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Re: Defense in Ultimate Ascent

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Originally Posted by Sam_Mills View Post
If a cycler is getting shut down for a full 45 seconds, they should re-examine their driving. Cycling is arguably one of the least defendable strategies, and at a high level, accuracy is really high. I expect at least 2 of the Einstein alliances to have at least 2 dedicated cyclers, because a roomba's without discs on the floor become cyclers (469 style), and the open field is easy to get across, even with most defence.
You know...with a disciplined driver, the right kind of robot and specific scouting data about your opponents, slowing down two pyramid cyclers can be easier than slowing down one pyramid cycler.
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