2015 HINT DISCUSSION

[Wayne TenBrink]

First (and only) Rule of Game Hints: They are useless for figuring out the game.

Purpose of Game Hints: Create some excitement about the new game (the theme of which cannot be determined from the clue). This hint accomplishes that task.

My guesses on the game clue: It isn't about the specific game. Something about the robot rules or tournament format will change:

1) The controller is new this year. (Old news. Moot point for a clue)
2) Match length will change.
3) New floor (something that lasts longer than carpet in the 6 CIM age)
4) No more 6 CIM drive trains.
5) No more 6 week build deadline - no "bag day"
6) OK to "recycle" fabricated components. Re-use old drive trains.
7) Moderately different field size. They are modular and it would be easy to change.
8) Four robot alliances on a wider field.
9) The DJ's will not be allowed to play "Cotton Eyed Joe", "YMCA", or "The Chicken Dance"