Answered: Clarification on Scored (Floor Goals)

[nallen01]

Hi Karthik,

Scored – A Scoring Object is Scored in a Goal if it meets one of the following criteria.
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2. A Scoring Object is touching a Floor Goal, and not touching any other foam tiles.

As per the definition of scored for Floor Goals, there is no mention about an object being not scored if a robot is touching it. Is this just an oversight or are sacks scored in floor goals still legally scored even if a robot of the same colour is touching them?

Thanks!

[Karthik]

Hi Karthik,

As per the definition of scored for Floor Goals, there is no mention about an object being not scored if a robot is touching it. Is this just an oversight or are sacks scored in floor goals still legally scored even if a robot of the same colour is touching them?

Thanks!

Take a look at the second part of the rule. I’ve quoted it below for your convenience, bolding some text for emphasis.

For a Scoring Object to count under either clause, it must remain in a Scored position, if/when all Robots were removed from the field. (By removed, we mean removing the robot and its contents from the field. Referees will be instructed to gently pull robots away from the Goal if necessary) i.e. The Scoring Object must not be supported by the Robot.

Simple touching of a Scoring Object by a robot in a Floor Goal does not affect how it is Scored. However, if the Robot is “supporting” the Scoring Object, it would not count.

[nallen01]

Simple touching of a Scoring Object by a robot in a Floor Goal does not affect how it is Scored. However, if the Robot is “supporting” the Scoring Object, it would not count.

Thanks Karthik!

[Karthik]

Thanks Karthik!

You’re welcome!