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Re: If YOU were the GDC...

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Originally Posted by DareDad View Post
Eh. Build a robot that doesn't tip. There are bumpers, contact between robots was intended as part of the game. Building a robot that's a bowling ball on top of a stick isn't (or shouldn't be) a good design.
There is a difference between building a robot that is difficult to tip over and removing tipping violations that allow robots to actively attempt to tip other robots (ex. a ramp specifically for tipping).

Even building a short robot does not mean that you won't get tipped, look at 836.
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