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Re: 179 Swamp Teasers

First of all I want to congratulate on such a great design and execution . When I posted the link in our team's forum I added caption to the effect 'this is what I would call a power play (a play that executed correctly will almost guarantee whining a match)'


I am wondering how this ramp design will change the value of wide vs. narrow chassis in alliance selections. Many teams chose wide chassis because it may aid in a) balancing 3 bots, and b) with size of ball intake. This design takes away the value of the wide bots for balancing. As a matter of fact , wide bots would have harder time aligning with and climbing your ramp.

Good luck. I hope the rules are interpreted in your favor .
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