>>27287084Go back to the PWT. Make an entire game where every gym leader/ major character has a well defined party. Hell, even put in the parties of past VGC champs and have you battle them as bosses. Teach people how to battle by understanding what counters certain pokemon/strategies. Have a fully fleshed out lobby/spectating/laddering system so people can easily battle others and watch better players compete.
Basically focus the game fully on the nuance of battle to make up for the lack of exploration.
