It is September and I don’t see any YouTube robot videos scoring the red blocks. WHY IS THIS? What do you think the scoring strategy of the top teams will be?
Primarily the red blocks are larger and reach higher elevation, but the conformity bonus and the filler bonus (how many blocks per goal) make having lower levels with more cubes score more than higher levels with less cubes.
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I haven’t done the math yet. So suppose I got the level 3 fill bonus: 1 all red, 1 all purple, 1 all green. (Let’s say excluding all the bonus blocks) That would be less than what I have been seeing? Basically all green only. Thanks.
…I did do the math. I think that scenario gets 106.
the red block is very hard to get
1 all red, 1 all purple, 1 all green.
Theoretically speaking that is right. But in real world - complications of trying to pickup and deliver 2 reds to get 2 extra points - absolutely not worth the effort. So any serious strategy to maximize points - will have just knocking them over to get 15 points.
I think the reds were introduced in the game so that beginners elementary teams can score some points - all you need is a robot that can drive, so anybody can get 15 points and be happy 
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20 points, don’t forget partial
The biggest use for Red Blocks is easy points: Just knock them down and you already have 15 points. They have no other purpose because they take up too much room. Take a scenario like this: instead pf fitting 27 green cubes for fill level 1 and scoring 27 points, you get 6 for one red block (knocking of from starting peg + block in goal), and since 27>6, you can clearly see which option is superior.
The red blocks are heavy and large which makes them harder to lift.
1 red block in a tower gets you 1 point.
1 red block in all 3 towers gets you 23 points.
2 green or 2 purple in a tower gets you 12 points.
2 green or 2 purple in all 3 towers gets you 46 points.
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It sounds like nobody wants to score the red. Check out this video. Does this change your mind. Red Strategy
Those are impressive. If I saw bots like those I’d question rule G4. I’m not saying its not possible for an elementary kid to build that, just highly skeptical. Especially in the first 2 weeks of the season, which is where we are at right now.
there’s some really smart kids out there and they might have more practice time then other teams they may do a overnight build. So, dont assume teams/people are breaking G4.
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I didnt say i was assuming they did not build. I said highly skeptical. I would love to see some more advanced IQ bots locally.
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