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Unread 22-09-2013, 21:38
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Re: 2014 Game

It is a little known fact that a water game was actually played unintentionally back in 2001. This was an outdoor scrimmage played at JPL in the Summer. Although it had not rained in Pasadena on that date for over 120 years, the heavens opened up and dumped about 1 inch of rain on the open air arena prior to the game start, saturating the carpet. I believe there was some standing water and puddles on the FOP.

The robots while moving fast threw up wonderful water rooster tails. While adding to the crowd appeal, the circuitry of most robots did not survive.
At least once during the finals at Epcot, a thunderstorm flooded the pits and all plug in electricity needed to be shut off to avoid electrocuting the teams.

So while interesting to speculate, logistics, prior experience and legal costs resulting from water damage to venues preclude the development of a 'water game.'
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