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Originally Posted by Ian Curtis
I agree with you, but I think you get a lot more traction selling FRC as "Awesome robots playing sports!" than "Awesome robots at a renaissance faire!"
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I whole-heartedly agree.
When showing sponsors videos or explaining the game, the Recycling theme of 2015 seemed a little... forced/awkward or childish... ultimately discrediting FRC a little from being a serious "varsity sport for the mind" with professional mentors teaching and working alongside HS students to inspire them to pursue STEM. The environmentally-themed game made it seem a little "cutesy" or political in a way that looks good in FLL, but not so much to the stereotypical machinist or business owner from whom you're requesting fast-turn, quality parts or a $5000 grant.
The medieval theme, while fun for pre-season speculation, follows right down this path of poorly themed games. I didn't think it was that big a deal last year because I assumed it was a one-time thing... not a permanent transition.