[Tyler_Kaplan]

Different alliance captains are going to want different things. But there are some universal traits that all teams will have to get picked at world champs.
1. They have a consistent crossing auto.
2. They do not break down, or get stuck on defenses.
3. They can cross at least two classes of defenses.
4. They have experience with getting and staying on the batter. Meaning they've done it for most if not all of their matches.
5. And most importantly, they have good drivers. If you're the third or fourth robot on an alliance chances are you're playing defense, which means that your driving ability is what will get you higher on most lists.

If you gave the controls of 254's robot over to someone who didn't have any experience with the robot, chances are it would not perform well at all. What makes a team successful in matches (among other things) is the amount of practice a drive team has.

So if your team is consistent, gets on the batter, has a decent auto, and has good drivers, you should have no problem getting picked.

Again these are just my predictions/opinions...