Thread: Climbing Rules
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Unread 06-01-2013, 22:38
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Re: climbing question

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Originally Posted by gburlison View Post
Rule G4 might apply since the robot would be removed from the pyramid in a manner inconsistent with G4, but since that rule is under the safety section of the rules, it is possible it only applies after the match is over. A violation of G4 results in a Yellow card but does not mention loss of points
Even that I'm doubting, since the rules pretty clearly say you can go all the way back down if your climb is ruled invalid:

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Originally Posted by 3.1.5.2
If a CLIMB is considered unacceptable (e.g. a ROBOT has touched non-adjacent Levels or more than two (2) Levels at a time), a Referee will indicate a rejected CLIMB by turning the offending ROBOT’S PLAYER STATION LED strings yellow. The ROBOT will be ineligible for CLIMB points unless and until it begins a new CLIMB from the floor, Level 0.
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