Kickoff 2009 Discussion

[Alex Dinsmoor]

Originally Posted by GGCO

I was wondering; is there any way to get the chat room to work with a an ipod touch?!

Meebo is not supported by the Touch at this time. It is a flash object, and unfortunately not all are supported.

Originally Posted by tb222

My spreadsheet will be found in the white papers (CD Media), under scoring. I'll also start a thread about it when it's posted. If you want a sample of my previous works, just search for papers posted by me.

I will be sure to check your work out!

[synth3tk]

Alex: It's Meebo. Part Flash, part HTML.

I can't wait!!! I'm sad to see you couldn't get the WMP working on the page, Greg. At least I can pull the feed into my VLC and watch that way. And the big screen in the hall.

[Alex Dinsmoor]

Originally Posted by synth3tk

Alex: It's Meebo. Part Flash, part HTML.

Ah that makes sense, I'm not very familiar with Meebo (although 50% of my friends use it as an AIM client)


So what are everyone's kickoff eve predictions?

[Greg Marra]

Originally Posted by Alex Dinsmoor

So what are everyone's kickoff eve predictions?

The TBA Crew just got up here to Manchester. We forgot a power strip, so we had to go out and buy one. The roads up here in Manchester are still pretty snowy, so cars are sliding around a little bit. Hopefully no one slides around too much on their way to Kickoff tomorrow!

[gorrilla]

Originally Posted by Greg Marra

The TBA Crew just got up here to Manchester. We forgot a power strip, so we had to go out and buy one. The roads up here in Manchester are still pretty snowy, so cars are sliding around a little bit. Hopefully no one slides around too much on their way to Kickoff tomorrow!

and thats why i love Florida, although if you A/C dosent work its kinda annoying

[efoote868]

ahhhhh how long has it been since I've last logged in?
I'm excited for you guys, and I miss the racking of the brains, the mass printing of game manuals, and the pre-brain storm brain storming. I don't mind the ride to the webcast site though...
Wishing everyone a good next season, good luck.
-e.foote

[Alex Dinsmoor]

Originally Posted by Greg Marra

The TBA Crew just got up here to Manchester. We forgot a power strip, so we had to go out and buy one. The roads up here in Manchester are still pretty snowy, so cars are sliding around a little bit. Hopefully no one slides around too much on their way to Kickoff tomorrow!

Originally Posted by gorrilla

and thats why i love Florida, although if you A/C dosent work its kinda annoying

That basically describes the climate of Michigan

And I hope all of the teams get to Manchester safely!

[Greg Marra]

Live Coverage is going! Tune in at thebluealliance.net/kickoff09

I hardly ever pay attention to the first 45 minutes of the broadcast. It's always so incredibly boring, and I'm on my laptop ignoring it right now in fact. I believe that is one thing FIRST needs to work on, making the kickoff less boring.

[BJT]

this is probably the last chance you will get for a good nap, enjoy it.

[Libby K]

Originally Posted by tanmaker

I hardly ever pay attention to the first 45 minutes of the broadcast. It's always so incredibly boring, and I'm on my laptop ignoring it right now in fact. I believe that is one thing FIRST needs to work on, making the kickoff less boring.

On the contrary, I find it so interesting to hear all the great stuff about FIRST from those who know it best- Dean, Dave, Woodie, Mr. Abele, and Mr. Gudonis. Their words are VERY important to anyone who wants to truly understand the program. I always pay special attention to what these fantastic people have to say, it means a lot.

[BJT]

I think the reason it seems boring is the incredible anticipation of the new game. I heard dean speak a few months ago outside of first and it was very funny and interesting.

[synth3tk]

I know it's important, but I'd be good with a summary of the minutes and an 11am local kickoff time, including breakfast.

Have a FIRST convention for these speeches. I'm not trying to be disrespectful, and I certainly understand the importance/meaning of them, not to mention the traditional suspense of the game release, but it just goes on too long.

Before you flame me, I'm not implying that he's not saying anything good. Just that it could be said with a few less words. Now you may commence firing...

[aksimhal]

Dean's HW: Connect with Alumni using FIRST website.

[fixermark]

Dean's homework seems to be in the context of planning a "million machinist march" in two years?

I'm all for it.