[Racer26]

I *really* don't think this year's game has to be a lesson in game-design safety. I think its possible to do it safely (and have more fun games as a result). People need to think about safety when designing though. 5k+ rpm flywheels using materials never designed for that velocity is a recipe for problems. Don't get me wrong, go ahead and use an 8" AM Pneumatic wheel if you'd like, but run it slower, and ensure you build in some shrapnel containment shielding to prevent errant bits of shooter wheel from flying at your field staff. A typical 1/4oz automotive stick-on wheel weight will be an awful lot like a bullet if ejected from a shooter wheel at 5000rpm.

I feel like 2013's game is going to be among the most exciting to watch that I've ever participated in since 2003, and everyone seems to think 2006 is king for that as of yet. I hope we can pull it off safely so we can have more games like it.