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Re: 2nd Most Awaited Q and A Answer?

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Originally Posted by SteveGPage View Post
With this new update, "These appendages are intended for use in manipulating Basketballs and/or Bridges" - those answers can be called into question. Can you design the appendage for a use different than manipulating the Basketballs or Bridges, such as to grab onto your alliance partner while attempting to balance the bridge?

If I had an appendage whose primary function is other than for manipulating the Basketballs or Bridges, I would ask for clarification from the GDC as soon possible.
That question was already asked several weeks ago:

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Game - The Game » Robot Actions » G21
Q. Can appendages (one at a time) be used for purposes other than manipulating Basketballs and/or Bridges? FRC3005 2012-01-11
A. Yes, as long as no other rules are violated.
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