stick with megas and add more. They were well received by most people.
Christopher Torres
>Showing that you don't actualy play the game this hard
Anthony Harris
I did play swsh though, I've posted tons of screenshots from my Cinderace-only "speed run" that took 17 hours to beat all gyms and champion.
Jack Ross
forget mechanics or gimmicks this is honestly just one of the worst things pokemon has ever done. "yeah bro my caterpie just turns into a 100 foot caterpie and fights another 100 foot caterpie but it's like not real y'know its all projections" no thought behind it, no foreshadowing, no reasoning, nothing. purely marketing.
I hope to fuck that after gen 9 this shit never gets brought up again or even fucking mentioned.
