[synth3tk]

Well, if there's one positive case for this dual Super Regional™ system next year, it's that the other programs will get a chance to shine. FTC will now be in the same building as the other programs, so you can expect less segregation in that regard.

As for how they actually treat it, that seems to be improving as well, as others have said. FIRST is slow to change sometimes, and FRC has been here from the very beginning, so naturally they continue to focus on it. But the reality is, FTC really does a better job at doing what FRC set out to do, thanks in large part to the cost. A lot of school districts can stomach the price of FTC, which roughly translates to a higher adoption rate.

However, also recognize that FRC will probably always have more airtime, more focus, and more resources. It's bigger robots, a lot more showmanship involved, and it catches the general public's attention way easier and faster. That doesn't mean they can't emphasize more on other programs, though.