[Mr. Van]

What would be the problem with the following rule? (Yes, I've brought this up in another thread, but it seems relevant here.)

"FABRICATED ITEMS/MECHANISMS/COMPONENTS brought into an event (including those on their ROBOT) must be used on the ROBOT of the team that brought them. Teams are encouraged to bring in raw materials and COTS items to assist other teams at the event. COMPONENTS/MECHANISMS that are on a ROBOT that competes in a match become part of that team's ROBOT for the remainder of the event."

In addition, what would happen if alliance selection at regionals took place AFTER lunch, and the elimination/playoffs started after a short "figure out your strategy" session?

This would allow all sorts of alterations, improvements and teams working together, but would prevent a team from bringing in a pre-built component and putting it on another team's robot. They could build something to help any team they wished, but that "cheesecaked" team would be available for any alliance to select.

- Mr. Van
Coach, Robodox