New Championship Layout 2015

[CENTURION]

Apparently this is where this reply should have gone, I'll just copy/paste:

Well I can't say I'm super happy with this idea.

I feel like FTC always seems to take a backseat because everyone just sees it as "FRC lite". Moving it to a whole other building, and out of the dome, will really take something away from the experience I think. And as much as I love FTC, I feel it already leaves something to be desired in the "inspiration" category.

It kind of feels like the other programs have been "downgraded".

Though maybe that's a little hasty of me.

If the new venue makes space for more FTC divisions and teams, that's good. But I still feel like FTC doesn't get quite the recognition it deserves.

[orangemoore]

Originally Posted by CENTURION

If the new venue makes space for more FTC divisions and teams, that's good. But I still feel like FTC doesn't get quite the recognition it deserves.

I certainly feel the same way about how FTC is undervalued/not recognized like FRC is.

[nicolelin]

I was on FTC in the fall too (7641 M-SET Betta Fish) and I do believe that the FTC teams would appreciate the increase in size at championships. Only a very, very small fraction of teams get to compete.

Props to FIRST for organizing an event of that size next year.

[PayneTrain]

People have noticed issues with the venue getting cramped. FRC brings the eye candy and gets a higher percentage of slots. FTC and FLL invited to CMP/teams registered is so painfully, criminally low. You give fewer opportunities for teams to attend an event like worlds and they can't be postiviely affected by the event. I'm exited to try something new.