Answered: A probable typo in rule SG10

[FullMetalMentor]

SG10 says the following:

<SG10> …Robots may expand above the 18” height limit while completely within the volume of the Climbing Zone and with less than thirty seconds (0:30) left in the Match.

I’m guessing what you really want the rule to say is this:

<SG10> …Robots may expand above the 18” height limit only while completely within the volume of the Climbing Zone and with less than thirty seconds (0:30) left in the Match.

I hate to nitpick, but having dealt with lawyers who’ve weaseled out of contracts because of things like that… well… you know how it is.

[Karthik]

@FullMetalMentor

SG10 says the following:

<SG10> …Robots may expand above the 18” height limit while completely within the volume of the Climbing Zone and with less than thirty seconds (0:30) left in the Match.

I’m guessing what you really want the rule to say is this:

<SG10> …Robots may expand above the 18” height limit only while completely within the volume of the Climbing Zone and with less than thirty seconds (0:30) left in the Match.

I hate to nitpick, but having dealt with lawyers who’ve weaseled out of contracts because of things like that… well… you know how it is.

The current wording of <SG10> when read alongside <SG3>, adequately captures our intent. I’ve quoted <SG3> below, with some text bolded for emphasis.

@VEX Robotics Competition Nothing But Net Game Manual

<SG3> A Robot may not expand beyond a volume of 18 inches wide by 18 inches long by 18 inches tall at any point during the Match, with the exception of the allowance listed in <SG10>. Minor violations of this rule that do not affect the match will result in a warning. Egregious (match affecting) offenses will result in a Disqualification. Teams that receive multiple warnings may also receive a Disqualification at the head referee’s discretion.

That being said, thanks for pointing out the potential confusion.

[FullMetalMentor]

@Karthik

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That being said, thanks for pointing out the potential confusion.

You’re welcome!

[Karthik]

@FullMetalMentor

You’re welcome!

Touché.