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Dec 18, 2013 · We've agreed that this strategy is not within the spirit of the game and have therefore decided to implement the "Endless Battle Clause". Endless Battle Clause: Any moveset on any pokemon that is capable of intentionally causing an endless battle is banned from competitive play. This will be implemented in all official Smogon metagames.
Proposal Update Endless Battle Clause - Smogon University
Jun 14, 2024 · 'Endless' battle clause for PS! Ladder - a Problem 2 thread, which resulted in the current 1000-turn rule Expansion to the endless battle clause - a Problem 1 thread that proposed EBC be expanded to catch Leppa Recycle Blissey getting Leech Seeded To help focus the discussion, let's summarize the current goals of EBC:
Expansion to the endless battle clause | Smogon Forums
Nov 26, 2020 · Endless Battle Clause is never going to affect the vast majority of players and I think the complexity is necessary to prevent it interfering with legitimate strategies. If simplicity is the only goal you can just remove EBC entirely and let the 1000 turn limit prevent anything truly "endless". Let the Funbros rain from the heavens!
'Endless' battle clause for PS! Ladder | Smogon Forums
Dec 27, 2017 · Endless battle clause is designed to address cases where a match physically can't end, which is different from matches where making a move that moves closer to the end of the game is un-optimal for both players. Endless battle clause is also fairly lenient and gives warnings the closer you get to it activating since we really want to avoid ...
Done Endless Battle Clause enhancements for RBY - Smogon …
Nov 17, 2020 · I believe these three instances should be covered under Endless Battle Clause in RBY, and declare a tie automatically if there is no switching available to escape the situation. For Stadium, the freeze situation should be covered as well. There is no way for either side to leave currently, as there is no /offertie option until much later.
Endless Battle Issues | Smogon Forums - Smogon University
Feb 16, 2017 · tl;dr I dont think that game should be brought as an example of an endless battle. To answer the initial and more important post, I do think endless battle issues are a problem, and it will only get worse with the ban of Dugtrio. In fact, if you want to identify the source of the problem, look no further than Sableye-Mega.
Done Endless Battle Clause issues - Smogon University
May 17, 2024 · What type of bug are you reporting? Mechanics What is the bug? Endless Battle Clause is currently a bit wonky. Namely: EBC doesn't trigger if a Poison Heal user that heals off Struggle recoil in 2 turns, eg. 384 HP Arceus, is trapped with a Protect + Recover + Leppa + Recycle staller...
Endless Battle Clause in GSC (and RBY/RSE) | Smogon Forums
Jan 19, 2020 · It is called "Endless Battle" clause for a reason. I would like to request the clause's formal removal in these generations or at least GSC where the strategy is particularly viable. It was removed on someone's request a while ago but awareness of this was apparently confined to some GSC players and not widely publicised.
Endless Stall Clause | Smogon Forums - Smogon University
Jul 27, 2017 · "Endless Battle Clause" also makes sure battles end in significantly fewer than 1000 turns. If Endless Battle Clause had been a 1000-turn limit, most people would not think that it had done its job. I think "Endless Stall Clause" is a good name for this clause, but feel free to suggest a different name.
Endless Battle Issues | Page 2 | Smogon Forums - Smogon University
Jul 15, 2017 · Player 1 believes he has entered an endless battle with Player 2. Player 1 then clicks "declare endless battle" button. Once this button has been pressed, Player 1 can only switch for 50 (or some number X) turns. At the end of 50 turns, if Player 1 has not lost a Pokémon and not used a move, the match ends as a tie. Otherwise, Player 1 loses ...