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Unread 11-01-2003, 02:05
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In the past I believe that FIRST has specified in the rulebook that "intentionally obscuring" the other alliance's vision is against the rules. However this year this rule may have been left off purposely for one main reason.

Has anyone stood in the drivers station and tried to look over the ramp to the far side of the field?

Now imagine how it would be with 4 - 5' robots on top of it. (or a ramp blocker bot)

I think it will be almost impossible for teams to obey this rule.

In responce to your "curtain" robot:
I feel that FIRST would disallow it in the spirit of gracious proffesionalism. However near as I can tell, no specific rule exists limiting this.
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