Re: 2012 Las Vegas Regional
 

Video is working? If it is, tell whoever shut down arena power to turn it back on, you need to see!

Nothing coming through (I'm watching via Madstream). Tried a few minutes ago and it was acting like there might be a loose connection (video--can't tell on audio as I didn't have my speakers on).

Re: 2012 Las Vegas Regional
 

Can anyone shed light on the ruling behind the 72 points in penalties in Qualification match #23?

Re: 2012 Las Vegas Regional
 

I believe a robot was trying to balance on the opposing bridge by hitting it multiple times with their manipulator. With 9pt penalties for each impact they eventually gave 72pts to the other team.

Re: 2012 Las Vegas Regional
 

We had fun competing in Las Vegas as a Rookie Team from out of state :) The whole competition was full of spirit and helpful teams.
This year we learned what gracious professionalism really means.

Re: 2012 Las Vegas Regional
 

Glad you guys had a great time at our regional. You are right, there was a ton of spirit and many teams were helping other teams. A great example was displayed by teams 60 and 3187...they had a couple of kids spend many hours helping another rookie team pass inspection and then one of the kids from 3187 drove for the undermanned team. Two great teams displaying some of the best examples of GP I have seen in years.

Re: 2012 Las Vegas Regional
 

What a Great time NH you guys rock was a blast hanging around your team in the stands , 585 had a Blast LV rocks

Re: 2012 Las Vegas Regional
 

We had an awesome time completing the only triple balance at the LV regional with 1661 and 2984. Sorry we epic failed at the end with those communication issues, but we still had a blast, and thanks for picking us! Also, thanks to 585 for helping us print and helping us with our shooter!

Re: 2012 Las Vegas Regional
 

I would like to congratulate Teams 2637, 1661, and 2984 for the triple balance in QF3-1. It was definitely one of the highlights of the Las Vegas regional and drew a huge crowd roar. We knew from our scouting that 1661 had triple balanced in San Diego and 2984 added a "stinger" between San Diego and Las Vegas, and that scoring threat definitely shaped our alliance selection strategy.

All three are great teams that I'm sure we'll be seeing more great robot designs in the future here on the west coast.

Re: 2012 Las Vegas Regional
 

We appreciate the kind words from the High Rollers and the Panthers!

Team 1661 had a blast at Las Vegas, and we would have been hard pressed to find an alliance we would have enjoyed working with more than the Panthers and the Vikings. The Panthers were really great with defensive help and balancing. We really regret that you had to suffer from those annoying com issues. Having sat next to you guys in the stands, we can honestly say that you guys also had great energy the whole time! Teaming up with the Vikings was truly an amazing choice for us, their great scoring and balancing stinger pulled our alliance together and made us truly competitive. Receiving help from 987 last year then getting oh so close to competing with them in the bracket this year is a testament to our respect for the 987 team and their mentors and the tremendous amount of improvement we made in such a short time.

And, of course, the triple balancing was completely fun - go team!

We look forward to seeing all these great teams again should we attend vegas next year, and at the other regionals we will attend!!

Re: 2012 Las Vegas Regional
 

The Las Vegas regional (and FRC) got some good publicity on Channel 8 news on Friday and in an article in the Las Vegas Review Journal on Sunday. I couldn't find the news footage online but here is the article in the paper (be sure to watch the video!):

http://www.lvrj.com/news/cimarron-me...146572935.html

Re: 2012 Las Vegas Regional
 

We had a great time at the Las Vegas Regional. All teams were really friendly and Fun, and made the dragons first 2 regional season, and out of state competition really amazing. Shout out to the warlords and high rollers for their amazing robots...congrats to all teams to make it to finals especially az teams 2844 and 3187. We made great friendships with two new rookie teams, the nerd herd and the bears. Thanks to the boxerbots for choosing us, great time in the finals, and fun alliance to be a part of!

Re: 2012 Las Vegas Regional
 

Does anyone know if they have published pictures from the event?

Re: 2012 Las Vegas Regional
 

Pictures haven't been uploaded yet. Keep checking the following link though:

http://www.firstnv.org

It usually takes a week or two to get regional pictures posted...