Ok here it goes:
Same size field,
Same #4 teams,
Same 2 min match time
Same grey carpeting! lol
Changes are: Two ways to other side, Stairs (maybe three max) in the direct central location of the field, like where the ramp was last year and two 30 degree ramps with a flat spots on top of of it for enough room for bin (keep reading) The flat spot will also have a small hole on top of it for human player interaction. (trust me keep reading)
Objects to manuver, same small balls worth 5pts, but also smaller balls, maybe 4" Dia. school yard balls. worth 10 pts. Let's face it smaller balls are harder to grab! Circular base shaped bin like the goal last year!
Multipliers: yes I predict these will return; balance the Circle shape bin on stairs X2 balance the bin on peak of ramp with assistance 1X with out assistance 4X Same time multipliers as last year!
two vs. two
No endzone but if bot is on top of stairs when time is over; 20 pts. per robot but probably only one can fit on there!
No intentional bot blocking but human players can throw a ball in the hole on the opponent's ramp to disable opponents robot for 15 secs.
No Stretcher but a fleet of FIRST built bots for users to control in an emergency situation! This would be a must to familiarize yourself with on the first day of comp!
Sound fun huh?
Come on people, do you really think the game is going to get less complicated??
I think not!
