Whoops. I got buried under a pile of schoolwork, so I forgot to go back! D:
Or perhaps the defenses will make the pokes a lot more resistant towards each others' attacks, so that it isn't just a OHKO (unless you grind to ridiculous levels before rival battles). But yeah, speed will be a huge factor. I can't wait to see how they'll balance it out, or if they'll even follow these Dark/Psychic/Fighting rumors, haha. But yeah, 10 months is pretty far away.
Ohh I think I remember you saying that somewhere. I'm sure Australia was lots of fun! I can't wait to get out of this country to study, too, haha. Hope I pass the necessary exams for those. :p Yeah, good courses come by in different ways for different people, so both methods are aimed for the best. :D No one should really stick to one course or haphazardly switch to another if the end of it means that they won't enjoy studying!