Look Back: Week 5

[waialua359]

As I read the rules in the last few posts and what is allowed/not allowed, it ultimately comes down to what refs call. I will say again, that the best thing to do is talk to the refs on practice day, try and things out and see what's being called/not called as we all play "legally" and with GP.
Personally, I think blocking robots outside the home stretch for robots not hurdling is good defense, when done with bumper-bumper contact. Trapping balls in the corner is good defense because, regardless of boringness, it is allowed and part of the game. We should not let others dictate how it should be played because of personal feelings. Rules are rules. If a team follows them trying to win matches, it falls within the realm of GP.

It was done to us many of times and we accept it because its part of the game, no penalties were called, and the only thing intentional by the opponents is trying to prevent us from getting the ball and/or scoring.

[Rick TYler]

Originally Posted by XaulZan11

I disagree. Looking at rule <G40>, it is not impeding if there is a clear 'passing lane' around the robot. Secondly, "the (impeding) ROBOT shall have 6 seconds to move out of the way and create a “passing lane” to allow the opposing ROBOT through." Like last year, a team could pin a robot against the wall for 5 seconds, back up and let them move foward and then pin them again.

It's not 2006 or 2007 -- you can't keep pinning. The whole text of <G41>:

<G41> Permitting To Pass - When a ROBOT has received a signal to pass (see Rule <G38>), or when the REFEREE signals that a ROBOT is pinning an opponent in place, the ROBOT shall have 6 seconds to move out of the way and create a “passing lane” to allow the opposing ROBOT through. ROBOTS that fail to do so within 6 seconds after the “signal to pass” shall receive a PENALTY. Repeated infractions will result in a YELLOW CARD being issued to the ROBOT.

You can only attempt repeated pinning as a defensive strategy if you are willing to risk being disqualified.

[BornaE]

Looking Forward:
Is there a list of top 25 teams that you can compile yet?
It would be great if you can get that out.

[DanTod97]

Originally Posted by Looking Forward

When 20 and 40 paired up in Boston, it was all over. Only once in qualifications was 100 broken (and Trinity was involved), but this alliance did it five times in seven elimination matches. Their sole loss involved 40 getting hung up for nearly half the match and some nice defense by 97, and was by a mere 2 points.

but it was such a sweet, sweet 2 points

and team 40 got hung up because of the defense by the way - unintentional though

[Looking Forward]

Yes, there will be Championship predictions of some form. The exact format and release time is yet to be determined.

Originally Posted by 0705920

Looking Forward:
Is there a list of top 25 teams that you can compile yet?
It would be great if you can get that out.

A Top 25 list in the works. Not sure when you can expect it, but it won't be until after the New York City regional.

[XaulZan11]

Originally Posted by Rick TYler

You can only attempt repeated pinning as a defensive strategy if you are willing to risk being disqualified.

Maybe I'm missing something or reading it the wrong way, but why can't you pin someone for 5 seconds, stop pinning and let them move foward (like to the next quadrent) then pin them there for 5 seconds, let them move foward and so on?

edit: does the 'repeat infractions' mean getting the penality or just pinning? I believe 'repeat infractions' means getting more than one penalties.