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Re: Poll:What do you think the effect of G14 will be?

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Originally Posted by GaryVoshol View Post
Need a new option for this poll: Referees, field resetters and queuers will tear out their hair in frustration while trying to implement it. OK, I know the GDC said the field management system would track it. But there's more information needed before starting the match than with the ball randomizer last year. I see delays while the crews check to see that every team has the authorized number of balls in their stations.
Also the right kind of balls... I mistook an Empty Cell for a Moon rock a couple days ago while it wasn't brightly lit.

Having the walls be clear will help a bit, and having distinctive team uniforms won't hurt, but it is going to be tricky.

That said, I think the effects won't be felt for the most part, as most teams who get 2x-3x their opponents' score won't need the cells.
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