Answered: doubler/negator barrel as first object scored?

[murdomeek]

what happens if a doubler/negator is the first in a goal?
for example:
D (scored my red), r, r, b (top object)
what would the score be?

this is an unofficial answer by another forum user but i think this should go through the OFFICIAL Q+A

@Dave Flowerday

Well, this is my interpretation, but if you think it might not be right then you should ask in the official Q&A for a clarification.

Definitions from the manual:

Originally Posted by Gateway Manual

Ball – A red or blue spherical shaped plastic scoring object with a diameter of 6”. Each Ball weighs
approximately 0.24 lbs.

Barrel – A red or blue cylindrical shaped plastic scoring object with a diameter of 6” and a height of 5”.
Each Barrel weighs approximately 0.53 lbs.

Bonus Point – A Bonus Point is earned for the lowest Ball or Barrel (closest to the foam field tile) within a
Circular Goal.

Note that Ball and Barrel definitions both have the phrase “red or blue” in it. Meaning, in my opinion, that a doubler or negation does not meet the the definition of Ball or Barrel. Thus, when looking at the Bonus Point definition, it says the lowest Ball or Barrel (which the other definitions say have to be red or blue). Therefore it does not matter if there is a doubler or negation underneath the bonus point object, as the BP object is still the lowest red or blue object.

In your example, I’d say Red has 6 points (2 objects + bonus point, doubled) and Blue has 2 points (1 object, doubled).

Again, though, that’s my interpretation. Best to ask the GDC if you think it’s ambiguous.

thanks!

[Karthik]

@murdomeek

what happens if a doubler/negator is the first in a goal?
for example:
D (scored my red), r, r, b (top object)
what would the score be?

this is an unofficial answer by another forum user but i think this should go through the OFFICIAL Q+A

thanks!

The answer you quoted is completely correct, both in rationale and the final answer. 6 points for Red, 2 points for Blue.

[murdomeek]

thanks for answering a question twice :o

[Karthik]

@murdomeek

thanks for answering a question twice :o

Not a problem. You’re welcome!