Best FIRST Game EVER?

[George A.]

I'm almost certain that this will be an unpopular opinion, (and forgive me if it was only supposed to be from those choices listed) but my favorite game so far has to be Triple Play for the sheer strategy involved.

It was the first game to introduce alliances of 3 which completely threw us for a loop, tetras were the most unique object we had to deal with (and arguably the most unique ever) and there were 18 places to score! (on top of 9 goals under 9 goals)

Given the scoring nature of the game each tetra placed could literally have a 40 point swing in the scores. Working with your partners to get in a rhythm and work on who would place a tetra when and where they would place it was crucial as if there was a backup it could be devastating to your alliance.

[BenHildy]

Originally Posted by George A.

I'm almost certain that this will be an unpopular opinion, (and forgive me if it was only supposed to be from those choices listed) but my favorite game so far has to be Triple Play for the sheer strategy involved.

It was the first game to introduce alliances of 3 which completely threw us for a loop, tetras were the most unique object we had to deal with (and arguably the most unique ever) and there were 18 places to score! (on top of 9 goals under 9 goals)

Given the scoring nature of the game each tetra placed could literally have a 40 point swing in the scores. Working with your partners to get in a rhythm and work on who would place a tetra when and where they would place it was crucial as if there was a backup it could be devastating to your alliance.

There is not rule about which you can post about, again sorry for the low amount of options on the poll, so don't fret! I like your opinion here, as Triple Play has always held a certain place in my heart. The game itself was so strange and new that it's reception was very diverse. Some hated it and some loved it. It's good to see its positive presence here!

[Peyton Yeung]

Originally Posted by George A.

I'm almost certain that this will be an unpopular opinion, (and forgive me if it was only supposed to be from those choices listed) but my favorite game so far has to be Triple Play for the sheer strategy involved.

It was the first game to introduce alliances of 3 which completely threw us for a loop, tetras were the most unique object we had to deal with (and arguably the most unique ever) and there were 18 places to score! (on top of 9 goals under 9 goals)

Given the scoring nature of the game each tetra placed could literally have a 40 point swing in the scores. Working with your partners to get in a rhythm and work on who would place a tetra when and where they would place it was crucial as if there was a backup it could be devastating to your alliance.

What i think is interesting about 2005 was that from a strategic stand point it is a constant game of chess, every action you make is countered by your opponent and it becomes a game of thinking a few moves ahead.

[pandamonium]

Originally Posted by Peyton Yeung

What i think is interesting about 2005 was that from a strategic stand point it is a constant game of chess, every action you make is countered by your opponent and it becomes a game of thinking a few moves ahead.

2005 and 2007 had really complex strategies but from a coaching perspective stronghold is incredibly difficult and fun to coach.

[Peyton Yeung]

Originally Posted by pandamonium

2005 and 2007 had really complex strategies but from a coaching perspective stronghold is incredibly difficult and fun to coach.

Last year was so much easier for me to coach. The drivers were practically on autopilot each match.

[BenHildy]

Originally Posted by Peyton Yeung

Last year was so much easier for me to coach. The drivers were practically on autopilot each match.

That's what I personally didn't like last year. With no robot interference from the other alliance (besides noodle throwing), the robots did the exact same thing every single match with very little variation of strategy on the spot, which I believe is a major part of FRC.

[Zebra_Fact_Man]

Looking at the scores from the 2003 World finals posted in another thread got me thinking; why haven't there been more games where de-scoring played a factor?

From my limited memory:
2002 score was dynamic until the end, depending on where the goals/balls/robots were. Moving goals out of the opposing team's scoring area would effectively de-score them.
2003 containers could be removed from the scoring area.
2007 Spoiler tubes could be hung to de-score the opposing alliance's tube/chain.

That's about all I can remember. Would be so awesome if score worked both ways again, instead of just up. Kind of don't like additive penalties for the same reason. It makes the other alliance look better, rather than yours look worse.

[Citrus Dad]

I have to wait until after Champs to decide.