Originally Posted by Adam Freeman (Post 1246502)

Give me a robot capable of quick full court shots, accurate from the pyramid, and a 50pt hang and I'll take it.

Originally Posted by Racer26 (Post 1246456)

2009: 348 teams at CMP, 12 Canadians (3.4%), 1/12 Einstein Canadians (8.3%)

Originally Posted by Adam Freeman (Post 1246502)

I think they just have to be more than one dimensional, if they are not a second round pick.

Our biggest issue was that once we were forced out of the loading zone, we were not that effective.

BUT...a full court shooter does require almost 100% commitment of a defender, if they can line up and shoot really quickly. You know the damage that can be done if they are left alone.

Give me a robot capable of quick full court shots, accurate from the pyramid, and a 50pt hang and I'll take it.

Originally Posted by Tanis (Post 1246440)

For those who weren't at Lake Superior: 2220 (#1 seed) picked 2177 as their first alliance partner. 2177 was a stellar team that was able to consistently climb to the top of the pyramid and score 3-4 frisbees by the end of qualifications.

Unfortunately, the #8 seed proved a very challenging defense to overcome. 2177 couldn't get to the feeding station to load up on colored frisbees, and in my opinion spent a little too much time trying to get those frisbees (kudos for coming up with a strategy and sticking to it though).

So what I learned in week 2 is that it isn't too difficult to block the feeding station. In general, defense is playing a far larger role in this game than I thought it would. No offensive strategy is without an opposing defensive strategy.

Originally Posted by sdcantrell56 (Post 1246505)

The mythical unicorn bot

Originally Posted by Craig Roys (Post 1246521)

I agree...a full court specialist will struggle, but a multidimensional full court shooter can be very successful - especially if they can line up quick a fire off a couple shots before a defender gets there.

Originally Posted by Kellen Hill (Post 1246524)

I can think of a 48 point strategy that is indefensible.

I'm wondering why some teams think it's easier to be a 50 point climber/dumper instead of a 48 point auton/climb. Why cross the field when you can stay protected under the pyramid the whole match (as long as team 48 isn't at your regional)?

Who knows, maybe those two extra points are worth it...

Originally Posted by EricLeifermann (Post 1246504)

Wouldn't we all Adam, wouldn't we all.

Originally Posted by Adam Freeman (Post 1246535)

We're getting closer. Just didn't have time to get it all working at Waterford.

We struggled with the quick accuracy part. And of course the climber was not fully installed.

Originally Posted by Adam Freeman (Post 1246529)

Only if it also had floor pickup and a 7 disc auton.

Originally Posted by Adam Freeman (Post 1246502)

Give me a robot capable of quick full court shots, accurate from the pyramid, and a 50pt hang and I'll take it.

Originally Posted by Alpha Beta (Post 1246531)

I can think of an indefensible 72 point strategy. ;) Don't think we'll be skipping the teleop phase to carry it out though.

Originally Posted by Kellen Hill (Post 1246524)

I can think of a 48 point strategy that is indefensible.

I'm wondering why some teams think it's easier to be a 50 point climber/dumper instead of a 48 point auton/climb. Why cross the field when you can stay protected under the pyramid the whole match (as long as team 48 isn't at your regional)?

Who knows, maybe those two extra points are worth it...

Originally Posted by MrForbes (Post 1246530)

I thought I saw 254's robot "Overkill" doing that in San Diego once, but I didn't get a chance to watch many matches....and those that I did see, are kind of a blur now.

Originally Posted by Cory (Post 1246545)

No full court shooting for us.