Stronghold Arena Boulder "rings"

[mikemilano]

Has anyone found the dimensions of the “Small Rings” that with hold the boulders at the field center-line? We have some concerns about loose pieces getting caught up in the bot.

[nickyflash]

The term is only mentioned once in the Game Manual:

Six (6) BOULDERS are staged evenly along the length of the Midline, 3 ft. 9-1/2 in. apart as shown in Figure 2-35. Small rings are used to keep them in place prior to the start of a MATCH.

Given the wording, I would say that they would remove the small rings after (edit: right before) the match starts.

[cgmv123]

Originally Posted by nickyflash

I would say that they would remove the small rings after the match starts.

How? Humans can't be on the field after the match starts.

[prozack19]

My assumption was that the were under the tape that way they are always in the same spot.

[rich2202]

My guess is that they put marks on the carpet where the rings go, and the rings are not attached to the field (just sit on the field).

[JesseK]

That would be ironic - a robot which can conquer 5/5 defenses gets tripped up by a very small and seemingly insignificant ring...

[Dad1279]

Originally Posted by JesseK

That would be ironic - a robot which can conquer 5/5 defenses gets tripped up by a very small and seemingly insignificant ring...

It's done us in before, like the plates under the carpet in overdrive......

[SenorZ]

Originally Posted by JesseK

That would be ironic - a robot which can conquer 5/5 defenses gets tripped up by a very small and seemingly insignificant ring...

Insignificant?

There are many rings of power in this arena, and none of them are to be taken LIGHTLY!

[cpapplefamily]

We have been look for more detail on these as well.