FIRST Frenzy Opinion Thread

[Jay TenBrink]

Pretty good game, but it's still early. It may be a GREAT game. Very 3-D and action packed for the spectators, which is important.

I predict there will be instances of significant robot carnage during the autonomous mode. Opposing teams' robots will be converging quickly on the same area of the field with no stack of tubs to cushion the blow of a head on collision.

Many robots will have higher centers of gravity (2X handlers, hanger bots) and will attempt to navigate the platform and get to the bar. Many machines will fall off or be pushed off the platform in the process and end the match in a horizontal position if they're not careful.

We have been advised to build 'em to withstand (robot to robot interaction). This isn't battle bots, but it isn't love bots either.

[dlavery]

Originally Posted by JosephM

I can just see Dave, Dean, and Woody sitting around beating themselves for not thinking of that first!

How do you know we didn't?

As an exercise for the student: just think of all the practical reasons NOT to do this (hint: remember all the yelling last year about the significant cost of the field, and then start your list with the cost to every team to build a SAFE version of a moving bar on 950+ practice fields).

-dave

[Aignam]

Originally Posted by dlavery

How do you know we didn't?

As an exercise for the student: just think of all the practical reasons NOT to do this (hint: remember all the yelling last year about the significant cost of the field, and then start your list with the cost to every team to build a SAFE version of a moving bar on 950+ practice fields).

-dave

Having us build outrageously expensive fields might cause more regional-wide interaction in an effort to save money and help your neighbouring teams out. That wouldn't be so bad.

[IMDWalrus]

Originally Posted by JosephM

I can just see Dave, Dean, and Woody sitting around beating themselves for not thinking of that first!

There's still time for them to make that part of the rules...

[Elissa]

I definitley think last years game turned out differently than the way it was intended to...in my opinion this year will be much better. There's definitely more options and more of a challenge, although it did combine aspects from previous years. I think experienced team's such as mine will have fun with this, as well as seeing how rookie teams respond.

[Jeff Rodriguez]

Originally Posted by DanielBCR

... stuff (but the stairs were a nice touch)...

Is it just me or do the stairs seem irrelevant? The included chasis and wheels went up them without a problem. They are too small to make a difference.

It also seems most teams are skipping them altogether and trying to go up the 6" step in one shot. I also think this is because teams don't wants to build a base that is narrower than 30".

But that's just me.

[Sam R.]

Hey Guys,
I was just sitting here reading this forum during my Cisco (computer Networking) class, and I was just thinking. Yeah I realize that the game has points from other years, but guys this is a new game and a new year. Don't compare it to other years. We can't dwell on the past. I don't mean to sound rude or anything but come on.

I think that the game this year sounds interesting, and as a second year team, it will be interesting. As PR i don't get invloved that much with the robot until it is completed. But it will be interesting to see what my team members come up with.

Anyways enough of this,
I just want to wish everyone good luck, and for those of you that are going to the Canadian Regional, might see you there.

[jedilearner]

this appeares to get more exciting every year. I feel that it is going to be a good stratiegy challenge.