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Originally Posted by artdutra04
It's just a game.
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Repeated for emphasis.
Back when I raced remote-controlled cars, there were times when people would gripe and complain about bad calls/turn marshalling/etc. Someone came up with the reminder that we were "racing toys for bowling trophies." And whenever I'd get annoyed about something during a race, I'd remember that line.
Without putting down the hard work we put into our robots, we are still on the field competing for bowling trophies. If getting that piece of shiny acrylic is your main goal, you may want to pause and examine why you're competing.
Have fun, play hard, get inspired, and if you get one of those aforementioned bowling trophies, all the better.
(Side note: Yes, FIRST's trophies are nicer than bowling trophies. You know what I mean.)