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Posted by Mike Aubry at 03/11/2001 9:35 AM EST


Engineer on team #47, Chiefs, from Pontiac Central and Delphi .


In Reply to: Re: Three suggestions for FIRST
Posted by Chris Orimoto on 03/11/2001 1:54 AM EST:



: I agree in saying that, allowing more than the 2-minute time period for strategy will make the game WAY too easy.

Chris,
2 minutes to plan is not the only problem here. When you get into the heat of the battle, the clock starts and the 4 teams all try to talk about what they are gonna do at the same time - you soon realize that everyone can't get out "their" plan and still create a comprehensive strategy. The 2 minute plan only works when a very exceptional AND proven team gets the other 3 alliance partners attention right off the start with a easy to understand and easily executed plan (limited every robots tasks to no more than 2). The key though, is 4 alliance partners coming together quickly with open minds and honest understanding of their capability. Don't try to do to much, Do whatever task you are given quickly, and Don't be afraid to say "we don't think we can do that". With 4 partners the plan can usually be slightly altered to allow everyone the capability to do the 1 or 2 things that they know they can do. DO NOT's: Don't be stubborn and insist on "your" plan, at least listen to the others, Don't walk away and ignore what was said during the 2 minute strategy, Don't waste time arguing too much - 2 minutes goes by a heck of alot faster than you think it will. Good Luck at the events your team is going to - have fun!