Cage or no cage?

[tom_kane]

Cage or no cage?

By the door? Where the many cameras were put up and Major damages ramps were and other such obstacles that were in the way. Meaning if we stood by the door we would be about 2 meters away from the arena, is that practical? Effects are important but the drivers being able to see is more important. More light next time as well please, I couldn€™t see anything in the arena.

[teamhunt]

Cage or no cage?

True, the roboteers are more important, if it wasnt for us, then there wouldnt be a show.
So, more lighting and less efects.
Plus, maybe have the music away from where we drive, i dont know if its just me, but when theres loud music blaring in my ear, i find it hard to concentrate.

[geoff]

Cage or no cage?

Matt, You need a lesson in basic business principles, The event organisers job is to put on a show for a paying audience, you as a roboteer are part of that show, as is the lighting, music, effects etc. How do you think the event organiser can fund things like the hire of the venue the costs of building, maintaining and transporting the arena the costs of lighting and sound equipment, the list goes on.... answer...ticket sales

Yes I would love to fight in an arena iluminated with several thousand watts of lighting without the distraction of loud music but as a spectator sport it would be a very poor show.

Simply put... poor show = poor ticket sales = no money for the event organisers = no events = no were for you to drive your robot!

So beleve me Matt NO roboteer is more important than the need to put bums on seats.

[babeth]

Cage or no cage?

Hmmm... havent seen the cage yet but Im always for more safety. :wink: I only wonder what it does for visibility.
As in visibility for the audience, the robot-drivers, the judges, and even the hapless photographers like yours truly - who has been kicked off her spot before by irate roboteers demanding a good spot from which to drive their robots.
So, Im most fervently in favour of a designated area for robot-drivers ! Im also in favour of a designated spot for roboteers who want to watch the fights and, if it would be possible, even a designated and scratch-free spot for photographers and filmers (maybe we could order such a spot for an event in advance please ?).
I know, its a long list. But it would do away with so many of the practical problems...

[tom_kane]

Cage or no cage?

If we cant see Geoff, probably means that the audience cant either. I believe John Lear has all ready mentioned this above though. The effects are fine but there is no point having them if nobody can see the robots-which is what they came to see in the first place.

Simply put... No robots= poor show!= poor ticket sales= no money for event organisers= no events!

[tom_kane]

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Don€™t get me wrong, I know that all event organisers work extremely hard to put on events for us so we can drive our robots and they can make a mint through ticket sales, I appreciate this event organisers and thank you for keeping the hobby going for so long!

[craig_anto]

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but what kind of show will there be if nobody can see whats going on in the arena? Audience or Roboteer?
Its all well and good having great effects and sound which looks and sounds fantastic to the audience but how many bums on seats will there be if the roboteers are driving blind? surely if there was a case to say nobody is able to control there robots because of the effects then the show is put in jeparody.
Lucily this isnt the case, and as a long time fan of Roaming Robots I can say Ive never had a problem seeing what i was doing in the arena (it is just bad driving) my point is simply the Roboteers are as important as putting bums on seats

[typhoon_driver]

Cage or no cage?

I believe the chicken came first, no wait, was it the egg? Anyone see the parallel with this discussion?

No one group is more important than any other.

I havent seen the cage but I am very interested by it if it makes for longer fights.

[widow_twanky]

Cage or no cage?

Stu, not going to argue about the fire thing. Wasnt a big problem as it was but Im sure were all aware of the dangers of a fire taking hold (which it didnt). It was supposed to be constructive, not generate a debate on blame.

One of the reasons I suggested by the doors as a viewing area was because its a position which has no cage and should be kept relatively clear anyway. Its also at the front of the arena normally so Angela can grab the roboteers if she wants to talk to them.

Andy

[teamhunt]

Cage or no cage?

Okay, now were debating about 2 things, cage or no cage, and roboteers or audience.
Why is it that all forum treads have to be like flowers?

[craig_colliass]

Cage or no cage?

Visibility for roboteers and audience are a priority for the organisers who ever they are.
A designated area for the drivers would be a very good idea
I have not been able to make any event with the cage but I think it is a good idea that will develop in time.
To add another idea would it be possible to have a platform behind the main stage for the robots (for the next fight) to be prepared, so you have a robot in door and an out door the idea is to speed the transition from one fight to the next.
Just a thought!!!

[stu]

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My god why do things always blow out of the water.

Haha like the idea Rob - a Terrorhurtz shapped hole?

Stu, not going to argue
Errrr was not arguing? Just stating what sadly happened in that one and only instance. So give over Andy.

Matt, You need a lesson in basic business principles, - dont paternise Matt he has a valid point.

Matt sadly the music speakers were close to the laoding door which are not nromaly but the venue were moving the seating around which sadly messed things up on the day which is why we had delays.

Tom lol and they can make a mint through ticket sales - If only. LOL!

Hey Babs -
Hmmm... havent seen the cage yet but Im always for more safety. the cage is not for safety, the polycarb can cope with that, but to keep bots in for longer fights as im sure you know. As for nice polycarb for pictures etc - we got you some nice new Polycarb just for you babs for you to take some lovely pictures at maidstone.

SO - the cage - yes no? LOL!

Mr Stu

[craig_anto]

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Yes

[craig_colliass]

Cage or no cage?

Cage YES

[psycho_fling]

Cage or no cage?

matt thats kind of the idea behind a forum.....it grows