2006 game poll #1 (field size)

[Michelle Celio]

Originally Posted by Ebolagirl

Well, after seeing the game hint I'm starting to lean towards a pentagonal field. 5 'bots, 5 corners. I dunno. That's what I would do at least, because it looks more organized and I've got OCD.

Ouch an OCD and being in FIRST ...good luck with that.

I dont think square would be fit...becuase it would probably get shorter not wider and lose alot of play area

[Joohoo]

Originally Posted by Kyle Love

For those you out there that do not already know, I found out by freak accident/not knowing much about programming/radio transmission stuff, that there is a green light on the LED reflector thingy. I think there would be a way to have 2vs2vs2 on a field with the same area as the 05 field but more of a octagon or hexagon shape to it.

Yes same here That would be cool if some what more hectic

[John Gutmann]

Originally Posted by Kyle Love

For those you out there that do not already know, I found out by freak accident/not knowing much about programming/radio transmission stuff, that there is a green light on the LED reflector thingy. I think there would be a way to have 2vs2vs2 on a field with the same area as the 05 field but more of a octagon or hexagon shape to it.

Our light was blinking green during most of our preseason demos this year. Noone ever thought about using for a 2v2v2 game though.

[John Gutmann]

Originally Posted by Ebolagirl

Well, after seeing the game hint I'm starting to lean towards a pentagonal field. 5 'bots, 5 corners. I dunno. That's what I would do at least, because it looks more organized and I've got OCD.

Well in 2005 there was 6 'bots and 4 corners, so you never know.