Thread: Was the Low Bar worth it?
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Re: Was the Low Bar worth it?
Totally worth it in more ways than just one.

Things learned from designing for the LB:
- Subsystem Lay-out Packaging
- How to design smaller and more compact in general
- Low CG made tipping virtually a non-issue

Things gained from designing for the LB:
- Ability to guarantee a Breach when paired with a good drive(huge for Elims)
- Fast cycle times from SP to Courtyard via the Low Bar
- Autonomous mode that didn't have to compensate for the other defenses

It might have been tough at first, but there are huge benefits considering blocked shots only became an issue later on into an event or in eliminations (where we still weren't worried about it because our alliance partners at OC were tall).

Overall, I would still have an LB-Bot if I were to do Stronghold all over again.
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