BattleCry in Just ONE WEEK!

[WernerNYK]

I hope everyone is excited! I know I certainly am! We are planning a great event this year, and I can't wait to see all of our ideas put into action. We have more teams attending just on Friday than the total number of teams at the entire event last year.

If you can't be there, make sure to check out the webcast on the event website at http://www.wpi.edu/+battlecry. They webcast link should become visible on Friday, June 23. In addition to catching the entire event, you'll want to be sure to catch the excitement planned for the opening ceremonies and find out who some special guests are!

See everyone next week!

[Dan Petrovic]

I can't wait!

It's gonna be sick!

[Julia Magoolia]

I've gotta admit, I've been looking forward to Battlecry since... Well, last year's event!!
I'm psyched to finally be able to stay over and enjoy the Friday night festivities, also. (First time in 3 years!)

[Greg Marra]

Has the webcast URL gone up yet? Our team isn't competing today, but I'd love to watch once Battlecry begins!

[Greg Needel]

It doesn't start till 4ish today.


schedule of events


23 JUN
1600-1700 Team registration and set-up
1615 Practice begins
1715 Opening Ceremony
Initial Skirmishes (Qualifying Rounds)
1730 Play begins
1830 Dinner break
1900 Robot Driver Skills Test
1930 Play resumes
2100 Pits close
2100-2300 Campus R&R Activities

24 JUN
0700-0800 Late team registration and set-up
0715 Practice begins
0830 Opening Ceremony
0845 Play begins
1215 Final Alliance Selection
1230 Lunch Break
1300 Human Player Skills Test
Final Battles (top 16 seeds w/ 2 partners)
1330 Finals begin
1700 Awards ceremony
1730 Event ends

[Adam Richards]

Originally Posted by Greg Marra

Has the webcast URL gone up yet? Our team isn't competing today, but I'd love to watch once Battlecry begins!

Team registration isn't happening until 4pm, so I don't think a webcast should be available until around then.

[Greg Marra]

I know that it starts later, I was just wondering what the URL to the webcast would be. I guess it doesn't make sense to post that though until there's actually something to watch. Thanks though!

[WernerNYK]

Originally Posted by Greg Marra

I know that it starts later, I was just wondering what the URL to the webcast would be. I guess it doesn't make sense to post that though until there's actually something to watch. Thanks though!

Here at BattleCry 7, Harrington Auditorium is really starting to come together, it looks awesome!! The webcast URL will be posted on the home page (www.wpi.edu/+battlecry) once everything has gone live. Be sure to tune into the opening ceremonies both days to avoid missing any special events!

[Alex Cormier]

wow...

1519, 1126, 195! great job guys!

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by Alex Cormier

wow...

1519, 1126, 195! great job guys!

How did 195 go from a championship runner up to the kid in the cast with broken glasses nobody wanted on their team?

[Alex Cormier]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

How did 195 go from a championship runner up to the kid in the cast with broken glasses nobody wanted on their team?

with a record of 2-5. like many off-seasons, new drivers and such i would assume.

[Melissa Nute]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

How did 195 go from a championship runner up to the kid in the cast with broken glasses nobody wanted on their team?

The 3rd pick teams are randomly chosen by a draw of a hat.

[Alex Cormier]

ouch, late by a few seconds and not allowed onto the field. too bad.

1519, 1126, 195 = Quarter-finalists.

[BoyWithCape195]

What team was not allowed onto the field?

[Alex Cormier]

Originally Posted by BoyWithCape195

What team was not allowed onto the field?

1126. I'd figure it being an offseason, a few seconds late would be ok.