Is It a Hint or Not?

[Andrew Schreiber]

Originally Posted by Karibou

Err...as opposed to what? (though I guess some female operators do wear skirts sometimes, but still...)

Kilts? Tights? Chainmail?

[Karibou]

Originally Posted by Andrew Schreiber

Kilts? Tights? Chainmail?

We actually did have our drive team wear kilts at Pittsburgh two years ago. We were on an alliance with the Mech Warroirs for elims, and we borrowed some of their kilts. It was pretty amazing.

Chainmail? I need to get me some of that stuff...

[Carol]

Originally Posted by Karibou

Err...as opposed to what? (though I guess some female operators do wear skirts sometimes, but still...)

Atlanta, 2004 ......

[Chris is me]

Originally Posted by Karibou

Err...as opposed to what? (though I guess some female operators do wear skirts sometimes, but still...)

Ringers?

[Carol]

Originally Posted by JaneYoung

Can someone provide a description of HQ or perhaps, a link? Many of us have never been for a visit and don't know what it is like. I was there a couple of years ago but only saw one area of it and didn't spend any more time outside than necessary. It was a mite cold. If there was a pool or fountain, it was frozen. The waterfall on the way up to Dean's house was frozen. I'd never seen a frozen waterfall before. It matched my toes.

Frozen waterfalls are quite common up here in the frigid north (well, not in Delaware, but I grew up in Pittsburgh).

If you are asking about the building where FIRST is located, I do have pictures somewhere that I can send you. It is in an old mill building along the river, which have all been converted to commercial purposes now. The building that FIRST is in also houses a children's science museum and a museum of the textile industry (I visited the textile museum - it was fascinating). I've attached a picture. The first floor holds FIRST Place, the public area where they hold events such as summer camps and training sessions. The offices are on the second floor and are smaller than you probably think. The Engineering area, where they design and prototype the game, is in a super secret secure area in the basement.

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by Carol

Frozen waterfalls are quite common up here in the frigid north (well, not in Delaware, but I grew up in Pittsburgh).

If you are asking about the building where FIRST is located, I do have pictures somewhere that I can send you. It is in an old mill building along the river, which have all been converted to commercial purposes now. The building that FIRST is in also houses a children's science museum and a museum of the textile industry (I visited the textile museum - it was fascinating). I've attached a picture. The first floor holds FIRST Place, the public area where they hold events such as summer camps and training sessions. The offices are on the second floor and are smaller than you probably think. The Engineering area, where they design and prototype the game, is in a super secret secure area in the basement.

Aha! The basement! Super secret rocks. That's like super soakers only better.

I'll have to go back sometime when it isn't cold and I can look around. It is so beautiful. Thank you for the photo and the information, Carol!

[rilesmitch]

why do the bots need to be in the water?
what if it is a dry arena floor, but there is a pool in the center.
the bots might need to fish something out, or get something in to a target in the pool.

Think out side to but while following the rules--- not to mention how bad it would be if the bots got wet

[Tetraman]

If there was water in the game (which there isn't), I'd want it t be the game element, where you had to score water and get a certain water level or whatever.

[Fe_Will]

Or maybe game pieces filled with water? Imagine a sealed container 1/2 filled with water that is the game piece. That would present some interesting challenges.

[EricH]

Originally Posted by Fe_Will

Or maybe game pieces filled with water? Imagine a sealed container 1/2 filled with water that is the game piece. That would present some interesting challenges.

Who said anything about it only being half full? It might be 1/4 or 3/4, and you don't know how full it really is... (This idea has already been presented, so it's not my fault if it comes up in a game.)

[skimoose]

Originally Posted by Fe_Will

Or maybe game pieces filled with water? Imagine a sealed container 1/2 filled with water that is the game piece. That would present some interesting challenges.

As a veteran volunteer on field setup...

Oh boy, and I hated listening to those darn air pumps inflating tubes and balls.

I just cringe at the thought of standing around with a garden hose filling game pieces with water.

Now Jello on the other hand...

[Fe_Will]

Originally Posted by skimoose

As a veteran volunteer on field setup...

Oh boy, and I hated listening to those darn air pumps inflating tubes and balls.

I just cringe at the thought of standing around with a garden hose filling game pieces with water.

Now Jello on the other hand...

Or rice, pinto beans, sand, etc.

[RoboMaster]

Originally Posted by Fe_Will

Or maybe game pieces filled with water? Imagine a sealed container 1/2 filled with water that is the game piece. That would present some interesting challenges.

Yes Yes Yes! I've thought of this before too! Because it would be heavy and awkward to handle, since the sloshing of the water inside would change the center of gravity and give odd momentum when stopping or trying to turn. Of course they would make them waterproof and fill them with stuff that isn't conductive (although, that might be expensive).

[DonRotolo]

Jane, look up the address on Google maps, it'll give you a feel for the neighborhood. They even have the street-level view, you can "drive" by the place and see the front door. Looks like a nice place.

[lemon1324]

Definition of Pool: an organization of people or resources that can be shared; "a car pool"; "a secretarial pool"; "when he was first hired he was assigned to the pool"

It seems that this could also suggest some sort of game element that is shared among teams on the field. This is pretty much the definition of a game element, so perhaps they're more shared? As in: "All game elements are shared, but some game elements are more shared than others"