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Re: Call me crazy, but there's a hidden op strategy

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11:25AM today:
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Originally Posted by g_sawchuk View Post
While the dividers may make gear defense a bit harder (similar to STRONGHOLD batter shot defense, the robot could just go one way, force you close to the divider, bolt the other way, and you'd take too long to get out).
Gears appear to take some precision to be scored, so a robot should be able to easily hinder your scoring ability in the area - and that's slowing down some massive points.
Defense is most definitely viable for STEAMWORKS, but it can be done with most designs, and I don't think many individuals have thrown defense (specifically at the gear scoring area) out the window as a viable match strategy.
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