Oh dear.... I traveled to an alternate dimension where this rule had been implemented, and it was not taken well!
In the original version of the rift battle, the defender had to set the defence team with skill and strategy, while the attacker uses cunning techniques to try and knock the defender out. However, to my dismay, I observed that a new rule had been introduced, which allowed the attacker to choose precisely which defender to attack, upsetting the balance of the game and making it grossly unfair.
The once artful and strategic duel between attacker and defender had devolved into a chaotic contest where the attacker could simply spam an endless array of targeted tag-outs, leaving the defender at a severe disadvantage. The defender could no longer anticipate the trajectory or pace of the match, and it became nearly impossible to defend the base. The attacker on the other hand, held an unfair advantage, with an increased likelihood of winning the coveted rift coins. This skewed the game in favour of the attacker, leaving the defender frustrated and discouraged.
As I witnessed this blatant injustice, I saw the spirits of the players dampen. The once lively banter and laughter were replaced with grumbles and discontent. The joy and camaraderie that had once characterized the game were lost. Players who were once passionate about Rift now found themselves disinterested, unwilling to participate in a game mode which had lost its fairness and balance.
In the aftermath of this rule change, the popularity of the game waned. The locals lost their enthusiasm for a game that was no longer enjoyable and fair. The sense of sportsmanship and the spirit of friendly competition that had been the hallmark of the Rift season were tarnished, and the game mode fell out of favour.
As a keen observer of human nature and a lover of esports, I was saddened by the turn of events. It was a poignant reminder that changing the rules of a game can upset its delicate equilibrium and erode the joy and passion that it once brought to its players. It was a lesson that fair play and balance are vital in any gacha, and any deviation from these esteemed principles can lead to the demise of even the most beloved pastimes.
