paper: 2015 IRI Rule Changes

[logank013]

Checked out IRI changes last week. Seems like really good changes but also really game altering. Taking away bin wars now eliminates any defense what-so-ever that was in the game. Disappointing but good at the same time I think. Can't wait to be there with my team. Good luck to all in the off season.

[Loose Screw]

Originally Posted by logank013

Checked out IRI changes last week. Seems like really good changes but also really game altering. Taking away bin wars now eliminates any defense what-so-ever that was in the game. Disappointing but good at the same time I think. Can't wait to be there with my team. Good luck to all in the off season.

I love these changes, and removing the can wars is the best one. Matches wont be decided in the first second, so it'll be more of a battle of consistency and scoring potential. As for defense, we still have the pool noodles and the center cans if a team misses them in auto.

[Joe Ross]

Originally Posted by CVR

Could you clarify this a little bit?

Are teams able to place the RCs in any orientation? (for example: up right, sideways, upside down)

Can the RCs start the match touching a robot? In particular, can they start supported only by the robot? If they do have to start in contact with the floor or another game piece, can they be partially supported by a robot? If they cannot be partially supported by the robot, can the robot be partially supported by the RC? (for example: A canburgler resting on the RC)


4039 appreciates all the hard work you and others have put into making IRI a world-class event, and we're eager to finalize some plans we have to make ROY G BIV even more competitive.

Originally Posted by Chris Fultz

In general, you can put them where you want (within the limits above), in any orientation you want.

However, the rules for the extra RCs are different from the 3 already on the field. so let us think about how to word this.

Has there been any changes due to this question?

[Chris Fultz]

we will post a final rules update by Monday and have copies in the pits for each team.

[Chris Fultz]

Last night we re-read the rule changes and the comments / questions in this thread. We don't want to make anything more restrictive regarding the Recycle Containers, so the only real change to what has already been stated is to clarify that the extra RCs may be in contact with a robot and can be in any orientation.

[IndySam]

So the robot can completely be supporting the RC?

[Chris Fultz]

Originally Posted by IndySam

So the robot can completely be supporting the RC?

There is no rule to prohibit this.

[IndySam]

Originally Posted by Chris Fultz

There is no rule to prohibit this.

Thanks Chris.

[Duncan Macdonald]

Movable recycling containers and top robots aren't allowed to grab cans? Here comes the autonomous 6 stacks.

[Bennett548]

Is contact with the cans on the step transitive through other game pieces?

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by Bennett548

Is contact with the cans on the step transitive through other game pieces?

I would wager that the IRI planning committee is going to make any attempt, in any way, to get the "off limits" containers illegal. I don't see a point in trying to be clever/cute here.

[Bennett548]

I agree, I want the rule to be clear so we can avoid another arms race.

[tindleroot]

Originally Posted by Bennett548

I agree, I want the rule to be clear so we can avoid another arms race.

Agreed. Sometimes you just have to lay out the rules to be clear of loopholes. But, in the spirit of the OFFSEASON event, which is for fun, and given the IRI committee stated that they intend to avoid an arms race, I sure hope no one tries to make an overpowered, unsafe canburglar just to compete at IRI.

[billylo]

We are sad to hear about IRI rule change. :-(

It's been a tough year for 610. Our 4-bin grabber approach was affected quite a bit by rule changes/Q&A clarifications on momentary contacts throughout the season.

I hope you enjoy 610's 4-bin rush one more time on video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_nV7Age3dk

[BJT]

I wonder how much time and effort spent on better canburglars they just saved everyone attending IRI and possibly other off season events?
However, I was kind of looking forward to someone figuring out how to teleport the cans off the step in the first couple milliseconds