<G14> Shenanigans?

[Pat Arnold]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

FIRST likes making one rule that gets dumped in by the off season events.

I think dumping rule <G14> would allow for a better, more exciting competition (& explains why I've gone to watch IRI the last 2 years).

Seeing robots perform at the top of their game inspires. Spectators & parents shudder when scoring/penalties are difficult to understand or are inexplicably punitive. Record high scores amaze audiences, create benchmarks for others to try to break & create excitement. Lengthy explanations about the need to keep match scores close between competitors bewilders spectators.

A strategy that requires participants to do less than their best seems blatantly misguided even if its intent is to prevent hurt feelings.

Just my thoughts...