Hello Smogon Forums! I'm writing a college paper about competitive Pokemon, and would like to get some information and opinions from those who know it best, Smogon players! I have a few questions to ask, and if you could reply to this thread answering them, there's a chance I'll use your answer in my paper! Thank you in advance! Here's the questions:
- How long have you been playing competitive Pokemon?
- How did you get into playing competitive Pokemon?
- What format do you play?
- What was your learning curve like?
- How long did it take you to get good at competitive Pokemon?
- What are some things you wished you learned as a beginner?
- What do you think is the biggest mistake beginners make?
- How do you think we as a community could make Competitive Pokemon easier for beginners to learn and get into?
- Any other advice or things you'd like to say about your experience?