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Originally Posted by hillale
The outcome of the game this year shouldn't always be determined by autonomous mode though. Don't get me wrong, those teams who figure it out should definitely get a few points head start when teleoperated mode starts, but often-times, with powerhouse autonomous teams, the match is decided before players get a chance to touch their controls.
Alec
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Usually those powerhouse auto teams are overall powerhouse robots. Even if they can touch controls odds are they wont win anyway. To beat one, you either need to have another powerhouse on your team, have an amazing match, or have the powerhouse tip over. Also, the match really isnt decided in auto mode unless there are 2 great auto teams.
Lets look at this for a minute. The most I could ever see a team POSSIBLY getting is 32 points. I dont think we will see that happen very often. If I knew I was playing a team that could do that I would make a defensive auto mode, without just parking in the corner, but for this situation, we'll say I didnt. If all 3 robots on my team can cross 2 lines, and maybe knock a ball off. Thats 24 poins for lines plus 8 for a ball for a total of 32 points. Thats the same as the power house auto mode, with 3 fairly simple autos. Now lets say the other alliance has the power house and 2 bots that can cross 2 lines. They are getting a 16 point head start over the other alliance. Thats not too much, only 2 hurdles which is very possible to come back from.
Not to be rude, but everyon needs to stop complaining about the rule. Its here, move on, its done with. Work on some legal auto modes because they didnt rule out defense completely. They just want to make people think a little because anyone could say "Just drive 3 feet and stop". Think outside the box. There are legal defensive auto modes, you just need to think. Also if all teams can get at least 2 lines, which isnt TOO hard, you will never be completely dominated by a powerhouse auto team.
Joey