Level 3 Point Upgrade for Champs?

[GCentola]

Originally Posted by karomata

the GDC has also had many rule updates that have almost completely changed the game, like the rule update about the discs being thrown by feeders...

I don't believe this is a huge game changer, honestly. I think the game is great the way it is, and I really think the freakout over this change was unnecessarily large. I will admit that I was concerned if you care to dig up my post on that, but it seemed to work itself out just fine. That was a much smaller change than changing climbing points would be.

Second, a dedicated climber is still useful. You don't need to be an alliance captain to win. It can be outscored, but it really depends what you are up against. If you can connect some shots in autonomous and guarantee that you will add 30 to our score, I don't think that is a robot that would be overlooked. From a match-perspective, if an opposing alliance knows of the dedicated climber, they will try to stop it (FLR eliminations against 340 and 1559).

Lastly, trade-offs. It was mentioned earlier and I couldn't agree more. The point values drove strategy and design decisions. People had a massive argument over IRI removing the coopertition bridge and that isn't even a regular season competition. If climb points changed for the champioship, the uproar would, well....gethca' popcorn ready.

TL;DR? This game is pretty cool and there are lots of great designs. It;s fine the way it is, no need to change it.