[Munchskull]

In terms of standards I think that they are a great idea. Some may be complaining about themes, effort, and being professional. I say why can't the game have a fun theme and still be professional? People can be whimsical and professional, look at google, the multi billion dollar tech corporation. What do you see when you enter their HQ? A giant slide. Besides a lot of engineers that I know are still kids at heart.

This is a competition for high schoolers. For all the time we spend having to go to school, and be serious, we still love to have fun. We embrace themes. If FIRST's goal was to always be professional then why is there dancing and music at the competitions?