Over in the "who gets the points" thread, someone mentioned "fashion points" for stacking robots on the platform at the end of the match (yes, I know that is against the rules
). That got me thinking. What other bonuses could FIRST have this year?
Most Parts Lost Bonus:
10 points to whomever manages to get their robot beat up the most. And maybe $10 so they can get started on buying some new parts.
Strangest Position Bonus: Few things from the St. Louis regional last year stick in my mind as much as the robot that managed to get its tetra-grabbing hook stuck in an overturned robot's chassis.
25 points.
That Would be a Good Strategy if This was Battlebots Bonus: Goes to the most combative player.
15 points.
You do the Craziest Things to Yourselves Bonus: Goes to the team that does the craziest things to show team spirit. Every team has some crazy tradition; so why not make it part of the competition? This wouldn't get someone a point increase, but rather count toward getting the Woodie Flowers or Chairmans Award.
Least Hours Slept Bonus: Another non-point bonus, but nonetheless an important one. Who doesn't want to be known for their devotion to FIRST (and get a good shot at winning some awards)?
I'm eager to see what everybody else comes up with.
