Character lock but no variation lock

[PetulantWaste]

in theory this is good.
in practice id have to choose from master of storms, mystic, dualist and others. u get my point.
it would benefit to only few select characters, who have solid three variations.
and we know that variations are total failure in mkx for most of the cast.

Most characters have at least 2 decent variations, I think your argument is outdated after the patches, Shinnok, Jax, Sonya, Cassie, Kotal, Kung Jin, Quan Chi, Predator, Tremor, Sub Z, Liu Kang, Ferra Torr, Scorpion, Erron Black etc etc. The idea that people only use one variation is bonkers. We've seen people like Biohazard use all 3 variations in tourney and even though Ferra Torr is like F tier he can still use them effectively. Just because Mystic isn't great doesnt mean i haven't seen people cause hell with post-buff Spectral

 

[Doctor Rektangle]

But the problem with this is a character like Quan Chi or Kung Lao who have multiple variations that do completely different things yet are all effective.

Im up 1-0 with Sorcerer Quan, let me close it out with Summoner he'll not be prepared for my switch. Muhahhahaha

Or Yeah BuzzSaws over aggressiveness with low hat, now I'll switch to Tempest and show him what it feels like to be pressured.

or Takeda. Shirai Ryu and Ronin play nothing alike BUT DEAL WITH IT!!!

The character switch is to give the other person a "even playing field" one has a score advantage but the other has the advantage of going back to the drawing board. Allowing one to switch would be lame. Besides, War God Kotal wins, switches to Sun/Blood god depending on the character you choose. #Rekt

 

[SEN WIIISE]

People are still posting in here?