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Re: The rules for 2006
At first blush the rules seemed altogether more restrictive than they have in any past year. No ability to extend above 60". Maximum robot size AFTER the match starts. Autonomous period determines the sequence of play for the remainder of the match. After thinking about them for a couple weeks now it is easy to see that this year's rules will require teams to be able to modify their strategy and game play not only on a match-by-match basis but also DURING the match. If you think about the whole autonomous-offense-defense-free-for-all layout of the matches, effective and efficient communication among alliance partners during the match will play a pivotal role in this years game. While alliance communication has been important in the past, I think it is much more so this year.
I like how they've taken the game in a new direction.
Let the games begin!
Sean
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