I like this idea of seeing opinions!
Anyway I have had experience with VEX and FTC I really like both programs! While some things might be more difficult in one than the other and visa versa both kits are versatile. I started with FTC and I have loved every bit of it interaction certainly causes for some interesting moments. It kind of encourages teams to build their bots accordingly to be able take that tough defense. From what I have seen in VEX games like Clean Sweep you didn't really need to design for interaction, Gateway however is a mix of both (and I think it will work out really well, I personally REALLY like the game). Both levels of robotics have had really awesome games and I thank the GDC for both levels for making such hard games. One thing I would really like to see in FTC is hanging though, we haven't done much of that recently! Lets test what this kit can really do!
I'm stopping before I start ranting pointlessly on about random stuff...
- Andrew