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Koko Ed 30-07-2012 05:29

Re: 2012 Rah Cha Cha Ruckus
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Chi Meson (Post 1179753)
Aluminum Falcons have registered.

Looks like the Swan Song will be in Rochester.

CD needs a BOO-YEAH!!! and virtual high five button!

jwfoss 30-07-2012 08:06

Re: 2012 Rah Cha Cha Ruckus
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by stundt1 (Post 1179744)
I think only 3 teams have balancing aids 610,48,340.
But only 610 used it in competition if im not mistaken.

2168 Also has had a functioning stinger/peg leg since the CT regional, and we are looking forward to making the trip up north. I haven't been to Ruckus since 2009 when I was a mentor for 229.

I'll do my best to convince the team to costume up for it.

GCentola 30-07-2012 11:25

Re: 2012 Rah Cha Cha Ruckus
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Tetraman (Post 1179804)
I think IRI rules could happen, though I'd much prefer regular rules.

The current rule changes are posted here: http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/r...etition-rules/

There are a few more things being discussed (alliance selection included) but we do not plan on changing the game significantly.


-Garrick

Chris is me 30-07-2012 13:23

Re: 2012 Rah Cha Cha Ruckus
 
I'd be fine with IRI rules. This has nothing to do with being a wide robot at all. Nope.

Glad to see our friends 2168 attending.

Tetraman 30-07-2012 16:49

Re: 2012 Rah Cha Cha Ruckus
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by GCentola (Post 1179850)
The current rule changes are posted here: http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/r...etition-rules/

There are a few more things being discussed (alliance selection included) but we do not plan on changing the game significantly.


-Garrick

I like what I see.

Also, I would say that the top four seeds can't pick each other is a good rule to continue for a small event, and 1-8-1-8 alliance selections work in that scenario. But maybe all of those rules PLUS IRI rules might be too much.

One last question, when is the last day to sign up for Ruckus? I'm gonna make one more plee to 174 and giving them a final day might help planning and their decision.

Libby K 01-08-2012 14:56

Re: 2012 Rah Cha Cha Ruckus
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Fletch1373 (Post 1179700)
No, No, No, No, and No... BUT, we have a lazy river in our Field House... and lots of other cool stuff... I'm in the process of trying to make FIRST a bit bigger in the RIT community, but don't currently have very much to show for it. Oh well. Soon I hope!

Well, hey - if you'd like some tips and tricks... send me a PM. FIRST involvement is something we all should have. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by stundt1 (Post 1179701)
Actuallty im considering both rit and clarkson just visited clarkson a few weeks ago and saw the robot van :P

Going to be a hs senior this year. :D

Sorry for the offtopic post

Great to know you're considering both! I hope you'll come up to Clarkson during the school year - we happily give any FIRSTer a tour of all of our robotics outreach programs and facilities, including the dorm. If you've got any questions, feel free to PM me. :)

GCentola 03-08-2012 10:30

Re: 2012 Rah Cha Cha Ruckus
 
With the recent addition of 4093, Joe's Average Slackers, and 3193 (FalcoTech) we now have 27 teams registered for Ruckus! There is still room for more teams!

48
73
188
191
229
340
378
379
578
610
639
1126
1334
1405
1507
1511
1551
1559
2168
2791
3044
3181
3193
3266
3683
3951
4093

Remember, Volunteer registration is now open! Sign up to help make Ruckus even better! http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/v...-registration/

stundt1 03-08-2012 10:51

Re: 2012 Rah Cha Cha Ruckus
 
Hey,

Will there be wifi at the dome? I wanted to tryout some different scouting techniques for our team.

I didn't get to go to the rally this year so I don't know if there is wifi...

Nick Lawrence 03-08-2012 12:55

Re: 2012 Rah Cha Cha Ruckus
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Koko Ed (Post 1179387)
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmaaaaaaybe.
Me and Alex are bouncing around ideas for a fun game to play during the event but perhaps we could make way for a little mentor match action too. We'll ask the committee next meeting.

Hmmm, mentor rounds eh? That would be fun. Remind me to steal Travis' GoPro and put it in front of him while he drives.

I miss being behind the glass... wonder if the team would let me have a go.

-Nick

jwfoss 03-08-2012 13:10

Re: 2012 Rah Cha Cha Ruckus
 
The mentor matches at Beantown Blitz this year were awesome, however due to time constants each team only got one match.

What is the proposed structure for these matches anyways?

Koko Ed 03-08-2012 14:03

Re: 2012 Rah Cha Cha Ruckus
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jwfoss (Post 1180317)
The mentor matches at Beantown Blitz this year were awesome, however due to time constants each team only got one match.

What is the proposed structure for these matches anyways?

We haven't officially committed to any mentor matches yet. We need to clear it with the committee to see if we have time to do said matches first.

O'Sancheski 03-08-2012 14:24

Re: 2012 Rah Cha Cha Ruckus
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Koko Ed (Post 1180327)
We haven't officially committed to any mentor matches yet. We need to clear it with the committee to see if we have time to do said matches first.

I would love mentor matches. I don't know if my new team would allow me to be in one but it would be awesome to watch.

Travis Hoffman 03-08-2012 15:45

Re: 2012 Rah Cha Cha Ruckus
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by GCentola (Post 1179850)
The current rule changes are posted here: http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/r...etition-rules/

There are a few more things being discussed (alliance selection included) but we do not plan on changing the game significantly.


-Garrick


*does tentative happy dance*

heydowns 06-08-2012 01:53

Re: 2012 Rah Cha Cha Ruckus
 
Replying to a few different things here -

Quote:

Originally Posted by GCentola (Post 1179850)
The current rule changes are posted here: http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/r...etition-rules/

There are a few more things being discussed (alliance selection included) but we do not plan on changing the game significantly.

Garrick sums up the rules situation quite well. To reiterate, major changes outside alliance pairings and tournament play format are pretty much finalized.

Comments on the alliance selection process are being read and of course being considered. As those who have come in the past to Ruckus know, we strive above all to make this an event that is fun for all attending teams (while still balancing that with the competitive nature of the game!).
One of the committee members will be sure to post here (as well as sending email to registered team contacts) once we finalize alliance selection (please note too that it is a distinct possibility that this will just be "no change" to the process from the FIRST rules).

The situation this year is quite a bit different than years past considering the growth in the number of teams that will be competing.


Quote:

Originally Posted by Tetraman (Post 1179907)
One last question, when is the last day to sign up for Ruckus? I'm gonna make one more plee to 174 and giving them a final day might help planning and their decision.

Registration for teams does not typically close until about a week or two before the event. However, we're carefully watching registrations to make sure we don't outgrow the venue or have to resort to uncomfortable squishing of team pits. So for teams out there considering coming please do consider registering sooner rather than later :)

Note that payment is not due/expected until the actual day of the event so please do not let that alone delay your team.

Please note: Volunteer registration will likely close much earlier than the timeline given above for team registration - if you want to volunteer please register as soon as you can!! We appreciate the assistance of all our volunteers!


Quote:

Originally Posted by stundt1 (Post 1180305)
Will there be wifi at the dome? I wanted to tryout some different scouting techniques for our team.

I don't have a certain answer for this at this time, however I would not plan on having this available. We'd love to be able to provide this, but we may not have the resources to do so.

Teams setting up their own access points will not be allowed; pit operation of robots will be "tether" only as traditional at FIRST events. This is quite simply to preserve the reliability of field operation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by O'Sancheski (Post 1180331)
I would love mentor matches.

Me too! :) We hope to have more to share on extra events "soon", including possibly mentor matches, pie in the eye, etc. and also our charity drive. Stay tuned!

Jibsy 06-08-2012 11:44

Re: 2012 Rah Cha Cha Ruckus
 
3756 has joined the ranks!


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