Quoted from mbeardsley:I'd like to see some creative use of outlanes. Maybe have an "up post" (or some sort of drop target) that blocks the out lanes that you can earn through other shots. The old "kickback" (and now even more boring "virtual kickback") are really stale.
Even a return of the old school "gate" that leads back to the shooter lane would be nice.
I've actually pitched an idea to Stern,P3 and Deeproot about an active outlane post. P3 guys liked the idea but unfortunately wouldn't work with there platform, the rest looked at me like I was high 
Here was my pitch.
I would like to see active outlane post that move up and down via either a motor or kicker system. The thought behind this would be twofold. One for handicap ability and one for scoring/modes.
Handicap - Ever have friends over and they wont play pinball with you because you have the games set up hard so you don't play forever but it's to hard for them to have fun? Or Visa Versa? With the active outlane post on ball 1 before you plunge you select your skill level. Expert - the lanes open up fully, Average - they stay in the middle, Novice - They lower to reduce the outlane gap.
Modes - For specific modes they can open and close the outlanes to make certain modes harder and others easier. For example, during MB the lanes open up but in single ball play they can close. Can also be rewards from mystery or achievements from doing things in the game. (Using DP) Collect 50 weapons and outlanes move one spot lower for the rest of your ball.
I really want to see this as I think it could make party play more fun between multiple players of all different skills as well as the added features during modes.
