BattleCry@WPI 9

[Jeff Rodriguez]

The rather than just another trackball that's worth more points, make it a larger ball, say 60" or 80".

[Brandon Holley]

Originally Posted by Greg Marra

A golden trackball introduced to the winner of hybrid following hybrid that can be scored by either alliance, and is worth 2x a normal hurdle.

Or the team that has it on their overpass at the end of the game gets a bigger bonus or multiplier.

You like that golden game piece dont you

**in reference to the 2007 Beantown Blitz's Golden Tube

[Ken Streeter]

Originally Posted by Tom Bottiglieri

Hybrid winner gets another trackball.

Hmm, a third trackball would be a big edge towards trackball-handlers, rather than lap-runners.

Maybe instead, bringing back the 2006 10-point bonus to the alliance that wins hybrid (autonomous) mode to be an additional motivator for teams to work on their hybrid capabilities?

[Tom Bottiglieri]

Originally Posted by Ken Streeter

Hmm, a third trackball would be a big edge towards trackball-handlers, rather than lap-runners.

Maybe instead, bringing back the 2006 10-point bonus to the alliance that wins hybrid (autonomous) mode to be an additional motivator for teams to work on their hybrid capabilities?

All that does is change the end score. Usually WPI adds a new aspect to the game that changes it from a spectator's point of view, like the hanging goal in 2006. That gave an advantage to 'shooters', but it was still really cool.

[WernerNYK]

All,

Remember that registration for BattleCry 9 opens up tomorrow morning at 0800 EDT!! www.wpi.edu/+battlecry

Also, I noticed that the link to contact the staff in Ken's first posting doesn't work. The email address to write to if you have any specific questions or would like to volunteer for the event is battlecry@wpi.edu. We can certainly use all the help we can get!

[Ken Stafford]

A quick reminder to all interested teams--by the time this gets posted BC9 will probably be very close to our 48 team capacity--DO NOT STOP REGISTERING! Traditionally we have a half dozen or so teams withdraw and we end up pulling in the reserve teams. We call the reserves up in the order in which they registered--if you are among the first 6 the odds are VERY good that you will be called.

The BattleCry Staff

[Spiffizzle]

Oh man! This is right in the heart of AP tests... I hope I can go again.

If not with Team 1676, it can be another whirlwind FIRST road trip!

~ Zara ~

[KathieK]

if we have enough interest, there will be a NEMO (Non-Engineering Mentor Organization) meeting on Saturday morning. Open to all mentors from all four FIRST programs (JFLL, FLL, FTC and FRC). We can have a round-robin discussion, or workshop on a particular NEM topic (mentor recruitment and retention, fundraising, travel planning tips, teambuilding, etc.).

Please share with ALL of the mentors on your teams (even if you are not competing at BattleCry) and other program mentors you may know.

RSVP with your topic of interest to kathiek_at_firstnemo_dot_org

[cicib99]

Originally Posted by Spiffizzle

Oh man! This is right in the heart of AP tests... I hope I can go again.

eww i didnt think of that. i guess i'll be studying in my free time there...

i will be there tho with 195

[WernerNYK]

BattleCry SITREP 2, dtg 29May08/2200Z, "Deals, Meals, Games, etc." has just been posted to the BattleCry website! Although it doesn't specifically mention it, you will certainly want to make sure you have your cameras ready for the RoboCoach Contest!

Also, note that SITREP 1 references changes to the game - a modified Rule G22 and an additional opportunity to score in the endgame!

[Elgin Clock]

I know it's a little late, but is there any official place to sign up to volunteer?

I'm going to be in the Worcester area pretty much all day after 12 noon on Friday & all day Saturday.

PM me if you need any help with set-up on Friday, or during the competition Friday or Saturday!
Thanks.

[Libby K]

I am SO EXCITED FOR BATTLECRY.

Just thought I would say that. I leave this afternoon and I am absolutely bouncing off the walls!

[Joe Ross]

How did a score of 77 get scored in match 51? I was reading the revised rules, but don't see anything that could give you an odd score.

[Joe Ross]

Alliance Selections

Rank	Captain	Recruit	Draft
1:	121	40	1474
2:	839	271	263
3:	175	176	238
4:	20	88	1733
5:	230	195	809
6:	126	1519	1027
7:	1991	131	125
8:	173	1468	319
9:	1289	1100	467
10:	555	172	1153
11:	181	571	2342
12:	1685	811	529
13:	166	1058	2067
14:	2079	61	562
15:	350	97	190
16:	1735	228	1761

[takeegan]

great job everyone, i had a great time, the matchs where all well played and as always the battlecry crew did a great job. i loved the new RC now i cant wait for next year.