Rumor Panic

[Molten]

What kind of a rumor would make you freak out the most. So far, I have heard of water games repeatedly which makes it take away from the awestruck factor. One that I recall hearing somewhere was that we weren't going to be allowed motors. I also heard one about not being allowed screws. Both of which are kind of funny, but I would definitely freak if they turned out to be true. How about you? Heard any far-fetched ones?

[Andrew Schreiber]

Having to code the entire robot in assembly. That would scare me.

[Tom Bottiglieri]

Classic.

[Koko Ed]

This one was an all time classic.

[Molten]

Those are hilarious. You have to give someone credit when they make such a good rumor and manage to fool someone.

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

This one was an all time classic.

Heh.
I forgot that's where Fantasy FIRST got it's first seed of inspiration.
So for all of you who enjoy Fantasy FIRST can thank George and his little prank.
Thanks George!

[Taylor]

At the 2006 WMR, the emcee had most of the crowd convinced the green lights would be alternately blue-red-green at increasing intervals during the elimination rounds. Although he explained it as a hoax at the event, it became fodder for a lot of similar rumors on CD.

[ShaneP]

Originally Posted by boiler

At the 2006 WMR, the emcee had most of the crowd convinced the green lights would be alternately blue-red-green at increasing intervals during the elimination rounds. Although he explained it as a hoax at the event, it became fodder for a lot of similar rumors on CD.

They did this at the Championship as well. The reaction was interesting.

[danshaffer]

Drastic rule changes (along the lines of a 'shooters are illegal' rumor) half-way through build season or between ship and regionals. Sure it would be completely unfair, but you never know...

[Kevin Watson]

Originally Posted by Damien1247

Having to code the entire robot in assembly. That would scare me.

Back in the day (1981), my first computer was an Intel SDK-86 and I didn't have the cash for the assembler, so I wrote my programs on paper and generated the op codes by hand. If a knucklehead like me can learn programming this way, I suspect most everyone else can too. (mental note to self: talk to Dave Lavery about awarding 2009 game bonus points for teams that code up in machine language <- evil grin).

-Kevin

[Brian J. R.]

Originally Posted by Kevin Watson

Back in the day (1981), my first computer was an Intel SDK-86 and I didn't have the cash for the assembler, so I wrote my programs on paper and generated the op codes by hand. If a knucklehead like me can learn programming this way, I suspect most everyone else can too. (mental note to self: talk to Dave Lavery about awarding 2009 game bonus points for teams that code up in machine language <- evil grin).

-Kevin

Why can't we all play nice and simply use python?

Sorry, the nonprogrammer me likes it simple.

[Stephi Rae]

Brian shouldn't you be in class??

[Brian J. R.]

If I didn't have the flu then ya, I should.

[Stephi Rae]

ah. get better, we leave EARLY tomorrow!!!! I'm so freaking excited!!!!

[Brian J. R.]

Have fun! I wont be making it.