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Re: 179 Swampthing Update

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Originally Posted by NickE View Post
I believe the end of the ramp is pneumatically actuated such that the tip of the ramp folds back slightly when the ramp is horizontal so they are in compliance with the rules.
I didn't seem to catch that. The rules however state that you can break moments of that rule without being called out on it. Only as long as it's temporarily for short periods.

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Originally Posted by Swampdude View Post
"All portions of an appendage that are outside the Frame Perimeter must be contiguous with each other. Very brief violations of the contiguity requirement as a single appendage is being extended or retracted will not be penalized."