Based on what I saw at UNH, I would say no. The refs were doing a really good job of only calling egregious violations. Also, it is certainly possible for a team to make up for these penalties even in the elims. Take for instance our first semifinal match:
Quote:
|
#FRCNHDUR TY E MC 16 RF 122 BF 107 RA 3280 213 319 BA 4555 58 3467 RFP 0 BFP 70 RHS 50 BHS 25 RTS 72 BTS 12
|
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8HCV...lMsJyhDvk57J7Q
We racked up 70 points in penalties and still won the match. Also note that this was against the alliance that inevitably went on to win the banner (after going through 3 semi final match 3s due to replays).
I was very impressed with the reffing, and never felt that a penalty we were called on wasn't warranted. Even when it altered the outcome of a match, I think the calls were fair.
Take for instance this match:
Quote:
|
#FRCNHDUR TY Q MC 27 RF 83 BF 73 RA 1289 3499 501 BA 1307 5265 319 RFP 70 BFP 20 RHS 10 BHS 11 RTS 3 BTS 42
|
In a game with 60 point cycles and 75 points up for grab in autonomous, the 50 points is just enough to make it hurt when it happens. I equate the 50 point penalties to pass interference call. They can certainly affect the outcome of a game, they are sometimes controversial, but if they were less they may not be enough of a deterrent.