[Balor]

I'll be honest I've never been a big fan of people being able to run around OOC but it is what it is.

You shouldn't try to separate Mechanical Advantage and IC though. The mechanics are there to represent your character's abilities. The issue with people using meta combinations tough isn't the fact they are using them, it's what character they use them on. A super strong tanky build works really well for some big bad evil dude. But is it really fitting to have your four foot redtail school girl who does nothing but engage in slice of life RP have one of the strongest builds in the game? Yes


Also I 100% agree with drez on watching wrestling. This isn't a meme, they are the kings of pretend fighting and telling stories at the same time. That's basically what we are doing on SL2

Also I'm gonna punch you since you offered. Sorry.

To expand upon the point about Wrestling. There is an art to it where they choreograph fights where their opponents are allowed to look strong even if they might lose. Or willingly look weak to sell for an opponent that realistically stands no chance. It allows everyone to get something from combat, or even tense social scenarios. It also encourages people to perhaps try out more interesting combos rather than what is the most optimal. Or to let people express themselves more openly.

From Wrestling Matches themselves to Cutting Promos. SL2 and the PVP scene could learn how to buy into one another more often the same way Wrestlers and Wrestling Audiences do.