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Originally Posted by Boltman
78" is the limit so in that regard they were ruled by more than one judge too high that violates the rules.
As for should they be allowed to rectify it that's much more of a grey area rule and seeing how the event was running late they made a call not to allow the extended time.
IMO a robot should never exceed 78" as part of its design and should not need to have the benefit of alteration on the field to be under 78". That rule has been there since DAY 1...now if High Rollers got smashed and bent out of shape the prior match then I would agree allow the time but that did not happen and they were out of their usual auto score everything spot....adding scrutiny from new eyes.
I have no issue with the ruling and High Rollers will still get into Worlds somehow they are an amazing robot/team and always tough.
In the end 78" is 78" and over that can trigger a disable...live with it. Robonaghts/Kryptonight alliance also deserved the Win they were amazing too and also had disabled bots too to get there.
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(Emphasis mine)
What we are discuusing here are the rules as written, not opinion.
Rule G7:
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G7 When placed on the FIELD for a MATCH, each ROBOT must be:
A. in compliance with all ROBOT rules, i.e. it has passed Inspection. For exceptions regarding Practice MATCHES, see
Section 5.2 – Practice MATCHES.
B. fully supported by the floor, SCORING PLATFORM, and/or SCORING PLATFORM ramps on their ALLIANCE’S side of the
FIELD, and
C. completely outside of their AUTO ZONE and LANDFILL ZONE.
VIOLATION: If fix is a quick remedy, the MATCH won’t start until all requirements are met. If it is not a quick remedy the offending
ROBOT will be DISABLED and at the discretion of the Head REFEREE must be re-Inspected.
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They delayed the start of the match for over five minute in order to determine that the robots were in violation, either or both situations could be rectified in less than 30 seconds. According to the rules as written, both teams should have been allowed to rectify the situation. The fact that they were not even told that they were disabled only makes it worse.