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Re: Off Side Penalty?

If it is a robot that can move then no penalties will be assessed per <g26> but if it is a deadbot then penalties (from my interpretation will be assessed). But that still doesn't mean that you don't need to score points. It is not only bad to do this but not wise. Your standings at the competition are based on how many points your OPONENT gets at the end of the match not by your score (only if you win of course). So it would not be wise to make your opponent get zero pts. BUT because the number of QP (qualifying points) gained is the lowest number before penalties this could be good. here is how QP is given:

No penalties: Opponents score
You had penalties: Opponents score
Opponent had penalties (and without penalties would have won the match): your score
Opponent had penalties (would have lost even without): their score before penalties.
Both have penalties: either opponents score before penalties or your score with penalties, whichever is highest.
(should be right unless it has changed)

Now that I have confused you, If could be advantageous to use this strategy (i wouldn't no matter what) for QP seeing that their score to begin with is higher and your score is lower (before penalties). This is the only time that I can see it beneficial. Plus this year with real time scoring it will be easier to decide if we should score for the opponent to get more QP. (yes I would do this because if you can then you must have a good robot, plus you help them out with QP)

Again, I brought out this strategy to let people know about it so if it does happen they can have an idea as to what actions should be taken. Also, Hey Amy, has the GDC answered the question yet?
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