Game Hint #2

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by takeegan

No ones going to like this, but i think Dean Kamen has been getting annoyed by just how competitive this programs gotten. I think this next game is going to be co-op like the "cooperation FIRST" game. Just my feeling from listening to his yearly speeches.

The discussion that this comment introduced could merit its own thread, it is an interesting one. It might involve reading what is in the FIRST website mission, goals, history, etc., but that's never a bad thing. It could also invite some awesome and illuminating input from mentors, alumni, and students who have been around the FIRST block a few times and have varied perspectives that they could bring to the discussion.

Just a thought.

Carry on...game hint #2 -

[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by Ambrielle

lives in deep water, specifically, areas sloping upward.

If you look in the opposite direction, doesn't it slope downwards?

[Brian C]

Originally Posted by takeegan
No ones going to like this, but i think Dean Kamen has been getting annoyed by just how competitive this programs gotten. I think this next game is going to be co-op like the "cooperation FIRST" game. Just my feeling from listening to his yearly speeches.

Originally Posted by JaneYoung

The discussion that this comment introduced could merit its own thread, it is an interesting one. It might involve reading what is in the FIRST website mission, goals, history, etc., but that's never a bad thing. It could also invite some awesome and illuminating input from mentors, alumni, and students who have been around the FIRST block a few times and have varied perspectives that they could bring to the discussion.

Just a thought.

Carry on...game hint #2 -

Well you can count me in as one who likes the thought of having a "coopertition" as in 2001. When the game was originally announced that year I was skeptical.

My opinion changed quickly once we attended our first regional that year. I think there are many teams that have been started since then who would benefit from the different perspective this gives you.

[Ambrielle]

Originally Posted by Don Rotolo

If you look in the opposite direction, doesn't it slope downwards?

Of course, interesting comment. But either way, I stand by my prediction for ramps or platforms.

[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by Ambrielle

Of course, interesting comment. But either way, I stand by my prediction for ramps or platforms.

..and I buy into that prediction. I just have this funny feeling that it will be a platform and not a ramp.

A platform will present challenges in climbing that your typical chassis cannot surmount. The GDC tends to be evil mischievous creative in finding ways to force teams to go outside their comfort zones. Think of all the teams with mature drivetrains that might have to develop something completely different to climb, for example, a 12 inch tall platform (no ramps)...

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[ATannahill]

This hint was not found in the encryption test file, It might not be real.

[EricVicenti]

It was on Bill's Blog, which we know is real, right?

It wasn't in the file, but I don't think that strips the clue's legitimacy.

[Cactus_Robotics]

Originally Posted by EricH

Is there any construction on any of those streets? If so, traffic cones are my guess.

In Phoenix they just finished construction on the light rail which runs a long portion down central ave.

[viperred396]

There is a paramount theater in coloado

http://www.paramountdenver.com/

[Zach226-PRLead]

i think we still need to concentrate on what this could mean with the fish from the first clue.

[SCROSSLEY-GCEC]

Originally Posted by jerry w

I am still waiting for nevereverregret to publish her summary of the game hints.
While waiting, I thought that readers might be interested in a brief description of how I see the 2009 game.

1. The starting zone will be covered with a slick plastic sheet. To get out of the starting zone, your robot will need traction. A team might design similar traction as found on a zamboni from the shop on
15714 Colorado Ave.,
Paramount, CA.

2. Then the robot will need to get connected to a trailer such as one might find at the;
U Haul Company
2727 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004

3. Our next task is to fill the trailer with biopolymer plastic bottles such as one might find at NatureWorks LLC
15305 Minnetonka Boulevard
Minnetonka, MN55345

4. Finally, to get the bonus points, we need to haul this trailer load into one of the scoring craters on the field. These craters are similar to moon(fish) craters or similar to the Dover Tornadoes high school Stadium

It sounds like an easy game, unless there is a shortage of bottles, or limited number of trailers.

Jerry

well that seemed pretty close to me...

[Justin Montois]

Originally Posted by SCROSSLEY-GCEC

well that seemed pretty close to me...

Yeah, that was really well done! lol

[ATannahill]

Today Jerry told me he was depressed that he didn't figure out the clue. Ha.

[germanystudent]

Originally Posted by jerry w

I am still waiting for nevereverregret to publish her summary of the game hints.
While waiting, I thought that readers might be interested in a brief description of how I see the 2009 game.

1. The starting zone will be covered with a slick plastic sheet. To get out of the starting zone, your robot will need traction. A team might design similar traction as found on a zamboni from the shop on
15714 Colorado Ave.,
Paramount, CA.

2. Then the robot will need to get connected to a trailer such as one might find at the;
U Haul Company
2727 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004

3. Our next task is to fill the trailer with biopolymer plastic bottles such as one might find at NatureWorks LLC
15305 Minnetonka Boulevard
Minnetonka, MN55345

4. Finally, to get the bonus points, we need to haul this trailer load into one of the scoring craters on the field. These craters are similar to moon(fish) craters or similar to the Dover Tornadoes high school Stadium

It sounds like an easy game, unless there is a shortage of bottles, or limited number of trailers.

Jerry

amazingly close!

[Elgin Clock]

Where does the Evergreen/Dover line come into play?

I saw the analysis by jerry w but can't see any connection of the last line of the clue there, especially without a picture of the field he is referring to in Dover.