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Re: [FRC Blog] 2014 Game Hint

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Originally Posted by jman4747 View Post
The weight reduction must refer to something other than robot weight restriction as we know it. A strait 90lb limit is unimaginable with our hardware. I think it could refer to the game piece. The other option I can think of would be the ability to attach/detach 25% of your weight during the match.
I think the sign is a definite clue, paying special attention to the last sentence of that post. Having a ~30 lb attachment for offence or defense could be a big element of baseball, hockey, or an abstract, stair-climbing endgame. I think the new KOP frame gives a little more credit to this theory, too.

As for how FIRST found the sign, maybe someone saw the sign while out and about and back figured it into a fraction. I dislike the idea that the numbers can only equate to one solution. Who says the game hint can't be geographical locations relating to road signs and anniversary hints?


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Originally Posted by cadandcookies View Post
Yes everyone, we get it, if you interpret the numbers in any way that gives you three points, you get a triangle, which is literally the most boring thing that three points can define.
I think this is a main thing to keep in mind. FIRST is about creative solutions (especially with game hints), not just connecting three points. Good luck everyone!
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Last edited by Celia : 24-12-2013 at 19:38. Reason: Forgot KOP frame
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