Design Period, THEN Build Period

[Nate Laverdure]

Idea: Extend the build season by a week, and then kick off the competition in phases. My sample build season schedule:

• Week 0 Sat -- Release VKoP; manual sections released: Communication, Team Organization, At the Events, Robot Transportation, The Awards, The Tournament, The Robot, Kit of Parts
• Week 1 Ongoing -- Several game hints are released throughout the week
• Week 1 Sat -- Kickoff presentation @ Manchester NH; game simulation released; manual sections released: The Arena, The Game
• Week 2 Tue -- Supplemental KoP items may now be purchased and ordered
• Week 2 Sat -- Physical KoP arrives; robot components may now be fabricated
• ...
• Week 8 Tue -- Shipping!