Defense robots for 2010 game..

[Guopeter]

I honestly don't see defense bots having a significant role in the gameplay.

Defense =\= goal-tending. If I were a defense-bot, I'd go after opponent bot instead of staying in front of the goal.

P.S. Don't forget the scoring algorithm for this year.
For those who follow NHL hockey, Washington Capitals/Team Russia should be the model to follow.

The best defense is when I have the puck and you don't.

-Pie Man

[Lil' Lavery]

Originally Posted by Guopeter

For those who follow NHL hockey, Washington Capitals/Team Russia should be the model to follow.

Being good at every aspect of the game?

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Defense bots are always good to have on your alliance. Especially in this game.

[kjolana1124]

Originally Posted by Guopeter

Defense =\= goal-tending.

I have to agree with that. Puppy guarding isn't really going to get very far in my opinion. Especially since you'll only have one robot there. If two go into that zone, then it's almost pointless. Also, I can't help but think that teams who start to build these goalie-bots would end of losing speed or ball maneuverability or something. They could be tanks, but tanks are very slow.

However, I still feel that defense is key to this game. But more like the 09 defense. Not necessarily a best defense is a good offense approach, but the best defense is to keep them moving. Robots are going to have to move a lot depending on where the balls are and what their strategy is. If a team can keep a robot occupied by either screening like mentioned before or just controlling the balls so the others follow you, or even with some sort of pinning or something, that would be the most effective defense.