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Unread 11-01-2012, 13:30
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Re: <G28>

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Originally Posted by efoote868 View Post
Say you're in between the opposing team's lane, and an opposing robot (Even clear across the field). The opposing robot pushes you into the lane, and touches the lane. Should that be worth 3 points to the other team?

Say they pin you, back off, and force you in again. Should that be worth another 3 points?

Is that abusing the rule the way it is written? The intent is to keep you from blocking certain areas of the field.
If the GDC interprets this the same way, may the best drivetrain win.
If the team that gets pushed into the lane (or key) was between you in an effort to impede your progress, then I have no problem with the first foul. The pinning part IS an issue (I'll admit that) - if the robot makes an attempt to leave the lane and you go back and touch them, I would agree that is abusing the rule. However, if the defending robot just sits in the lane and makes no effort to get out of your way after you back off, then they should be subject to further fouls.

If a team is already in the lane or key I definitely have no problem with awarding multiple fouls for backing up and touching them again. My point is there needs to be significant motivation for a team to move out of the lane and key, and not block an offensive maneuver near the lane and key. Without being able to draw multiple fouls, it's very easy to negate 9 points at the cost of a single 3 point penalty.

Also, a chokehold strategy exists for this game if you do away with the multiple G28 fouls.
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