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Re: Drop down stationary drive train

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Originally Posted by Cem8301 View Post
-There are protected zones anyway...
I think you've made up your mind already.

But to add a few more to your pro/con list:

Pro:
-You don't need to track the target, just do the math/testing beforehand. You'll be firing from the same place every time.

Cons:
-You'll be firing from the same place every time. If you misaligned setting up your robot before the match, you'll need alliance partners to fine tune your position if you don't have a shooter that can vary power/angle of shots.
-You rely heavily on your alliance for ammo.
-You can't contribute in the endgame, either for coopertition points or for the ramp bonus.

EDIT: Rereading your post, I guess I'm a bit confused. This rectangle is retractable? Regardless, it still stand that you are immune in the key and the alley, so why spend the weight on such a mechanism?
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