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Re: rtlToronto19: Balance of Power and other upcoming events
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Thu, 3 Mar 2005 21:56:16 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote:

Steve's point is correct.  Even with a 2x4 above or below, you still need to
build the entire frame to hold the beam 2x4, then build the broomstick/bottom
2x4 too if you want pull it.  If this option wasn't in the game, then players
only need a beam 2x4 and don't even need to joint it.

Well that's their choice if they want to use that beam.  I say if they're going
to do that, let them build that structure (if they want - I certainly don't
think it's necissary for proving a concept).  It's just pushing a beam/pulling a
beam.

Here is what I was thinking:

http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Duck/rtlToronto/rtl19/rtl19-concept1.jpg

    Iain



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  Re: rtlToronto19: Balance of Power and other upcoming events
 
On Thu, March 3, 2005 4:56 pm, Iain Hendry said: (...) What about changing the contest, so the goal is to RAISE your side of the beam? Robots start on the end. Lighter is better. Not sure if it's a better contest, just different. But it seems like (...) (20 years ago, 4-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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  Re: rtlToronto19: Balance of Power and other upcoming events
 
(...) Steve's point is correct. Even with a 2x4 above or below, you still need to build the entire frame to hold the beam 2x4, then build the broomstick/bottom 2x4 too if you want pull it. If this option wasn't in the game, then players only need a (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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