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Re: Comments from a laundromat ...
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Tue, 27 Sep 2005 17:32:33 GMT
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On 9/27/05, Greg Hyland wrote:
> In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Rob Antonishenwrote:
> > I completely disagree that the rings were an end-run around the game
> > rules. They were about the BEST interpretation of the contest, based
> > on the rules set.
> >
> > Ever heard the phrase KISS?
> >
> > It seems that when someone manages a battery-box solution to
> > accomplish what other need an RCX, everyone says "oooohhh what a good
> > job.... how clever". So why use an RCX if a battery-box solution will
> > work? Why use a battery-box if a stored energy solution will work?
> > Why use a stored energy solution if a simple machine will work?
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> Except this is a Mindstroms robots group. I want to see Mindstroms robots
> being
> used. Not just a LEGO contraption. It's like what Chris said in another post
> here, I want to see robot enteries and LEARN something from them. RCX robots
> are
> neat. I'm in a group to see RCX ideas at work, not see who can find the clever
> loophole. Sure your idea -- a-hem, I mean your daugter's idea -- was clever
> and
> valid, but in the long run I liked Dave's robot better. So if making rules
> that
> you have to have something motorized is bad, well, heck, while were at it, why
> bother using LEGO? Why limit ourselves to that? Why can't I just go over to
> the
> balance beam and lift up with my arms? I'd win! I'd win against your -- I mean
> your son's -- tower for sure!
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> Oh, because how fun would that be?
Greg - I agree completely! My point was not that we should endorse
loophole entries or trivial entries, but encourage contests that lend
them to an RCX solution.
I also liked Dave's bot the best. It was well designed and
exceptionally cool to watch. But IT DIDN"T USE AN RCX EITHER!!!!!
-Rob A>
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| (...) Except this is a Mindstroms robots group. I want to see Mindstroms robots being used. Not just a LEGO contraption. It's like what Chris said in another post here, I want to see robot enteries and LEARN something from them. RCX robots are neat. (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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