2008 FIRST game

[basicxman]

hamsters...that is cruel a hamster could get caught in gears, trapped under a robot, get run over (hey we should start a thread on the stuff that could happen to a hamster in the middle of a competition)

[EricH]

Originally Posted by basicxman

hamsters...that is cruel a hamster could get caught in gears, trapped under a robot, get run over (hey we should start a thread on the stuff that could happen to a hamster in the middle of a competition)

I guess there's a reason gerbils have been banned as energy devices for years...

[Libby K]

Originally Posted by EricH

I guess there's a reason gerbils have been banned as energy devices for years...

Seriously guys, check the flowchart. Jeez. (only kidding.)

[technoL]

I still think pool noodles would be awesome as game pieces. I like the idea of using traffic cones.

Robot Limbo as a game challenge would be cool too.

[bear24rw]

I say footballs

[basicxman]

i agree with pool noddles, but you'd have to be allowed to stab them as long as they dont break becasue its a good way of picking them up and if you do it by accident you shouldnt get penalized

[synth3tk]

First alliance to build a 3-foot tall replica of the venue out of glue and macaroni wins.

[vic burg]

Originally Posted by Zyik

I'm hoping for boxes. We were good at Stack Attack.

I am, too....
But only because we've been using circles/spheres so much!!!! Oh, and tetras.
XD

[Richard Wallace]

Originally Posted by ewankoff

i think these would be an awesome game piece.

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/22847

They would!

The object appears to be made from 3" schedule 40 PVC pipe, cut to about 8" length and capped at both ends. Cheap stock, easy to get.

To make handling the gamepiece more challenging, you could place an inexpensive 3" diameter toy ball inside before attaching the end caps. The pipe measures about 3.04" inside diameter so the ball would roll from end to end, causing the gamepiece center of gravity to shift when it is tilted.

[Now to search for a cheap 3" ball ... Hmmm ... rubber baseballs might work, can I find 'em for under a buck? ...]

[GaryVoshol]

Originally Posted by ewankoff

i think these would be an awesome game piece.

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/22847

Originally Posted by Richard

They would!

The object appears to me made from 3" schedule 40 PVC pipe, cut to about 8" length and capped at both ends. Cheap stock, easy to get.

To make the handling the gamepiece more challenging, you could place an inexpensive 3" diameter toy ball inside before attaching the end caps. The pipe measures about 3.04" inside diameter so the ball would roll from end to end, causing the gamepiece center of gravity to shift when it is tilted.

[Now to search for a cheap 3" ball ... Hmmm ... rubber baseballs might work, can I find 'em for under a buck? ...]

And just for grins, how about there's around 40-50 of those suckers out on the field, and 2 of them have a shot put instead of a baseball inside ...

[Cooley744]

First alliance to build a life size Woodie replica out of glazed and sprinkle donuts...yum

[FTtyler]

Has anyone thought about a boat challenge. The play field being a gaint pool!!!

[Richard Wallace]

Originally Posted by FTtyler

Has anyone thought about a boat challenge. The play field being a gaint pool!!!

This topic belongs to another thread. Look here.

[synth3tk]

Originally Posted by GaryVoshol

And just for grins, how about there's around 40-50 of those suckers out on the field, and 2 of them have a shot put instead of a baseball inside ...

Hmm, that would make for one interesting autonomous mode. If your calculations are incorrect by just a hair, the worst you could do is knock out a judge or the announcer.

[Madison]

Originally Posted by ewankoff

i think these would be an awesome game piece.

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/22847

I want to see y'all try to get something like that through security at an airport.