REWARD OFFERED: A CAPPED VISION TETRA ON THE CENTER FIELD GOAL

[Beta Version]

I agree that the award for capping doesnt immediately give you a very substantial point bonus, but it does gives you an amazing stratigic bonus. It would then be very simple to score a row on your own side (a sure way to get a well controlled row) with out wasting using so much time. Having that triangular formation of capped goals makes it very easy to rapidly gain the edge on scoring rows.

I also meant that it is a vast improvement from last year, where the reward for completing the autonomous challenge was practically negligable.

[Beta Version]

Though I must say that the biggest drive to cap the goal probably is your tikki

[Mike]

Originally Posted by Wayne C.

Even if you cap the center goal you only get 9 points.

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...293#post360293

[funstuff]

Originally Posted by tkwetzel

As we look forward to Atlanta, there are teams that have capped the side goals with vision tetras during autonomous and there are teams that have come close to capping the center with a vision tetra in autonomous. I think someone besides team 25 will own the tiki by the end of the Championship event.

Vision capping hopefuls for nationals (let me know if I miss any):
66
237
281
624

I want to see someone claim the tiki...don't let me down.

You might want to add 980 to that list. Domingo seems to think he can land it. Good luck to all teams going to Atlanta, especially those who are looking to cap the vision tetra in autonomous.

[Beta Version]

This string would have been better named "everything anyone could possibly want to say about autonomous" or something.

[ldeffenb]

Originally Posted by tkwetzel

Vision capping hopefuls for nationals (let me know if I miss any):
66
237
281
624

Please add 386 to the list. Capping the center goal in autonomous with the vision tetra has been our team's primary mission for 2005!

Lynn (D) - Team Voltage 386 Software Mentor & Coach

[Elgin Clock]

Originally Posted by tkwetzel

Vision capping hopefuls for nationals (let me know if I miss any):

Where to look for the potentials...

66 Curie
237 Galileo
281 Galileo
386 Archimedes
624 Archimedes
980 Archimedes


Hmm.. No one from Newton wants to try?

[Beta Version]

WOW, so confused I have no idea what that last post meant at all.

[ben281]

hey everyone!
i really have to agree with beta version. the 3 goal cap in autonomous is an amazing advantage! most teams can't cap 3 in one match little alone in autonomous. also the triangle formation is a great starting place for strategy! think about it, what would the opponents do for starting strategy? its a real conumdrum for them. it is almost an automatic back row for the team who does it and the other two teams on the alliance will already be attacking their back row, before they can get it. i think you will be hard pressed to find a game where a team that does it in autonomous will lose that game. even with unfair team match ups. but hey! its only in a few weeks away! we will see very soon! good luck to everyone at nats. and can't wait to match up with you 237! we are in the same section! catch everyone later
Ben
TEAM 281!!

[Mike Soukup]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

Hmm.. No one from Newton wants to try?

I wouldn't make that assumption. Maybe it's just that no one from Newton is brave (or is it foolish?) enough to guarantee a center goal cap in autonomous like so many others have.

[Beta Version]

Originally Posted by Mike Soukup

I wouldn't make that assumption. Maybe it's just that no one from Newton is brave (or is it foolish?) enough to guarantee a center goal cap in autonomous like so many others have.

It's not that were necessarily boasting a guarantee for an autonomous cap from our team (as that would be foolish.) We are simply very proud of the intense work we have done, and are excited at the possibility of seeing this work result in an unprecedented achievement, not just for our own team but for any of the teams, on that list or not, that have stood up to the challenge and strived to accomplish it. Any team that has endeavored to possibly complete this task should be proud of that. No one should feel that if they say they might have the possibility of achieving this that they have made a commitment or grantee to it, nor feel like they will be scrutinized if they fail to succeed. It is not a matter of bravery, but of pride.


I hope no one sees this as a cut against Mike Soukup's opinions, it is simply a statement of my own.

Originally Posted by tkwetzel

Vision capping hopefuls for nationals (let me know if I miss any):
66
237
281
624

Team 854 will be trying for it I believe, I am unsure right now though as our programmer might not be able to go to Atlanta

[Pin Man]

Originally Posted by RubberDucky

Team 854 will be trying for it I believe, I am unsure right now though as our programmer might not be able to go to Atlanta

Keep your eyes on Galileo... I believe there is a bright team with something up their sleeves...

[Ben Margolis]

Originally Posted by Wayne C.

Well I'm sorry you are sad about it but the fact is that there IS NO strong reward for capping the vision tetra.

Programmer's pride. FIRST needs some more. As a first year with a big head, I think I'm just the guy to do it.

[thoughtful]

Originally Posted by Ben Margolis

Programmer's pride. FIRST needs some more. As a first year with a big head, I think I'm just the guy to do it.

I think when(not if ) someone caps it the programmers of the team deserve a standing ovation!