[EricH]

We do have a schedule. However, sometimes it isn't formalized. We decide early what we want to do during the match, then what to focus on. For example, last year, rings won out over ramps. We spent two to three weeks on a prototype that could have ramps added if needed. Once the kinks were being ironed out, we started on ramp design.

If something is coming along late, or we aren't sure it'll work, a "tiger team" will form to evaluate options and make a reserve decision. One of those was responsible for the decision to have ramps on the sides last year; then the engineers started doing the design.

In general, we know about where we should be at any given point, but we are somewhat flexible due to possible delays in parts arriving.