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Originally Posted by Suneet
2000 + 2001 + 2002 = 2004
Best of three worlds!!!
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I'd have to agree with you there. Even though I became involved with FIRST starting with 2002, I've read about previous games.
Personally, I was not a fan of last years game. However, I really do love this years game.
I think it will open many new doors and throw so many different options onto the playing field.
I also think that (with the exception of the two 10 pt balls) this year's game is fairly easy to explain. No more zones to have to deal with etc. Either your on the bar or off, either you have balls in the goals or you don't. Yes, the big 2x ball does make it a bit harder to explain, but it truly is needed to add the zest that we all desire.
Also, there are layers of the game that extend beond the end spectator. There are the white lines, the infered beacon - These add so many different elements to the tech. ppl, but are not required to understand the game.
Also, from a Dean / Woody point of view, having the robot & human interaction is a metaphor to how robotics help people in the real world. For spectators, the throwing of the ball reminds them of a game which is allready loved.
If I had three thumbs, i'd give it to this game. There are so many challanges: stairs, moving & non-moving goals, different size balls, hanging, new sensors, etc. While it does contain parts of past games, you now want a robot to do many of these new tasks, etc..
It will be a very intresting season, & I can't wait to see how it turns out!
Jack