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Re: Efficient Points

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Originally Posted by WhiteBoySwag View Post
So after looking into how to score points and where we get our game pieces from, I haven't found a viable use for fuel when relaying gears the whole competition would most likely be a much better use of time.
Our goal is to score 4 RP in our qualification matches. Breaking it down:
- 1RP from 40kPA fuel
- 1RP from 12 gears
- 2RP from winning a match

The first ranking point can be earned by a single robot acting alone. (Reward for individual performance) Barring defense, which is often not a factor in qualification matches, the second ranking point can be earned by an alliance. (Reward for team performance) The final 2 RP not only depend on your own alliance, but on how the opposing alliance performs. Barring defense, this is not within our control.

It makes strategic sense to prioritize scoring actions in that order. First get the RP you can earn by yourself. Then get the RP you can earn with good partners. Performing those tasks will, more often than not, earn you the final 2 RP. In the final matches of an event, where alliances are more evenly matched, you may need to modify your strategy to take actions which effect the opponents ability to score. But, at that point it's smart gameplay strategy and robot reliability, not robot conceptual design, which makes the difference.

So, making my own predictions for the season: 90% (or higher) of matches where 4RP are earned will have the 40kPa RP scored in the autonomous period. Also, 75% (or higher) of matches on Einstein will have a 40kPa auto period. At least 6 of the 8 Einstein alliances will be led by teams which are capable of a 40kPa auto mode.

The ultimate Einstein alliance has a robot with a 40kPa auto mode, floor fuel pickup, and average gear handling, paired with two extremely fast gear cyclers. While the first robot may not be within the reach of many teams, the latter definitely is. If you are going for a gear handling bot, be sure to be far above average at that task. If your ambition is to be a championship alliance leader, you better be working toward a 40kPa autonomous mode.
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