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The Full Monty- can you handle it?
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Other on team #126, No, from what team I haven't decided yet and I don't know how I will!.

Posted on 7/20/99 9:54 PM MST


In Reply to: ACTION! posted by Tom Wible on 7/20/99 7:38 AM MST:




who wins then? the last robot left standing?

I agree with interaction, but i think the element of scoring to win is what gives everyone an equal chance. Straight war fare would just eliminate teams right off the bat- like a featherweight fighter in a heavyweight ring- he (or she :-) doesn't have a chance. Scoring adds strategy, thought, skill, and enhanced design. We can all build strong tough boxes that won't break, move fast, and can terrorize the world- not quite as challenging as figuring out a way to pickup floppies, eh? Some people couldn't even make something to do that- or felt it wasn't necessary- but i personally see that as a more intense challenge then building an undentable frame.

Challenge yourself: can you do both? Build a robot that can do what it takes to score with out getting beaten. That's where the challenge lies. That's where the excitement is. See how the most outrageous scoring idea can beat the most practical. It takes strategy, skill, trained pit crews- a total team effort.

The battles aren't always one by the strongest armies with the most weapons but by those who can out-wit their opposition by doing it all. You can score, but can you defend your right to at the same time.

Try that one for next year.


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