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Originally Posted by BJC
Perhaps, next year the GDC should simply make the game a lot harder (at least harder then pushing balls into a goal)
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I actually think this may be the best aspect of the game. Anyone that can build a driveable robot can score. When was the last time a rookie team with a kitbot basically do the same thing as *insert your favorite powerhouse* with their professionally machined robot? In 2006, a kit bot could only herd balls into the goal, which was 1/3 of the goals in the upper goal. In 2007, a kit bot was forced to play defense and climb ramps. In 2008, a kit bot could only do laps, which was 1/10th the points of a hurdle and lap. In 2009, a kit bot just had to prevent being scored on. But, this year a kit bot can do the main scoring objective.
But, better yet, well designed a built robots are still rewarded! A team with a good ball magnet and kicker can be super more effective in the close zone. Also, teams with kickers are necessary for an alliance to get balls to the close zone. To give a further advantage to the overachieving teams, they can hang for a 2 point bonus.
To sum it up, this year is good because anyone can score, but those teams that build great robots still can excell.