FIRST Game Survivor: Round 7

[martin417]

Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery

The fact that 2005 and 2007 (and if things don't change, 2002) went before 2008 makes me very upset.

I have to disagree. Maybe because it was my first FIRST year, I think Overdrive was great! No human player, very important autonomous, reasonable, non-convoluted rules (except maybe G22), and a fun, exciting game to watch.

This year, while not on the list, is fun to watch, but the human player has way too much influence on the outcome of what is supposed to be a robotics competition.

Edit: Possibly the reason I liked overdrive was the unique nature of our 'bot. This year's bot is probably more capable in the overall scheme of the game, but is similar to several other bots. Last year, 1771 built a bot that was not only one of the top teleop scorers in the country, but was also totally unique. Not one single team built a bot similar to it (yes, I know there were other bots with a vacuum manipulator, but none that could shoot). Anyway, that is probably why I am prejudiced.

[Elgin Clock]

Originally Posted by martin417

I have to disagree. Maybe because it was my first FIRST year, I think Overdrive was great! No human player, very important autonomous...

Human player was replaced by a Robo-Coach, which in almost everyone's eyes was a human player.
Autonomous in 2008?? No.
It was called Hybrid Period man, and that's when the Robo-Coaches did their thing!
Are you sure you played Overdrive?
Ya know... just sayin'.


Btw, I agree completely with Iron Will up above.

[Billfred]

I don't think that FIRST Overdrive is going to win. I do believe it was a superior game (taken as a whole experience) to Triple Play and Rack 'N Roll, but I just can't see it beating more-universally-loved games like FIRST Frenzy and Aim High.

[smurfgirl]

Originally Posted by Billfred

I don't think that FIRST Overdrive is going to win. I do believe it was a superior game (taken as a whole experience) to Triple Play and Rack 'N Roll, but I just can't see it beating more-universally-loved games like FIRST Frenzy and Aim High.

Actually, you're right... I can see Aim High winning. Almost everyone loves that game. Our 06 robot is my favorite... but for some reason, the game isn't.