Originally Posted by takeegan (Post 786679)

No ones going to like this, but i think Dean Kamen has been getting annoyed by just how competitive this programs gotten. I think this next game is going to be co-op like the "cooperation FIRST" game. Just my feeling from listening to his yearly speeches.

Originally Posted by Ambrielle (Post 787272)

lives in deep water, specifically, areas sloping upward.

Originally Posted by JaneYoung (Post 787276)

The discussion that this comment introduced could merit its own thread, it is an interesting one. It might involve reading what is in the FIRST website mission, goals, history, etc., but that's never a bad thing. It could also invite some awesome and illuminating input from mentors, alumni, and students who have been around the FIRST block a few times and have varied perspectives that they could bring to the discussion.

Just a thought.

Carry on...game hint #2 -

Originally Posted by Don Rotolo (Post 787349)

If you look in the opposite direction, doesn't it slope downwards?

Originally Posted by Ambrielle (Post 787674)

Of course, interesting comment. But either way, I stand by my prediction for ramps or platforms.

Originally Posted by EricH (Post 786732)

Is there any construction on any of those streets? If so, traffic cones are my guess.

Originally Posted by jerry w (Post 785909)

I am still waiting for nevereverregret to publish her summary of the game hints. ;) ;)
While waiting, I thought that readers might be interested in a brief description of how I see the 2009 game.

1. The starting zone will be covered with a slick plastic sheet. To get out of the starting zone, your robot will need traction. A team might design similar traction as found on a zamboni from the shop on
15714 Colorado Ave.,
Paramount, CA.

2. Then the robot will need to get connected to a trailer such as one might find at the;
U Haul Company
2727 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004

3. Our next task is to fill the trailer with biopolymer plastic bottles such as one might find at NatureWorks LLC
15305 Minnetonka Boulevard
Minnetonka, MN55345

4. Finally, to get the bonus points, we need to haul this trailer load into one of the scoring craters on the field. These craters are similar to moon(fish) craters or similar to the Dover Tornadoes high school Stadium

It sounds like an easy game, unless there is a shortage of bottles, or limited number of trailers.

Jerry

Originally Posted by SCROSSLEY-GCEC (Post 789724)

well that seemed pretty close to me...

Originally Posted by jerry w (Post 785909)

I am still waiting for nevereverregret to publish her summary of the game hints. ;) ;)
While waiting, I thought that readers might be interested in a brief description of how I see the 2009 game.

1. The starting zone will be covered with a slick plastic sheet. To get out of the starting zone, your robot will need traction. A team might design similar traction as found on a zamboni from the shop on
15714 Colorado Ave.,
Paramount, CA.

2. Then the robot will need to get connected to a trailer such as one might find at the;
U Haul Company
2727 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004

3. Our next task is to fill the trailer with biopolymer plastic bottles such as one might find at NatureWorks LLC
15305 Minnetonka Boulevard
Minnetonka, MN55345

4. Finally, to get the bonus points, we need to haul this trailer load into one of the scoring craters on the field. These craters are similar to moon(fish) craters or similar to the Dover Tornadoes high school Stadium

It sounds like an easy game, unless there is a shortage of bottles, or limited number of trailers.

Jerry