Re: The Year of the Tie
 

Because matches are closer, and every point counts in a match. Last year, it was just tons of scoring, and the matches weren't as suspenseful. At the same time though, sometimes I HATE the matches being this suspenseful, especially when it's your team playing!

Re: The Year of the Tie
 

TIE@IRI=WOW!

So like many others, I am shocked at the number of ties. I thought a lot of them in qualifying were due to trying to max out qualifying points, but there were a ton in the Elims at the IRI (which is great).
I think this really shows what a great job the GDC did in picking bonus values this year. Hanging seemed to be just the right amount.

Re: The Year of the Tie
 

I think I'm the only person who liked having tie after tie at IRI. It meant I got to watch one more incredible match in person.

Re: The Year of the Tie
 

The matches were thrilling to watch, but some of us were getting a little tired after a while. I really hope that somebody got a picture or two of the field volunteers crashed on the field between matches; it was probably quite funny to see.

Still...amazing matches. If ties mean that I get to see more of the amazing-ness of these robots, then so be it, because I STILL want more.

Re: The Year of the Tie
 

I liked the bonus values and the hanging option that could change the outcome of the match. To me it was how you looked at and regarded the value and its implications rather than just saying it wasn't worth the points. Sometimes, the value and worth has to be regarded/looked at - a little more closely.

That's an .02,
Jane