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Originally Posted by CJV648
I'm not not sure of the refs reasoning, but it was different than what was used in Curie QF 34 when 1270 got under both 648 and 1732 while playing defense next to the rack in the match. Neither tipped--648 drove across them, they backed off 1732. Only the 1732 encounter is shown in the video.
Looking at the low profile of 1270's bot versus the others I see how their behavior could be interpreted as contrary to the intent of the wedge/tipping rules and therefore overly aggressive. Looking at their profile it isn't a wedge per se, so I can also see why a ref might not call it a violation. It is a legitimate matter of interpretation.
A yellow card in QF 34 might have made 1270 a little more cautious and let them avoid the tipping on Einstein.
Under the circumstances I can see why 1270 and allies would be frustrated by the change in interpretation, but keeping things in perspective, they did have a great run in a fun game.
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I was the field coach of 1270 and I was looking directly at what happened on Einstein. 1270 and 71 were both going for the same spot on the spider, both had a tube, and both were pushing each other. 71 and 1270 were BOTH going forward. 71 while driving forward went over top of 1270 and the forward driving of the robots caused 71 to tip.
Now I am not sure exactly what the call to DQ 1270 was based on, whether it was that the ref believed he had witnessed intentional tipping or what, but I can tell you now that it was not. That was just a battle of CG and 71 was top heavy. Now as far as " if 1270 had bumpers" or "if they were just a little taller" , I believe the game rules have to agree and stay in the guidelines of the robot rules. As soon as there is a set ground clearance or a requirement for bumpers than those will become valid points toward the call. I say this not to start a war but simply to make a point. One could argue with these and say "if only 71 was a little lower to the ground" or "if only the CG of 71 was a little lower".
Whats done is done and it is what it is. Though this call hurt us a lot it is all over and done.
Again I am not trying to start a war so please do not take it that way.
I would also like to say thankyou to 330 and 910 for accepting us into your alliance. I had a lot of fun playing alongside you guys and would like to say that both teams are awesome both robot and members. Hope to see you next year!!