[Taylor]

When you consider the audience, I think Elevation is superior. I think both VEX and FTC are primarily aimed at the 7-10 grade levels (I know FLL enthusiasts would beg to differ), and I think that the FTC game is a bit too complicated. While certainly providing some interesting challenges, the GDC may have overreached most teams' capabilities. I see a lot of teams unable to right themselves if overturned or unable to escape the PVC trap - I don't believe secondary game challenges should dictate the outcome of the game at this level. FRC, on the other hand, absolutely. I welcome complex challenges and strategies at that higher level.
The other reason I prefer the VEX game to the FTC game is goal location. As we learned in Rack 'n Roll, when there is one common centralized goal, position is everything. While I do enjoy seeing good defense, great defensive teams should have to work for it, not just park in front of the goal and block it. With multiple goals around the arena, the VEX game offers the opportunity for an explosive offense and/or a suffocating defense.