The Year of the Tie

[Karibou]

Originally Posted by Zach O

Although I do contribute the low scoring matches to the low number of balls and ability to get the scare balls, I think it creates a more enjoyable/exciting match! How many matches last year were TRUELY exciting? Generally, the matches were low scoring and boring, exciting, but only in the last 20 seconds, or a complete blowout. So even though there are more ties in this years game, I'd rather have more ties, with low scoring more exciting matches then less ties and high scoring boring games.

There were a lot of really exciting matches last year, IMO. Most matches were great in the last 20 seconds, but there were still a lot of really great qualifying matches too. While last year was still good, I agree that I like this year's low-scoring matches better, despite the ties. Actually, the ties were almost more exciting than the 26-1 victories

[Zach O]

Originally Posted by Karibou

There were a lot of really exciting matches last year, IMO. Most matches were great in the last 20 seconds, but there were still a lot of really great qualifying matches too. While last year was still good, I agree that I like this year's low-scoring matches better, despite the ties. Actually, the ties were almost more exciting than the 26-1 victories

Because matches are closer, and every point counts in a match. Last year, it was just tons of scoring, and the matches weren't as suspenseful. At the same time though, sometimes I HATE the matches being this suspenseful, especially when it's your team playing!

[IKE]

TIE@IRI=WOW!

So like many others, I am shocked at the number of ties. I thought a lot of them in qualifying were due to trying to max out qualifying points, but there were a ton in the Elims at the IRI (which is great).
I think this really shows what a great job the GDC did in picking bonus values this year. Hanging seemed to be just the right amount.

[Chris is me]

I think I'm the only person who liked having tie after tie at IRI. It meant I got to watch one more incredible match in person.

[Karibou]

Originally Posted by Chris is me

I think I'm the only person who liked having tie after tie at IRI. It meant I got to watch one more incredible match in person.

The matches were thrilling to watch, but some of us were getting a little tired after a while. I really hope that somebody got a picture or two of the field volunteers crashed on the field between matches; it was probably quite funny to see.

Still...amazing matches. If ties mean that I get to see more of the amazing-ness of these robots, then so be it, because I STILL want more.

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by IKE

I think this really shows what a great job the GDC did in picking bonus values this year. Hanging seemed to be just the right amount.

I liked the bonus values and the hanging option that could change the outcome of the match. To me it was how you looked at and regarded the value and its implications rather than just saying it wasn't worth the points. Sometimes, the value and worth has to be regarded/looked at - a little more closely.

That's an .02,
Jane