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Unread 16-04-2014, 12:25
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Talking Re: MSC Team Ranking Changes pre to post MSC 2014

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Originally Posted by Adam Freeman View Post
This was the case for the #1 alliance. We had 2054 high on the list of teams available, but when it came down to the pick, our strategy called for more of an inbounder/defender than a scorer/trusser.

When we played with 2054 earlier in the day, they did not feel they could "pass" the ball effectively without rocking the robot. We were concerned with their ability to inbound effectively and ball security.

We felt better with 74 being the inbounder than adjusting our planned strategy to fit for 2054.

Unfortunately, sometimes alliance selection comes down to the perception of which robot style best fits an alliances planned strategy. Making the right second pick can make or break an alliance.
I questioned why you picked 74 until I witnessed your strategy. They did a nice handoff to 1718 BOT to BOT which also kept the ball pretty secure. I believe we have an easier robot to pass into the when we go into catch mode and spread our "Wings" but we did not show that much. We also have a short range air cylinder "Puncher" that moves the ball back out to pass with but it would not be as seamless as the rotational movement of 74's pickup running in reverse passing robot to robot with 1718. We could have inbounded and passed over the truss to the human but then you still have to get both other alliance members the ball for the assist and is a break from the strategy you had.

Not to mention we did not show these other capabilities much during seeding. In fact I don't remember a case of us using our short pass cylinder that ejects the ball out our pickup mechanism side so who knew we had it or what it could do? I don't think we have fully explored strategies using it so you can't expect others to know about it.

I am least grateful to know as apposed to just assuming we were being considered and also the reason we were not perceived as the best choice. Knowing this should help us at the championship.

Thanks Adam!
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