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Unread 05-01-2008, 16:03
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Re: 2008 Game- Overdrive

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Originally Posted by skrew-ball View Post
well, where is the complex challenge that forces you to lose sleep and pop a bottle of Advil? This is a race. Build a fast robot, with an arm to grab the end pole of the divider and that's it. Once you grab the pole you are flung around the corner and race some laps. I like the racing concept, but this is FIRST. What is challenging you? I don't get it.
<G34> Arena Interaction - ROBOTS may push or react against any elements of the arena, provided there is no damage or disruption of the arena elements. ROBOTS may not grab, grasp, grapple, or attach to any arena structure.

It's more about turning ability, because it isn't allowed to slingshot around the pole.
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