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Originally Posted by Dennis Jenks
Bob92 (& other critics),
While I am sure you meant no harm and simply wished to gain clarification of the rules, in the future please try to do so without pointing fingers at any specific team (either directly or indirectly).
This type of thread is exactly the reason why many veteran teams no longer post pictures of their robots on this site. Over the last few years numerous teams have been attacked, and basically put on trial, after simply attempting to share the results of their hard work. Please keep in mind that every team puts an enormous amount of time and effort into their design, and when they post it here it is because they are proud of their results and wish to share them with you. This sharing is one of the great things about FIRST, and one you would be hard pressed to find in any other competitive environment.
I, for one, look forward to seeing the innovative approaches and unique designs that teams share here each year. Let’s not stifle that by creating an environment where people are hesitant to post their most creative ideas because they are afraid of the fallout.
By the way 11 – Nice chassis, if you have a good arm to go with that you’ll be a tough team to stop!
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Can anyone say Truck Town in 2003? Theu unveiled an absolutely beautiful robot- with an concept nobody else had thought of, reaching over the bridge to block the entire field.. After revealing their picture way before any regionals, FIRST banned this kind of concept, and 68 was forced to scrap what made their robot elevate from an amazing bot to an absolute beast.
about the wedge- if team 11 is a great capper but does not have much traction, their best method to go would be with a wedge, so teams could not push them around when they are capping. Wedges aren't always malicious, used properly they can be critical strategic elements.