it seems that people keep complaining about the minibot
here’s how i see it:
*not every team will build the same minibot…just like lifting robots in 07, not every team will be able to do it right, or in similar ways…there are millions of ways you can deploy the bot, and still quite a few different ways you can get the bot to climb…also many teams will have good ideas but crappy execution, while others will have crappy ideas but really excellent execution
*you get enough stuff/are permitted to use enough stuff to build a decent minibot…you dont need pneumatics or extreme motors or special controllers
*if you cant afford the minibot, you dont have to build one…you’re not at a competitive disadvantage…esp. if, say, first team 1114 let you borrow theirs 
*30 points for the 1st minibot is just right, considering that most minibots will eventually reach the top anyways