>>15455287Those people that didn't spend the time do not deserve to be on that level playing field. They should be a couple pegs down while the person that did spend the time should rightfully have an advantage over them.
>>15455329That's not the point. If the marathon runner's magic pill was made well enough, you'd never be able to tell that he never trained for the race. Does that mean he still deserves to race evenly with the runner that spent months training?
Without pokegen, we would definitely notice some differences in the game. The really good pokemon that are extremely difficult to breed for would be few and far between, rather than be seen on every other team you battle.
>>15455452I won't lie, the advantage a 5 IV mon has over a 2-3 IV mon is small. But take this scenario: Dragonite A has 5 IVs, only missing special attack. Dragonite B only has attack and speed maxed out. It's the last turn of the battle, the next attack decides it. There's a speed tie and B goes first, using outrage. He doesn't get the kill. Dragonite A uses outrage and does get the kill because B had lower hp and defense.
Sure, it's a very specific example, but we know there have been scenarios like this, and there will be more. That's why people put those extra 4 EVs into hp, even 1 hitpoint can turn the tide of battle.
Also, I'm arguing all of this from an unbiased perspective. I do not use pokegen and I have never had a pokemon with more than 3 perfect IVs. I just realize that people that do have 5 IV "perfect" pokemon deserve to have an advantage over people like me that only care to get 2-3. It encourages me to put in more of an effort to close that gap.
Most of the people arguing for pokegen are ones that wouldn't spend the time getting a "perfect" pokemon in game. No amount of arguing will get you to change your mind. Just know that you do not deserve to be on a level playing field with people that did spend the time working on their team. Or just play on a simulator.
