Hard to make predictions right now, but I foresee a lot of stiff competition, as with every year! A lot of good teams with great robots. But true, the diversity is somewhat limited, which I'm quite disappointed in
I'm hoping to see 3951 succeed in their rookie year. They're being helped primarily by The Grapes of Wrath, 1551, and 1126 is lending them a hand at Ruckus, so I'm hoping to see them take off quickly.
On a side note, 217 not at FLR isn't really witchery. They've been here a total of 3 times, the past two years, and 05'. But... they were a great addition. I will miss them, and their neon green of doom. I do wish we'd have been able to have some more matches with them and 2056 though. Those were some matches I still watch again and again!
In short: I'm looking forward to the Finger Lakes Regional!