2009 Tournament Structure.

[Robert Cawthon]

Originally Posted by GaryVoshol

That doesn't change the fact that all indications point to a 6-robot (3v3) game.

Of course, there is no indication that it isn't going to be a 3V3 game, but imagination is not restricted to reality. If it were, how boring my world would be.

[Doug G]

Regional layouts show a reserved area of similar size field to previous years. For what it is worth.

[ATannahill]

Where did you find the layouts?

[Doug G]

Originally Posted by rtfgnow

Where did you find the layouts?

Volunteer for one of the regional planning committee's and you may get to see these. It's not a big deal, basically it shows where pits, admin desk, judges area, etc will be located. Of course it just shows how much space is set aside for the playing field which looked to be the same as years past. It doesn't reveal the shape of the field or anything. Some folks talked on the thread about the possibility of the game being 2v2v2v2 which to me would mean a noticable adjustment of the field size which I think is highly doubtful.

[Enigma's puzzle]

i can't see FIRST going to an odd number of alliances it would be a pain to keep it fair, with visuals and what not.
but a 2v2v2v2 would be interesting, cramming two teams on each end, they could eliminate the robocoach or put the coach on side, But that would change the entire tournamment. I don't see this happening either because it would be way too easy for the top teams to make an unstoppable alliance, the top player in the alliance would have an enourmous advantage. But it would be incredble if they paired all the teams up for the tournament, 1st with last, 2nd with 2nd to last, etc.