[FRC Blog]2017 Updates

[Rangel(kf7fdb)]

Originally Posted by sdangelo

As of last year's rules, this means the finalist alliance captain for every regional will be going to World. I think this is going to have huge implications on strategy.

Imaginary scenario: first 4 teams at an event really are the best 4 teams, in that order. 1 picks 2. 3 asks 4. Does 4 accept? Do they have a better chance at beating out 3 with their own alliance than taking down 1 & 2 with 3?

Someone mentioned intentionally considering this in the "(Seemingly) Irrational alliance selection decisions" thread, but now it will be happening with every pick at every regional. I can't wait to see how this plays out.

This is and the other scenario where teams try to not be on alliance 4,5, or 8(alliances that have to face alliance 1 to get to the finals) are why I would like to see wildcards distributed based on the district ranking system.

[jajabinx124]

Originally Posted by Rangel(kf7fdb)

This is and the other scenario where teams try to not be on alliance 4,5, or 8(alliances that have to face alliance 1 to get to the finals) are why I would like to see wildcards distributed based on the district ranking system.

Agreed, but that's assuming the seeding bracket is the same as it has been the past couple of years. (excluding recycle rush that is)

[Rangel(kf7fdb)]

Originally Posted by jajabinx124

Agreed, but that's assuming the seeding bracket is the same as it has been the past couple of years. (excluding recycle rush that is)

That's true. It could even very well be 6 alliances for each division/event. In this case the best* 2 alliances would generally find themselves in the finals.