4 Team Matches for Championship

[Joe Johnson]

[FrankJ]

Now if we could stop people refering to pneumatic cylinders as pistons I would be happy.

[Stayskull]

During the 2015 Curie Elims we were selected as the 4th pick and played every match the alliance had, really it just depends on what team fits the alliance strategy most, I think we'll see the 4th and 3rd robot being switched up quite a bit this year.

[Hakiobo]

Originally Posted by Bob Steele

All ELIMINATION Alliances will be composed of 4 teams.
The Alliances are free to play any 3 of the 4 teams at any given time.
There are no Back Up robots.... and if a given team has to sit out a match because of a mechanical or technical issue the 4th robot can come in and the team sitting out can still come back and continue to play.

During Qualifications the alliances have the normal 3 teams on the field.

When alliances are picked there are 4 teams picked by each alliance.

What is the order for picking the 4th bot in the alliance?

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[carpedav000]

Originally Posted by Hakiobo

What is the order for picking the 4th bot in the alliance?

1st to 8th

[Citrus Dad]

I expect this year to see 4th robots playing more in the elimination rounds.

[Brian Maher]

Originally Posted by Citrus Dad

I expect this year to see 4th robots playing more in the elimination rounds.

I do too. I can see this being used to pick a strong offense robot as a second pick, and then a dedicated defender as a third pick. That way, alliances can choose between running a triple-offense or a defensive strategy depending on who they're up against or if one strategy loses a match.

[Donut]

Originally Posted by BMSOTM

I do too. I can see this being used to pick a strong offense robot as a second pick, and then a dedicated defender as a third pick. That way, alliances can choose between running a triple-offense or a defensive strategy depending on who they're up against or if one strategy loses a match.

I also expect to see 4th robots more, but as a way to buy time for repairs. Stronghold is hard on these bots, and a season of abuse coupled with defense in high stakes matches is going to lead to some damage. I would not be surprised to see a captain or first pick subbed out if they need a major repair, especially if the alliance is up 1-0, to preserve the timeout coupon or if it has already been used.