Lovin' This Game

[Zebra_Fact_Man]

Originally Posted by logank013

Con list:...
Third partner is super important: The issue I see with this is in last year's game, the top captain and the first pick could win a district event or regional with little to no help from the third partner. This year, scouting drive trains is even more important than ever.

Sounds like a "pro" to me. Last year was so boring, TV stations weren't interested in broadcasting the game. Now, good strategy might help you overthrow a powerhouuse alliance.

Originally Posted by logank013

Third robots need to be able to play defense whether they were designed for it or not.

Not true. I know of two Week 1 alliances that won a playoff round using an Alliance Captain or first pick for defense. I also know of alliances that won by playing no defense; 3 offense bots.