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poolnoodlelarry
03-01-2015, 18:28
First makes a game that requires robots to pick up pool noodles to represent "litter". But litter is very rarely in the shape of pool noodles.
So why pool noodles?
Well, say some pool company sponsors First. This company needs some way to optimize the cleaning of pool noodles from its pools. Therefore, it asks First to make pool noodles as a game element in 2015. But now, First has a pool company sponsoring it. What's in pools I ask? Water. Water is in pools.
TL;DR Water game 2016 confirmed.
-P.N. Larry
#livinglikelarry
Mineboy2300
04-01-2015, 19:51
very nice making that connection.
M1KRONAUT
05-01-2015, 22:09
You just confirmed something.
Half-Life 3 confirmed!
Edit: But seriously, everyone knows that the 2016 game will be a water game.
Poseidon5817
06-01-2015, 14:11
Water game 2016 confirmed.
That only took about 7 hours.
PrimeMatrix
06-01-2015, 16:55
You just confirmed something.
Half-Life 3 confirmed!
Edit: But seriously, everyone knows that the 2016 game will be a water game.
Hmmm, I would like to see how that would work. Would teams have water proof cameras used to drive the robot? Would the objection be to get as many pool noodles in a set time?
nxtmonkeys
06-01-2015, 16:56
Instead of a drive base, we get a boat hull, and instead of wheels, we get props.
Amar Shah
06-01-2015, 18:24
Frank will pull the bumpers out of the recycle bin in 2016 to be repurposed as floatation devices.
Instead of a drive base, we get a boat hull, and instead of wheels, we get props.
We could also get paddles like on a steam boat or propellers for air for an air boat
but an air-boat would be hard to control
SamCyanide
08-01-2015, 16:53
2017 game details when?
SoulianPride
08-01-2015, 17:24
We all know next year will be a Space Game... ::rtm::
Poseidon5817
08-01-2015, 17:56
We all know next year will be a Space Game... ::rtm::
Lunacy 2.0.
Grey Mann
09-01-2015, 20:55
Wait a second! Look at it! "Change is Coming.
If you rearrange the letters, remove a few, add a few more and stick the square root of 4,064,256 on the end you get:
"Water Game Confirmed 2016!"
Genius!
I would really prefer to see a flying game (drones) before FIRST attempted to do a water based one. I also think that a flying game is more likely, as they are in the news right now due to their popularity and use by Domino's and Amazon. Matter of fact, I figure that it will be a game within the decade.
Kaite1211
10-01-2015, 22:53
I would really prefer to see a flying game (drones) before FIRST attempted to do a water based one. I also think that a flying game is more likely, as they are in the news right now due to their popularity and use by Domino's and Amazon. Matter of fact, I figure that it will be a game within the decade.
Hmm... well a game with drones seems interesting enough, but how would they be contained on the playing field, rather than flying off into the crowd? I personally believe that a water game would be more likely.
...Of course, this is taking into consideration the possibility of a game involving boats/hovercrafts over a very shallow body of water ::safety::
Sperkowsky
11-01-2015, 00:13
Water game > drone game and that's coming from someone who has built his own drone.
You can't forget that in the KOP vex included a sticker sheet... one of them said #watergame2016
Water Game 2016- confirmed by vex:ahh:
Instead of a drive base, we get a boat hull, and instead of wheels, we get props.
That would probably end up like when Top Gear tried to build amphibious cars....
rich2202
20-01-2015, 12:50
The 2016 game will be synchronized dancing robots:
http://mashable.com/2015/01/20/humanoid-robots-dance-tokyo/
A future water version, synchronized swimming robots, is anticipated shortly therafter.
Yet to be determined is whether there will be a 3 judge panel, similar to Dancing With the Stars, or an 11 judge panel, similar to Olympic scoring.
riverdrake250
20-01-2015, 13:03
Lunacy 2.0.
Martian Madness.
"To simulate controlling a robot on Mars, communications between the driver's station and the robot will be delayed by 3 to 22 minutes, as determined by the FMS randomly before each individual match..."
We all know next year will be a Space Game... ::rtm::
and the new game for 2016...Space Jam
Grey Mann
20-01-2015, 18:56
and the new game for 2016...Space Jam
Uuuuunnhhhhhhhh..... That was a really terrible pun...:(
You can't forget that in the KOP vex included a sticker sheet... one of them said #watergame2016
Water Game 2016- confirmed by vex:ahh:
The plot thickens... http://forum.robotevents.com/design/entry/detail/4346
That would probably end up like when Top Gear tried to build amphibious cars....
Or when they tried to build a hovercraft. Or converted their motorcycles into boats.
TedTheDestroyer
10-02-2015, 21:44
You can't forget that in the KOP vex included a sticker sheet... one of them said #watergame2016
Water Game 2016- confirmed by vex:ahh:
My prediction for this year's challenge was that it was going to be a watergame. I was hoping we would get to build a submarine. I (Head of Fabrication) was talking to our lead programmer about having a water challenge, and, well, he didnt like that Idea. But Imagine all of the robots that would leak and be absolutely destroyed XD. Its a horrible thought but would be fun to watch. Our robotics room shall be torn apart tomorrow to find that sticker. #Watergame2016 :]
The pneumatics would be used as a pressure equalization system.
Ubiquity
12-03-2015, 19:19
It is a forgotten fact that a water game was actually played by accident in the Summer of 2000(?) at JPL. An outdoor scrimmage was held. Though it hadn't rained on that date in Pasadena in 120 years of recorded history, the sky opened up and soaked the carpet. There actually were puddles. The robots were spraying rooster tails that went up at least 10 feet. A couple shorted out. Don't remember who was there, but I'm pretty sure the Beach Bots were the hosts.
It was spectacular.
In 2001 or 2002 Nats at Epcot a thunderstorm flooded some of the tents where the pits were, causing a bit of a problem as the AC power was under water for a while. The FOPs stayed dry though.
Sorry for these reminiscences - but it is throwback Thursday!
Zebra_Fact_Man
13-03-2015, 01:06
At the new Woodhaven District Event, in order to get your robot between the pits and the field, you have to walk next to the school's pool (in the same room as the pool).
Water game confirmed???
dmaggio744
30-03-2015, 11:01
As far as I know, regional are held at colleges and other venues where pools are either present, or the venue is large enough to set one up. Not to mention that First built a new field in St. Louis this year...
Perhaps with aquatic capabilities?
#WaterGame2016
mastachyra
30-03-2015, 12:30
Has anyone considered that we might be in an Ender's Game scenario?
Considering we found a salty ocean on Ganymede (http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/jupiter-s-moon-ganymede-has-a-salty-ocean-with-more-water-than-earth/), I expect us to go to war with it's inhabitants soon.
dmaggio744
30-03-2015, 18:50
New in 2016:
Teams will build robots controlled by regional's volunteers, each team submits a commander (like ender) to wage all out warfare on a game surface similar to lunacy...
but with icy water like ganymede!
Trevor81
13-04-2015, 13:24
I also think there would be a flying game before a water game; however, I think that the robot wouldn't be a drone but rather an end piece would. Like in Lunancy.
Illuminati
14-04-2015, 19:41
http://s3.amazonaws.com/rapgenius/1311949541_ILLUMINATI-ALL-SEEING-EYE.jpg
EYE kno wat it wil b
ArtemusMaximus
23-04-2015, 14:54
I would really prefer to see a flying game (drones) before FIRST attempted to do a water based one. I also think that a flying game is more likely, as they are in the news right now due to their popularity and use by Domino's and Amazon. Matter of fact, I figure that it will be a game within the decade.
I am trying to imagine end of the game:
- buzzer goes off
- 6 flying robots, 120 pounds each, drop to the ground
hmmm ....... not sure it would be a good thing
purple_turtle
25-04-2015, 10:07
Has anyone looked at the idle screen on the projectors at champs? They look oddly like an...
UNDERWATER VIEW WITH LIGHT SHINING DOWN AND THE FIRST LOGO BEING POURED IN!:eek:
2016 water game confirmed:rolleyes:
Water games are already old news elsewhere.
http://www.marinetech.org/rov-competition/
It is hard to say if some people are actually serious about this but the strain of building a robot plus making it waterproof would be too much for some teams, even though it has been done elsewhere. Also, just imagine the nightmare of having a water arena for regionals, there are so many accidents there just waiting to happen...
Here's the latest on the 2016 game...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
Gweiss96
27-04-2015, 15:57
It will involve spheres.
Here's the latest on the 2016 game...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
I applaud you on this.
Rman1923
27-04-2015, 17:00
Here's the latest on the 2016 game...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
I've been on the web for several years now and you still got me. I congratulate you.
mintyfresh
27-04-2015, 19:12
Did anyone else see the Bob Waterfield poster hanging up over the stands in the dome at worlds? Don't quote me on it, but #watergameconfirmed
A water game would be ultra hype! Although, I doubt it will happen.
Ichlieberoboter
28-04-2015, 00:29
Here's the latest on the 2016 game...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
This is the second time this has happened to me! This was on another thread too and I clicked on it. Equally suspenseful. Makes me even more excited for 2016. You're just never going to give this up, are you?
You're just never going to give this up, are you?
Well, he's not going to let you down ....
rponmalai
28-04-2015, 00:36
Well, he's not going to let you down ....
He's never going to come around...
Honestly, I doubt it willl be water, ever year people say it will be a water game, even when the preview for the new George Lopez movie about the water game people thought it was water. If I had to guess, it will be something like a sport, maybe competitive lumber-jacking?
Trevor1523
13-05-2015, 05:44
Here's my take on the current situation.
What was one of the game pieces this year? Pool noodles.
What were they doing? Flying around the feild.
What is the primary material used to create the bumpers? Pool noodles...
So essentially this year, the robot bumpers were flying around the feild, and not being in the robot.
What does this mean?
To compensate for the flying bumpers in 2015, in 2016 there MUST be flying robots. :P
RobLikesRobots
29-05-2015, 09:13
Hey guys, I see a lot of people thinking a flying game would be cool. The thing is, college kids are already competing with flying robots and FIRST is debating annexing the program.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collegiate_Aerial_Robotics_Demonstration
jprapacki
29-05-2015, 14:06
2016 is the 100th running of the Indy 500. Maybe some sort of 3 on 3 race over obstacles and/or manipulating pieces. Time penalties for avoiding obstacles or missing pieces. All teams in alliance get same score like Recycle Rush. Maybe add a pit stop for the human player to change a battery or a wheel. End game is a series of donuts.
Sperkowsky
01-06-2015, 06:50
Hey guys, I see a lot of people thinking a flying game would be cool. The thing is, college kids are already competing with flying robots and FIRST is debating annexing the program.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collegiate_Aerial_Robotics_Demonstration
They will have to really up their game then. I checked it out and it doesn't seem that different then frc at least considering the ground robots.
Also tennisgame confirmed.
2016 is the 100th running of the Indy 500. Maybe some sort of 3 on 3 race over obstacles and/or manipulating pieces. Time penalties for avoiding obstacles or missing pieces. All teams in alliance get same score like Recycle Rush. Maybe add a pit stop for the human player to change a battery or a wheel. End game is a series of donuts.
Sounds a lot like 2008 (Overdrive).
Robert Cawthon
10-06-2015, 14:48
I also think there would be a flying game before a water game; however, I think that the robot wouldn't be a drone but rather an end piece would. Like in Lunancy.
I agree. A net strung across the top of the field would keep small drones inside.
Robert Cawthon
10-06-2015, 16:06
Water games are already old news elsewhere.
http://www.marinetech.org/rov-competition/
It is hard to say if some people are actually serious about this but the strain of building a robot plus making it waterproof would be too much for some teams, even though it has been done elsewhere. Also, just imagine the nightmare of having a water arena for regionals, there are so many accidents there just waiting to happen...
I don't think anyone is serious about a water game, but rather very serious about "proving" that next year's game is a water game. Its cheap entertainment and keeps the brain funtioning over the summer. :D
Robert Cawthon
10-06-2015, 16:10
I also think there would be a flying game before a water game; however, I think that the robot wouldn't be a drone but rather an end piece would. Like in Lunancy.
A small, tethered drone that has to land on a platform. You wouldn't want radio remote controll, there's enough garbage in the air to really mess with the contoll. Perhaps something like a 10' usb cable to give controll and power to the drone.
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