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Unread 11-01-2008, 16:19
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Re: <G42> Protection While Hurdling?

I'm not concerned by BLUEABOT impeding traffic. I don't think he is becuase REDABOT has clear paths around him.

Remember, part of the deal REDABOT needs to be moving quickly in order to HURDLE (he needs the forward momentum to impart to the ball). So REDABOT needs to chose a course as he makes his way past the LANE DIVIDER. He needs to line up and shoot a straight course.

BLUEABOT can take advantage by moving in the way of this. Will Aidan consider this to be impeding? When you've only got at most 4 seconds to line up for a straight shot, I'd imagine it'd be nearly impossible to avoid BLUEABOT if he's determined to be in the way. I think part of the issue may be whether or not the GDC will consider moving the robot to increase the force we can impart on the ball as a necessary part of HURDLING.

I plan on asking the Q&A as soon as I get ahold of our TIMS contact.
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