[synth3tk]

Originally Posted by Bill_B

The analyst from our team will be carrying a clipboard with marker on a lanyard. S/he will cross out each of the nine shapes on each side of the field as they are passed or thrown out. that is, keep an inventory of which tubes are available. I'm hoping this will keep our alliance partners from random failures to get the "right" tube.

That should fall in line with the rule that goes along the lines of allowing you to bring a clipboard or other (non-powered) strategy device. I've only skimmed the rulebook once, but I'll have to go open it up to find this one.

EDIT: Here we go.

<T26> Devices used solely for the purpose of planning or tracking strategy of game play are allowed inside the ALLIANCE STATION, if they meet ALL of the following conditions:
- Do not connect or attach to the OPERATOR CONSOLE
- Do not connect or attach to the FIELD or ARENA
- Do not connect or attach to another ALLIANCE member
- Do not communicate with anything or anyone outside of the ARENA.
- Do no include any form of enabled wireless electronic communication (e.g. radios, walkie-talkies, cell phones, Bluetooth communications, WiFi, etc.)
- Do not in any way affect the outcome of a MATCH, other than by allowing TEAM members to plan or track strategy for the purposes of communication of that strategy to other ALLIANCE members.