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I agree with everything above, but I have to think that if people think this game is "easy" and that veteran teams are dominating, then we have to think about the challenges that the GDC has to accomplish each year.

The longer these veterans play, the more experience they gain. The more they become familiar with what it takes to play the game and what it takes to build a good robot and a good team. Rookie teams are scared by the fact that they have to create something "moving", much less anything that dominates.

At kick-off last year, the GDC addressed their attempt to bridge the gap between veterans and not-so-veterans. While the GDC does their thing and provide new, fresh games each year, powerhouse teams continue to build their arsenal.