Crushing Balls?

[aaeamdar]

I feel a little disappointed that in 15 posts, no one has really answered the original question:

Originally Posted by LoveMe_HateMe

If we crushed the moon rocks with out trying do you think it would count againist us since it is part of the arena??

First off, here is the rule that most directly answers your question:

Originally Posted by Section7

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Arena Damage - Any ROBOT that has damaged any part of the ARENA, TRAILERS, or GAME PIECES, may be disabled if the Head Referee determines that further damage is likely to occur. The TEAM may be required to take corrective action (such as eliminating sharp edges, removing the damaging MECHANISM, and/or re-inspection) before the ROBOT will be allowed to compete in subsequent MATCHES.

In the future, try to make sure to look in the manual first. If you've read the rules and need further guidance about interpretation, posting on CD is a great way to go. R04 and R05 in Section 8 also discuss this.

I also have to take issue with both freakydork88 and Laaba 80's responses. The former was incorrect when he or she asserted in a blanket statement that damaging field elements is illegal, and the latter's use of anecdotal evidence just confuses the issue more.

If you read the above rule, it says nothing about intention. If your robot is likely to continue to damage things, it will be disabled, whether it is your intention to do so or not.

Please please please, read the manual and refer to it in discussions about the rules. While it is not the only appropriate source (your own interpretation and GDC postings are both also appropriate) it is the first place you should look. Anecdotal evidence and "I think that's OK" will not suffice when your robot is disabled.

Best of luck to everyone this year
Paul