Answered: Orientation of stacks on field

[nallen01]

Hi Karthik,

The Game Manual and Field Specifications show two different orientations for the 4 middle stacks of balls.

Field Specifications:

Game Manual:

As shown, the Game Manual shows the stacks all “pointing” in the same direction, whereas the Field Specifications show them “pointing” towards other stacks in a square pattern.

Is there a set orientation for these stacks on the field? (In which case which image is correct?) Or are they allowed to be in any orientation?

Thanks!

[Karthik]

Hi Karthik,

The Game Manual and Field Specifications show two different orientations for the 4 middle stacks of balls.

Field Specifications:
http://vex.us.nallen.me/data/images/misc/field_specs_arrows.jpg

Game Manual:
http://vex.us.nallen.me/data/images/misc/manual_arrows.jpg

As shown, the Game Manual shows the stacks all “pointing” in the same direction, whereas the Field Specifications show them “pointing” towards other stacks in a square pattern.

Is there a set orientation for these stacks on the field? (In which case which image is correct?) Or are they allowed to be in any orientation?

Thanks!

This question will be answered after the scheduled June 15th VRC Nothing But Net Game Manual Update. We appreciate your patience.

[Karthik]

Is there a set orientation for these stacks on the field? (In which case which image is correct?) Or are they allowed to be in any orientation?

Good question! We apologize for not making this clear.

On June 15th we updated we updated Appendix A to state:

Please note that the six (6) piles of balls not adjacent to a wall may be placed in a random orientation, as long as the pile maintains the same shape and is approximately centered on the junction of the foam field tiles. (i.e. the piles may rotated from what is depicted above)

Thus these 6 piles are allowed to be in any orientation.

[nallen01]

Thanks Karthik!

[Karthik]

Thanks Karthik!

You’re welcome!