[FRC Blog] About the Game Hint

[dellagd]

Posted on the FRC Blog (www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/blog), 12/19/2014: Link to post (http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/blog-About-the-Game-Hint)

About the Game Hint

Blog Date: Friday, December 19, 2014 - 08:57

This is a blog about a game hint. It’s not a game hint itself.

Our friends at FRC Top 25 (www.frctop25.com) contacted us a few weeks ago and said how cool it would be if they could build a show around a game hint. We thought it would be cool too. After some back and forth about how we could get it to work, here’s the deal:

FRC Top 25 will be premiering a game hint on a special episode of their webcast at 9PM eastern on Monday, 12/22. They will have a pre-show before a hint is revealed, starting at 8:30PM eastern. I’ll be on the pre-show for a short time in advance of the release just to talk about our game hint philosophy and maybe why we’re taking this new approach to releasing a hint this year. I will not be talking about the game itself – this hint should give you plenty to talk about, if it’s something you’re interested in, on its own.

After this hint is released, the FRC Top 25 team will have some fun things planned around the hint, with special guests participating. Check their website later for more details.

Just after this game hint is released on FRC Top 25, we’ll be putting it up on the FRC Blog as well under the title ‘This is a game hint’. But, the best place to see this hint first will be on the special FRC Top 25 show.

We’re hoping this approach brings some additional fun to this hint. Hey, I was just thinking – now that you know when this hint will be released, you could get your team together for a pre-season hint party. Get some pizza. Pepperoni, please. No Hawaiian for me, thanks*

Frank

*Seriously now, slow down, take a breath, and think about the Hawaiian pizza concept carefully – you’re putting FRUIT on PIZZA. It’s madness.


Well this is going to be fun.

[Koko Ed]

Let's see how long it takes this thread to reach a hundred posts!

[NHoffmann]

*Seriously now, slow down, take a breath, and think about the Hawaiian pizza concept carefully – you’re putting FRUIT on PIZZA. It’s madness.

Madness... Madness could also be called "Lunacy". Regolith game confirmed:D .

[arizonafoxx]

We all slow down quite a bit that year. My guess is trailers with a single pole on regolith and we stack inner tubes on the trailers.

On a side note I was really hoping the official hint would be released today now we wait till Monday.

[The_ShamWOW88]

I'm with Frank....fruit on pizza is wack...

side note: cue Water Game posts...

[Bryan Herbst]

I'm going to have to agree with him on Hawaiian pizza.

[Conor Ryan]

Predicted Trends for 2015:
Hawaiian Pizza is the new Corndog.

::GASP::

[The_ShamWOW88]

Predicted Trends for 2015:
Hawaiian Pizza is the new Corndog.

::GASP::

You might be on to something...

[dellagd]

On a side note I was really hoping the official hint would be released today now we wait till Monday.

Yeah its usually on a Friday or Thursday, I was waiting for it to release. Oh well.

[mklinker]

So we are playing a FRUIT PIZZA game? Monday night will be interesting!

[Qbot2640]

Previously identified: Hockey Game

Substantiated: "Madness" = Lunacy = Regolith simulating ice

Today's Twist: "Hawaii" - Surfing...

Conclusion: Hockey on Surfboards!

[Abhishek R]

From the comments:

http://i.imgur.com/2q9UHu5.png

[silverD]

From the comments:

http://i.imgur.com/2q9UHu5.png
Bingo! Now anagram tomato...;)

[wilsonmw04]

Surfing with Pineapples. I called it first.

[chmconkling]

So we are hawaiian pizza delivery robots that ring the doorbell with minibots. Got it!

[Basel A]

Pineapple on pizza is delicious (as long as it's fresh pineapple and not canned)

[DonRotolo]

Pineapple on pizza is delicious (as long as it's fresh pineapple and not canned)I suppose if Michigan pizza is all you know, then sure :rolleyes: . Real pizza does not have sweet fruit on it. Nor salad, for that matter.

On the other hand, Pepperoni is not as healthy, say, as peppers & onions. So here I have to disagree with Frank. I propose we settle this like men: He eats half a Pepperoni pizza, I eat half a Peppers & Onions pizza, then we see who is happier. The gauntlet has been thrown!

[Akash Rastogi]

Sounds like Monday Night Football + football party food (pizza). Pineapple is shaped like a football.


Football game confirmed.


Also, you people are crazy. Jalapeno, bacon, and pineapple is an amazing combo.

[arizonafoxx]

Pineapple on pizza is delicious (as long as it's fresh pineapple and not canned)

I got to add the jalapenos though for the heat. Now I want pizza

[The_ShamWOW88]

Is it lunch time yet?

[cgmv123]

From the comments:

http://i.imgur.com/2q9UHu5.png

The Supreme Court only said tomatoes are a vegetable because vegetables brought in more tax revenue at the time. FIRST is a tax-exempt entity, so they can do whatever they want!

[BriteBacon]

Leave it to Cheif Delphi to make a thread go from discussing the imminent game hint to discussing what is the superior pizza topping.

[Whippet]

I guess I'll start the campaign now:

WE DEMAND FREE FRUITY PIZZAS FOR ALL MENTORS UPON ENTRY INTO THE EDWARD JONES DOME AND ALL REGIONAL/DISTRICT EVENTS.

[The_ShamWOW88]

Leave it to Cheif Delphi to make a thread go from discussing the imminent game hint to discussing what is the superior pizza topping.

Pizza = awesome....

[Koko Ed]

Predicted Trends for 2015:
Hawaiian Pizza is the new Corndog.

::GASP::

Good. I'd rather have the pizza!

[Koko Ed]

I suppose if Michigan pizza is all you know, then sure :rolleyes: . Real pizza does not have sweet fruit on it. Nor salad, for that matter.


Taco pizza dude. You can't make it without lettuce and tomatoes!

[Koko Ed]

Sounds like Monday Night Football + football party food (pizza). Pineapple is shaped like a football.


Football game confirmed.


Also, you people are crazy. Jalapeno, bacon, and pineapple is an amazing combo.

Maybe Frank is telling us Papa Johns is sponsoring this season.

[Whippet]

Pizza = awesome....

while(pizza.sliceCount() > 0){
if(pizza.hasFruit() == true) {
pizza.isAwesome(false);
pizza.removeFruit();
}
else{
pizza.isAwesome(true);
pizza.nomNom(1);
}
}

[jee7s]

Real pizza does not have sweet fruit on it. Nor salad, for that matter.

On the other hand, Pepperoni is not as healthy, say, as peppers & onions. So here I have to disagree with Frank. I propose we settle this like men: He eats half a Pepperoni pizza, I eat half a Peppers & Onions pizza, then we see who is happier. The gauntlet has been thrown!

Proper pizza is also thin, the kind you get at Lombardi's or any of the number of Ray's, be it the Original, Famous, Original Famous, Famous Original, etc etc etc. That stuff from the Windy City is a casserole, not a Pizza. #nycnjpride

[Peyton Yeung]

More meat on the pizza the better.

[Wayne TenBrink]

From the comments:

http://i.imgur.com/2q9UHu5.png

"Knowledge" is knowing that the tomato is a fruit. "Wisdom" is knowing that you don't put a tomato in a fruit salad.

[pfreivald]

"Knowledge" is knowing that the tomato is a fruit. "Wisdom" is knowing that you don't put a tomato in a fruit salad.

"Charisma" is being able to sell a tomato-based fruit salad.

------------

I'm disappointed, but only because I'll be participating in a panel on writing Young Adult horror at that time, so won't be able to watch!

Mike/Justin, is this something that will be archived on the Tube of Yous for later viewing?

[Navid Shafa]

"Charisma" is being able to sell a tomato-based fruit salad.

A tomato based fruit salad would simply be salsa.

[Cash4587]

I come to a game hint thread and get....... talk of pizza?

[Mr V]

Said in my best Homer Simpson voice "mmmmmm Pizza".

[Lil' Lavery]

Frank, I'm afraid we've come to an impasse. I simply can't support anyone who doesn't like Hawaiin pizza.

[Richard Wallace]

I will take that slice of Hawaiian, if no one else is going to eat it.

[Alan Anderson]

quote:

"FIRST is like pizza..."

preference:

You guys can enjoy yours however you like, but I don't think I will ever want my pizza to include fruit, fish, or fowl. Onions and peppers on mine, please (with mushrooms optional).

story:

When I was a youngster, I encountered a Chicago Deep Dish offering from a place named Lou Malnati's. It was the best pizza I had ever tasted. It remained the best in my memory for a very long time. Then in 2004 I attended the Midwest FRC Regional with the TechnoKats. Pizza was served at the team social. The first bite brought that memory right to the front, and I wanted to tell everyone nearby that it tasted just like the best pizza I had ever had.

A few minutes later I saw the Lou Malnati's name on the pizza boxes being brought in by the catering crew, and I was very happy. It is still the best pizza I have ever tasted.

[Michael Hill]

quote:

"FIRST is like pizza..."

preference:

You guys can enjoy yours however you like, but I don't think I will ever want my pizza to include fruit, fish, or fowl. Onions and peppers on mine, please (with mushrooms optional).

story:

When I was a youngster, I encountered a Chicago Deep Dish offering from a place named Lou Malnati's. It was the best pizza I had ever tasted. It remained the best in my memory for a very long time. Then in 2004 I attended the Midwest FRC Regional with the TechnoKats. Pizza was served at the team social. The first bite brought that memory right to the front, and I wanted to tell everyone nearby that it tasted just like the best pizza I had ever had.

A few minutes later I saw the Lou Malnati's name on the pizza boxes being brought in by the catering crew, and I was very happy. It is still the best pizza I have ever tasted.

I have been trying for a long time to figure out the barbecue place we went to one night at Midwest. I think I remember it was all you can eat, but I'm not sure if you guys went with us that night.

[pfreivald]

A tomato based fruit salad would simply be salsa.

^This guy. This guy's got charisma!

[Nuttyman54]

While everyone else is talking about pizza preferences, I just want to say that I think the reveal concept is really cool. It's awesome to see FRC collaborating with the community on a variety of things. GameSense had the opportunity to produce Behind The Lines with FRC, and now FRCTop25 is releasing the game hint. Kudos to Mike and Justin for pitching with the idea, I'm looking forward to the show!

[JB987]

While everyone else is talking about pizza preferences, I just want to say that I think the reveal concept is really cool. It's awesome to see FRC collaborating with the community on a variety of things. GameSense had the opportunity to produce Behind The Lines with FRC, and now FRCTop25 is releasing the game hint. Kudos to Mike and Justin for pitching with the idea, I'm looking forward to the show!

+1!

[pfreivald]

While everyone else is talking about pizza preferences, I just want to say that I think the reveal concept is really cool. It's awesome to see FRC collaborating with the community on a variety of things. GameSense had the opportunity to produce Behind The Lines with FRC, and now FRCTop25 is releasing the game hint. Kudos to Mike and Justin for pitching with the idea, I'm looking forward to the show!

Agreed! We (1551) owe much of what we can call success to 340 (as well as 1511, without whom we wouldn't have made it past our first season), and it's awesome to see Mike and Justin all grown up and kicking butt! :D

[E_puello]

Hawaiian pizza -> Hawaii
Hawaii -> hula hoop
Hula hoop segments - the contents of the 3x3x60 item in the kit of parts
Hula hoop game confirmed

[cjl2625]

Hawaiian pizza -> Hawaii
Hawaii -> hula hoop
Hula hoop segments - the contents of the 3x3x60 item in the kit of parts
Hula hoop game confirmed

Hawaiian pizza -> Hawaii
Hawaii -> Island
Island -> Ocean
Ocean -> Water
Water game confirmed

[Whippet]

Hawaiian pizza -> Hawaii
Hawaii has six letters.
There have been two build seasons since Rebound Rumble.
6 ÷ 2 = 3
There were three shapes of tube in Logomotion.
Those tubes were originally meant to be used as pool toys.
What are there at pools? Lifeguards, who carry whistles.
Who else uses whistles? Referees.
This year's game has the volunteers playing a game while our robots referee.

[GeeTwo]

quote:

"FIRST is like pizza..."

preference:

You guys can enjoy yours however you like, but I don't think I will ever want my pizza to include fruit, fish, or fowl. Onions and peppers on mine, please (with mushrooms optional).



OBTW, peppers have seeds, making them ... fruit.

[dodar]

OBTW, peppers have seeds, making them ... fruit.

So do Sunflowers, doesnt make them fruits.

[Oblarg]

That stuff from the Windy City is a casserole, not a Pizza.

I'm not from New York, but I support this statement.

Though I must say the pizza in Naples is pretty good, too, though it's nothing like American pizza. St. Louis has pretty good pizza, too.

[cadandcookies]

I'm not from New York, but I support this statement.

Though I must say the pizza in Naples is pretty good, too, though it's nothing like American pizza. St. Louis has pretty good pizza, too.

Absolutely nothing like Italian street pizza. Mmmm.

[orangelight]

I smell something to do with tennis balls...

[dag0620]

I feel like we're gonna now see a lot of Hawian Pizza at volunteer meals this year. :p

[page2067]

It is well known that New Haven is the home of the best pizza, Pepe's or Sally's? individual preference, ok.

New york is great also.

hot oven, thin crust, know how to fold it.

Leave the pineapple etc on the west coast (no offense - great robots over there)

[Ali Ahmed]

First, pineapple and jalapeno is the best pizza topping combination.

Second, I completely agree with Evan's post earlier: it's awesome that FIRST is announcing the game hint with FRC Top 25. It shows an openness that Frank and FIRST has with the community. It also shows a mutual trust, we trust FIRST to give us a fun time figuring out the hint and they trust us, i.e. FRC Top 25, to put on a good show releasing it.

I'm hoping this leads to more involvement of teams in official FIRST events like Kickoff, announcing awards at competitions, and sideline commentating at Champs.

I, for one, am very excited for the announcement.

[ratdude747]

Pizza: for me, supreme/works/etc. is my choice... I like my toppings. Pineapple not so much. Tomato on the other hand, diced is a great pizza topping. As are banana peppers and jalapeno.

BBQ /buffalo chicken pizza is another favorite. Or Just veggie pizza.

Pizza is awesome. Case Closed.

[Katie_UPS]

Pizza is iterative? (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1169494#post1169494)

[Connerd]

Pizza is awesome. Case Closed.
Need we say more, even if cheese w/ pepperoni is still the best?

[cjl2625]

Has anyone mentioned my square-shaped best friend, Sicilian pizza? (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tvNb6W31MG4/UoFdKAQjPHI/AAAAAAAADiY/vxGv6iRffGU/s1600/Sicilian_Pizza-2.JPG)

And someone might kill me for this, but I don't like pepperoni on my pizza. At least it's not as bad as Hawaiian, though.

[Aroki]

Hawaiian pizza -> Hawaii
Hawaii has six letters.
There have been two build seasons since Rebound Rumble.
6 ÷ 2 = 3
There were three shapes of tube in Logomotion.
Those tubes were originally meant to be used as pool toys.
W̶h̶a̶t̶ ̶a̶r̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶r̶e̶ ̶a̶t̶ ̶p̶o̶o̶l̶s̶?̶ ̶ ̶L̶i̶f̶e̶g̶u̶a̶r̶d̶s̶,̶ ̶w̶h̶o̶ ̶c̶a̶r̶r̶y̶ ̶w̶h̶i̶s̶t̶l̶e̶s̶.̶
W̶h̶o̶ ̶e̶l̶s̶e̶ ̶u̶s̶e̶s̶ ̶w̶h̶i̶s̶t̶l̶e̶s̶?̶ ̶R̶e̶f̶e̶r̶e̶e̶s̶.̶
T̶h̶i̶s̶ ̶y̶e̶a̶r̶'̶s̶ ̶g̶a̶m̶e̶ ̶h̶a̶s̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶v̶o̶l̶u̶n̶t̶e̶e̶r̶s̶ ̶p̶l̶a̶y̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶a̶ ̶g̶a̶m̶e̶ ̶w̶h̶i̶l̶e̶ ̶o̶u̶r̶ ̶r̶o̶b̶o̶t̶s̶ ̶r̶e̶f̶e̶r̶e̶e̶.̶

Pools have water. Water game confirmed!

[dellagd]

Has anyone mentioned my square-shaped best friend, Sicilian pizza? (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tvNb6W31MG4/UoFdKAQjPHI/AAAAAAAADiY/vxGv6iRffGU/s1600/Sicilian_Pizza-2.JPG)

And someone might kill me for this, but I don't like pepperoni on my pizza. At least it's not as bad as Hawaiian, though.

Neither do I. I'll take Hawaiian any day over peperoni, thank you very much Frank.

[Monochron]

First, pineapple and jalapeno is the best pizza topping combination.

QFT.

Sometimes I'll even through some banana peppers on there if I'm feeling feisty.

[Niezrecki]

All pizzas are beautiful...

Not a huge meat fan though.

[Oblarg]

Sausage and mushroom is hands-down the best.

Also, tabasco sauce on pizza is surprisingly good.

[Lil' Lavery]

Also, tabasco sauce on pizza is surprisingly good.

Surprisingly?
Hot sauce + Pizza = Good is basic food math. Pretty sure that should be covered in freshman year of college. ;)

[Michael Hill]

Surprisingly?
Hot sauce + Pizza = Good is basic food math. Pretty sure that should be covered in freshman year of college. ;)

Any preferred hot sauces? I have yet to try sriracha on pizza, but it is excellent on eggs.

[Oblarg]

Any preferred hot sauces? I have yet to try sriracha on pizza, but it is excellent on eggs.

Tabasco and Crystal brand are both great. If you're looking for something a little less vinegary and with a little more substance, this is one of my favorites:

http://www.amazon.com/Pain-Good-Batch-Louisiana-Style/dp/B004EXLD1O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419190984&sr=8-1

[pfreivald]

I'm partial to a thin-crust white garlic pizza with tomato, artichoke, and smoked ghost chile powder.

For hot sauce on regular pizza, many of the sauces from Tropical Pepper Company, or from Heartbreaking Dawns, are excellent.

Wow, this thread's gone rather far afield, hasn't it?!?

[Michael Hill]

I'd have to say my all-time favorite pizza is this:

http://s3-media2.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/hvdvm1exVnD4byvsnSJaOg/l.jpg

It's the Dr. Dre from Dewey's Pizza here in Dayton. It has "Olive oil, Mozzarella Cheese, Green Peppers, Red Onions, Amish Chicken, Bacon, and Jalapenos with Diced Tomatoes and Ranch after the bake"

[wilsonmw04]

I'm a traditionalist, really. Thin crust New York style with pepperoni. It's gotta be foldable.

[thatprogrammer]

Just cheese or a magherita. :)

[cjl2625]

Just cheese or a magherita. :)

This. Cheese is king.

Although sometimes I like buffalo chicken.

[HelloRobot]

Personally, I like mine with just cheese and tomatoes, though that's also good with basil. Or Hawaiian. Actually, I ordered a pizza the other day with tomatoes, basil, pineapple, ham, and ground beef on it (thanks Blaze pizza!). It was good.

Okay, so, somehow we went from talking about a game hint to talking about... pizza?
Re: [FRC Blog] [Thread] About the Game Hint PIZZA

No, wait, this is even better:
"You know you've overdosed on FIRST pizza when...."

[Jacob Bendicksen]

I'm usually a cheese purist, but Hot Lips Pizza here in Portland has a BBQ chicken/bacon/spinach pizza that's just about irresistible.

[notmattlythgoe]

So do Sunflowers, doesnt make them fruits.

Sunflower seeds are technically fruit.

[The_ShamWOW88]

There's a place near me that makes a Pastrami pizza and a Big Mac pizza....both equally amazing...

[Pretzel]

When in Lee's Summit for the Cowtown Throwdown my team stopped at an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet that served surprisingly good fettuccini alfredo pizza, with the pasta taking the place of cheese and toppings.

That said, you can't go wrong with pepperoni, bacon, and sausage pizza.