I wanted to know why the Ability to start the rhythm meter by wavedashing was removed?

I liked how it gave you an extra bonus if you wanted to pressure your opponent into approaching you instead of risking losing a note trying to approach them. I do think the removal is a bit too harsh; Maybe if the wavedash only activated the meter at 3 notes or less.
I'm still adjusting to the change it might encourage me to try some different ways to play neutral.

also keep doing the alt outfits thing, really keeps the character fresh.