Originally Posted by Tanis (Post 1518757)

My interpretation is the other way around.

Based on the definition of each alliance's CASTLE and SECRET PASSAGE (which are both on the same side of the field), I am assuming that the blue alliance's OUTER WORKS is on the same side of the field as the blue alliance's CASTLE and SECRET PASSAGE.

This means the rule 5.5.10:



Would indicate that the red alliance picks the defenses that are placed leading into the blue alliance's COURTYARD, and thus the defenses that they are going to traverse.

If it were the other way around (you pick the defenses your opponents need to traverse), the last sentence in the quoted piece of 5.5.10 wouldn't make sense- you wouldn't necessarily get the same defenses that you practiced with.

Originally Posted by EricH (Post 1518772)

5.5.10 specifically calls out that it's PRACTICE matches.

Think about this: If you are picking your own crossings, why does the DC give you your opponents' selections? (5.5.10.2)

From the rest of the Manual, it is pretty clear to me that you pick your own Defenses.

Originally Posted by EricH (Post 1518772)

5.5.10 specifically calls out that it's PRACTICE matches.

Think about this: If you are picking your own crossings, why does the DC give you your opponents' selections? (5.5.10.2)

From the rest of the Manual, it is pretty clear to me that you pick your own Defenses.

Originally Posted by rtfgnow (Post 1518770)

I encourage you to think further about the drawbridge. Maybe consider the definition of crossing. Remember that each alliance has three robots.

Originally Posted by jeremiahL (Post 1518631)

I think that a relative easiest barrier would be debatable based on the area you're in and the designing process taken on by most teams, drawbridges would of course be easiest more than likely. seeing as it solely requires one to push on the obstacle.