[GameSense] Frank is Back Tonight to Talk Stronghold!

[Francis-134]

Stronghold is one of the most unique games to come out of FRC in years. Watch GameSense TONIGHT to get a glimpse inside the process, and hear our thoughts on the new game!

Join GameSense for episode 1 of season 3 TONIGHT at 9-10 PM ET as we talk about the new game on the block, Stronghold!

This week, we are once again joined by Frank Merrick, the Director of FRC. The FIRST community has been anticipating this years game ever since the trailer was premiered on GameSense back in October. With the game released, and teams deep into the build season, Frank and the GameSense crew are going to discuss how the game was created, why FRC made this game so different from previous years, and our guesses for the strategies to beat when events start in just over a month (AGHH!!).

We will be doing Q & A through out the show so be sure to ask us anything through our chat bot, GameSenseBot, or by leaving a post here on Chief Delphi, and we might pick your question to discuss live on air.


We're all super excited to be bringing the behind the scenes of Stronghold to everyone in FRC, so be sure to watch TONIGHT at 9 PM ET at frcgamesense.com or twitch.tv/FRCGameSense!

[Navid Shafa]

Frank has sent us some exciting pictures and details that will be on tonight's show. The process behind developing Stronghold seems very different than in previous years.

See you tonight!

[Sperkowsky]

What was the GDC's reasoning in the 1 boulder at a time rule?

[EricLeifermann]

Originally Posted by Sperkowsky

What was the GDC's reasoning in the 1 boulder at a time rule?

The game is supposed to be challenging. They could have allowed us to carry more than 1 boulder but they probably also would have increased the strength of the tower to compensate.

[Monochron]

Embrasure?

[Taylor]

Originally Posted by Monochron

Embrasure?

Yes, Embrasure.

[PayneTrain]

🔥🔥🔥

[SciBorg Dave]

For me it is now official when GS episode 1 season 3 will be airing.
This will be very good show with Frank.

[Rangel(kf7fdb)]

Originally Posted by Sperkowsky

What was the GDC's reasoning in the 1 boulder at a time rule?

Well most seige machines, could only be loaded with one boulder at a time if I'm not mistaken.

[Francis-134]

Just wanted to let everyone know that tonight will also be the on-air premier of the newest member of GameSense, Ruth Toomey!

Ruth's been involved with FRC since 2006. Ruth has been a member of teams 1735, 319 and 190 and has been doing a lot of volunteering in the New England area for the past few years. We're all really looking forward to her first show!

[michchinn]

Were there any other defenses considered? What were they?

[EricLeifermann]

Whats up with Q&A 612??

[rsisk]

This will definitely be on the big screen in the shop during our build meeting tonight.

See if Frank will speculate on how the GDC anticipates this game will play out. Do they anticipate strengthening the tower defense for Championship?

Where and how did Disney influence the game this year? Is there a Disney member on the GDC?

How about what aspect of this year's game keeps Frank awake at night?

Another question: If Frank was the mentor of an FRC team, what would they be focused on right now?

Finally, thank Frank for the openness and transparency coming from FIRST, especially in FRC.

Kudos to Frank and GameSense, really looking forward to this evenings broadcast

[Jean Tenca]

Originally Posted by EricLeifermann

Whats up with Q&A 612??

I'd love it if they talked about this tonight. We spent money and time building our rock wall out of metal as well as designing to the original spec. Pretty disappointing to backtrack now. But I don't want to derail this thread with that topic...

Love GameSense and I look forward to another great season watching you guys!

[orangemoore]

Originally Posted by EricLeifermann

Whats up with Q&A 612??

Also if the current decision is kept will there be a blog post about it? (i'm hoping the answer is yes.)