[Tetraman]

- How much will the average scores increase over the course of the season?
By 5-6 points each week, leveling off at one point and staying at a general rate.

- How effective will defense be?
A successful defensive strategy will win out 2/3rds of the time.

- Will alliances use feeder bots & hangers, or will it be every team for itself?
An with weak human players will need feeder bots. I see Feeder Bots to have a good time in this competition, but only at select regionals where competition is less defensive. You will most likely not see a feeder bot on Einstein Field.

- Will tubes be fed through the slot or thrown?
Thrown, thrown and more throwing.

- What will dominate - Grippers or Roller Claws? Rotating arms or Elevators?
Roller Claws, and Elevators.

- Will floor loading be as important as many think?
Yes.

- Will the minibots define the winners, or will their influence decrease as more teams get them working?
It will define which teams will take home 1st place trophies.

- How will minibots develop? Will they all be similar by Championship?
Some teams may revamp the minibots, and I expect to see minibots evolve as designs are unveiled.

- How would you like to see the game played?
Each alliance takes advantage of Auto-mode and goes for as many tubes as possible. The minibots should be played like any end game - don't play to win the minibot race. Play to win the entire match time.