Alliance Scores Histogram

[Racer26]

The graphs are interesting though.

Unsurprising that GTRW/Waterloo are very similar (both late season, both in the same geographical region, and both with MANY of the same teams).

Whats interesting to me is the slope differential. MAR seems to have a taller slope (which I believe equates to a narrower band of 'average' scores, meaning tighter competition), but the top end lines up with GTRWest and Waterloo fairly well, while MSC is stronger.

I think that would suggest that GTRW/Waterloo/MAR all have fairly similar max-score (which I would say is primarily a function of the 'best 2' robots), while MSC is higher throughout the curve. It also suggests to me that MAR's midrange teams are on average stronger, which makes sense, since its an invitation only event.

[M.O'Reilly]

Originally Posted by Racer26

The graphs are interesting though.

I think that would suggest that GTRW/Waterloo/MAR all have fairly similar max-score (which I would say is primarily a function of the 'best 2' robots), while MSC is higher throughout the curve. It also suggests to me that MAR's midrange teams are on average stronger, which makes sense, since its an invitation only event.

I think the data actually suggests that max match scores at the Canada events were higher than MAR (b/c of aforementioned teams), but there was a faster drop-off in competition after the top teams. Whereas MAR had lower maximums and consistently higher average scores as you said. The lack of many floor pick-up bots, and fast 30 point climbers kept max scores in check. Matches were shoot 'til you die, and if you can't cycle 4 times, you can't keep up, so play defense. In nearly every elim. match, at least one side went through all white and colored discs at the loader station.