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Originally Posted by Paul T.

at first i thought Ri3D and build blitz were going to lead us towards the vex mentality of "the six bar is the best robot and we'll copy because we simply cant beat it" but i'm starting to come around and here's why:

1. They allow teams with very limited technical skill a chance to be competitive. i knew a good team that went with a boom done design because all the advanced mechanical team members left.

2. They are not the best designs available. There simply a start, unlike in vex with the NZ designs, you can design a better robot.

3. Most teams that choose them will not end up in the top 20%. (have you seen one dominate a competition yet?)

4. In the words of our drive coach " I love the Ri3d designs, without knowing anything about the team, i know the robots shooting sweet spot and how good the intake is." there's a strategic advantage you give up by copying. Teams have to normally scout to determine how to beat you where if you have a Ri3D design its pretty easy

just some food for thought.

I'm not going to rate our own team, other than we give it our best at every event we attend.
As Allen stated, we took the ORyon idea and worked from there.
We absolutely love our robot, its performance this season, and in hindsight, with no regrets after winning 3 events.