Re: 2014 Curie Division
 

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Agreed, none of the elimination matches seem to be included in these statistics? Our final record is actually 49-28-0.

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Elims are never counted in OPR/CCWM they throw off the calculation.

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I always forget when this happens every year, but do we know when the schedule is given out for divisions?

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This. I'll probably manually put in "total record" to do more justice to teams, but win/loss should be quals only, for the same reason as OPR.

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I think that seeing a team's elimination record at a glance tells you meaningful information. A team with a 12-0 elimination record certainly looks different than one with an 0-2 eliminations record.

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Yup. I know our team always shines in eliminations and I would want to know this stat about the other teams I am scouting as well. We are 18 - 5 in eliminations in 2014.
Certain teams just come to life in the playoffs every year. Its an inherent trait that may or may not be robot related. Over the years local teams come to know this about a team, but it may not translate out to all of FRC. If you have the time I would add this stat.

Re: 2014 Curie Division
 

Team 1629 GaCo is looking forward to competing in the Curie Division. We absolutely cannot wait to Assist any and every team we play with!!! There are some stout teams in this division, but that is why you play the game!!!!! Let's break the curse Curie!!!

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There is so much data to go through, but with this years game it isn't until the elimination rounds that most teams can really work together to take advantage of the top scoring opportunities.

Our team's OPR & CCWM really suffered during our last regional due to mechanical issues. The issues were sorted out by the time QTR finals started, and we performed at a much higher level. It will be interesting to find out what teams are looking for in an alliance partners and what data is in really important (i.e. Automous high goal accuracy) in their selection process.

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I've formulated this list of priorities in my head after my 3 regional events this year. Palmetto, Orlando, & Peachtree.

1. Drivetrain Strength & Reliability. (I haven't seen a stronger DT than 6CIM drive at this point.)
2. Intake/Assist Device Reliability and intelligent use.
3. ball control, ball control, ball control. (If the ball is popping out of your robot constantly you aren't going to be high on a pick list.)
3. Auto Point Reliability. (1. High Hot, 2. High)
4. Ability to truss or score high under defense. (You can't easily do this without number 1.)
4.5. Good/Smart Drivers.
5. Having the least vulnerable scoring positions. (i.e scoring from in front of the low goal is a nearly un-defendable position though it can be made difficult to get to. scoring from further back can be an issue depending on your shooter design. I have gotten fairly good at figuring out where team's like to shoot and where one would need to be to prevent them from doing so. It works 75-80% of the time depending on the stoutness of the offensive robot's drivetrain.)

Anyone have any thoughts to add to my thinking?

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6. Never loose control of the ball.

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That's 3 on my list.

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I was talking about a different type of ball contol. If you can move the ball across the field (even with truss shots) and keep control of it, you will do well.

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Speed and manuverabilty to find open shots can nullify the need for pure strength in your drivetrain. 33 did pretty well at MSC with 4 omni wheels.

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And 1114 has 4 CIMS. You don't necessarily need 6 CIMS to be able to get around effectively, though it can help.