Just a thought, but could the equation be used for some kind of scoring system. They said that we would be using it a lot–this may not directly apply to the mechanics of the game.
Just my $.02.
-Chris
check this thread:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15535
The quadratic equation -
If we’re talking parabolic symmetry…maybe something about the field design?
see what AdamT said…