FRC 2009 - Lunacy

[ExarKun666]

Originally Posted by Abra Cadabra IV

If I'm reading that rule right, it means we're stuck within the starting dimensions for the entire game, not just the start. However, rules <R12> and <R16> seem to contradict it (there's no reason to have to rubber-band your bot into the starting dimensions if it's never allowed to leave them). Am I misreading things?

Because if I'm not, this is going to add a huge about of complexity to the design process.

You are reading it right and R16 doesn't contradict

<R16> Once the MATCH has started, the ROBOT may assume a PLAYING CONFIGURATION that
is different from the STARTING CONFIGURATION. The ROBOT must be designed such
that the PLAYING CONFIGURATION of the ROBOT shall not exceed the dimensions
specified in Rule <R11>.