Week 5 Impressions of the Rack. The Conclusion of the Games.

[Pavan Dave]

As the last regional of the season has passed, everyone is reflecting on what they did and how they can do better.

So what did you love about the game? What did you hate about the game? What did you think about the autonomous modes and about keepers? How has the game challenged you and questioned your personal abilities? What about the presentation of the game and the lack of web casts available? Was this a "FAIR" game, meaning that every team, no matter what resources had the same chance at being key in this game? What were the keys to victorious teams and what did they have in common?

On a scale of 1-10 how did FIRST do at the regionals? Do you think they were ready this year as opposed to previous years when it came to spare parts, assistances, organization, etc.? What about the algorithm they used to determine who was paired with whom for the qualifying matches? What are your thoughts on the kit of parts and how they dramatically impacted the game this year sparking controversy after controversy and some [mild] flaming on these forums? How about IFI? Did they present themselves well this year as opposed to previous years and how did their support when you were down help you? Did the new update they did at your first regional help you? .... and the much dreaded question.... How did you react to the BaneBots support* you received and how could ANYONE, improve upon it?

How about Atlanta? Some of the best bots in the WORLD will be competing for their chance to go to Einstein and if not a victory. What do you think it takes to win at Atlanta compared to regionals and how do you think this difference in setting play out? Atlanta has a different vibe and has a different feel about it, and do you think it will take the rookies a bit of time to "Get it" before they realize Atlanta is just a "fancy" regional?

Thoughts, Comments, Questions? Discuss.


Pavan.

*I want a nice clean discussion please.