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Originally Posted by TimTheGreat

The top autonomous score last year was 75, which in many matches was half or more of the total score. This year, the top is only 32. This includes getting the 3 totes stacked, which gives 20 points. My question is, do you think that it is worth the programming hours for vision tracking (which I know does not need to be done)and testing and praying that other robots don't get in the way for a measly 20 points?

I warn you against comparing different years when considering point values. A 6-stack with a recycling bin on top is worth 32 points, which is less than a high goal triple assist from last year, but the assists are easier and faster.

This year's game is going to have lower point scores than last year, so a 32-point auto will probably be equivalent to a full 75 point auto from last year.

A great example of differences in points is 2010 Breakaway. The World's highest score that year was 29 in the infamous Curie match 100, and 29 is much less than other years.

My point is, if you are treating points for different games equally, then it is a good idea to get away from that since the scores are not equivalent.