So what happenes to the roboteers that are new to the sport, and want to compete, but have to shell out more money on another machine that, in honesty, they are only likely to use once ?

I know a few roboteers that will feel the same. And in fact this rule has severly disapointed a new roboteer that had the timing perfect to make this his first event.

Sorry if this offends anyone, but this is my opinion.