Active Weapon Rule?

[Eventorizon]

Some wont like this but what about qualifying? Robotwars did it to pick the best and most entertaining machines so that it made a good show.

As the champs are held at GSL, an event where the sport gets seen by thousands of people, you need it to look its best. Each machine should have its own data sheet and probably a video too, showing it off under its ideal conditions and highlighting its unique features.

The advantage of this is that it doesn't rule out any specific weapon type or put limits on the designs. It also means that if you can impress the EO's with your hardox box that can push 50Kg or can hit something so hard it flys over a wall then you can get in.

Being selective about the machines means you can also better choose the type of competition and how its arranged. A 32 machine field with 8x 4 way fights would be an incredible spectical and really make people think about their design as it might not just have to face of a spinner but a spinner, flipper and axe all in the same fight!

(Note: There will probably be flaws in this somewhere)

EDIT: Side thought... as others have rightly pointed out, the only Class 1 arena is RoboChallenge's. No other events allow spinners/should have unless it matches or exceeds that spec. The box's get far more events to test their metal. The champs should be the best of the best.

Also, I think that any driver who has got into the top 4 should be on the panel that helps choose the machines in the event of qualifiers. They all might be able to choose a wild card machine that didn't make the initial cut, but one that has caught their eye, giving younger builders and creative design a chance even if its just a box.