Thread: Advantage given by succesful autonomous mode
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Unread 07-01-2007, 19:47
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Re: Advantage given by succesful autonomous mode
Based on my reading of the rules, I don't see where the autonomous mode is that critical. With only six weeks to build and perfect an operating 'bot based on the rules and KOP, I think that more time should be spent on the operator-controlled and Home Section portion of the game.

I may be wrong, but the maximum an alliance can score during autonomous is 8pts, and no other advantage (ie, go on defense first, or score additional pts).

With that in mind, why should a team spend a lot of time on that aspect of the game?

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