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Originally Posted by 2789_B_Garcia
Now with the rule change, if another robot damages our robot inside our frame perimeter, we'll be told that our robot's actions were the "catalyst" for the damage because we were playing defense...which means we not only extend beyond our frame perimeter at our own risk, we also drive at our own risk, as well. Last week, we saw debris all over the field, electrical components being ripped out of robots, and now the rules change says that it's our fault if we are playing defense?
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I'm not sure that's how the rule will be interpreted.
I'm seeing it being more like this:
If you drive into a protrusion that's already out and damage your robot, that's your fault.
However, if the offensive robot extends their protrusion just because you're trying to play defense (there is not a ball around to pick up), then I don't see how you're the catalyst for the damage. In all likelihood, both robots would be fine if the offensive bot keeps it's arm in. Due to the actions of the offensive robot, the damage occurs. G28, damaging or delibrate contact to the inside of the frame perimeter, offensive robot, technical foul, 50 points added to the defensive bot's alliance's score, continue play.