[Ragnarokae]

I've seen a lot of confusion regarding the humans throwing the balls in.

<G09> TEAM Starting Positions – The PAYLOAD SPECIALIST is stationed in either of the FUELING STATIONS belonging to the ALLIANCE, or seated in the OUTPOST belonging to the ALLIANCE. The seat belt in each OUTPOST must be snugly fastened around the PAYLOAD SPECIALIST seated in this location. The determination of where the PAYLOAD SPECIALIST is stationed among these three possible locations is negotiated within the ALLIANCE before the start of the MATCH.

My understanding: Each alliance has a Payload Specialist in each fueling station, and one in the outpost (who is seated).

<G20> Handling MOON ROCKS – MOON ROCKS can be SCORED by ROBOTS or PAYLOAD SPECIALISTS. PAYLOAD SPECIALISTS can enter MOON ROCKS into play by launching them over the Alliance Station Wall or over/through the OUTPOST shield. MOON ROCKS can not enter the CRATER by being thrown around the end of the Alliance Station Wall. A violation will cause a PENALTY to be assigned.

My understanding: Only the Payload Specialist can throw.
Seems hard (to me) to throw a 9'' ball over a wall and land inside a 10.5'' target.... Maybe the Payload Specialist is meant to just get balls into the arena and get a very lucky shot.

<G39> TEAM Positions During TELEOPERATED PERIOD - During the TELEOPERATED PERIOD, the PILOTS and the COMMANDER may travel anywhere within the ALLIANCE ZONE (note that the ALLIANCE ZONE includes the local FUELING STATION). The PAYLOAD SPECIALIST must remain within the FUELING STATION to which they are assigned for the
entire MATCH. The PAYLOAD SPECIALIST stationed in the OUTPOST must remain in the OUTPOST seat during the entire MATCH (note that if the PAYLOAD SPECIALIST in the OUTPOST unbuckles the seat belt or stands up in this location, it may be considered a violation of <S01>). Each violation (stepping outside the designated area, or stepping across the PLAYERS LINE) will result in a PENALTY. Exceptions will be made in cases involving TEAM member safety.

My understanding: Payload Specialists can't move around to get a better shot.


I think that the focus needs to be on the robot getting the ball in, not on the human.

Anyone read the rules differently than I did?