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Originally Posted by Ian Curtis
Actually the more I think it's not a good change. But I'm still pretty sure the 5% comment stands.
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I don't think any major change like that is a good one at this point. Even if it makes climbing easier in some people's eyes, I would say that 95% of teams who are actually going to be climbing successfully to the 30 points (perhaps only a few) already (had) a design that was well on its way, probably nearing completion. No sense making many many teams start over, even if there are a few new options that they had previously ruled out.
I agree with your 5% comment; however, manufacturing and resources aside, time is still the most valuable asset in an FRC season. There will definitely be other solutions, I just have a hard time believing that this rule will result in more successful 30 point climbs (which is my interpretation of the purpose of the change).