I'd be happy to pay an entry fee to any event I attend, I think that's fair.

I also think that lighter weight classes are a good way to go. They allow full on combat in a smaller space, and therefore reduce costs. Of all the events I've attended recently, I really, really enjoyed the FW Championship in Newcastle. With spinners in play, I think both the roboteers and the audience had a very exciting time, even without the awesome spectacle of the heavys.

Are people going to start building more middleweights? There are only a few around currently, but I think it only takes a few people stepping forward to build one in order for the weight catagory to start to grow...think I'll change my plans and make my planned heavy into a good middleweight instead and get the ball rolling. I know this wont help much in terms of finances ect, but the size differences and ease of transport might be a key point.

I'm wondering if comparisons to TV robot wars is doing us any favours. People come to the events expecting Hypno-Disc to tear people apart, which doesn't happen anymore. On all the flyers for RR events there's pictures of Razer or Pussycat ect, then people turn up and they are not there...I'm wondering if it would be better marketing to distance ourselves a bit more. Go for a fresh, new approach that can bring in audiences maybe?