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This is not what our group is about, never has been. In my opinion, we've taken a step in the wrong direction. (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Did I hear you offering fronting the nearly $300 a day fee it'll cost to rent the Library post spring 2003? Thanks Bruce! Calum (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) First, I'd like to point out that I'm almost always ready. This discussion about scoring, being ready, and entertaining people for an hour is really bringing home the point that we're selling ourselves out for the stink'in library. My interest (...) (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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No worries Chris... remember my only-ever Sumo entry? The fish sticker from the Diver's line of sets? It fulfilled all the rules: * only Lego parts * less than 12" cube * Only 1 RCX etc. Well, I could bring him again... PLAY FOR THE TIE! Jeff (...) (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Calum... all thought the idea of "you have to be ready when called" works great for huge events and TV... we just cant afford that on a contest point of view. we ALL have had to tweak our robots before the game... during the game, and I've even (...) (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ya know.... I really thought I paid todd enough of a bribe to keep you off the list.... I guess I should have offered more. I'd still like to have a go at the software. I like the idea of everyone playing everyone... but if we can do it faster (...) (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The big problem with the elimination is that in each match, one robot must win, and the other must lose. That doesn't fit with the rules for this event. This software will rank robots based on the points scored, and in the next round, put them (...) (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, bring it up and let's see. It might be exactly what we need! (...) from the rule page: Only one robot is on top of the pedestal: Winner gets 2 points, loser, 0. Both robots are on the top of the pedestal: Each gets 1 point. Both robots (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Elliott writes: a great explanation of single and especially double elimination which I snipped but which I have to try to remember since I'll be running something at GenCon Indy ... (...) This is often used for (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Okay. We usually have anywhere from 8-12 entries, so that's not a bad guess at all. (...) That fits okay, because 7x3minutes is only 21 minutes and we have a total of an hour to officially entertain, according to the schedule. (...) :) (...) (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'M BACK! I was just telling Chris about some software I wrote to score our SUMO matches for the Lafayette club. It sort of combines the elimination with a round robin. It's hard to explain in 25 words or less, but it's been used several times with (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Chris, I'm sure software exists, but we need to decide the format before the software can tell us who plays whom. Ok, here's how you run single-elimination, for reference: Let's say you have 8 competitors: A thru H. I'll use the abbreviation "W1" (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's called single-elimination. It's pretty cruel for an event like ours, where people's robots often malfunction or just get unlucky -- do that once, and you're out. You can consider round-robin in several groups, then the top bots compete (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This is inspiring??? Rugrats--Hmmm... Nope--no inspiration there... Even the banter in here from you and Bruce is falling a little flat... I mean, I know someone outlawed 'anti-x' postings but there was some good tauntage factors for that (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OK, a few things. I've never broken a leg; Rob, I'm sorry to hear about your misfotune. What I dont fully understand is.... I never knew you built all your lego robots with your feet. I guess a cast on your lego would make it tough to build now. (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ouch! Take care of yourself Rob--know that we'll be here for you. And skipping this one isn't a problem--there'll be another 'bot competition around the corner. As for me, I'm so completely uninspired--the Steve joking aside he'll kick all our (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) funny you should mention this... the day i posted that i did a search on google news and found this link: (URL) can call me after 6 pm to help you with your unruly code. Chris Why do solar calculators have an off button? (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What happened?? Haven't you paid attention to all those warnings at the end of Robot Wars...building robots can be dangerous...just ask Chris, his are always attacking him. (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Procrastination is amazing, isn't it? I finally sat down to finish and test my robot. First I cleared a spot on my desk; then I printed out labels for all my new sorting containers. Then I rearranged a few, and did a little more sorting. Then I (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Gee, thanks for the offer. BTW, I haven't been watching CNN lately...Did HELL FREEZE OVER? Bruce (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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