Daves Game Hint

[lbarger]

The three dots have spaces between them. A single in Morse Code dot is the letter "E". In amature radio, the "E" is pronounced "Echo" to avoid miss interpretation with other letters such as "B"(Bravo), "D"(Delta), "P"(Papa), "T"(Tango), etc.

So what if the 'hint' is "Echo Echo Echo"? We plate in a cave, or canyon where we can not see the robot at all times from the drivers' stations. Alternatively, we are repeating a game from years ago.

Just wanted to put forth another tangent.

[XXShadowXX]

Two things;

1) Trains could be fun

2)WHY DO YOU ENJOYING OUR SUFFERING SO MUCH?!?!?!?!?!?11?!?!?!/1?!!?!?

[Danny Blau]

so I've heard people talk about trains, and snow and I know how much we all love teamwork,
so this video came to mind, it doesn't make any sense for a game but its really cool
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF2ZP...eature=related
and for more fun watch the videos of them trying to get the plow out

they end up using 6 locomotives and an excavator
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06rMZ...eature=related

have fun Danny B

[skimoose]

Morse code was used heavily by the railroads, but there was another signaling system that was also employed by railroads which was expressed in dashes and ohs or dots. That was the system of train whistle (or in the diesel age air horn) blasts. This is not just the engineer having fun, the sequence of long and short blast has meaning.

Here's the North American system, other parts of the world use different signals.

Sequence What it means:
Succession of short sounds Used when an emergency exists, or if persons or livestock are on the track.
– When train is stopped. The air brakes are applied and pressure is equalized.
– – Train releases brakes and proceeds.
o o Acknowledgment of any signal not otherwise provided for.
o o o When train is stopped: means backing up, or acknowledgment of a hand signal to back up.
o o o o Request for a signal to be given or repeated if not understood.
– o o o Instruction for flagman to protect rear of train.
– – – – Flagman return from the west or south.
– – – – – Flagman return from the east or north.
– – o – Train is approaching public grade crossing(s). This is known as Rule 14L in almost all railroad operating rules.
– o Inspect the brake system for leaks or sticking brakes.

Dave says All aboard!

[Chris is me]

Have you guys considered the possibility he just typed the period an extra time or two at random to make you guys think there's a hint there?

I wish I was Dave, this must be so fun.

[NorviewsVeteran]

I bet he's almost chocking on Krispy Kreme he's laughing so hard right now.

[EricH]

We all have one-track minds this time of year, don't we? Personally, I think he's just messing with our minds. Somebody remind him to be caught eating bananas, Jello, and Krispy Kremes near the field next year.

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by Chris is me

Have you guys considered the possibility he just typed the period an extra time or two at random to make you guys think there's a hint there?

I think Dave is capable of teasing and annoying us on many levels, in many time zones, through various dimensions, and on a regular basis. We are not necessarily naive or gullible but we still fall for whatever mischief we think we detect. I can't even imagine the stuff that goes undetected. That must be highly amusing in itself.

And I say - thank you, Dave, for your humor, your silliness, and your ability to keep this fun even when we are so mean to all of you on the GDC after Kick Off.
--
I like all this train stuff - I'm learning a lot.

[dqmot17]

S
I
I
/ (no translation but used to divide letters or words when Morse code is written out)
N

a.k.a. si in or "yes indiana"
i say indiana jones. that has trains....
EDIT: Or with the echo idea:
C:\dLavery>Echo "We are robotics geeks"
yep
C:\dLavery>

[dlavery]

Originally Posted by skimoose

Morse code was used heavily by the railroads, but there was another signaling system that was also employed by railroads which was expressed in dashes and ohs or dots. That was the system of train whistle (or in the diesel age air horn) blasts. This is not just the engineer having fun, the sequence of long and short blast has meaning.

Art -
I still remember when I was finally 56-1/2" inches tall.

-dave



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[HashemReza]

Hmm. Fun. More bits to gnash over

56 1/2 inches...thats 4' 8-1/2". Sound like size limitations for bots this year? Or a field element?

Oh, dear. The Falcons/Saints game is about to start! I'll think about this during the game...maybe.

[ATannahill]

Originally Posted by dlavery

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again nothing, I'm guessing he did it like that because he has no idea what to spell and is putting off a decision.

[NorviewsVeteran]

So everyone is clear, 4' 8 1/2" is another train reference. It's the standard width of train tracks (or gauge, if someone wants to run with that too).

[dqmot17]

So, FIRST is turning into the For the Inspiration of Science and Trains? That makes sense... Not a whole lot of re-branding will be needed....

[HashemReza]

According to Wikipedia:

"In England some early lines in colliery (coal mining) areas in the northeast of the country were built to a gauge of 4 ft 8 in (1,422 mm)...

George Stephenson used the 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) gauge (with an extra half-inch of free movement to reduce binding on curves) for the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, authorized in 1826 and opened 30 September 1830. The success of this project led to George Stephenson and his son Robert being employed to engineer several other larger railway projects...

The influence of the Stephensons appears to be the main reason that the 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) gauge became the standard, and its usage became more widespread than any other gauge."

Thank you, Wikipedia, and Norviews for the context