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Unread 06-04-2015, 14:26
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Re: A Recycle Rush Reflection

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Originally Posted by nuclearnerd View Post
I do get the sense that there is a dichotomy amongst FIRST aficionados. I call it (somewhat derisively, sorry) the "Sports"/"Science Fairs" split:
  • The "Science Fairs" type want to show off their ingenuity, and be rewarded commensurately (without all that undignified defence interfering).
  • The "Sports" type want a game that has unpredictability, where driver training and bad breaks can completely upset a competition outcome.
In 2014 was a "Sports" game. 2015 is a "Science Fair" game. As a designer, who really gets into the technical aspects of the challenge, I should be a "Science Fair" type, but I'm "Sports" all the way. That unpredictability is the heart of the excitement that makes FRC different then anything else out there!
I completely agree with this and those who call RR an engineering challenge as opposed to a game. The lack of competition and interaction between teams on the field of play is a real detriment to the overall experience and enjoyment of spectators.
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