[Pranit T]

If you are arguing that you are "unfairly" being paired up with teams that don't necessarily build robots keeping in mind that assists are the first tie-breaker, just remember, this is similar to when in the past teams just sat still in auto when auto points were the tie breaker.

Did you try talking to the teams in your area during build season? The least you can do is inform young teams during build season and at competitions about strategy, for example this year emphasize the importance of assists. If you are in the hopes of having a level playing field, try and make sure people know how the game works instead putting it entirely on the GDC and the refs.

Using an example here, two rookie teams were Regional Winners at two different events in Ontario this year, namely Team 5076 and Team 4914. Both teams were mentored by a couple of veteran teams throughout the season, keeping in mind how the game was designed to be played, and putting emphasis on the little details. The two rookie teams came up with entirely different solutions to the game, but both were successful at their events because they knew what it takes, to do well in a game-to-game scenario.

Everyday, posts pop up simply highlighting OP's dissatisfaction with the GDC's attempt to make "teamwork" happen. If people want to keep talking about how FIRST is about teaching kids about real life, then this year should highlight "dealing with it".