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Re: The 2010 Curve Ball

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Originally Posted by Wayne TenBrink View Post
I wouldn't be surprised to see some limitations on drive trains. This is the area that gives seasoned veterans a big advantage over younger teams (preseason prototypes, evolution of previous designs, etc.). A big curveball here could force everybody to pull a clean sheet of paper or default to the kit chassis, which might level the playing field a bit.
No need for limitations. Whereas the difference between "have" and "have not" teams in regards to drive trains may have existed five or ten years ago, AndyMark's products have pretty much eliminated that.

The proper way to advance forward is by bringing the bottom up, not by limiting how high the top can fly.
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