Thread: 1114 vs. 469
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Re: 1114 vs. 469

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Originally Posted by sashboy226 View Post
469 would most likely pick 217 because they've done it in the past and won. At Troy 217 had issues the first day of competition and seeded fourth overall (behind 469, 33, and 226 in that order) and was still chosen by 469. Your thinking of Alliance selections as a far less political matter than they actually are.
From what I know of 469, I'm positive they would pick the best robot available, whether it be 217, 67, 33 or anyone else. Frankly, I've found that alliance selections are far less political than many conspiracy theorists seem to believe.
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