Stacking

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I see this pop up in just about every thread. I think it deserves it's own.

I think stacking is to Stack Attack as Communism is to government.

Both look good on paper, but fail in practice.

Sure in the regionals this past weekend, there were moments when robot created stacks made the difference. However, those instances were more of the exception and not the rule.

Perhaps as teams learn the game, we will see more stacking, but I doubt it. It's just too simple to knock them down.

I think stacking would fair better in a coop game where all 4 robots are working against the clock like in 2001. Most people prefer head to head competition though.

I just think it's a shame that so many teams put the time into making a stacker and many of those teams will just cut it all off and make a push-bot for Nationals.