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Re: G28 Clarification - Air Powered Shooter

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Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery View Post
You know what I like about the rulebook this year? They have these nice, simple, bolded titles that describe the intent and effect of each rule. In the case of G28 it states "Don't use air to direct/redirect FUEL." That seems pretty clear what the intention of the rule is. We're not to use air to direct/redirect fuel.
The full rule is
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Don’t use air to direct/redirect FUEL. ROBOTS may not use forced air to affect the movement of FUEL that is outside the volume of the ROBOT.
This rule does not apply to inside the volume of the robot. Using an air cannon that has enough power to continue to accelerate a ball outside the volume is a bit grey. As a RI I would allow absent further clarification. Your RI might differ. It is a bit grey. Using the air cannon as a defensive tool or to herd balls outside the robot volume is clearly against the rules.
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