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Originally Posted by iCurtis
In 2005 (Triple Play) we were silly enough to think we could stack 3 or 4 tetras on the base of our robot and drive around scoring them. This was in New England (where we tend to get away with more defense), but still. When you have lots of game objects, you become a target. Sure, this year is a little different in that if you're opponent blocks you in you become a scoring target. But, I think anyone who thinks they'll be able to dump in 20 balls at a time is sorely mistaken.
I think it's really driven by how quickly after autonomous you can dump your starting load. It'd be a shame to miss balls you could've easily collected because you had yet to dump your original seven.
Oh, and if the A-Bomb makes a comeback (and we get to see it more than like twice) that'd be awesome.  |
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Originally Posted by Enigma's puzzle
Holding all of the balls may make you a target and people will try to play defense on you. BUT if you are a short range scorer, if people are willing to come near you, aren't you at the advantage assuming you wont get out maneuvered, that is our line of thinking. We are looking to get closer to people to to score, as a more reliable way of scoring. We are looking to a pin and a complete dumping massacre on th other team. the more balls we are holding he merrier.
However if you are a long range scorer you may be in trouble if people are getting near you. or maybe you just shoot over them into there trailer as they attempt to pin you.
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Just a thought on this, there are 3 areas on the field a robot will NOT want to go, namely near the opponents HPs. If there is a short range dumper with ~20 balls that essentially adds another place they dont want to go. Field control will be key this year. If you can force your opponent to go where you want you will have a competitive advantage. Point being, there are many ways to play a game. I foresee this game being a lot like a FPS, some people favor long range play with strategic shots. Others go in guns blazing. Both strategies work they are just different ways to play the game.
That being said, I think 397 is looking into holding a decent number. Probably between 10-20.