2013 Lessons Learned: The Negative

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Ok, I guess I have a minority opinion, but the pyramid (excluding 10-point climbs) was largely ignored in pretty much every competition I was at, including nationals. Sure, it was cool to see the occasional robot climb to the top. Did it make the game? Nah, not even close. A combination of low point value and the fact that it was near impossible to build meant that most of its potential went completely unrealized. I'd certainly trade it in the state it was for a more reasonable field element; note that "more reasonable field element" does not mean "easier design challenge."

To be fair, though, I admit a few changes (easier construction, more point value) probably could have made the pyramid much better than it was.