[Tottanka]

Originally Posted by martin417

How about keeping track of the points scored by each robot, and using that as part of the seeding formula? (maybe instead of the score of the other team?) that way, the teams that score well will get a boost. This may penalize those teams that specialize in defense, but that could be a good thing. As I pointed out after last year, one does not get ahead in life by preventing others from achieving their goal, but being the best at achieving yours.

I disagree. Being a good offensive team doesn't meet the goals of FIRST. Strategy has to be a big part, and each team's individual score doesn't show that. Teams should be rewarded for playing good defense.