Ranking point trade-offs

• Pattern RP: skipped spindle/indexer to keep a high throughput shooter.
• Movement RP: heavy robot makes lifting slow; focus on leaving the shooting zone and fast parking instead.
• Ball count RP: rely on low cycle times and scoring volume to offset indexing sacrifices.

Flexibility

• Shoot from far or close: compensate for alliance partners with limited range.
• Slightly slimmer than 18": full park while partner partially parks for more points and RP.
• Defense ready: durable structure built to handle and play defense.

Overall approach: prioritize fast cycles and adaptable positioning to pair well with varied alliance robots.