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Re: rtlToronto19: Balance of Power and other upcoming events
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote:


May - rtlToronto19: Balance of Power.  New game, based on MIT game called
"Tiltilator" shown on NOVA/PBS.  Concept Drawing:
http://peach.mie.utoronto.ca/people/tsangc/nglcl/balance2.jpg

Basically the idea is to make your end of the bar lower than the other's.    Not
just "Sumo on a Rail" (which some people might think it is) there are a number
of design strategies for this one and it scales nicely for expertise

Comments on?

-Weight restriction
-Size restriction (start marker as a size restriction)

If I remember correctly, on the Nova episode, all the participants started with
the same box of parts. That's what kept it fair, both weight and size wise.

Summer - BrickFest?  Anyone want to go?!

Me.

-Greg



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  rtlToronto19: Balance of Power and other upcoming events
 
Hey guys, Here's what we have on deck for 2005: April - Unnamed Train Show. Staging for NMRA, goal to have 80% of what we need for NMRA for show at this display. DaveK? Janey? Comments on extended loop? April - rtlToronto/live3: RC Racing. Everyone (...) (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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