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Re: Observations after week !

My $0.02 on this game is that it can be really exciting, at times.

Matches where teams didnt show up, which i was extremely surprised was rather common at Midwest, make the match a cakewalk for the opposing alliance. If all you are is the kitbot frame and electronics thats fine. I can respect a team that at least goes out there and makes an effort; if you break down half way through the match, o well.

To me, the supercells were important but not reliable. I only watched Midwest, and wasn't able to catch every qual match, but it seemed that, yes, while supercells won matches, they're not something that can be counted on. From what I saw the only reasonable way to score a SC is to throw it. Even then you have to hope there is an opponent near that human player, and they still have to make it. It is a good strategy to have the ability to use the SC, but if it takes you a while to acquire/dispense the EC then I advise you not to take on the EC transporter job.

It was really cool to watch teams chase after a trailer and keep scoring on them without having to pin, which would make yourself a target. I applaud you on your driving.

All in all i think this will be a great game, wish they had it last year so I would have been able to drive Can't wait to watch it in person at Florida.
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