"The 24" - Off-season Idea

[CrazyMohawk]

I'm game but i might have some difficulty getting there.

[Chris is me]

I'd try something like this but if this actually existed in my area I'd have no idea how to sell it to parents, other mentors, etc.

I hope no one would try / need to operate power tools while sleep deprived.

[Gregor]

Originally Posted by Chris is me

I hope no one would try / need to operate power tools while sleep deprived.

You mean like a robot?

[A_Reed]

As a referee, I would have to say no! Only because by the end of the day on Friday at a normal event I am already beat. The judgement, comprehension and patience of the referee crew would be paper thin by morning matches the next day.

[Tom Ore]

Originally Posted by A_Reed

The judgement, comprehension and patience of the referee crew would be paper thin by morning matches the next day.

Could make for some funny video to watch later - everyone involved would be getting pretty loopy.

[lakstick]

This sounds like so much fun! Would you be willing to open it up to multiple locations? We might be able to work something out so that we can host one in Michigan!

[MDAWG25]

I, for one, would personally drive a robot 24 hours.

*I have programmed 22 hours straight before...

[bristyn_96]

I love the idea! It sounds like a really fun off season event to participate in. Challenge Accepted!

[JJackson]

Id be in... you may have to consider two sets of volunteers

[jar24]

I would be all for it, don't think my team would want to travel that far tho

[Justin Montois]

Originally Posted by JJackson

Id be in... you may have to consider two sets of volunteers

Or 4 sets of volunteers. Whatever it takes.

Is this thing scheduled yet?

[Alex2614]

Originally Posted by Justin Montois

Or 4 sets of volunteers. Whatever it takes.

Is this thing scheduled yet?

Unfortunately not. Still in the planning stages. I imagine it won't happen until next summer simply so we can make sure that we can make sure we plan everything properly and ensure a great event.

Originally Posted by MDAWG25

I, for one, would personally drive a robot 24 hours.

*I have programmed 22 hours straight before...

You would, Matt! I have no doubt!

[cmrnpizzo14]

I would be in but transportation would be the only issue! Justin, I think we need to get started on the Rochester carpool now!

[saikiranra]

I love this.

Although we would turn like Hobbits and start adding snack breaks in the middle of the night.

[brrian27]

That sounds pretty intense. A few suggestions:

-Like others said, some sort of sleeping area would be necessary. My team attended the Tempest N' Tampa offseason event at the University of Tampa a few years ago and instead of everyone going to hotels Friday night, each team had a taped off area in the hallway/rooms that served as a sleeping area. So teams brought air mattresses, sleeping bags, etc. Something like this gives teams flexibility in sleeping shifts and such.

-Definitely would need 3 or 4 shifts of volunteers.

-And to go a full 24 hours you would need a lot of matches and therefore a lot of teams.