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Originally Posted by Trent B
Is it just me or have there been a lot of connection issues at this regional? I've seen a lot of robots stopping suddenly in the middle of matches and coming back a time later.
I'm not sure if this is just a result of all the rough defense and has occurred at other regionals or not.
Admittedly I haven't kept up with other regionals very well.
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I can't speak for the two instances in quarterfinals, but I our two problem matches in the semifinals were not connection issues. In SF 1-2 we tipped over due to our high CG and some reckless driving, and were obviously incapacitated for the remainder of the match. In SF 1-3, if you watch, we are still connected and controlling our robot. The shield had come off the guardrail and the 2" steel hooks that hold it on got our robot stuck on the field, flailing pretty pathetically just in front of the low goal. Why this was not considered a field fault and the match replayed, I will never know. A big shame too, that 967 didn't get a chance to fight it out fairly, especially considering their phenomenal performance in the matches just before that, and throughout qualifications the last two days. Without a doubt the best robot at the event, and they didn't get their chance to qualify for Champs.