[meaubry]

IMHO, Haven't we all jumped to alot of conclusions regarding this years game - yet we haven't even seen a single seeding match (everyone does better, if we all work together) or elimination (bash em up) final. (opps, see even Ijust did it)
Dense - there are many reasons to build a "Tank" besides what someone thinks is required to win the match, or even the championship. Concentrating on doing fewer things better can also help you maintain control of time, and resources during the 6 week design and build process. Some teams will find this an advantage because they do not have as much of a problem meeting the weight restriction (less allocation to multiple sub-systems) I hope that this year will NOT turn into a Brute force tug -o war and that there is opportunity for ALL designs to shine or at least contribute to the FUN!
Asher - I'm sorry you were so disappointed - I hope through the next few months that you can continue the same enthusiasm that your team has evidently been able to create using the "read the book" mentality - personally, I think your team "got it" right! Have fun, continue to look for the bright side of the things!