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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno writes:
> > So how much fun would it be to watch a kid having a great time driving one of your robots?
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> in a word.....none.
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> any one can make a sumo robot... heck even me.
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> Your ideas for creating a "kid friendly" lego robot playground are
> noble, BUT the number one reason RTLToronto was founded (and I know
> this cause I am one of the three founders) was so that I could hang out
> with other ADULTS and play with lego.
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> We had a few other reasons but I forget them.
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What concerns me with this current thread is Steve previously posted the
"risks" of playing the game and the "lack of rewards" of competing. I think
we are fortunate that Calum was able to get something from Lego Direct in
the first place. All those events prior where there wasn't much of a prize
given...a more a prestige/brag factor than a super prize factor.
Sure its nice to be able to offer first prize an RIS (for example), but with
a major event like that comes a lot of compromise, like dealing with the
demands of the commercial sponsors, charging the audience to watch and the
participants to enter.
I don't want to put words in Calum's mouth, but I'm sure he and the other
"founding" members want to stick to a tried and true phiosophy of the club...
Keep it Simple Silly.
The underlying principle of the club is to keep it open, fun, and as
inexpensive as possible. As long as the members are having fun, anything
else is an added bonus, especially when there is little extra costs, and
the audience is able to enjoy itself also.
The other thing that is that he talks about a 180 degree turn around saying
that he's now all in favor of the sumo competition. Hmmm...interesting.
I guess we'll find out what comes out of the dinner on Friday.
....which I cannot go because I'm probably more than likely working or else
getting ready for drill the next day.
Thanks,
Ben
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| (...) I'm not sure I follow your logic here. That has nothing to do with the fact we're probably not going to do a large sumo game. We're not going to do a large sumo game primarily because: a) Sumo is boring and far overdone by everyone everywhere (...) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) in a word.....none. any one can make a sumo robot... heck even me. Your ideas for creating a "kid friendly" lego robot playground are noble, BUT the number one reason RTLToronto was founded (and I know this cause I am one of the three (...) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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