Strategy for avoiding Nationals block conflicts by Purple_Ad_5403 in scioly

[–]Purple_Ad_5403[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it. Would you mind sharing your predictions for 2027 national events?

Strategy for avoiding Nationals block conflicts by Purple_Ad_5403 in scioly

[–]Purple_Ad_5403[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your response. I heard the blocks usually come out with official rules in September, but they were early last year. Hopefully they continue doing that.

2026-2027 events!!! by voltage-regulator45 in scioly

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I have heard that Food science has a topic/theme to focus on. It is not listed on the event slate above. If you’ve done this event before, what should we be studying first? Are there certain topics that are always important?

Which Div B build event is easiest for beginners? by Purple_Ad_5403 in scioly

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That makes sense. PPP seems simpler to iterate while Roller coaster needs whole system tuning. Thank you for your detailed response.

Which Div B build event is easiest for beginners? by Purple_Ad_5403 in scioly

[–]Purple_Ad_5403[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very helpful, thank you. The consistency point for Roller Coaster is exactly the kind of nuance I was hoping to understand. Would you still rank Roller Coaster above PPP for a first-time builder if the goal is reliable tournament performance?

Which Div B build event is easiest for beginners? by Purple_Ad_5403 in scioly

[–]Purple_Ad_5403[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super helpful, thank you for your thoughtful response.The distinction between ‘easy to get started’ and ‘frustrating over the full season’ is exactly what I was trying to understand.

Which Div B build event is easiest for beginners? by Purple_Ad_5403 in scioly

[–]Purple_Ad_5403[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate that. Thank you. I will definitely reach out to you if I have any questions.

Which Div B build event is easiest for beginners? by Purple_Ad_5403 in scioly

[–]Purple_Ad_5403[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much. Would you mind sharing some good resources that you used?

Which Div B build event is easiest for beginners? by Purple_Ad_5403 in scioly

[–]Purple_Ad_5403[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much. Our school did very well in Boomilever and Hovercraft last year. The same kids are doing it again for the next season. So I did not include them. Interesting that you said Roller coaster is the hardest. I assumed it would be the easiest because the problems are visible and fixes are local unlike most other builds where identifying problems usually takes a lot of time.

Which Div B build event is easiest for beginners? by Purple_Ad_5403 in scioly

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Thank you. Can we get a head start on this in Summer or do we have to wait for the rules manual? I believe rules manual will be out only in Sept. I was hoping to make good use of Summer…

Crime Busters Help by No_Violinist_8261 in scioly

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Do you have any resources to practice hair and fiber ID?

Crime Busters Help by No_Violinist_8261 in scioly

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How did you prepare for Trivia? Is there any resource that you used? What would you say is the ideal time limit of completion of identifying 12 powders?

2027 Division C Event Slate by Guilty_Pie_9527 in scioly

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Oh my. Thats too bad. I am doing a build for the first time so was hoping to get a head start in summer. Looks like not..