Crushing Balls?

[ScottOliveira]

Originally Posted by aaeamdar

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



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



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

People have been answering the question, if you actually read it. The question asked was:
[quote]If we crushed the moon rocks with out trying do you think it would count againist us since it is part of the arena??[quote]

You'll note that the question asked is not 'Is destroying game pieces against the rule', but 'Do you think unintentional damage will be counted against us'. Thus you have people on the forum giving their opinions as to the actual conditions that the rule will be applied.

While it is certainly advisable for everyone to read the game manual, not everyone has the time to go digging for the specific rules, and this forum allows them to try to get answers with minimal time. And it is also a place for more experienced FIRSTers to give their own insight into how rules are actually applied.

Please try to maintain courteous in your posting. It is neither necessary nor appropriate to so aggressively shoot people down. Doing so does not encourage growth of the forum or of FIRST, and goes against the principle of gracious professionalism.