Game Hint #1

[pogg]

they could be raising the weight limit for the robots.

[Elgin Clock]

Originally Posted by rilesmitch

lampris regius (latin) = torch royal (english)
try royal torch on google search

http://www.google.com/search?q=+royal+torch&rls=com.microsoft:*&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1

Well that is mighty interesting... A few sites listing a flooring company in my own hometown is in a bunch of the first results.
Kinda crazy!
And, I may just need to pay them a visit. Maybe that means a new flooring for the field as opposed to the carpet of many years past.
That could be interesting.

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by lenny8

im probly the only person left that has read this entire tread and still reads it.

*hand up in the air* - I read the thread, too. (no surprise there, I love puzzles, humor, and hints)

And... this thread is rated as a 5 star thread - that can't be all bad.

[synth3tk]

I'm reading the thread, also, and was here for the original post. I just think that everything possible has been posted at least four times, so I'm just skimming through it without posting.

[njamietech]

i read the thread and im still reading it

I'll admit it... its true....Im addicted to game hints

[jerry w]

Originally Posted by lenny8

im probly the only person left that has read this entire tread and still reads it.

((((you are not alone))))


Finally a clue to the reason for the fish. Here is the connection. In the movie "finding Nemo" there are fish that group together to form various shapes. one of these shapes is similar to the 2009 game piece.

Logically, the GDC likes to rattle the cages of those who think "water game....." So they look for the name of the fish that created the shapes. Moon fish! However, they supply a picture as a hint and not the name of the fish.

Now, if someone here has a DVD of finding nemo, could you please look at and list all the shapes that this fish school formed in the movie. one of the items in the list will be the game piece for the 2009 game.

Please remember, that when the shape is found, that it is mine, MINE, mine, mine, MINE.

[njamietech]

please excuse my randomness....(you have been forewarned)

but maybe they are referring to this song...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojydNb3Lrrs

[Jacob Paikoff]

Originally Posted by jerry w

Now, if someone here has a DVD of finding nemo, could you please look at and list all the shapes that this fish school formed in the movie. one of the items in the list will be the game piece for the 2009 game.

The list of shapes the moonfish make are:
Swordfish
Lobster
Octopus
Ship
Clownfish
Sydney Opera House
East Austraian Current(Waves)
Arrow
Trench

Im not sure how any of those relate to a FRC game piece, but you never know with the GDC.

[Elgin Clock]

Originally Posted by jerry w

((((you are not alone))))


Finally a clue to the reason for the fish. Here is the connection. In the movie "finding Nemo" there are fish that group together to form various shapes. one of these shapes is similar to the 2009 game piece.
Logically, the GDC likes to rattle the cages of those who think "water game....." So they look for the name of the fish that created the shapes. Moon fish! However, they supply a picture as a hint and not the name of the fish.
Now, if someone here has a DVD of finding nemo, could you please look at and list all the shapes that this fish school formed in the movie. one of the items in the list will be the game piece for the 2009 game.
Please remember, that when the shape is found, that it is mine, MINE, mine, mine, MINE.

Really? You don't say?

[Danny McC]

All the insanity. Hmm the real hint... there is no game they want us to take off for the year and go fishing. Obviously. Jeez thats what the text says. Its subliminal messages.

[xnaut]

I think that is irelevant... I'm sticking to my belief in that the name moonfish is such a generic fish name ( cause it ends in fish ) that they were trying to emphisize the moon part... And that the field will have not the same old boring flat surface ( like moon) but will have higher scoring game pieces in harder to manuever places

[TheFuryan]

I've been reading this and thinking about the clue for a while now (haven't we all!!!) and have come to the conclusion that the hints are always over thought. I think that we will simply be "fishing" for something. Maybe we will be reaching into a tank (full of water?!?!? ) or just grabbing things, who knows. That's just my two cents.

[billbo911]

Originally Posted by xnaut

I think that is irelevant... I'm sticking to my belief in that the name moonfish is such a generic fish name ( cause it ends in fish ) that they were trying to emphasize the moon part...

Many of us have posted ideas and thoughts here based on the name "Moonfish". I see nothing wrong with that, but I need to point out, according to Wikipedia:

Opah (also known colloquially as moonfish, sunfish, kingfish, redfin ocean pan, and Jerusalem haddock)

So, maybe "Moon" is not the only thing we should consider.

Originally Posted by xnaut

And that the field will have not the same old boring flat surface ( like moon)

I have made this point elsewhere, but I think it has bearing on this conversation. If you will recall the 2008 game (I know, it is still 2008), the GDC did a fantastic job developing a game where every level of team could contribute. Teams that could barely do more than assemble the KOP chassis could at least drive and earn points. Teams that were more skilled/experienced could score by driving, hurdling, placing the Track Ball or knocking it down. Some teams were even able to rock the house with autonomous routines that were amazing!

So, how does that apply here?
I see no reason that the GDC would move away from that formula for game design and would make it more difficult for the least capable teams to at least contribute. I just don't see having a moon like playing surface supporting that goal. Although, without knowing the game nor the content of the KOP, what I just said is really only a SWAG.

Originally Posted by xnaut

...but will have higher scoring game pieces in harder to maneuver places

I could not agree more!!!

[ikhana870]

Originally Posted by fimmel

the odd thing is that the FIRST picture was created: dec 3 08 19:56

the one on the website was created: dec 4 08 at 16:29

how was FIRST's created before?

haha thats true...time zones accounted for?
and if so...thats weird

[njamietech]

Originally Posted by ikhana870

haha thats true...time zones accounted for?
and if so...thats weird

i think we agreed that those times were different because of his computer. (maybe time zones, i cant remember)