How much would your opinion on Hau shift if he turned out to be your only rival vs if there's another rival (a good candidate might be Gladion) and he's just your bro who just fucks around?
Personally I'd hate it if he was the only rival, h doesn't look like he'd pose a challenge at all, I'm tired of rivals that have no sense of rivalry. But if was just my bro that doesn't gives a shit and is just there to hang out, he'd be so much better
>>28562577
Agreed. I want a true rival along with Hau as my bff. Since the protagonist is always silent, he would provide a good counter to the rival's assery. Gladion being a fuck to you, Hau cheers you up and protects you from his words. I'd like that.
I also want the protag that you didn't pick to play a role as well. Maybe a friendly rival who, unlike Hau, still poses a challenge to you. That would be neat-o.
>>28562577
Hau will be the Barry/Bianca rival, Gladion will be the Silver rival.
Lillie won't be a rival but she will be a plot device.
>>28562577
Can't wait for Gamefreak to put in a rival that uses Smogon rules and just shits on people til they git gud.
>>28563143
Wally?
>>28563143
Off yourself
Gladion will probably be a rival since he uses a full model lead-in like hau unlike other trainers
>>28562577
Final team guesses?
>Starter
>Raichu
>Minior (Green)
>Drampa
>Crabrawler
>Pallosand