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JaneYoung

11-05-2011 16:53

Re: Bill's Blog, 5/11/11 "Wait, Did he say pool"

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Originally Posted by Josh Fox (Post 1060910)

As far as I know, the plan is to finish the game sooner so they have more time to go through the rules and test fields, hopefully alleviating some of the issues/confusion in the rules and ironing out some technical difficulties the 1st week competitions usually experience.

I think I'm going to attach a seat belt to my chair so that when I read CD and Bill's Blog - I am prepared for the bumpy ride ahead rather than flying all over the place like I have been this past few months.

I should write: 'continual drastic change is good' on a yellow post-it note and stick it to my forehead while I'm at it.

Jane

sanddrag

11-05-2011 17:01

Re: Bill's Blog, 5/11/11 "Wait, Did he say pool"

I could definitely envision both fields and robots getting smaller. Generally speaking, smaller=cheaper (except in the case of Tetrix motors). Cheaper shipping, easier expansion to smaller venues, etc...

MikeE

11-05-2011 17:07

Re: Bill's Blog, 5/11/11 "Wait, Did he say pool"

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Originally Posted by sanddrag (Post 1060918)

Generally speaking, smaller=cheaper (except in the case of Tetrix motors)

Ouch!

I'm desperately hoping that next year's game piece is a rugby ball, hence combining the two best sports on the planet.
The game would of course have to be played without pads (bumpers).

Al Skierkiewicz

11-05-2011 17:09

Re: Bill's Blog, 5/11/11 "Wait, Did he say pool"

Everyone,
It is more important to note that there is a deadline on ordering additional medals and other items. Please check the dates so you don't miss out.

Ian Curtis

11-05-2011 17:20

Re: Bill's Blog, 5/11/11 "Wait, Did he say pool"

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Originally Posted by MikeE (Post 1060922)

Ouch!

I'm desperately hoping that next year's game piece is a rugby ball, hence combining the two best sports on the planet.
The game would of course have to be played without pads (bumpers).

"Rugby Ball" is definitely a weird way to spell "Hockey Puck." ;)

Robots already have agility on carpet that closely approaches that of skaters on ice. (NO MORE REGOLITH PLEASE!) Some vintage FIRST mobile goals and we're all set.

I hope FRC robots stay "big", it plays a big part in what makes them so impressive. We know that a championship winning Vex robot (or FLL robot) is a heck of a lot more impressive from an engineering point of view than an average FRC robot. However, I think it is a lot harder to prove that to Joe Schmoe who just came in off the street.

JaneYoung

11-05-2011 17:27

Re: Bill's Blog, 5/11/11 "Wait, Did he say pool"

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Originally Posted by Ian Curtis (Post 1060926)

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I hope FRC robots stay "big", it plays a big part in what makes them so impressive. We know that a championship winning Vex robot (or FLL robot) is a heck of a lot more impressive from an engineering point of view than an average FRC robot. However, I think it is a lot harder to prove that to Joe Schmoe who just came in off the street.

If FRC goes smaller, it automatically lowers itself into a pool of robotics competitors. If FRC is smart, it won't go there.

Jane

Cory	11-05-2011 17:32

Re: Bill's Blog, 5/11/11 "Wait, Did he say pool"

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Originally Posted by stevend1994 (Post 1060911)

I don't think its necessarily to start on the next game, but so that they can test the games as much as possible, so there wouldn't be the many issues in Week 1 as there were this year, like what happened with minibot towers.

They most definitely said/posted somewhere that they wanted to get the 2012 game done early to allow for more debug time as well as to get a head start on the 2013 game.

zachmartin1806

11-05-2011 17:35

Re: Bill's Blog, 5/11/11 "Wait, Did he say pool"

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Originally Posted by Cory (Post 1060930)

They most definitely said/posted somewhere that they wanted to get the 2012 game done early to allow for more debug time as well as to get a head start on the 2013 game.

Bill said this in his blog on May 5.

http://frcdirector.blogspot.com/2011...o-kickoff.html

rwood359

11-05-2011 17:55

Re: Bill's Blog, 5/11/11 "Wait, Did he say pool"

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Originally Posted by Cory (Post 1060930)

They most definitely said/posted somewhere that they wanted to get the 2012 game done early to allow for more debug time as well as to get a head start on the 2013 game.

And hopefully allow time to make sure that there is a supply of game pieces when the season starts.

Tommy F.

11-05-2011 18:12

Re: Bill's Blog, 5/11/11 "Wait, Did he say pool"

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Originally Posted by StevenB (Post 1060872)

Sorry, Bill is baiting us, and someone had to say it.

Baiting = Fishing = Water game.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munter2081 (Post 1060900)

Where do the St. Louis Blue's play?

The Blues play at the Scottrade Center, which is just about down the street from Busch Stadium.

DonRotolo

11-05-2011 19:07

Re: Bill's Blog, 5/11/11 "Wait, Did he say pool"

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Originally Posted by JaneYoung (Post 1060912)

I should write: 'continual drastic change is good' on a yellow post-it note and stick it to my forehead while I'm at it.

Remember to write it reversed so you can read it in the mirror. :p

I'm glad they're at least trying to get ahead of the curve here with the game design. Last minute stuff often ends up badly.

nlknauss

11-05-2011 20:07

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I hope that if they are looking at match times, they consider lengthening the autonomous period. FTC had a 40 second auto period this year and many of the more successful teams took full advantage of the scoring opportunities it provided. We also saw what was possible when maximizing scoring time when the Pink Team demonstrated its 3 ubertube hang online.

apalrd

11-05-2011 20:28

Re: Bill's Blog, 5/11/11 "Wait, Did he say pool"

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Originally Posted by nlknauss (Post 1060956)

I hope that if they are looking at match times, they consider lengthening the autonomous period.

I would much rather have a longer auto than a longer teleop (mostly because the battery honestly won't last a whole lot longer with the current motors).

....and because I am a programmer, so I like auto.

BJC	11-05-2011 20:39

Re: Bill's Blog, 5/11/11 "Wait, Did he say pool"

Of course, the flip side is getting to watch numerous matches where robots sit still for 40 seconds. 15 seconds is plenty long for that. :rolleyes:

MagiChau

11-05-2011 20:45

Re: Bill's Blog, 5/11/11 "Wait, Did he say pool"

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Originally Posted by BJC (Post 1060961)

Of course, the flip side is getting to watch numerous matches where robots sit still for 40 seconds. 15 seconds is plenty long for that. :rolleyes:

Some people preferred seeing their robot sit still than run backwards into the other side :p

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