Alliance Selection 2005- Like it?

[Btower]

Originally Posted by Jack Jones

I think the replacement rule is a good idea. However, I do have one serious reservation.

What would prevent an alliance from deciding to replace a robot that was less than 100% (running, but not at it's best). Or worse, from deciding that the top seed in the pool would do a better job against the upcoming alliance.

Your answer, most likely, would be; "Gracious Professionalism." But how long will it take for someone to take advantage of a loophole like that?

I think the reason the replaced team is not allowed to compete again is to discourage a "strategic" replacement. Not mention it would probably be obvious to most observers.

Ben