Ra Cha Cha Vex Game

Greg Needel · #1 08-09-2006, 09:23

The wait is over (alex). The Ra Cha Cha Ruckus off season event is hosting our own vex game, with a twist. This game is open to everyone, Children of all ages (5-99) anyone can play. Please checkout the rules and registration will be open soon.

Rules: http://robot.midnightinvention.com/vexgame.pdf

Alex Cormier · #2 08-09-2006, 09:43

Billfred · #3 08-09-2006, 09:46

Now THIS is a game I can get behind! Lots of scoring opportunities, playable with a Squarebot but harder to dominate, and a big ol' center field structure. I'm in love.

Two questions come up:

1) By "designated ground scoring area," you mean that the balls simply have to be on your side of the ramp?

2) The rules say "Robots built with the sole intention of the destruction of the field or
other robots will not be tolerated." Is tipping, particularly on the ramp, considered destruction?

Alex Cormier · #4 08-09-2006, 09:48

What the considered ramp for the 20 pts? your color ramp or white?

Rich Kressly · #5 08-09-2006, 10:15

Awesome game Greg. Congrats to the Roch crew for putting it together.

Greg Needel · #6 08-09-2006, 10:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billfred

Now THIS is a game I can get behind! Lots of scoring opportunities, playable with a Squarebot but harder to dominate, and a big ol' center field structure. I'm in love.

Two questions come up:

1) By "designated ground scoring area," you mean that the balls simply have to be on your side of the ramp?

2) The rules say "Robots built with the sole intention of the destruction of the field or
other robots will not be tolerated." Is tipping, particularly on the ramp, considered destruction?

1) yes. Every ball on yourside of the ramp is worth 1 point; ie. each team starts with 30 pts.

2) Tipping is not destruction. Although building something that does nothing but tip isn't that cool of an idea...right kids?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Cormier

What the considered ramp for the 20 pts? your color ramp or white

Any part of the 30 deg ramp is considered ramp for 20 pts. Per the definition of the 30deg ramp.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Kressly

Awesome game Greg. Congrats to the Roch crew for putting it together.

Thanks

rees2001 · #7 08-09-2006, 11:03

Nice job greg, I was getting a bit worried I wouldn't have anything to give to my rookies to start working on. Now I do. I may have my vet's build a robot to compete against the rookies.

Jeremiah Johnson · #8 08-09-2006, 11:15

Wow.... that's amazing. I'm gonna have to replicate this field and force my team to teach the new students (I don't like "rookies") with our Vex bots using this game. I hope you don't mind... lol. Man, wish I lived in NY now.

Cynette · #9 08-09-2006, 12:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Budda648

... lol. Man, wish I lived in NY now.

Just come on over! According to Google Earth, it's only 750 miles and a 13.5 hour trip!

Greg Needel · #10 08-09-2006, 14:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Budda648

Wow.... that's amazing. I'm gonna have to replicate this field

Speaking of which I will be releaseing mechanical drawings for the field soon for those who want to build elements like the ramps and/or goals.

rees2001 · #11 21-09-2006, 09:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Needel

Speaking of which I will be releaseing mechanical drawings for the field soon for those who want to build elements like the ramps and/or goals.

Did these drawings come out yet? Have you built the field yet? Is it ready for ruckus? My kids want to get working but I don't have ramp sizes yet. Will you need a practice field for ruckus? Let me know if I can help.

Dylan Gramlich · #12 01-10-2006, 18:32

I have obtained a Vex kit and have commenced building(with Cormier to help me) and have created a fairly solid bot...thats all i am gonna say. Some questions...
1) Will i have time to do this as well as being on the SparX field team?
2) Can i make my desicion and pay at the Ruckus?

Greg Needel · #13 01-10-2006, 19:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan Gramlich

I have obtained a Vex kit and have commenced building(with Cormier to help me) and have created a fairly solid bot...thats all i am gonna say. Some questions...
1) Will i have time to do this as well as being on the SparX field team?
2) Can i make my desicion and pay at the Ruckus?

1) yes. the vex game will not conflict with FRC playing

2) yes. although we would appreciate as much notice as possible so match lists can be generated.

Alex Cormier · #14 01-10-2006, 19:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Needel

1) yes. the vex game will not conflict with FRC playing

2) yes. although we would appreciate as much notice as possible so match lists can be generated.

just mark him and your bot down for competitors.

Greg Needel · #15 01-10-2006, 19:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Cormier

just mark him and your bot down for competitors.

speaking of which you can now register online here http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/vex/

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