I'm glad to see some great inputs on this subject. If FIRST does make this a requirement, it will be the ultimate challenge for teams, regardless of the game challenge.
Last year, they intruduced bumpers. These will likely be repeated. They also discouraged tipping, crashing, and other hard-contact collisions. Are they anticipating the change? After all, they had this years game designed LAST September. That 'may mean they needed time to ensure the field would be built RoHs compliant.
Dean K. has warned on CD earlier of purchasing parts before Kick-off. If there are teams that as B-A-U design and/or paint frame components in non-RoHs finishes, (many powercoats contain cadmium), they and their sponsors will be disappointed.
Talk about leveling the playing field! If it does come to fruition, I expect a spirited Q&A session afterward.
Jim E. Mentor 1523
