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Re: an evil, desperate, ramp strategy

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Originally Posted by Game Manual
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Game Manual
ROBOT Orientation - ROBOTs must maintain their vertical orientation with respect to their starting position throughout the match. ROBOTs may not intentionally tip over onto one of their initially vertical sides and operate with this side parallel to the ground. If a ROBOT is accidentally or intentionally tipped over onto its side, it cannot score any balls in any goals from this orientation.
(emphasis mine)
If I were a ref, I would call this strategy illegal on intent. You are intentionally tipping over onto an initially vertical side. This is explicitly forbidden based on the second sentence. Plus, why would you deprive your alliance of a defensive robot?


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