[Chief Hedgehog]

I truly believe that this game is in alignment with a cycle...

Not just 'odd year vs. even year' or 'round game piece vs. other game piece' - but more in terms of the life-cycle of the RoboRio and the accompanying components.

We saw two games in that allowed for wide open fields in 2013 and 2014. Why? Because the CRio was in it's last stages of its life-cycle. Why not allow teams to 'have at it' and go after each other without question of the CRio? I know that FRC 4607 had it's share of CRio reboots on field when hit hard...

However, if the GDC allowed this style of gameplay (open field hits) and team's RoboRio resetting in the middle of matches - we would all be calling foul. I think that the GDC is safeguarding their investments and will eventually open up the field as the RoboRio matures (and more teams become acclimated to its nuances). This is a perfect game to keep the RoboRio 'safe' while the GDC works out other bugs...

So in my estimation - do not hold your breath waiting for another AA or UA style field for at least 2 more years. When that happens, hopefully you have stockpiles of the RoboRio... and when it does - Have at it!