I don't normally post on nontechnical issues, but here are the similar systems G14 reminds me of...
Handicapping in golf. (From Wikipedia) --
A golf handicap is a numerical measure of an amateur golfer's playing ability based on the tees played for a given course. It is used to calculate a net score from the number of strokes actually played, thus allowing players of different proficiency to play against each other on somewhat equal terms.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf_handicap
Handicap systems are not used in professional golf.
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Maybe professional FRC would drop G14? But maybe not.
NFL draft system. (From Wikipedia) --
The draft order is determined by first generating the order for the first round. That order is based generally on each team's regular season record, with the exception of the two Super Bowl contestants, who are placed at the end of the draft order. Tiebreakers and specifics are as follows:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL_draft
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If great teams have the most money and great players want to play for great teams and make great money, how else do you keep the league from shrinking to three or four teams?
Sales quotas. (Not from Wikipedia)
Compensation based on derivatives. Your compensation is scaled based on your sales excellence, but also your ability to improve over your results from last term. If sales don't grow, your salary will often shrink even if your sales numbers are high in absolute terms.
And because April 15th is near -- income tax. (Not from Wikipedia)
Not a flat tax. Not a simple system. Lots of handicapping rules. Lets the government acquire the funds it needs to operate and influence peoples behaviors all at the same time.
Maybe this isn't a good example, but in case you think FRC rules are too complex or the penalties too harsh, it will give you a point of comparison.
Greg McKaskle