More Strategy in 2007

[Ian S.]

I thought it was interesting how FIRST implied the "Strategist", telling the driver what to do in the kickoff in NH when one of the "robot" referees placed a spoiler in the middle of a row. Aim High was much more straightforward than this year's competition. I'm sure at many regionals that the high scoring matches won't be much higher than 70 or so.

I think the teams with simple ringer designs will compete better, while the complex ramp/crane/lifter bots for the bonus end game points will fall behind. A strategist may be a good idea for teams, even if it sounds corny.