[FTC]: FTC Ramp Question

[GaryVoshol]

Originally Posted by Monty Python

As I understand it, you simply have to be off the field. For the purpose of the game this year, the wall is considered off the field. So if you pick yourself up using the wall then you get the points.

I concur. From section 2.3 Definitions: "Field – The part of the playing surface that is composed of the SoftTiles (mat), the 4 rough or slippery terrain areas, and the Scoring Area. For the 2008 game, the definition of the field does NOT include the walls." And: "Off the Field – A robot is considered “off the field” if there are no parts of it that are touching the field. The field walls, starting platform outside the field, and the ramp can be considered “off the field”. The Scoring Area is considered to be on the field."

I'm not sure if this means that you can simply vault the wall and get the points this way. I'm pretty sure if you vault the wall you would not be allowed to get/put your robot back in play.

That works. Section 2.4.3: "<S2> If a robot goes completely out-of-bounds (outside the playing field), it will be disabled for the remainder of the match. But it will be eligible for the 10 points described in 2.4.1."

Originally Posted by gblake

Careful, Careful - This sort of topic makes me want so say "Use the official Q&A forum!" very loudly.

Normally yes, but that forum has been shut down due to porn spam. Or you could just read the rules ...