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Unread 27-02-2008, 00:03
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Re: Predictions: A cynical view of reality

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Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery View Post
I feel like a broken record. In 2006, the game was structured in a way that an individual robot could take over, and claim it's spot as the most feared robot of them all. 2008 is a game where no robot will be able to win them all (or even come very close) without partners that can cooperate and aid it.
Yes, we all know an alliance will win. But, no individual robot will come out with the most wins, on any level (match, regional, championship, etc) without the aid of their partners in some form.
What about autonomous? Let's say Team 9999 can get a lap reliably. Starting down 16 points is a HHHUUUUGGGEEEEE gap to fill. Like, huge huge. Even if they just have 3 robots driving in circles, and you have 3 somewhat decent hurdlers, it could very well be an insurmountable gap! If they are also a good hurdler, I think that's pretty hard to touch.
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