its not like they didnt change the battle system. they added the rotation battles and thank god that they did take out the singles and doubles. you make it sound like you wanted them to create a new battle system, like battle rotation mode and then only battle with battle rotation. Is it that pokemon now transcends its game and is now better as an idea? they should make a game based around the idea of pokem ...oh wait
Also usually in the "upgraded" game like emerald and pearl the L button can become another 'accept' button. so a raised fist might be possible haha