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Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational

I'm devastated that there will be no mentor round. I wanted to play. OK, being more serious, I understand eliminating the mentor round for the sake of better competition, with teams using their "regular," and presumably best drivers for all matches.

I'm not too crazy about the 4-team alliances without the requirement that all teams play at least one match in each round. If I'm reading this correctly, there will be the possibility be of an official "winner" that doesn't play a single match in the elimination rounds. Am I correctly interpreting this?

Anyway, thanks for all the work putting together a great event. See you in July.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational

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Originally Posted by Kit Gerhart (Post 625125)

I'm not too crazy about the 4-team alliances without the requirement that all teams play at least one match in each round. If I'm reading this correctly, there will be the possibility be of a "winner" that doesn't play a single match in the elimination rounds. Am I correctly interpreting this?

That's the way I read it.

Spoiler for Billfred's commentary:

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational

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Originally Posted by Andy Baker (Post 625100)

....... There will be no requirement of playing all teams on the alliance. One team may not play an elimination round match, although the alliance may even win the event.

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Originally Posted by Kit Gerhart (Post 625125)

I'm not too crazy about the 4-team alliances without the requirement that all teams play at least one match in each round. If I'm reading this correctly, there will be the possibility be of an official "winner" that doesn't play a single match in the elimination rounds. Am I correctly interpreting this?

Yes. Weighing the pros and cons of each scenario, we have decided that it is better to have no requirement to play all teams on the alliance.

Andy B.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational

I was wondering, is there any planned modification to the "random" match scheduling system? Or will it be run the same way as it was at The Championship.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational

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Originally Posted by Rob Colatutto (Post 625129)

I was wondering, is there any planned modification to the "random" match scheduling system? Or will it be run the same way as it was at The Championship.

This is being worked on. I believe that FIRST is working with 4FX to accomodate the need for more randomness and other flexible features in the scoring system. These changes are targeted for not only IRI, but other events as well.

Andy B.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational

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Originally Posted by Andy Baker (Post 625100)

7. 2007 "Rack and Roll" rules will be tweaked a bit:
....... a 15 point bonus will be added for each scored Keeper
....... clear definitions of high speed ramming, pinning, and tipping will be communicated within a few weeks
....... tubes contacting robots in the home zone and affecting "supported" robots will be deflated or removed in order to determine if robots are truly supported

YES!! Clear rules that are equitable for all and don't unfairly penalize teams for minor misfortune. Thank you for planning to clarify what consitutes ramming, pinning and tipping.

(Keeps fingers crossed in hopes of receiving an invite!)

Sean

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational

Beat me while I was looking.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational

Yay!!! We just got invited and IRI here we come!!!!

Here's the invited list:

Team Team Name State
16 Bomb Squad AR
27 Team RUSH MI
33 Killer Bees MI
40 Checkmate NH
45 TechnoKats IN
47 Chief Delphi MI
48 Delphi E.L.I.T.E. OH
67 Heroes of Tomorrow MI
68 Truck Town Thunder MI
71 The B.E.A.S.T IN
93 NEW Apple Corps WI
107 Team R.O.B.O.T.I.C.S. MI
111 WildStang IL
116 Epsilon Delta VA
118 RoboNauts TX
121 The Rhode Warriors RI
126 Gael Force MA
135 Penn Robotics IN
148 Robowranglers TX
177 Bobcat Robotics CT
190 Gompei MA
217 ThunderChickens MI
229 Division by Zero NY
233 The PINK Team FL
234 CyberBlue IN
254 Cheesypoofs CA
269 CooneyTech Robotics WI
292 PantherTech IN
330 Beach Bot CA
393 Full Metal Jackets IN
447 Team Roboto IN
461 Westside Boiler Invasion IN
469 Las Guerrillas MI
494 Martians MI
503 Frog Force MI
537 Charger Robotics WI
573 Mech Warriors MI
703 Phoenix MI
829 Warren Robotics IN
830 Rat Pack MI
868 Techounds IN
888 Robotiators MD
910 Foley Freeze MI
968 RAWC CA
980 ThunderBots CA
1008 Team Lugnut OH
1018 RoboDevils IN
1024 Kil-A-Bytes IN
1038 Thunderhawks OH
1094 River City Channel Cats MO
1108 Panther Robotics KS
1114 Simbotics CAN
1251 The TechTigers FL
1327 SBotz IN
1501 Team Thrust IN
1529 CyberCards IN
1555 PULSE IN
1577 Steampunk Robotics ISR
1625 Winnovation IL
1646 Precision Guessworks IN
1720 PhyXTGears IN
1732 Hilltoppers WI
1741 Red Alert Robotics IN
1747 Harrison Boiler Robotics IN
1760 Taylor Robotics IN
1766 Temper Metal IN
1816 The Green Machine MN
1902 Exploding Bacon FL
2056 Patriotics CAN
2171 ROBODOGS IN
2194 Fondy Fire WI
2197 PC Robotics IN

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational

Props to the IRI planning committee for getting through this very quickly, it really helps teams get their details set.

I cannot believe this event will have 72 teams, amazing.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational

has the wait list come out yet? i looked on the website but i couldn't find either list. im probabily just blind and missed it.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational

we have started a new thread with the official team list and first 9 on the wait list.

the web site will be updated later tonight.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational

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Originally Posted by hill (Post 625235)

Yay!!! We just got invited and IRI here we come!!!!

Here's the invited list:

Team Team Name State
16 Bomb Squad AR
..... 2197 PC Robotics IN

We are disappointed - it was almost 2 whole minutes between David sending the Invitation letter and the team list being posted.... ;)

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational

This looks like this is going to be the best IRI yet. There are so many awesome teams that were invited. This is going to be a blast!!!!! Hope to see everyone in July:)

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational

after reviewing the IRI team list. I'm feeling a national highscore, maybe breaking 400?