2010 Game Hint #2

[kwotremb]

Originally Posted by Travis Hoffman

This hint has some usefulness to it, so I will chime in.

I agree with Rob. My first thought was that robots will have to enter and exit from the middle of the field because the usual gate locations are now blocked by something such as goals or automatic game piece dispenser-type thingies, preferably surrounded by diabolical ramp- or step-like structures.

I hope so, with some sort of structure or variation of the playing field (ramps, platforms, etc.) the games just seem to have a different type of challenge. And with all the years of flat playing fields lately it would be nice for a change.

[Wayne TenBrink]

The standard field perimeter is modular. Side wall sections can be assembled in a way that puts the gates closer to the center.

Based on the angle of the shadows, I think that the shadow from the 6 foot high end wall would be seen if the gate were in the "traditional" location.

Obviously, they needed extra room at the ends of the field for the wading pools...

[Rusty shaklferd]

All I am getting out of the two hints are the shadows. idk, but maybe this is a big hint to the game, suggesting that lighting will be a major factor. I'm just guessing off of this, and well it does appear to be carpet flooring to me too but i don't know what to gather from that other then we will actually have traction this year

[gaby1367]

i think that they are gonna add a new alliance to the game so instead of 2v2 its 3v3

[infinitydex]

Originally Posted by gaby1367

i think that they are gonna add a new alliance to the game so instead of 2v2 its 3v3

last year it was 3 vs 3 not 2 vs 2. y is i a new to have 3 vs 3

[ALIBI]

Originally Posted by Alan Anderson

Interesting. It looks like a standard FRC field gate, but it is not obviously near the end of the field. Is this a third gate in the middle of the side?

Maybe the field is no longer a rectangle? Most venues would allow for changes in the shape of the field. If they changed to 2 alliances of 4 robots or 4 alliances of 2 robots, eight sides would allow for 4 drivers stations and four gated sides. Yellow and green alliances along side red and blue alliances?

[xPaulWallx4]

Originally Posted by Alan Anderson

Interesting. It looks like a standard FRC field gate, but it is not obviously near the end of the field. Is this a third gate in the middle of the side?

i have a feeling, that it is actually the only entrance onto and off the field. Obviously they would have one on both sides.

[scottydoh]

Originally Posted by TKM.368

http://usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/....aspx?id=16119

Hmm...Doesn't look like this is going to tell us much of anything usefull.

But heres what I took from it;
The gate set-up looks a little different, not sure why
Appears to be carpet on the floor again
And Im guessing the yellow pieces are to protect the tripping hazard created by the wall buttress

[Justin Montois]

I think the field looks a "little different" because I think it's the Delta Field(Or a more complete variation) that was tested at River Rage. They were confirmed as being wider.

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/34329

The main thing about this hint that I gather is that if this is indeed showing a loading gate in the middle of the field, which you can't be certain of, but if it is, then the only reason to put it in the middle would be if there's something in the way of having the loading gates in their normal places. Maybe large scoring structures in the far ends?

Luckily we only have to wait 3 more days...

Edit: two above me have said almost the exact same thing.... therefore we must be right

[the man]

The yellow things move up, vision target...

[Kage]

I would LOVE carpet back!
I mean, doing doughnuts all day was fun and all, but i like POWER! TORQUE! ACCELERATION!
Carpet would be nice this year

I have been the designated driver on the team the past 3 years, and I liked driving for Rack and Roll the best.
heres my list:
#1: Rack-n-Roll
#2: Lunacy
#3: Overdrive (our robot was slow and cumbersome/hard to drive, and there were too many line rules for driving lol)

[Neo1699]

Anyone recognize the program that is rendered in? and if so, would that program render clear plexiglass, or would it remain entirely clear? looking at it, there appears to be no plexiglass in the wall, if that is true, then that would imply there is no need to worry about anything escaping the playing field that is smaller than 1.5-2 feet (correct on size if possible)

[EricH]

infinitydex does not know the real game. If he did, he would not have come out to say what it is.

He also appears to be a rookie, without proper field setup knowledge. The plate is in fact a loading ramp, with a hinge point at the bend.

[Tetraman]

You are now aware that the pinning rule will return to FIRST.

[Chief Samwize]

I believe this hint is less about the gate itself and more about the floor beneath it. To me it does not look like the regular carpet used by FIRST in the past games. To me it looks closer to maybe the foam tiles similar to the field used in the vex tournaments.

I'm not entirely sure about the exact flooring but i think that is the purpose of the hint.

Just my $0.02 lol

-Sam

Then again I'm probably waaaaaayyy off lol