Send the copies of 3d studio max and organizational tools (Microsoft stuff, assuming they are giving it to us again) as soon as a team registers. This will allow more use of the software. For example, it is hard to bust out the copies of MS Project and just start using it right at kickoff. It is a tool for organization and if it is given to u earlier then we can get more organized ansd utilize all we are given. Also, we will be getting a new version of 3ds Max this year so giving it to us a month or 2 ahead of time would make the transition easier. This also makes it easier for the rookie teams or teams that have not previously done this part of the competition. Both of these wont affect the main competition but it would give us a better timescale for the Animation competition. Just a thought
