[orthoravioli]

I was just looking at the MAR rankings and am getting ready to watch some very exciting matches coming up at MAR champs!

There are well over 16 robots capable of making six stacks - some on the verge of three (1640, 2590, 303, 1403, 1218).

Solid landfill robots (1218, 225).

Stackers with RC stealing capabilities (1676, 365, 225, 4460, 321).

MAR breached the 200 point qual match this weekend at North Brunswick (2590, 4285, 219) after coming close at other MAR districts.

Playoff/Final matches top off at 189 (1281,1640, 5113) - 2590 did it also with 3360 and 5443 in Montreal.

MAR robots have done well outside the region (2590 winner Montreal, 4575 winner Queen City, 1923 EI NY Tech Valley, 2016 EI South Florida, 11 Finalist Hawaii, 1676 QF Waterloo, 341 SF Vegas).

What is the X factor or strategy for MAR? How high will the Qual scores go? Will coopertition be a given or an afterthought - we have seen both this year in districts? Will Autonomous points tip the playoff scores? Does the fight extend to the step? Will teams be bringing their Cheesecaking skills (4460)?

My apologies if I forgot anyone - So many to note!