I hate to moan… but I thought a big deal was made of the FLL “kickoff” but I can’t even find where it is.
The newly updated FirstLegoLeague.org website is lacking in major areas (lots of “Coming Soon” pages), but even the USFIRST.org link to the “Challenge” page goes nowere…
I “Think” I have the right page… but all I get is a lame message:
COMING SOON - Check back September 5 for the unveiling of all the Climate Connections Robot Game related information!
Woo… Hoo…
Anyone have a clue if the game has been released or not?
I am pretty sure the “Game Rules” page is the right one, but its not there yet. If they are trying to build anticipation, they are doing an excellent job.
While waiting for the game, check out some of the new cool stuff! I found this article on the site and thought it was very well written Why Scores and rankings Don’t Mean Much
As a judge, it can become very tricky picking the “best” team at competitions. I know of at least one instance of having a parent complain after a competition was over about his belief that his son’s team had the best robot there, made a perfect score, and therefore should have won the competition and gone to the International Showcase.
I remember the robot was indeed excellent at what it did, but had no sensors or third motor. It indeed deserved to be at the state competition, but it was clear which other teams had gained more out of their experiences.
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The “not so funny” thing is that the USFIRST.ORG website boldly states that the “FLL Challenge is released” … and links to the server error page…
Released from it’s cage maybe
Phil.
Oh no!!!.. there’s even a press statement that says:
In conjunction with the 2008 season Kickoff, FIRST LEGO League will launch its redesigned Website at www.FIRSTLEGOLeague.org. The site establishes a fun and inviting, global, online community where
users can learn about the FLL program, see season schedules, register teams, create a Team Site, or
join in on a Forum.
First reaction: I’m liking the look of the mat this year. It is mostly white with some color lines here and there. This will really mike the light sensor useful and easy.
Apparently the videos were not working.
The links to download them are good now…
Perhaps this will get fixed soon… It has been fixed… downloading videos now…
Great job FLL TEAM!!
And I thought the missions couldn’t get any harder than last year. Ha! Let’s see, which team should I challenge to get a perfect score this year, and what limitations should I put on it? Last year’s challenge was to do it in one program.
Great rule changes. Stay-in-place jigs are back - YEA! And no more Parking Lot, the most confusing thing of last year.
I’m a bit concerned about the locked or attached test though - conceivably that could limit the ability of the robot to grasp objects.
Has anyone been able to print out the missions and rules?
Whenever I try I just get a blank page. D’oh
I’d love a printer-friendly pdf…
ps: not all of my kids have broadband (or even internet) at home so printouts are kinds necessary for reference.
Electronic access should make it easier… right…
I’m also concerned about the Q&A being a blog… As long is it’s possible to see all the Q&A’s on one long page it will be OK, but if they are spread across many pages, and in random order… it’s gonna be tricky…
The Brooklyn Borough FLL Kickoff will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at NYU/Polytechnic University. Teams will be presented the 2008 research assignment, the current tournament structure, and have the opportunity to discuss tricks and tips with veteran teams for a successful 2008 season.
