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Unread 25-02-2002, 06:24
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Red face not that simple...

I really do believe that this 2002 game is more complicated than just a bunch of robots pushing each other... And I am on the same line as Joe J.... I know enough to know that I don't know.

True, as soon as you are in control of three goals, and score them in goal zone, you win... But any situations other than that will be much more complicated.

Here is a few of scenarios:

Two goals with two robots, and some balls beating one goal with two robots, and some balls.

One goal with two robots, lots of balls, beating two goals with two robot.

one goal with two robots, tie with one goal with two robots...

In all those three cases (which will be likely cases during finals), their result all based on how many balls each alliance can get. Any situation with even less control on the goals... Balls will be even more important in controlling the score.

And, looking at a lot of the robots, the competition in general, and how final alliances are formed, I will have to say that one side getting all three goals won't be likely, even in finals.


And all these are assuming robots don't have extension, which I believe is a deciding factor in a game. To be able to control the goals while your opponent have to go back into home zone is really important. Either they give up the goal and let you push it into your goal zone, or they stay out holding the goal in scoring position, while you fight with it out there while scoring 10 points.

Suddenly, in the non- three-goals situation, balls would be even more important if the two goal alliance want to win against one goal, two robot with one or two extensions.

This game is getting more and more complicated as you think about it more...

I am willing to bet that different regionals will have different combinations of robots in champion alliance... just because of the different kind of robots at each regional, and how the selection process for finals pair them up.

The national champion alliance will have at least one extension, and one really good ball robot.

What do you think?
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