MidKnight Mayhem III - June 27, 2015

[Lil' Lavery]

Originally Posted by Libby K

5. All playoff matches are double-elimination, using the 2014 bracket structure.

Are they double elimination or are they using the 2014 bracket structure? Because those two things are not the same.

Originally Posted by Libby K

6. Tethers may be eliminated for one robot piece under 20 lbs. This counts towards a team’s 130 lb allowance.

There are no rules regarding tethers. I'm assuming this to mean one <20lb. piece may be placed on the field outside of contact with the robot, and not be penalized for intentionally detaching components. However, please provide clarification as to how this impacts setting up in the beginning of the match. Can I place this component on the other side of the autonomous zone?

Originally Posted by Libby K

8. Mayhem Rule: Each alliance receives a “Stacks of Seven” coupon with their backup robot & timeout coupons. The alliance may use their Seven Stack Card at any point in the playoff tournament, allowing the alliance to score stacks of seven for additional points in that match only.

When do alliances have to declare they are using this coupon? When will the opposing alliance be informed that their opponents are using this coupon?