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Re: No Team Should have to Resort to a D-bot (and how to avoid doing so)
To put it simply: It is too easy this year to build a good defensive drivetrain. The GDC knew that and added tiers to the game. Strong incentives to score high but subtle bonuses for scoring low. The end game has a must do element to it because of the high value. Too many teams will basically have trouble getting past the Kitbot on Steroids because they have no mechanical help.
If you are reading this, you have more help than you could imagine. Ask questions, after reading the rules. Try things, then show the world and ask for help. Communication alone will take you to the eliminations of this competition if you are willing to work harder than you may have ever worked.
Don't be stupid, read the rules, build something better than a pure defense robot. It's week 1. Don't give up on offense yet. It's too important. But keep your traction wheels at the ready.
I love this game.
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Last edited by Chris is me : 11-01-2012 at 02:17.
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