[pyroslev]

I got into a debate with a by the rules mentor. Their stance was it was overall unfair to even build it. By the statement that was made, all teams with a robot from previous years would have to turn them over due to the fact that they have a robot and rookies do not.

Is it fair to build two robots of the same design and materials so you can keep one: Not 100%.

Is it fair to build a robot that can only be used to tweak Autonomous Mode and drive practice, with no extra mechanisms: If you are in a week 1-2 regional and then Atlanta, Yes. (This is the route I would take if I could)

A benefit, perhaps, is alliances. If you got two so-so teams who have little practice time paired with a team that had a practice bot, that would compensate. Even with only driving practice, it could buy you some time.

Too each is their own motives and goals.