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This is Wierd - I agree with Joe
Posted by Raul.

Engineer on team #111, Wildstang, from Rolling Meadows & Wheeling HS and Motorola.

Posted on 1/9/2000 9:59 PM MST


In Reply to: Re: Picker Or Pickee posted by Lora Knepper on 1/9/2000 7:19 PM MST:



I have to agree with Joe on this one. The odds of having the 16 best teams with the 16 highest QP's is astronomical. If you thought luck played a big role last year with alliance selections in seeding matches, wait until this year. With so many new teams, especially at the nationals, some very good teams are likely to be matched with a majority of not-so-good teams. We would need many more seeding matches.

What makes things worse is that with the scoring system for QP's (loser's score), the capabilities of your robot will be even less of a factor in determining how high you get seeded.

However, I am so happy that I can use any amount aluminum extrusion from the additional list that this wierd scoring system and its necessary strategy has not sunk in. For the first time in 4 years we will not require our welder to risk his health welding electrical conduit with its toxic coating!

No matter what, if you have a good robot, you increase your chances.

I also agree with Daniel - there will be enough good teams at the nationals to ensure it is not a blowout.

Just my two or three cents worth.

Raul


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