Value & Credibility of 4th robots on an Alliance

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Originally Posted by ASD20

Yes, its okay to be disappointed that you didn't go farther or rank higher, but you should also be happy about how far you got. 4th bots are not picked out of pity, they are picked because the alliance sees value in them. They earn there spot just like every other robot.

The alternative to the 4th bot is the next highest seed... this robot may or may not compliment the alliance. And I think that's where the 4th robot brings the greatest value. The alliance knows if it hits the fan, they'll have a decent replacement. And that team won't have to get up to speed on anything, they already know (or even formed!) the strategy and how to fit within the alliance on the field.