Rule Mods

[ckobb]

You guys may be interested to know that the Vex Gateway Manual has been updated. You can view the manual herehttp://http://content.vexrobotics.com/docs/vex-gateway/VEX_Gateway_Full_Manual_060111.pdf. The first that you need to know is this:

• A Barrel that is Scored in a Goal is worth one (1) point for the Alliance of the color of the Barrel.
• A Ball that is Scored in a Goal is worth one (1) point for the Alliance of the color of the Ball.
• A Bonus Point earned is worth one (1) point for the Alliance of the color of the Scoring Object.
• A Doubler Barrel that is Scored in a Circular Goal doubles the value of all points in the Goal including
the Bonus Point.
• A Negation Barrel that is Scored in a Circular Goal cancels the value of all points in the Goal including
the Bonus Point.

Then, there is the modded rule:

<SG9> Robots are not permitted to alter the score of any Scoring Object that is Scored by clause 1 of
the definition of Scored. Once an object is successfully scored under clause 1, a Scoring Object’s value
cannot be altered (i.e. the object cannot be descored, and moving this object cannot affect which alliance
receives a bonus point) even if it no longer meets the clause 1 requirements. Violations of this rule will
result in a Disqualification. (Note: Altering a Scoring Object’s value does not include the use of a Doubler
or Negation Barrel). (See figure 14)

This means that you cannot lift up their barrels or balls without descoring them to take the bonus point.

There is also this:

<SG7> Any Scoring Objects introduced during the Match must be either gently placed on a Robot of your
own color touching an Alliance Starting Tile or gently placed on an Alliance Starting Tile of your own
color. The intent of this rule is to allow teams to introduce objects into play, but not to impart energy on
the scoring object which will cause it to end up in a scored position. Violations of this rule will result in
warning for the first offense. Subsequent offenses or an egregious first offense will result in a
Disqualification.
• Match Loads may be introduced by a Driver or Coach at any point during the Match. Match
Loads may only be introduced in the Interaction Zone. Violations will result in a Disqualification.
• Doubler Barrels and Negation Barrels may only be introduced by a Driver or Coach during the
last 30 seconds of the Match. Doubler Barrels may only be introduced in the Interaction Zone.
Negation Barrels may only be introduced in the Isolation zone. Violations will result in a
Disqualification.

Before, you could easily throw the barrel into a goal and score it and walk off with a warning. Sucks, Right.

Let me Know what you guys think

[Karthik]

Before, you could easily throw the barrel into a goal and score it and walk off with a warning. Sucks, Right.

This rule has not been changed.

For an official list of all rules updates, please see:

https://vexforum.com/t/vex-gateway-manual-updates/18980/1