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Originally Posted by Daniel_LaFleur
I agree ... to a point.
The definition of 'competition' is probably the sticking point. Many see each match as a competition, while others see the regional/championship as the competition. Thus they have very different goals during each match.
The point I was trying to get at (and probably failing miserably) is that if FIRST wants a 'spectator friendly' competition, then they should create rules that foster/nurture that type of game/strategy. The rules, as they stand, create a strategic disconnect with attempting to win every match since it may be in an alliances interest to not play for the win.
Again, I understand the strategy and I understand why some will employ it (just like stuffing a defender into the goal ... to get stuck). It's a strategy, and it's valid, but it's also one that challanges ones ideals of what a 'competition' is about.
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The one quarl i may have about this post is If those Canucks were playing for the win, we would prbably get something like 18-13. an exciting match taht woudl fill up the seats. but it wouldn't have it's own thread on Chief.
On the other hand, what we saw on friday afternoon was truly exciting. It was the story of the Championships until alliance selection on Saturday morning. As great as QM 119 on Archimedes was, It was not talked about to the extent taht this match was. I was on the dome floor when taht match finished and heard people say "yesterday's match was better".
6v0 or 4v2 may not have been intended by the GDC. but it showed taht FIRST teams really do think outside the box and use unique stratedgies when they need them.
If you want to bring people to the stands (or the floor for that matter). you have to put on a show, case and point 18-13 wouldn't have the sizzle that 29-0 had.
If people haven't figured out that this game isn't all about winning, please try to go undefeated winning matches 3-0 or 4-0... let me know how high up in the standings you are.
EDIT: speaking of Archimedes match 119. I should have that up on my youtube channel tonight.