I think the autorun mini game should be a most creative autorun dance program. I have been dying to write some code to do some figure 8s. U could get someone from every team to judge it.

judge AI based on how many bins they knock down in one shot... if there is a tie, you can consider speed and such

ByE

erin

Whatever it is, PLEASE don't make the minigame focus on something intrinsic to a particular robot -

No "knock down all the bins fastest"
No "who can make the biggest stack"
No "tug of war"

Successful minigames are those which require skill, creativity, and are just fun. Not those that focus on a particular robot trait potentially leaving many robots unqualified.

That said, I think that games that focus on autonomous dances or the like would be most enjoyable; the idea of a human player contest also sounds like fun. Or maybe a game that handicaps a driver through blindfolds or earmuffs...

fun rounds
 

Our fun rounds are going to be pretty much robot focused....as for the details we have not layed them out. We will tink about non-robot specific games in the future, we just didn't have much time to come up with games. Can't wait to see you all at the PARC!1

Heh. Just have fun with the specialty ones. Last year, there was a goal pulling contest. Chuck had no way to attach to the three-goal fixture so instead of using the robot...the entire team just ran onto the field and shoved it. I think we won, too :P

We tied for first in the robot pull. I think team 75 was the other winner. We didnt think our speed geared robot could pull all that weight, so we were thinking of just figure skating with the bot to the music of our green kazoos. Some poeple may have witnessed the kazoo music practice session.:eek: We just tried it and found out that not only could our robot pull the goals but it quickly accelerated to over 10 ft/s. It made a tremendous shockwave when it hit the alliance station..:D We lost the secret coin toss so we didnt get the trophy.:mad: However, the Tigertrons made good on their word and mailed us a replica trophy.

Just for the record it was Team 61 that you tied with. Looking forward to seeing you at this years PA Challenge :)

You should have recieved the special rounds via email from your coaches. I think they should be very interesting.... ;)

Almost full
 

In response to a great turn out every year, we have once again upped the bar to 28 teams. We currently have 25 teams registered if you are holding out, you better sign up quick don't let your robot miss a walk in the PARC!!!!!!


sign up on our website....www.tahsroboticsteam.org

check out the team list and imagine your team there....don't wait!

433 is planning on attending, but I am not sure we are officially registered. If we arent let me know, and I will make sure we do. Thanks. Cant wait, I am sure it will be another great year.

Mer

firebirds
 

The firebirds are no registered yet but we look forward to you attending, register ASAP to ensure your spot

26 teams
 

Here's who's coming to PARC thus far:

25 Raider Robotix NJ
61 Intimidators MA
84 WATTNESS PA
87 Rancocas Valley PA
102 Gearheads NJ
103 Cybersonics PA
175 Buzz Robotics CT
176 Aces High CT
222 Tigertrons PA
225 William Penn High School PA
272 Lansdale Catholic PA
284 The Crew PA
303 Panther Robotics NJ
316 The LuNaTeCs NJ
341 Trojans PA
365 DuPont Miracle Workerz DE
433 Mount Firebirds PA
484 Hal PA
487 Spartans PA
522 Robo Wizards NY
528 The Dark Knight PA
618 E.A.R.T.H. Squad PA
714 The Panthers NJ
834 Southern Lehigh PA
1048 Manvillians NJ
1143 Cruzin' Comets PA

Only 2 more open slots left.
First come, First serve!!!

http://www.tahsroboticsteam.org/PARC/

Play-off format?
 

Can't wait to see everyone at PARC!!

What will the Playoff Format be? (the same as regular season?)


341 is considering 2 out of 3 for the play-offs at Ramp Riot in November.

Playoff format
 

We are going to be using FIRST format as far as I know.