AWS 46- University of Reading- 28th March 2015

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Re: AWS 46- University of Reading- 28th March 2015

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Naturally I don't want to get anyone into trouble but...will anyone actually be policing the food thing? I understand the point, they don't want food and drink everywhere, but we are usually pretty good at keeping clean. Otherwise people might just want to make food a low priority for once. Run out and inhale a sandwich when you can or something. That's what I usually do.

In other news, sign up for the main comp is up to 96 robots and I'm pretty sure that's not yet everyone...
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No, it's likely no-one'll be policing it, but I felt I should mention it at least. The main reason they don't want us eating our own food in there is because it's a catered venue (more of a function room), so they don't want us eating food in there unless it was bought as part of hiring the venue. Try and observer it where possible, but I wouldn't worry too much.
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Also, Lemmings is signed up, just need to work out a team... Any volunteers? :P This time we'll try and keep it as one set of Nanos rather than whichever are free at the time.
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Regarding the "food ban" I have been told that we must inform all the competitiors that they cannot have food in the main room (and I will reiterate this in the breifing). However if the weather is nice then you are free to eat outside on the deck which will still have a clear view of the arena and be within earshot of the PA system. If the weather is bad though as long as you are careful I see no reason why you can't eat inside as long as you leave no mess and don't walk around eating.

Also most of the campus catering outlets will be closed but the Campus Central shop (a two minute walk from the venue) should be open.
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Would be happy to sacrifice M.A.L.T. 01 to Lemmings but its been having gremlins. Has been rebuilt but I think the battery is the issue, however my charger is packed so won't be able to test it til Manchester tomorrow. So if you'd rather collect a more solid line up I don't mind not being counted.
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I'll probably sort the official Lemmings team on the day, but just getting an idea of who's interested.
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I have a spare Nano ONE TO THE MINUS EIGHT which is on a separate transmitter so if lemmings came up against one of my robots someone else could drive the Nano.
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I am happy to enter "smaller" in to lemmings :)
as the possibility of coming up agents the one robot that is on the same controller is very small.
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I assume everyone will enter the university from Shinfield Road, there is a small row of shops near the entrance including a Greggs and newsagents.
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Ooh! Gregg's! Ain't got them here.
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