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Re: Team Update 1-15-2013

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Originally Posted by nickpaterni View Post
I find it hard to believe this is totally arbitrary. I think if the change stays, GDC should really post their reasoning for the change. I would assume this is some sort of game breaking or safety issue, but it would be nice to hear an official reason.
The only semi-rational explanation I've heard is that the old rule would be difficult for refs to enforce on the fly.

The proposed '54in cylinder in any orientation' rule is equally as enforcible as the 'robot-oriented 54in cylinder' but allows for a much wider variety of designs.
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