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Re: Interesting Newsletter from NI

Let's be pragmatic. You won't see a water game from FIRST.

Why?

...There are other competitions that deal with water.

...Water is too much trouble for all the competitions and offseason events.

...Everything moves so much slower in water, so any competitive game would be either long or boring.

...Competitions in places in severe drought with water bans in effect would be screwed.

...Water is heavy. Unless the area was designed specifically to hold vast quantities of water, structural issues may come into play.

...Leaks

Is it possible? Yes. Are the hurdles to jump high? Very. Would a water game provide a level of inspiration equal or grater than the increase in effort necessary to pull it off? Probably not.
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