Thread: Did Lunacy really level the playing field?
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Re: Did Lunacy really level the playing field?
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Originally Posted by dlavery View Post
I am going to challenge one of the basic premises of this thread. It has been stated already in this thread (and several others) that one of the purposes for the changes incorporated into the 2009 game is to "level the playing field to close the have/have-not gap" for the teams.

Says who?

Can anyone show me where this assertion has been stated by any credible source?

Like so many other things, the "need to level the playing field" argument is urban myth. And like most urban myths, it is simply not true. While there are many, many factors that are considered during the design of a FRC game (some of which are obvious to teams, but many of which are not), I can state categorically that particular issue was never a consideration.

And if "leveling the playing field to close the gap" was not one of the intended effects of the game, then why I am not sure why we are debating whether that gap was successfully narrowed or not.

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Originally Posted by Chris is me View Post
How does such a claim that the game was made to "level the playing field" come about, if apparently it was never true in the first place? I mean I could have sworn I've heard it a dozen times, or talked with several teams about it. I don't like rumors anymore


Dave, correct me if I am wrong but I distinctly recall mention of the phrase, "level the playing field" during the talks on the day of kickoff. I can't find video nor do I have the ability to search for it right now.

That being said, one of my concerns this year was the attempt to level the playing field. I don't believe that this should be a goal at any point. Perhaps raising the general level of competition, but NEVER level it. I do not believe that Lunacy leveled the field at all, and frankly I am glad for this. You know, I am proud to say that I got my butt handed to me by 217, 68, and 67 (never met 247 on the field) It gives me something to shoot for next year. Good Job powerhouse teams, don't let the people whining about losing bring you down, NEVER play at anything but your best effort.
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