15-03-2013 00:44

cbale2000

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This is one of the things I miss about the old regional setup here in Michigan... Even though it was more expensive, the atmosphere at the district events just isn't the same without the special lighting and good sound systems the regionals have.

15-03-2013 00:56

akoscielski3

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Montreal is like no other Regional either. The light show that is put on there is incredible. They go all out with it. Just think of something at a crazy concert, and put an FRC field in the middle and you have Montreal. It's probably even better then the Einstein lighting

15-03-2013 07:40

esquared

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If only I had practiced my French more...I would love to do this event I saw some of the photos from last year, it was like a robot dance party!

15-03-2013 08:42

Bochek

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Montreal is up live, be sure to check it out!
http://watchfirstnow.com/live.php#QCMO

15-03-2013 09:10

Racer26

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Unfortunately the seating situation in Montreal was really lousy last year, not enough vertical rise per row of run. Unless you were in the front row, it was easier to look at the big screen than the field.

Mark Breadner told me that is improved for this year though.

15-03-2013 09:52

Racer26

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What I do really like is how seamlessly the MC blends team intros for anglophone vs francophone teams.

It still feels weird to me the way he calls team numbers though, one digit at a time.
ONE FIVE FOUR SEVEN, vs. FIFTEEN FORTY-SEVEN
UN CINQ QUATRE SEPT vs. QUINZE QUARANTE-SEPT.

15-03-2013 14:25

Jessica Boucher

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I FREAKIN LOVE THIS REGIONAL. My five years of French is finally put to good use.

15-03-2013 14:45

ehochstein

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Definitely one of my new favorite regionals to watch!

15-03-2013 14:53

Kusha

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Alright, the MC just made two mascots do a dance off. This regional is officially awesome.

15-03-2013 21:13

Bochek

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Most of today's matches have been archived.

www.watchfirstnow.com/archive.php

15-03-2013 21:31

Bochek

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Also, about all those lights:

http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...05563213_n.jpg

15-03-2013 21:37

Steve W

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A video of a match introduction.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151530461375126

Entering the field from the pits.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151530509380126

15-03-2013 21:46

Gregor

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Originally Posted by Steve W A video of a match introduction. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151530461375126 Entering the field from the pits. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151530509380126

16-03-2013 10:28

Mr. Lim

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Watching the webcast now... and I thought they couldn't get any better from last year.

Montreal runs the best event in all of FIRST.

I said it.

I mean it.

16-03-2013 14:04

Bochek

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Originally Posted by Mr. Lim Watching the webcast now... and I thought they couldn't get any better from last year. Montreal runs the best event in all of FIRST. I said it. I mean it.

16-03-2013 14:17

Ravage457

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wow looks like a huge club over thier a montreal, they are really going all out

16-03-2013 14:18

Tristan Lall

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There are so many nice improvements to the standard format at that event—little things that you don't immediately realize, but which really make the show.

The game announcer is easily one of the best in FIRST (understanding French is an asset here, but I suspect that his enthusiasm would show through even if not).

The camera work on the webcast is better than I've ever seen in FIRST—even the ESPN-televised Championship coverage from the 1990s was nowhere near that good. They have so many cameras moving around the field, so they can add tight, detailed shots of the field, drivers, crowd, officials, etc.. And then there's a director who can pull it all together. It's almost a pleasure to watch their coverage of the inter-match downtime, especially compared to the sponsor cards that so many events throw up.

The music is more interesting, and is well-DJed. The French-language pop music adds welcome variety.

And those lights.

16-03-2013 14:43

Bochek

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tristan Lall There are so many nice improvements to the standard format at that event—little things that you don't immediately realize, but which really make the show. The game announcer is easily one of the best in FIRST (understanding French is an asset here, but I suspect that his enthusiasm would show through even if not). The camera work on the webcast is better than I've ever seen in FIRST—even the ESPN-televised Championship coverage from the 1990s was nowhere near that good. They have so many cameras moving around the field, so they can add tight, detailed shots of the field, drivers, crowd, officials, etc.. And then there's a director who can pull it all together. It's almost a pleasure to watch their coverage of the inter-match downtime, especially compared to the sponsor cards that so many events throw up. The music is more interesting, and is well-DJed. The French-language pop music adds welcome variety. And those lights.

16-03-2013 14:56

Karthik

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Normally I mute the webcasts I'm not watching, just so I can focus on what I'm actually paying attention to. Not with Montréal; the DJ and the overall atmosphere is too good to pass up on. It is definitely the best party in FIRST.

16-03-2013 15:41

Tem1514 Mentor

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I have been following Montreal as well and did I hear correctly that two backup teams have been called up to help?

16-03-2013 15:44

Bochek

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Originally Posted by Tem1514 Mentor I have been following Montreal as well and did I hear correctly that two backup teams have been called up to help?

16-03-2013 19:04

Nirvash

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Does anyone know if the webcast is archived anywhere?

16-03-2013 22:43

cpeister

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Originally Posted by Nirvash Does anyone know if the webcast is archived anywhere?

17-03-2013 00:52

mashygpig

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Why can't every regional be like this? This looked better than championships!

17-03-2013 10:54

gr8dragon

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I have been a volunteer in FIRST for a couple of years now, and I must say that there is nothing quite like the Festival de Robotique FRC a Montreal Regional. First of all they run both FLL and FRC at the same time, which as one can imagine would take a large volunteer force to pull off, and they do pull it off. The volunteers themselves are fantastic over here with their passion for the game, friendliness towards other volunteers, and their willingness to try and converse in English with those of us who speak little to no French. It was remarkable to see that even when the regional was running close to an hour behind at the start, the volunteers were contemplating waiting for teams to show up to the field just to have everyone play as many matches as possible. What was even more remarkable was the fact that in a matter of hours not only was the time made up for, but we started running ahead of time. The day turned from lets try to make up lost time into, lets just party on the field so we are not too far ahead, and all 6 robots were already on the field.

Everyone else already touched on the lights, and the music and the emcee at the event but no amount of praise is enough for them as anyone watching the webcast can see. I am very thankful to have had the opportunity to be a part of this spectacular event, I enjoyed it so much so that I feel bad for not being able to speak the local language to an extent as to have small conversations. I am sorry to all of the French speaking volunteers who had to bear with me and switch to English to get their jobs done, and am also very grateful. If I return to this event(I have full intentions to) then I do plan on learning some French in the upcoming year. Thanks everyone for the great time.

19-03-2013 00:14

minhnhatbui

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Hearing all these comments is heartwarming. It's our second year only in the beautiful community that is FIRST, and to see that we can impress veterans is a very nice feeling.

I am no expert in FRC regionals, but having watched a few of them already, Montreal definitely has something unique about it that is exciting. It's nowhere from being formal. The music, the lights, the ceremonies, the webcast, etc.: everything is made so that students can feel like they are rock stars. And they are, indeed.

They also made a bet at the opening ceremonies: if a Québec team wins the regional, FIRST Canada exec. director would have to where a Montréal Canadiens hat; otherwise, FIRST Québec exec. director would have to where a Toronto Maple Leafs one. That made our day.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

Yes, we involve hockey even into robotics. Waiting for a water game since 2004? Forget about it. Waiting for an ice game since 2012.

19-03-2013 05:51

Koko Ed

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Quote:

Originally Posted by minhnhatbui Hearing all these comments is heartwarming. It's our second year only in the beautiful community that is FIRST, and to see that we can impress veterans is a very nice feeling. I am no expert in FRC regionals, but having watched a few of them already, Montreal definitely has something unique about it that is exciting. It's nowhere from being formal. The music, the lights, the ceremonies, the webcast, etc.: everything is made so that students can feel like they are rock stars. And they are, indeed. They also made a bet at the opening ceremonies: if a Québec team wins the regional, FIRST Canada exec. director would have to where a Montréal Canadiens hat; otherwise, FIRST Québec exec. director would have to where a Toronto Maple Leafs one. That made our day. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater Yes, we involve hockey even into robotics. Waiting for a water game since 2004? Forget about it. Waiting for an ice game since 2012.

19-03-2013 09:20

minhnhatbui

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Koko Ed Curling?

19-03-2013 10:01

Racer26

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Koko Ed Curling?

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Originally Posted by minhnhatbui On the same surface as Lunacy?

19-03-2013 10:44

Koko Ed

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Originally Posted by Racer26 No, and shame on you both for suggesting it. That stuff was awful. I like frisbees as game pieces. They're remarkably consistent, even when worn. More of this, please, GDC!

19-03-2013 10:58

Racer26

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Also, unlike past game pieces, the frisbees for the most part can actually stand up to the abuse an FRC robot can dish out.

2010's soccer balls were pretty good too, if they had chosen some less obscure manufacturer that could actually deal with the demand FRC teams make.

19-03-2013 11:02

Koko Ed

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Originally Posted by Racer26 2010's soccer balls were pretty good too, if they had chosen some less obscure manufacturer that could actually deal with the demand FRC teams make.

20-03-2013 18:11

minhnhatbui

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New pictures of the Montreal 2013 regional!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fusionj...ream/lightbox/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fusionj...ream/lightbox/

And check these lights:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fusionj...ream/lightbox/