IRI - 2013 Rule Changes

[Chris Fultz]

We have had several discussions with the IRI “Rules” group, and have agreed on just one rule change for the 2013 IRI. Last year we waited until closer to the event to post the rule changes, and some teams were upset with that, so we are announcing the changes now so that teams can evaluate the impact on their strategy and game play before they apply to attend.

(PS - We will begin the IRI application activity in early May, after the CHP.)

Rule Change 1:

We will add a “Co-Opertition Pyramid” in the middle of the field. In qualification matches, each alliance will receive 2 (two) Qualification Points (QS) if both have a robot on the first level (or higher) of this Pyramid. Each alliance will also receive climb points consistent with what they would have received on their alliance pyramid (10, 20 or 30).

If only one alliance climbs the Co-Opertition Pyramid, NO Qualification points are given and NO climb points are awarded.

We believe this change will add a unique "IRI Dynamic" to the game and really drive match strategies between alliances.

We are trying to get approval from FIRST to paint the pyramid white to be consistent with previous games and hope to have the OK this week (they may allow it since the IRI is after all official events).

At this time, no other rule changes are planned – we think the game is playing out very well and just wanted to add a new strategy element.

[2789_B_Garcia]

OOOOH! Nice change! I hope the TRR group considers this!

[IndySam]

Please note the day!, Nice try Chris.

[Alpha Beta]

Originally Posted by IndySam

Please note the day!, Nice try Chris.

Ha Ha.

Imagine how the tall robots would feel with even more of the field out of reach for them.

[rick.oliver]

Originally Posted by IndySam

Please note the day!, Nice try Chris.

Yeah, my initial reaction was, "you must be kidding".

I think a less unbelievable scenario would be to replace the two alliance pyramids with a common "white" pyramid in the center of the field and have everybody start from their auto line side of the pyramid.

[Peyton Yeung]

With the lack of field space one might think they wanted us to make our robots smaller again

[Steven Donow]

I like it but I think the field will be too crow–


Ohhhhhhhh I get it now

[Hallry]

Originally Posted by DevenStonow

I like it but I think the field will be too crow–


Ohhhhhhhh I get it now

It took me an hour to realize what day it is....

[dlavery]

Is it really a prank if the idea becomes real?

[chmconkling]

I think you will have to buy or create your own pyramid to have a CoOp pyramid.

[Gary Dillard]

I'd like to see a Co-opertition zipline where you get bonus points for climbing to the top of your pyramid and then ziplining to the other pyramid to tag your opponent's robot.

[jdunston94]

that is just a quick rough mock of what the field would look like. It would make it very difficult for robots that cannot travel under the pyramids.

[jvriezen]

I think the floor should be regolith as well.

[Thad House]

Also, for that middle pyramid instead of the top goal there is a minibot pole straight up the middle. Deploy a 2011 Legal Minibot on that pole in auton to get to 20 extra points.

[Travis Hoffman]

You got an oval-shaped field - might as well add some trackballs and hurdling.