2013 Greater Toronto East Regional

[tim-tim]

Originally Posted by rick.oliver

I agree; happy accident. I don't know either team the way Paul knows them. I suspect that they both performed an analysis of the game and came to their conclusions. Both are very competitive ... again. Neither relies on an alliance partner to be effective; that is, either can play the game very effectively.

The floor loading advantage in auton (24 points) offsets the additional points for climbing to level 3.

I think 2056 evaluated the game very well and delivered an excellent machine which executes a very effective strategy. Well done 2056.

I also think 1114 has executed a great strategy. This year may be one of the first years where there is a drastic difference in Regional level and Championship level strategies that drive robot design.

Don't get me wrong, 2056 has a great design and will be very successful this year; however, I think 1114 is built for a higher caliber of competition/alliance members. By Einstein, I suspect most teams will be shooting 85-90% if not higher. How many discs will really be available on the ground? Yes, auto floor pickup is great and is needed on an alliance, but not every robot needs that capability.

The ability to climb to 30, and what appears to be a setup for the 20point dump, will be much more valuable in the end. Not to mention they are a corner climber so this doesn't really impose any limitations on what other 30pt climber is on their alliance.

Yes, 2056 will steal the regional competitions. But I suspect 1114 to be a much more valuable asset to an alliance on Einstein.

Just my thoughts.

[PayneTrain]

This slow-motion intro... Canada is rubbing their match cycle efficiency in our faces

Good job, regional staff and teams!

[Gregor]

Purely based on my observations, top 4 robots are 2056, 1114, 1241, and 4343, in that order.

2056 has a 7 disk auto, and only floor loading.

1114 has only human loading, and a fast 30 point climb, although inconsistant so far.

1241 has a wicked fast shooter, and fast cycle times, although they were having drivetrain issues early on.

4343 is a consistant 18 point auto, 3-4 cycle shooter, and 10 point hanger. Nothing fast, but super consistant.

[rick.oliver]

Originally Posted by tim-tim

... Yes, 2056 will steal the regional competitions. But I suspect 1114 to be a much more valuable asset to an alliance on Einstein. ...

Agree both are excellent executions of excellent strategies. I expect that 2056 will not only dominate the Regional fields, they will also dominate their Division at the Championship event.

Unless of course there is a machine that delivers a seven disc autonomous, a fast 30 point climb with a 20 point dump and four or five 12 point cycles in between.

I congratulate both teams on their achievements.