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My name is Doug Kim, a member of FTC team 219, also attending this regional

Unfortunately enough, all of the statements above are, indeed, correct. A few teams are able to bypass several clearly stated rules indicated in the Game Manual released in September.

Our team had one particularly upsetting incident when we were issued a defective crystal. For the entire match, our drivetrain was not operational. Not until the end of the match did we realize that the RX1 light was not lit up.

After the game, we checked all connections. All the tethers to the crystal receivers were connected and both crystals were fully plugged in. Afterwards, we consulted the head ref on what to do with this. We switched the crystal's receiver port and tether and discovered that the RX1 was, indeed again not lighting up.

We consulted the head ref; he asked us to switch the crystal's receiver.
Our team's drivers, the head ref, and myself [the team coach] all saw the RX2 slot refuse to light up. We asked him if we would be able to have a rematch, but he said no.

Normally, this wouldn't have been a big deal. Unfortunately, this competition was set up so that it only allowed all teams 4 total matches. Hopefully now you see why we were upset.

I do disagree slightly with the opinion of the Robosmashers - mainly in that it is the worst tournament, cus that statement seems a slight bit exaggerated - though it has been the worsely organized of the two tournaments we've attended this year.

Regardless, I wish everyone who is advancing good luck and a HUGE thank you to the Robosmashers for getting us as far as we have at both of our regionals this year. 167 - You guys were an AMAZING alliance partner - our sincerest apologies go out to you - and we hope you find a way to advance as well.



Circuitrunners: FRC 1002 and FTC 219 signing out for the season.