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In fact, there should be some universal rules that do not have to change from year to year because they are independent of the game rules. How about the safety rules? Wouldn't the rookie teams benefit most if they could see this early?
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Suh as what universal rules? There have been some similar rules every year but almost every one of them gets ammended. Such as in years past when intentionally flipping another robot was allowed. (Flipping doesn't give away the game) For a few years that didn't change, if they started releasing that info before each year started then when they did change it, the universal rule's ammendment would have to be announced, symbolizing something along the lines of teamwork.
Saftey Rules.. what safety rules? Glasses must be worn at all times in the pit area? No sharp corners on bot? In my opinion, there aren't general rules that having released would matter. There are no saftey rules for building the bot itself though, that's up to each team. FIRST can't control what safety precautions students take when building so there are no rules pertaining to it.
Why does it matter now about spare parts? It will be answered before you start building your bot anyways. By the time you order your materials you'll know if you can buy spare items or not and what to do with them. I think at this point it doesn't matter.