How Will Logomotion Play Out and Develop?

[Justin Montois]

- How much will the average scores increase over the course of the season?
In 2007, even when you didn't have to worry about the other teams taking your tubes, an alliance of three robots struggled to score more then 8 tubes. I don't think you will see much different this year. 8 Tubes, one logo, 2 Uber tubes, factor in minibots, Week 1, 45 Wins you a match, 80+ at Champs.

- How effective will defense be?
Very. One robot, designed to play Defense can shut down an entire alliance. If you see a robot with fold down wings at your regional, watch them closely.

- Will alliances use feeder bots & hangers, or will it be every team for itself?
If a team can't score on the top, i'm telling them to be a feeder. Don't score tubes on the low peg when I can put it up top and triple it's value. Drop it next to me and go get another one. Three top scorers will basically be every team for itself. Anytime that condition doesn't exist, you better hope it turns into a team game.

- Will tubes be fed through the slot or thrown?
Throw out.

- What will dominate - Grippers or Roller Claws? Rotating arms or Elevators?
Elevators and roller claws.

- Will floor loading be as important as many think?
In Quals, Yes. Elims, No.

- Will the mini-bots define the winners, or will their influence decrease as more teams get them working?
Yes, yes, yes. If your minibot wasn't your top priority I hope you found a way to score 2 tubes at once.

- How will mini-bots develop? Will they all be similar by Championship?
Similar. Very, very, similar. Minibots are way too easy to copy.

- How would you like to see the game played?
I love strategy. I would like each match to be played like a high speed chess match. If that means a shutdown defense, or a high octane offense, 2 opposing strategies duking it out is exciting. Nothing is more frustrating to me then when your watching a match and it's painfully obvious the three teams did not talk any sort of strategy at all. Then they walk off the field and wonder why they got smoked.