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basicxman

23-10-2007 20:45

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hamsters...that is cruel a hamster could get caught in gears, trapped under a robot, get run over (hey we should start a thread on the stuff that could happen to a hamster in the middle of a competition)

EricH

23-10-2007 21:21

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Originally Posted by basicxman (Post 647680)

I guess there's a reason gerbils have been banned as energy devices for years...:rolleyes:

Libby K

23-10-2007 21:54

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Originally Posted by EricH (Post 647683)

I guess there's a reason gerbils have been banned as energy devices for years...:rolleyes:

Seriously guys, check the flowchart. Jeez. :p (only kidding.)

technoL

23-10-2007 21:59

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I still think pool noodles would be awesome as game pieces. I like the idea of using traffic cones.

Robot Limbo as a game challenge would be cool too.

bear24rw

23-10-2007 22:27

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I say footballs

basicxman

23-10-2007 23:06

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i agree with pool noddles, but you'd have to be allowed to stab them as long as they dont break becasue its a good way of picking them up and if you do it by accident you shouldnt get penalized

synth3tk

24-10-2007 14:53

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First alliance to build a 3-foot tall replica of the venue out of glue and macaroni wins.

vic burg

24-10-2007 15:09

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Originally Posted by Zyik (Post 647263)

I'm hoping for boxes. We were good at Stack Attack.

I am, too....
But only because we've been using circles/spheres so much!!!! Oh, and tetras.
XD

Richard Wallace

24-10-2007 16:07

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Originally Posted by ewankoff (Post 647566)

i think these would be an awesome game piece.

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/22847

They would!

The object appears to be made from 3" schedule 40 PVC pipe, cut to about 8" length and capped at both ends. Cheap stock, easy to get.

To make handling the gamepiece more challenging, you could place an inexpensive 3" diameter toy ball inside before attaching the end caps. The pipe measures about 3.04" inside diameter so the ball would roll from end to end, causing the gamepiece center of gravity to shift when it is tilted.

[Now to search for a cheap 3" ball ... Hmmm ... rubber baseballs might work, can I find 'em for under a buck? ...]

GaryVoshol

24-10-2007 17:42

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ewankoff (Post 647566)

i think these would be an awesome game piece.

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/22847

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard (Post 647829)

They would!

The object appears to me made from 3" schedule 40 PVC pipe, cut to about 8" length and capped at both ends. Cheap stock, easy to get.

To make the handling the gamepiece more challenging, you could place an inexpensive 3" diameter toy ball inside before attaching the end caps. The pipe measures about 3.04" inside diameter so the ball would roll from end to end, causing the gamepiece center of gravity to shift when it is tilted.

[Now to search for a cheap 3" ball ... Hmmm ... rubber baseballs might work, can I find 'em for under a buck? ...]

And just for grins, how about there's around 40-50 of those suckers out on the field, and 2 of them have a shot put instead of a baseball inside ...

Cooley744

24-10-2007 18:47

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First alliance to build a life size Woodie replica out of glazed and sprinkle donuts...yum

FTtyler

28-11-2007 13:55

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Has anyone thought about a boat challenge. The play field being a gaint pool!!!

Richard Wallace

28-11-2007 14:00

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Originally Posted by FTtyler (Post 654168)

Has anyone thought about a boat challenge. The play field being a gaint pool!!!

This topic belongs to another thread. Look here. :)

synth3tk

28-11-2007 18:11

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Originally Posted by GaryVoshol (Post 647846)

And just for grins, how about there's around 40-50 of those suckers out on the field, and 2 of them have a shot put instead of a baseball inside ...

Hmm, that would make for one interesting autonomous mode. If your calculations are incorrect by just a hair, the worst you could do is knock out a judge or the announcer.

Madison

28-11-2007 18:21

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Originally Posted by ewankoff (Post 647566)

i think these would be an awesome game piece.

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/22847

I want to see y'all try to get something like that through security at an airport. ;)

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