Anybody really dis-like the game?

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Originally Posted by Andrew Schreiber

I would like to bring up a concern that came to mind last night at dinner, I understand why the GDC wants us to compete on a low friction. I have a small concern with the fact that all the teams have to buy a specific product from a single company. Im not worried about supply, I am worried that companies could lobby for the GDC to design a game using one of their products. Do I think AndyMark would do that? I would hope not. I just wanted to raise the concern.

Are you talking about the floor? I wouldn't be so worried about that-yes, I am concerned that low-budget teams may be lacking in drive practice, but it does provide a legitimate challenge and surely everyone can find access to some sort of low-friction surface. I am more concerned about the balls-that is a very unique product offered by a single company (and only to the US!) and if the worst-case scenario happens, which it has, many teams will end up not being able to touch one. I'm wondering why they didn't just go with a more standard type of ball. Between these two issues and the trailer, I'm very worried that low-budget teams will be seriously lacking in practice.