[Nathan Streeter]

I definitely think 250 points will be scored by an alliance like a "1114/2056/decent partner" in the regional season... essentially any regional/district with two "elite caliber" teams that partner and can select a valuable partner will have potential to exceed 250, with scores like these:

8 of 9 pre-loaded auto discs: 48
5 of 6 floor auto discs: 30

32 white discs in high goal: 96
4 colored discs in pyramid goal: 20

2 30pt hangs: 60
1 10pt hang: 10

Total: 264pts

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That said, I do think at least a match (or more) will exceed 300... probably only at MSC, where elimination offense is high with the potential for 2 "elite -caliber" robots with a great partner. A score might be like:

9 of 9 pre-loaded auto discs: 54
6 of 6 floor auto discs: 36

40 white discs in high goal: 120
6 colored discs in pyramid goal: 30

2 30pt hangs: 60
1 10pt hang: 10

Total: 310pts

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I do think that the "perfect" auto will occur, where an alliance scores the 9 pre-loaded discs and 6 floor discs accessible on their half of the field... I expect it to occur less than 5 times though... despite more than 10 alliances being capable of it.

I do also suspect the perfect finale to occur, with all 3 robots suspended for 30 points each... I think this is likely to occur only at a non regional/district event (i.e. MSC, MAR, or championship) where the depth of the field enables the third climber to be picked in the 2nd round.

I am skeptical that the "perfect" teleop with 45 white discs (scored high) and 6 colored discs will occur or be exceeded... The high goal does have a max capacity, defense is allowed to be more effective in teleop than in auto or the finale, and alliances will cut short attempts for the "perfect teleop" to go climb.

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Don't think I'm saying that Ultimate Ascent will just have typical scores 2x most other games (where elite scores are >100 but <150)... Although I do think the "crazy" scores I've mentioned will occur, they are far from the norm...

Usually FRC seasons have few elites, a significant number of "top contenders," a very large number of teams in the middle range, and a surprisingly large group that never scores a point for themselves.

Some regionals/districts will have a top score less than 100 while a similar number will exceed 200.

My predictions... I'm curious to see how well they pan out!