[BBray_T1296]

This thread is to discuss things you have noticed about the game/gameplay from watching the web-streams and/or being at the event in person, specifically related to in match observations.

For me:
-Defense is very important. Even the best alliances have to chase the ball around the field due to a well timed defensive attack

-When the red ball and blue ball are unpossessed and right next to each other, there is total chaos

-Teams that spend 5 seconds gathering a ball really slow down cycle times (because defense strikes at the worst times)

-Human players carelessly (or not very carefully) depositing balls onto robots greatly hinder cycle efficiency.

-Alliances with human players inbounding a ball onto the field (not onto a robot) tend to take longer to cycle