[jman4747]

Originally Posted by George Nishimura

Would people really see a "Division II tournament" as Loser's Championship? There's no respect for being among the top ~25% best teams in the world?

I would think having a greater opportunity to be a big influence and win is motivating enough, let alone being able to meet and play with a lot of new robots for the first time. And since when were only the top 10% the only inspiring teams?

Honestly, in terms of competition achievement, I'd take a deep run in to play-offs of any championship over qualifications, regardless of the tournament. I think either would be inspiring and fuel for the following years.

For reference, in my head I'm ranking teams based on a district-like points basis.

Originally Posted by efoote868

Not sure if post was unclear, but meant the 2nd and 3rd picks as in 17th-32nd picks of the serpentine drafts - you know, the teams that "ride the coat-tails" of the 1st and 2nd seed.


There would still be a competition, and while in this scenario the winning alliance in the non-premier event wouldn't be able to claim to be the World Champions, winning an event that big would still be an impressive feat.

This: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...9&postcount=95

Pick order is not everything. Go look up 2014 Peachtree elims.