2008 Ultimate Alliance

[waialua359]

Originally Posted by Kev

Glenn,

How many regionals do the Hawaiian kids go to?

we've never done more than one until last year.
Trying to be FIRST in miles racked up per season......hehe. We're also going to Portland and Seattle for another national program before school gets out.
Next year: Kansas City, Louisiana, Hawaii, CM and hopefully IFI.

[byrnedfish]

Originally Posted by GoSparx

Hmm maybe I shouldn't post my own team but whatever.

My ultimate alliance: 1114 , 1126 and 2228.

Hmmm I wonder why the first 2 teams sound sooo familiar

that is very humbling as a member of 2228, did u mean 1024 though instead of 1114? otherwise it doesn't sound familiar to me

and great semifinals match at buckeye, truely the best match ive seen this year, even if we did lose!! congrats on the win

[Laaba 80]

Originally Posted by byrnedfish

that is very humbling as a member of 2228, did u mean 1024 though?

and great semifinals match at buckeye, truely the best match ive seen this year, even if we did lose!! congrats on the win

I felt bad for you guys when you got ran over by 1024, but honestly it was one of the coolest plays I have seen this year.
Joey

[byrnedfish]

Originally Posted by Laaba 80

I felt bad for you guys when you got ran over by 1024, but honestly it was one of the coolest plays I have seen this year.
Joey

haha, no hard feelings, we went airborn!!! one of the first flying robots!!

[Jonathan Norris]

1114, 217, 148

I picked 148 over 1024 basically because the reason to choose 1024 is for their killer hybrid... so why not just pick 148. 1114, and 217 are much better hurdlers, and no need for a third when you have these two controlling the balls. I could put 118, 330, 233, 254, 968, 987, 2056 or any of the other top hurdlers there instead of 217. But so far 217 has put up the second best hurdling numbers (haven't seen any 4th week stats yet).

[Ericgehrken]

1124 (Winners of CT) Undefeated 6 Hurdles per match, 1114, and the experience of 71.

[Laaba 80]

Originally Posted by thefro526

1114,1024,217. I know I chose three hurdlers but, should someone break there are still 2 hurdles left.

I see nothing wrong with 3 hurdlers. You just need to designate 2 of the robots as the "primary hurdlers". If one of those two misses picking up a ball, the third robot could pick it up and hurdle it. I think it would be perfect with three fast hurdlers, because if they thaught it would be hard to get to the ball, they could just pass it up and let the other teammate take it.
Here is my updated alliances:
1114, another great hurdler, 1024
I think 1024 could fill that 3rd hurdler position well if they had 2 other great hurdlers with them. They can knock the ball off the overpass extremely well, and can hurdle better than most, however they are not the best I have seen. Not taking anything away from their hurdler, I just think others can do better, and that the speed of the robot could fit the speedster/backup hurdler role perfectly. They are also a good group to work with. I got to work with them in a match once, and it was a great time. They definately deserved to win three regionals, great job!
Joey

[Sam N.]

I am surprised that nobody mentioned the two west coast teams: 100 and 254.

[smurfgirl]

Originally Posted by thefro526

1114,1024,217. I know I chose three hurdlers but, should someone break there are still 2 hurdles left. Also 1114's auto is the best I've seen yet, and If i remember right 1024 and 217 have kick butt auto's as well so they might set an Auto record. Also this alliance may be capable of breaking the 200 point barrier.

I picked the same three teams as you- I agree on the "in case someone breaks" logic. Besides, to be a good hurdler, you have to be quick. These robots can all do quick laps.

[Tom Bottiglieri]

I doubt an alliance without 3 hurdlers will make it very far on Einstein.

[Danny McC]

I think three hurdlers would do good. Especially if one of the hurdlers was fast and could do laps. But they would also have to be an effecient hurdler if for some reason one of their alliance members was having an off match.

[MrForbes]

Having watched both 39 and 330 dominate different regionals, I would put them on a similar level...and give the hurdling edge to 39, ball pickup is probably a tie, ball removal/placing would go to 330.

Sadly our shooter just doesn't have enough distance.

[JackN]

My ultimate alliance

1114-The best all-around robot, they can score like no ones business and they have the smoothest, smartest, and strongest drive team in FIRST.

217-Three reasons, they are the best hurdlers, they have the best pickup system, and I just love watching Karthik and Paul Copioli do things together.

The most divisive issue is the third partner, three hurdlers or a good lap runner, I believe the hurdlers are more important, because they can play any game so with for my third member

1024-A team with talent to burn. A team that has really been smoking this year in terms of performance. A team that has been really hot lately. A team that has been the recipent of more bad puns related to fire than anyone else in the history of the world, they are an amazing team. They are super fast and have a hybrid that is amazing. They could be a straight lap runner and would still be able to dominate. They can hurdle when needed and can still play defense or do what ever needed to be done to win.

[waialua359]

Maybe we should talk about possible einstein matchups.
217, 1114, and 1024 vs 987, 330, 1717 vs 968, 254, 368 vs 11, 25, 103 vs 233, 1902, 179 vs 111, 71, 148 vs 1731, 121, 836 just to name a few and mix and match them where necessary.

[Jetweb]

Originally Posted by waialua359

Maybe we should talk about possible einstein matchups.

Sorry to go off topic but i hope it comes down to the best claws vs. the best shooters. that would be interesting...