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1. I am partial to swerve drives. 2451's recent coaxial shifting swerve drive weighs in at a mere 7lbs, rivaling "normal" drivetrains.

2. Although you sacrifice the ability to easily have 6 cims by going swerve, you gain so much maneuverability that it doesn't matter. Maneuverability and a good driver are the most important parts of a robot IMO. Defense can easily be played by swerve by just putting the wheels perpendicular to the other team, but the ability to snake around defenders makes it a very powerful force on the field.

3. Most games can only be played by moving. 2013 was an exception, where you could just climb or shoot form teh safe zone, but I can't recall a champs-winner that couldn't move.