The 2007 High Score Thread

[Donut]

I know the competitions aren't quite done yet today, but I noticed CD was lacking a 2007 high score thread (honestly, I thought it would be up after the first match today!).

It looks like right now 1495, 25, and 1218 hold it from New Jersey with a 260-0 win.

Anyway, update with the new high scores and maybe the high score for each regional as well.

So far at PNW, the highest score we've seen is 128-0.

260... incredible, but I bet we'll be seeing a lot more.

[Jay Trzaskos]

It appears defense isn't quite as integral to this game as we might have expected. But, I guess we'll know better after the finals tomorrow.

[Scott Perry]

The first regionals are always very clumsy. Refs will look at rules, teams will discuss stratedgy, and people will have more time to prepare.

So far, I've seen one 128-0 at VCU. They'll be a 256+ before nationals. However, I'm expecting both offence and defence to sharpen considerably by next week, possibly even tomorrow.

[akshar]

Originally Posted by Scott Perry

The first regionals are always very clumsy. Refs will look at rules, teams will discuss stratedgy, and people will have more time to prepare.

So far, I've seen one 128-0 at VCU. They'll be a 256+ before nationals. However, I'm expecting both offence and defence to sharpen considerably by next week, possibly even tomorrow.

that was before the penalties, that match 116 scored all of those points, but in the end they incurred two 10 point penalties for being in the opponents home zone. and there was no defense played on them the whole match.

they also scored a keeper in auto, that round

[nparikh]

From FIRST's Match Standings: (NJ Regional)
Time/Red Alliance/Blue Alliance/Red Score/Blue Score
1:34 PM |1495 25 1218 | 1547 41 1279 | 260 0

[gblake]

Originally Posted by akshar

that was before the penalties, that match 116 scored all of those points, but in the end they incurred two 10 point penalties for being in the opponents home zone. and there was no defense played on them the whole match.

they also scored a keeper in auto, that round

I think you overlooked that a big reason that 116 was harrassed very little, if at all, in that match is that the 1885 (our/my team) Robocat was their wingman.... The opposing alliance was definitely trying to "play defense on them"; but we (the red alliance) all stuck to our agreed roles and ensured those defensive efforts fell short.

I forget the other Red alliance bot's name/number, but they played a part in the win too.

Blake

[JoshD]

Originally Posted by 1885.Blake

I think you overlooked that a big reason that 116 was harrassed very little, if at all, in that match is that the 1885 (our/my team) Robocat was their wingman.... The opposing alliance was definitely trying to "play defense on them"; but we (the red alliance) all stuck to our agreed roles and ensured those defensive efforts fell short.

I forget the other Red alliance bot's name/number, but they played a part in the win too.

Blake

I believe there was only one bot playing defence againt you guys. 975, my team, got a keeper rung around our flag pole, so we couldn't pick up anymore pieces, our stratigest just forgot to suggest we play defence. Also, 122 deployed their ramps early so they were a nonfactor since they sat in the home zone the whole time.

[teenmisfit]

At the Granite State Regional the high score was 256pts with team 501, I believe 58 and another robot i forgot. This game is really proving to be very well balanced between strategy, defense, and offense. Last years was very fun but this game feels so basic and natural it make the rounds way more competive.

[StephLee]

Originally Posted by 1885.Blake

I think you overlooked that a big reason that 116 was harrassed very little, if at all, in that match is that the 1885 (our/my team) Robocat was their wingman.... The opposing alliance was definitely trying to "play defense on them"; but we (the red alliance) all stuck to our agreed roles and ensured those defensive efforts fell short.

I forget the other Red alliance bot's name/number, but they played a part in the win too.

Blake

And I say KUDOS to the teams that don't mind playing defense like that and sticking to it. It's not all scoring, as that match proves...high scores come from robots who aren't being shoved around, and that comes from tough teammates who do the countershoving.

[teenmisfit]

Originally Posted by StephLee

And I say KUDOS to the teams that don't mind playing defense like that and sticking to it. It's not all scoring, as that match proves...high scores come from robots who aren't being shoved around, and that comes from tough teammates who do the countershoving.

But there are robots that put tubes up well and have so much power to just push there way to any spot even if someone is defending. Two speed transmissions, super high traction wheels, and four cim motors seem to be a rare thing on robots this year. It feels like not too many teams went all out on there drivetrain like in previous years

[StephLee]

Originally Posted by teenmisfit

But there are robots that put tubes up well and have so much power to just push there way to any spot even if someone is defending. Two speed transmissions, super high traction wheels, and four cim motors seem to be a rare thing on robots this year. It feels like not too many teams went all out on there drivetrain like in previous years

From what I've seen on the webcast, I'd tend to agree. It seems like people went for agility over power this year to maneuver closer to the rack more effectively.

[ScoutingNerd175]

501, 175, and 1824 just scored 316 to 0!! In the 2nd of their quarter finals at BAE. (they are the first seed alliance)

[Jonathan Norris]

Originally Posted by ScoutingNerd175

501, 175, and 1824 just scored 316 to 0!! In the 2nd of their quarter finals at BAE. (they are the first seed alliance)

Amazing match, full bottom row and two on top of a ramp.

[Petey]

Originally Posted by ScoutingNerd175

501, 175, and 1824 just scored 316 to 0!! In the 2nd of their quarter finals at BAE. (they are the first seed alliance)

That match was amazing, and made our alliance of 1474/500/1073 feel a lot better when they only beat us 64-8 in the finals...

1824 has a great ramp and 501 is an excellent stacker, but lemme tell ya, Buzz is going to generate quite a bit of eponymous activity at Nats...