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Re: Not liking one of the rules all that much
I just want to say right on. I wish that the rules allowed a little more defense. But I know BCry took a lot of flack when they went to two on two. My thinking about 2 on 2 this year and the attempts to do it has made me realize one thing. The 4 v 0 style of play has created a situation that I think really underminds what this whole thing is about...engineering.
Hear me out for a second. Basically...this year teams didn't have to build for defense, they didn't have to worry about getting rammed, etc. Consequently _a lot_ of teams...even vets...built weaker, less robust, not quite as well engineered machines. Defense adds a whole layer to the design/build/engineering process which I think is part of the fun. Not only do u have to get your machine to do whatever it needs to but u have to do it in a way that will allow another robot to drive over you and keep working.
Quite frankly I like that challenge, and I think any of the teams who aren't up to designing a robot for a little defense...well they shouldn't be in first in the first place (wonder if I could make a few more FIRST puns). Anways....I'm sure i'll take some flack over this one.
-Justin
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