[Donut]

This game really looks to me to be a return to some FIRST games of old (specifically 2003 and 2004). The likes:

• Very difficult objects to climb. Expect to see the most flipped bots since 2004, possibly ever.
• Teams will practically be "forced" to innovate new mechanisms. The 3" ball incursion rule along with single ball limits and no lifting balls rules out the majority of past manipulators.
• Limited game objects. Ball control can be key.
• Simple to understand score. No unnecessary trailing 0's or odd multipliers.
• One of the most awesome looking endgames ever. Granted teams cannot hit opponents while they attempt to hang (as could be done in '04), however there is a much greater chance for defense to prevent them from getting to their tower than in '07's endgame (in fact it may be almost impossible to cross a Bump while being hit repeatedly).

The few dislikes:

• Not sure if I approve of this seeding algorithm. W/L/T should be the most important ranking component, even if trying to promote cooperation.
• Hoping these goals don't have lots of bounce outs for no score.
• Although autonomous gives the advantage of no defense, there is not a drastic bonus for making a killer auto. Then again this may just make the game more balanced (the 2006 autonomous was too important)

Good luck everyone!