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Re: Who would like to see longer matches?
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Originally Posted by Jared341
I would like matches to remain at 2 minutes, but with (a) smaller fields and (b) a 2 vs. 2 format.
Reasons:
1. Eventually FRC will reach a critical mass and "6 robots per round" will no longer be sufficient to give every team in the country a decent number of plays - the same reason we started to see three robots per alliance in 2005.
2. 4 vs. 4 is too much going on at once. In my opinion, even 3 vs. 3 is a bit too much. Going back to 2 vs. 2 makes the game less chaotic and more watchable.
3. 2 minutes (+ auto mode) is a good length of time from both a watchability and battery life/heat standpoint.
4. Smaller fields mean that many/most venues can fit two of them. While match A is being played, match B can be putting down robots and synching with the field. Less wasted time between matches means more excitement for spectators, and more plays for teams.
5. Smaller fields make it easier and less expensive for more teams to be able to build and practice on a full field.
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These are awesome points! I actually prefer this solution to longer matches myself. I just would love to see the incorporation of a pit aspect to the match  .
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