Einstein Consolation Match

[dlavery]

Originally Posted by robochick1319

However, I have to disagree with you in the fact that there is no prize for third place. Yes, there is no trophy or medal, but my team has gained much more than all that.

When we went back to school, everyone knew how well we had done and nobody cared that we didn't get another big trophy. We got to claim that we were national seminfinalists, winners of our division and the awards that we received were beyond any trophy. More people are interested and aware of FIRST and news stations are becoming more and more interested in our team.

Yes, there is no trophy for third or fourth in the semifinals, but frankly I don't care. We have won so much already, a consolation match isn't necessary.

That is exactly the right attitude to have! Your robot may have come in third place, but you have a first-place outlook on the competition!

-dave

[Chris Fultz]

Leave it as is, and let both alliances believe they were third place.

adding matches could put the finals at risk - a field element breaks, the scoring goes down, etc. etc.

yes, it would be exciting to watch, or play, but it is best as is.