Bumpers here to stay?

[MikeJ675]

I don't mind the bumpers, but I dislike the 15lb weight advantage for using them.

If bonuses are given for them, why not for using the camera or one of the other special parts we get each year?

The weight limit should be steady. The max weight + battery(due to inconsistant weights between batteries)

The weight bonus is the main problem I have.

If you'll excuse the use of a robot combat related example, here I go-

Spining weapon robot A faces fast wedge B. Due to the rules, B was able to add 15lbs of armor to their robot, while due to the nature of A, it is impracticle. B has gained 15lbs more worth of pushing power and protection. It is also now going to react to the impact different. When A hits B, roughly 50% of the energy goes into each on a horizontal impact. A will now move farther and faster than B due to B's weight advantage.

To go on to another kinda off kilter point-
Why not give weight bonuses or penalties for certain types of scoring mechanisms? Obviously some are heavier than others as well as sometimes more difficult to make. Why shouldn't they be rewarded for their extra effort?


To close-
If you can't build it to survive the game within the normal weight restrictions, you aren't trying hard enough.