Breakaway Discussion

[Joe Matt]

All comments are based on watching the game animation one time.

Happy:
-Simplified point structure. No multiplication, no weird point values, just simplified 1, 2, 3.
-Easy to obtain field elements and game pieces.
-Toned down "theme", removes unnecessarily complex wording and definitions to create a more enjoyable, easy to understand, and easy to plan out game.
-Shooting/kicking back. Always a fun game dimension.

Confused:
-While I understand the ball return to the middle of the field is desired, it seems overly complex. I see this being a major bottle neck.
-Robots get points for going under the platform? On top? Hanging? Huh?
-Robots hanging on robots is sweet, but will this be the equivalent of 2003's bin stacking?

Meh:
-While I appreciate the work Mr Lavery does, I'm confused on FIRST's ever constant momentum to become more media savvy, yet they have the game animation narration done by Mr Lavery. Couldn't we have gotten one of our MC's or announcers to record it the night before? That would seem to be more professional and exciting.