Offseasons as your Regular Season?

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by Water Bandit23

Here's a question which is in part connected to this thread, but if it isn't feel free to let me know. I've heard people say "If you thought BMR was fun, just wait until IRI", but I've also heard ot the opposite "If you think this such and such off saeson event is fun, just wait 'til you get to an actual regional".

Those statements are not opposites. They are talking about two completely different things. For anyone who hasn't been to an official competition, an offseason -- even one as awesome as IRI -- cannot prepare one for the total rush connected with the whole FIRST culture. But for someone who has already experienced the fullness of an FRC competition, IRI is something extra special and spectacular. IRI has earned its reputation as a place for the big dogs to compete. For better or for worse, it has become an elite event.

In your opinion, which is better FOR YOU, a regional or an off season event(mind you, they're both awesome.)?

I choose an official regional. There's so much opportunity to inspire and be inspired, before things have played out in the regular competition season.