[GaryVoshol]

OK, I withdraw my comments about "scooping" a FIRST official announcement. But I still wonder, if StarGazer had permission to publicize it, why a surrogate account was needed.

FIRST did this a couple years ago with FLL, switching from RCX to NXT (which was promted by the LEGO Corp decision to change controllers). At that time a transition period was implemented, allowing either controller to be used. Teams and schools that had a significant investment in LEGO parts based on the RCX were allowed to continue using it. In fact, a point bonus was given to RCX users the last two years in recognition of the NXT's superior capabilities.

Will there be any transition period in FTC so that either VEX or the new components can be used?