Here's the GDC we know and love

[Alex Cormier]

Originally Posted by thefro526

I really, really would like to know the answer to this though.

But, I understand why the GDC can't answer a question like this...

It is because many regionals have the main lines of electrical wires running form the scoring table where the gate would be. The worst thing to do to wires is have a robot run them over every 6 minutes.

[thefro526]

Originally Posted by Alex Cormier

It is because many regionals have the main lines of electrical wires running form the scoring table where the gate would be. The worst thing to do to wires is have a robot run them over every 6 minutes.

I figured the reason had something to do with the scoring table...

But I really wanted there to be some awesome reason for it.

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by thefro526

But I really wanted there to be some awesome reason for it.

The people at that table are pretty awesome.

[thefro526]

Originally Posted by JaneYoung

The people at that table are pretty awesome.

Very Very True.

[Swens]

This makes it sound like the GDC is that monk sitting at the top of the mountain. The one were if you climb up to see him he'll answer one question but if the word "why" is used the answer will always be "The why is not as important as the how."

[IndySam]

Originally Posted by Swens

This makes it sound like the GDC is that monk sitting at the top of the mountain.

Wait they aren't, what are you saying?

[Taylor]

That's how I've always envisioned them. And they're doing nothing to "dispel the mystique."

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by Taylor

That's how I've always envisioned them.

Does this mean you've always envisioned the GDC sitting still?
At the top of a mountain?
Above the noise and nattering?
Away from the hubbub of activity and insanity?
Disappeared into thin air?

Wow. I just figured they were locked in a padded room.

(kid, I kid)

[Cynette]

Originally Posted by JaneYoung

(kid, I kid)

Are you sure?

[Taylor]

Originally Posted by JaneYoung

Does this mean you've always envisioned the GDC sitting still?
At the top of a mountain?
Above the noise and nattering?
Away from the hubbub of activity and insanity?
Disappeared into thin air?

Wow. I just figured they were locked in a padded room.

(kid, I kid)

Likewise, I figured the padded room is on top of a mountain. Watching the GDC video at kickoff, it seemed to me there was a lack of oxygen there.

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by Taylor

Likewise, I figured the padded room is on top of a mountain. Watching the GDC video at kickoff, it seemed to me there was a lack of oxygen there.

That room could tip over up there. Wonder if it is self-righting.

[MrForbes]

If not, I'm sure it has a clever message on the bottom

[EricH]

Originally Posted by squirrel

If not, I'm sure it has a clever message on the bottom

"If you can read this, turn upright. DO NOT open to check for survivors! Opening will cause mass chaos, confusion, aha moments, inspiration, learning, fun, and coopertition. Opening too early will simply cause the first two. The time lock will release on [Kickoff date] at [Kickoff time]."

I think they used some of the padding of that room on the field this year...

[Daniel_LaFleur]

Originally Posted by squirrel

If not, I'm sure it has a clever message on the bottom

Something along the lines of "Help?"

[dlavery]

Originally Posted by squirrel

If not, I'm sure it has a clever message on the bottom

Heh, and I bet you just thought that I was on Team "116" purely by accident. We have always made it a point to ensure you would know who to call if we were turned over.

-dave




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