Defense back in 2016?
 

So do you think defense will be back this year or do you think the GDC set a precedent last year by removing active robot to robot defense?

Re: Defense back in 2016?
 

Well, bumpers are back this year, so I'm assuming there will be at least some form of robot-robot interaction.

Re: Defense back in 2016?
 

I don't think they would call it Stronghold if there wasn't some form of defending, so I'm going to say most definitely yes.

Re: Defense back in 2016?
 

This.

Also, I feel like the general feedback for 2013/2014 competitions was much better than that of Recycle Rush, though it's true that for RR, teams could create much more ambitious and creative designs that weren't limited by durability.

2014's Robot-Robot Interaction rules were a bit harsh, and I can quote at least 3 people saying "Week 1 was demolition derby", but I think that if they took 2014's robot interaction rules and made them a bit more specific, defense could be great this year.

Re: Defense back in 2016?
 

I think that defense will be back for sure, especially as the game hint seemed to be strongly hinting of a CTF style game. I am somewhat inclined to believe (and hope!) that 2015 was more of an oddball year in terms of the lack of defense and alliance interaction. But hey, we will know in about 3 days, 16 hours, and 33 minutes!

Re: Defense back in 2016?
 

Bumpers. Yes.

Re: Defense back in 2016?
 

While I don't want to teach Battle bots, I DO love me some good defense!

YES YES YES... please

Re: Defense back in 2016?
 

Yeah. I don't think many particularly liked the whole no-defense thing, even among offensive teams.

Without defense, there isn't much way for upsets to occur except a mistake by the favorite. Matches become a foregone conclusion.

Re: Defense back in 2016?
 

This is so true, and easily the best reason for defense to be reimplemented, aside from making gameplay more exciting.

Re: Defense back in 2016?
 

I know what you mean, but RR could stand for Recycle Rush, Rebound Rumble, or even Rug Rage.

Re: Defense back in 2016?
 

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Re: Defense back in 2016?
 

possible

Re: Defense back in 2016?
 

I guess so.

Maybe one day it'll be Rest Relaxation...

Re: Defense back in 2016?
 

Never. Never in FRC history has this been considered.

Re: Defense back in 2016?
 

I'd sooner expect:

• Railroad Rampage
• Railgun Revenge
• Ricochet Robot
• Reciprocating Rhinoceroses
• Rolling Rubble
• Rhombus Ramble
• Rambunctious Rockets, or even
• River Rapids

before Rest Relaxation.