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A "middle" ground????
Let me be very clear in stating that I think FIRST does an excellent job, and I think the original intent of this rule change is good.
In order to achieve the original objective of the rule change, which was to have the finals be more like the qualifying rounds, you could simply eliminate the x2 factor on the losing alliances score (in other words, the winning alliance would get there points plus the losing alliances points, not 2x the losing alliances points).
While this would not be the exact same rule for scoring in the finals and the qualifying matches, I believe this would better achieve the results they were looking for, and eliminate the effectiveness of teams purposely losing the battle to win the war.
If they change it for the Nationals, then we'll play by whatever rule they change it to. If they don't, then just know how to best play under the existing rule.
In the end, just have fun.
Regards,
Scott358
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