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Unread 17-03-2005, 13:44
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Re: Multiple tetras

After heated (read belligerent) arguments with Paul Copioli about multiple tetras versus single tetras and human vs. auto to achieve this, I finally gave in after seeing the FLR. Our robot was originally designed to hold 4 tetras and deliver up to 3 at a time, 4 we could do but it was pushing it. Not contending that any multi-stacker is wrong cause with proper strategy they can be deadly, but I am now a firm believer in fast efficient single tetra placement if you want to come out on top at the very end. We were much more efficient and better of an alliance partner after abandoning our initial strategy and completely adopting single tetra delivery from the autoloader. This year's game is all about rapid execution and claiming/reclaiming ownership of goals. If anyone has any doubts watch 217, the TCs, cap and see if you still disagree.
-wayne
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