Beantown Blitz?

[Brandon Zalinsky]

Hey,

It's two weeks away from the Beantown Blitz and I haven't seen any information about it. I signed up our team a few weeks ago, but I haven't seen a teamlist of who is going so I can confirm that we're in. Has anyone seen any information regarding this or other things like a schedule or load-in information? Thank you!

[Drew4564]

I know that confirmation emails were sent out a couple weeks ago, but other than that, I haven't seen anything.

[Andrew Schreiber]

Hey,

It's two weeks away from the Beantown Blitz and I haven't seen any information about it. I signed up our team a few weeks ago, but I haven't seen a teamlist of who is going so I can confirm that we're in. Has anyone seen any information regarding this or other things like a schedule or load-in information? Thank you!

I'll ping the guys.


edit:
Team List and info is being published tonight.

[Joe G.]

You guys are on a list that I was emailed a few days ago.

69, HYPER
78, AIR Strike
88, TJ^2
121, Rhode Wariors
125, Nutrons
172, Northern Force
175, Buzz
1058, PVC Pirates
1071, Team Max
1073, The Force Team
1100, T-Hawks
1511, Rolling Thunder
1519, Mechanical Mayhem
1687, Highlander Robotics
1768, Nashoba Robotics
1965, Firebirds
2423, KwarQs
2648, Infinite Loop
2788, Ligerbots
3461, Operation PEACCE
4473, REM Delta Prime
4555, Sprocketology
4564, Orange Chaos
4761, Robockets
5265, Robostags

[Drew4564]

You guys are on a list that I was emailed a few days ago.

69, HYPER
78, AIR Strike
88, TJ^2
121, Rhode Wariors
125, Nutrons
172, Northern Force
175, Buzz
1058, PVC Pirates
1071, Team Max
1073, The Force Team
1100, T-Hawks
1511, Rolling Thunder
1519, Mechanical Mayhem
1687, Highlander Robotics
1768, Nashoba Robotics
1965, Firebirds
2423, KwarQs
2648, Infinite Loop
2788, Ligerbots
3461, Operation PEACCE
4473, REM Delta Prime
4555, Sprocketology
4564, Orange Chaos
4761, Robockets
5265, Robostags

As much as my team loved Blitz last year, we're not going to be attending, as the change in date conflicted with too many other commitments our team members had.

However, if the rest of the list is correct (and my counting is good), then everyone will get to play in eliminations!

[Jay O'Donnell]

I'll ping the guys.


edit:
Team List and info is being published tonight.

Where is that published?

[Andrew Schreiber]

Where is that published?

You would think.. http://www.nutrons.com/beantownBlitz.html but I think I'm gonna have to smack the guy who told me that it would be published.

[Chris is me]

As much as my team loved Blitz last year, we're not going to be attending, as the change in date conflicted with too many other commitments our team members had.

However, if the rest of the list is correct (and my counting is good), then everyone will get to play in eliminations!

Same here, we loved the event but we couldn't make the date work for us. Hopefully next year we'll get to return to one of the coolest events in New England.

[kborer22]

Hi Everyone,

We're still working on getting the information up on the website, but here is the latest team list:

Team # Team Name
1 69 HYPER
2 78 Air Strike
3 88 TJsquared
4 121 Rhode Warriors
5 125 Nutrons
6 126 Gael Force
7 172 Northern Force
8 175 Buzz Robotics
9 195 CyberKnights
10 1058 PVC Pirates
11 1071 Team Max
12 1073 The Force Team
13 1100 T-Hawks
14 1511 Rolling Thunder
15 1519 Mechanical Mayhem
16 1687 Highlander Robotics
17 1768 Nashoba Robotics
18 1965 Firebirds
19 2423 The KwarQs
20 2648 Infinite Loop
21 2788 Ligerbots
22 3461 Operation PEACCE
23 4048 RedShift
24 4473 REM Delta Prime Robotics
25 4555 Sprocketology
26 4761 Robockets


In other news, we're still looking for some help on the volunteer front. We are currently looking for a few Refs, Field Reset, Pit Admin, team queuing, and a few people to help with set-up on Friday. If anyone is interested, please visit the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1k6stakE-0E7ym-gx_nCnB-v-kOMGzt9mmGs32LIn9Uk/viewform?usp=send_form

[Jay O'Donnell]

Hi Everyone,

We're still working on getting the information up on the website, but here is the latest team list:

Team # Team Name
1 69 HYPER
2 78 Air Strike
3 88 TJsquared
4 121 Rhode Warriors
5 125 Nutrons
6 126 Gael Force
7 172 Northern Force
8 175 Buzz Robotics
9 195 CyberKnights
10 1058 PVC Pirates
11 1071 Team Max
12 1073 The Force Team
13 1100 T-Hawks
14 1511 Rolling Thunder
15 1519 Mechanical Mayhem
16 1687 Highlander Robotics
17 1768 Nashoba Robotics
18 1965 Firebirds
19 2423 The KwarQs
20 2648 Infinite Loop
21 2788 Ligerbots
22 3461 Operation PEACCE
23 4048 RedShift
24 4473 REM Delta Prime Robotics
25 4555 Sprocketology
26 4761 Robockets


In other news, we're still looking for some help on the volunteer front. We are currently looking for a few Refs, Field Reset, Pit Admin, team queuing, and a few people to help with set-up on Friday. If anyone is interested, please visit the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1k6stakE-0E7ym-gx_nCnB-v-kOMGzt9mmGs32LIn9Uk/viewform?usp=send_form
Is there a schedule anywhere yet? Pretty much I'm just looking for when pits open and when they close.

[Brandon Holley]

Is there a schedule anywhere yet? Pretty much I'm just looking for when pits open and when they close.

Pits open at 7:30am

They usually close at 6:00pm when the event is over.


Full schedule will be posted shortly.

-Brando

[pandamonium]

Team 1511 is excited to return to Boston and compete! Any game mods?

[Jay O'Donnell]

Pits open at 7:30am

They usually close at 6:00pm when the event is over.


Full schedule will be posted shortly.

-Brando

Thanks!

[Rosiebotboss]

Hey fellow Blitzers! (Is that a word?)

I will be hosting a NEMO meeting at the Blitz, 10:00-11:00 in the Club room, at the end of the arena over the load in ramp.

Need some ideas on how to grow your team? Fundraising issues? Lost a sponsor? Come get some suggestions on how to fill the voids. And updates on the YPP Program.

[DecafCoffey]

1073 will be attending with a skeleton crew, as most of our team is away for the weekend. Is anyone interested in teaming up to scout? We use a tablet based system so all the data is uploaded online so anyone can view and manipulate the data.

[LilsisdeRosie]

1073 will be attending with a skeleton crew, as most of our team is away for the weekend. Is anyone interested in teaming up to scout? We use a tablet based system so all the data is uploaded online so anyone can view and manipulate the data.

Rosie would love to join up with your team for scouting. We would love to be able to help you guys out as well as learn another technique for scouting

[Steven Donow]

Here's the stream (http://new.livestream.com/nefirst/BeantownBlitz2014)

[Steven Donow]

Alliance Selections:
1. 1519 195 2423
2. 125 175 2648
3. 1768 172 1965
4. 1058 1073 4473
5. 69 78 1071
6. 839 3461 1687
7. 4761 2877 88
8. 1100 4048 1511

1058 declined 1768

[Steven Donow]

Results:

1. 1519 195 2423 QF
2. 125 175 2648 W
3. 1768 172 1965 QF
4. 1058 1073 4473 SF
5. 69 78 1071 QF
6. 839 3461 1687 SF
7. 4761 2877 88 QF
8. 1100 4048 1511 F

[Kevin Leonard]

Results:

1. 1519 195 2423 QF
2. 125 175 2648 W
3. 1768 172 1965 QF
4. 1058 1073 4473 SF
5. 69 78 1071 QF
6. 839 3461 1687 SF
7. 4761 2877 88 QF
8. 1100 4048 1511 F

How did 2648 end up the #23 pick?
#stealofthedraft
And that #8 seed alliance looks fantastic as well. I'd love to watch that match video.

[Steven Donow]

How did 2648 end up the #23 pick?
#stealofthedraft
And that #8 seed alliance looks fantastic as well. I'd love to watch that match video.

It all should be on the NEFIRST page linked above.

And yes, I was pretty happy hearing we got them :-D

[Branden2648]

How did 2648 end up the #23 pick?
#stealofthedraft
And that #8 seed alliance looks fantastic as well. I'd that probably watch that match video.

Various things were broken on our robot up until our last three or four matches so we lost all but one of our qualification matches so that probably helped.

[Kevin Leonard]

Various things were broken on our robot up until our last three or four matches so we lost all but one of our qualification matches so that probably helped.

Makes sense. I personally think your robot has been undervalued this whole year. A fantastic inbounder with an effective goalie stick who's not bad at trussing. Makes my picklist every time.

[Branden2648]

Makes sense. I personally think your robot has been undervalued this whole year. A fantastic inbounder with an effective goalie stick who's not bad at trussing. Makes my picklist every time.

Wow, thanks! Too bad we haven't had a chance to play with you guys yet this season :/

[Kevin Leonard]

Wow, thanks! Too bad we haven't had a chance to play with you guys yet this season :/

I agree. 20 will likely see you at River Rage. I'll be in Rochester by then.
You might want to consider coming to the inaugural Tech Valley Robot Rumble off-season event. It's being held at 3044's school in Ballston Spa, NY.

[Branden2648]

I agree. 20 will likely see you at River Rage. I'll be in Rochester by then.
You might want to consider coming to the inaugural Tech Valley Robot Rumble off-season event. It's being held at 3044's school in Ballston Spa, NY.

Can't wait for River Rage and not sure if we have enough money to go to New york but we consider it.

[Rosiebotboss]

I agree. 20 will likely see you at River Rage. I'll be in Rochester by then.
You might want to consider coming to the inaugural Tech Valley Robot Rumble off-season event. It's being held at 3044's school in Ballston Spa, NY.

So, you want to tell me more about Tech Valley Robot Rumble? Date? Where? Cost? etc...

[BrendanB]

So, you want to tell me more about Tech Valley Robot Rumble? Date? Where? Cost? etc...

Same.

[droided77]

I really enjoyed the Beantown Blitz, you guys put on an amazing event.

Question: being a stats jockey I hated not following matches with the Spyder app. Do you guys plan on posting match stats?

Oh, also, I was curious if you guys hit your goal for food donations. It looked like you collected a good amount. :)

[Kevin Leonard]

So, you want to tell me more about Tech Valley Robot Rumble? Date? Where? Cost? etc...

I'm not involved in the event planning, but I believe it's supposed to be October 4th.
There's an event page on TBA: http://www.thebluealliance.com/event/2014nytv
It's going to be held at Ballston Spa High School: 220 Ballston Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020.

When there's more information available, I or someone else in the area will let you all know on Chiefdelphi and information will be available on www.techvalleyfirst.org.

EDIT: There's a website with a little more information: http://www.techvalleyfirst.org/robotrumble/

[Brandon Holley]

Thanks to all the teams that came out for the Blitz!

Thanks to all the volunteers who worked the event and made the Blitz as smooth as silk to run!


The Blitz takes a lot of hard work to pull off, and a lot of people behind the scenes to get all the details right. With this years staff we were able to fit in 10 qualification matches for every team, a miniature mentor match tournament and a full elimination tournament!

We're excited to say this year we were able to host an official Kickoff event, District event and off-season event on Northeastern's campus.

We look forward to having everyone back again (multiple times) next year!

-Brando

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[Jay O'Donnell]

Videos of 1058's matches are up on youtube! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLUp4uEvyCGqNHhKf752NtdD__IknERm

Thanks to our great friends 1073 and 4473 for pairing up with us yet again! We loe playing with both of you guys!

[SGK]

BUZZ 175 would like to thank all involved with getting the Beantown Blitz together. Another great show!!!

Thanks to The Nutrons (125) for picking Buzz for its alliance along with the great choice of Infinite Loop (2468).

[Larry Lewis]

We had a great time at Beantown! We always like coming out from Rochester for the event. Thanks to all the event organizers and volunteers that made it happen!

Congrats to the winning alliance and all the teams that won awards.

Thanks to our alliance partners 1100 and 4048. It was great working with you guys!

[Brandon Holley]

If anyone wanted to check out some of the matches, or take a look at our awesome venue (maybe potentially as a future destination for your team) take a look at our archive of the Livestream!

http://new.livestream.com/nefirst/BeantownBlitz2014


-Brando