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Re: F4 - Episode 7 (Regionals Vs. Districts)

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Originally Posted by itsjustjon View Post
- Practice Day Robot Unbag vs. 6-Hour Unbag: Again, I don't fully understand the rules of districts. However, based on what I believe I know about the 6-Hour Unbag Rule, Regional Teams get around 12 hours to modify their robot if they choose to not participate in practice matches. This is double what District Teams are given in their shops the day before competition starts.




My views on this will be further explained on Sunday's show, as well.
I'm only going to address my thoughts on the unbag time because RTG covered the rest.

Having the unbag time at YOUR build facility is far superior than having it in the pits. For the most part teams have access to a better machine shop, materials, hardware, etc at their facility than they do in the pits. Working from your facility means that you don't have to worry about forgetting something critical that could make or brake your event if you forgot it at a traditional regional. There is also less stress in that window as well as you don't have inspectors and others politely hounding you to get inspected.

And like RTG said you get time at your event as well.
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