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Re: Let's make a deal ! ?

Posted by Jerry Eckert, Engineer on team #140 from Tyngsboro, MA High School and New England Prototype/Brooks Automation.

Posted on 3/28/99 11:16 AM MST


In Reply to: Let's make a deal ! ? posted by mike aubry on 3/27/99 8:08 PM MST:



:
: Okay, so who would believe that 4, yes 4 teams turned down Wild Stag, the #2 seed because each of them had made deals with other lower ranked teams! With that in mind, how many think that the alliances will be set up even before we get to Florida? And if you want to consider something else - How many of you would consider being partnered with Chief Delphi - now that you know what we bring to the party? Just a strawman poll - no obligations, no deals at this time, just want to test the waters - and maybe avoid the embarassment of being turned down (3 teams declined our offer as well) I know what our policy is regarding back room deals beforehand - but what about the rest of you? Let's hear what you all think!

Is there anyone else who doesn't see this situation as being a problem -- as long as the
pre-determined arrangements aren't causing teams to throw matches or violate the rules
(e.g., intentionally destroying another robot in a qualifying round knowing they'll get
picked for the elimination rounds even if they are DQed).

Personally, I'd rather have a partner who wants to be on my team than someone who is
forced to be.

- Jerry



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