[bigbeezy]

I think this is an excellent game, very similar to 2006. However, there were no "safe zones." 1 elite team could, and did, dominate a match. Bumpers were not required then and bots had to actually be built to take a hit. Teamwork consisted of "bad team = backbot."

Yes, teamwork is actually needed in quals for a change. Elite teams can (more than ever imo) be shut down by a good strategy, not great execution. How many teams have reached out to other local teams this year that otherwise wouldn't? I'm thinking more than ever. How have the "elite" teams helped the lesser teams be competitive so that they have a better shot at winning? How is 3 robots playing the game essentially solo, teamwork? How many years has strategy been essentially: this is what we do, and it doesn't really matter what you do except for where you line up in auto. Elite teams, how many other teams helped play defense for you during quals in the past?

What is more inspiring, being on an alliance that wins because Team 0 scored a ton of points like they do in every match regardless of what you did or being on an alliance where you had an integral part (which could simply be passing the ball or setting screens) in what allowed Team 0 to score many points?

Yes, robots break down and that severely hurts an alliance. Does this not teach teams to build more robustly, and encourage other teams to seek-out and assist fellow teams who are having issues?