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Originally Posted by martin417
If the GDC is trying to model real life, and the frustrations of dealing with poorly defined requirements, then that might be an explanation, but I hope that is not the case.
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This would explain a lot of what happens each year...
To perhaps add to the discussion, I would point out the following from the Introduction of Section 4 "The Robot" in the 2014 Game Manual:
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When reading these rules, please use technical common sense (engineering thinking) rather than “lawyering” the interpretation and splitting hairs over the precise wording in an attempt to find loopholes. Try to understand the reasoning behind a rule.
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I would argue that the first sentence supports Martin's detractors in that he's reading too much into the rules. But I would say that the 2nd sentence fully supports the questions that Martin is bringing up. His clearly stated intent is to understand the reasoning -- and this is not a simple issue, despite what some of you interpret.
Ultimately, the GDC needs to respond and clarify. Has someone actually posted a followup in the Q&A, or is there just heated debate in the forum?