This thread is the VIQC equivalent to my FAQ for VRC Tower Takeover, except this time I’m getting ahead of the question posts by writing it on the night of release instead of the next day. Like the other FAQ, this post is a wiki, so feel free to edit it to add new questions or correct any errors.
Q: Where can I read the game manual?
A: The game manual and other important documents can be found on this page.
Q: What are the dimensions of [field/game element X]?
A: The Field Appendix contains detailed, dimensioned drawings and descriptions of the field and game elements.
Q: The balls look like the balls from Bank Shot, are they the same?
A: Looking at the Field Appendices from both Bank Shot and Squared Away, the balls have the same size and mass (3" diameter, 22 grams). They appear to be similar in color as well, though it will be hard to say until someone can compare them side-by-side in person.
Q: What about the balls from VRC Turning Point?
A: The balls used in VRC Turning Point are the same diameter but 2.5 times heavier (55 grams) and a different color, so not a good substitute for VIQC Squared Away balls.
Q: How many balls can I possess?
A: There is no ball possession limit in VIQC Squared Away.
Q: How many balls can I score on/in a cube?
A: The rules do not set a maximum number of balls that can be scored on/in each cube, though obviously there are some physical limitations.
Q: Can I score balls on/in a cube that is scored in a corner goal or platform?
A: Yes, there are no rules preventing this.
Q: Can I score more than one cube in/on the same corner goal or platform?
A: No, each corner goal or platform can only have a single cube scored on/in it.
Q: Does the cube have to match the color of the corner goal/platform it is scored in?
A: Yes. Red cubes can only be scored in red corner goals. Blue cubes can only be scored in blue corner goals. Green cubes can only be scored on platforms.
Q: Are the colored parts on the top of the perimeter wall part of the corner goals?
A: No, the corner goals are 2D areas completely on the Floor.
Q: How has the starting area changed this year?
A: The starting area has shrunk from 11" x 20" in Next Level to 11" x 19" in Squared Away. This is because the short black line and field perimeter are no longer part of the starting area.
Q: What about the dimensions my robot must not exceed during a match?
A: This has also shrunk to 11" x 19" for this year. Be sure to read <G5> for more information on this constraint.
Q: How tall can my robot be?
A: Your robot must start the match no taller than 15", and must remain under 15" in height for the entire match.
Q: I have read this entire post and still have a question. What should I do?
A: You should perform the following steps:
- Read the game manual, as well as any appendices relevant to your question.
- Read the game manual, as well as any appendices relevant to your question.
- Perform a search of the game manual for terms relevant to your question. This can be done by pressing Ctrl-f or command-f, or by performing a search in the VIQC Hub mobile app.
- Search the official Q&A and forum for terms relevant to your question.
Most questions will be answered by completing steps 1-4. If after completing these steps you still have a question, do the following:
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Decide whether you want to ask your question on the forum or the official Q&A. Forum threads get replied to more quickly and result in more discussion, but the official Q&A (where only registered teams and EPs can post questions) is the only source of official, binding rules interpretations. Often, preliminary discussions on the forum lead to official Q&A questions for final rulings.
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Write out your question as completely and thoroughly as possible. Make sure to quote any rules you’re referencing, draw diagrams to illustrate your question, etc. You might find that you answered your own question just by trying to ask it.
If after doing all the above you still have a question, then please feel free to ask it!
