Picking alliances

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1015 was in a simular situation at GLR:

We were seeded 45th out of 59. We did try to "sell" our selfs to the top teams. We felt that we were a lot better then our seeding rank. Based on 1504's scouting data we were the 8th best tube scorer (total of 18 in 8 matchs). We had some bad luck with partners and so on. It seemed like nobody really noticed us though, and we got picked 15th (by the 2nd alliance on the 2nd time arround!). Our scouters had talked with the 2nd alliance before, which may or may not have helped them pick us. Our alliance managed to win the competition! I think this was partialy because nobody noticed we were such a good tube scorer, and the 2nd alliance got to pick a reliable bot for a 3rd partner to make a good alliance.

Anyways, I think that you should sell yourself if you have a great robot. Not all teams have great scouting data like 1504. I know last year we made it to the eliminations for the first time ever after 4 years. We were not prepared to pick partners and ended up not knowing who to pick really. So yes, teams dont know who to pick, and just letting them know who you are doesnt hurt anything. Just as long as you dont do it in the wrong way I dont think it is "desperate".