Wisconsin Regional 2016

[Laaba 80]

Originally Posted by XaulZan11

All that being said, my issue isn't with the refs at this event (I appreciate them letting teams play), but the rule books insistence on calling some penalties if and only if the opposing robot breaks or tips.

I think I disagree with you on the rule book insisting there be damage to cause a penalty. I didn't actively participate in this year's game so I haven't studied up on the rules, but I think G24 is the relevant rule. This reads to me as an intent penalty which allows the refs to use their discretion on calls. If a ref thinks a robot is trying to damage others, there is a penalty/yellow card. If the robot is actually incapacitated, then it's a red card. Maybe it's just my interpretation.

Watching the webcast, I thought the defense was out of control. I'm interested in watching some video so I can see if it really was as bad as I thought it was at the time. I was hoping the refs would call some penalties to get teams to calm down a bit.