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On 5/27/06, Chris Magno wrote:
> In conversation, This was brought to my attention.
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> ---snip----
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> 2 thoughts
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> these are JUST ideas.
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> 1. in "real" tug of war, letting go of the rope is a forfeit, do we
> allow even temporary releasing the rope?
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> There is SLIGHT advantage of releasing the rope in the hope that the
> opponent zooms off the edge with no one to hold him back.
Don't see why not. This could be a risky move, but could also be a
good strategy to break the grip or traction fo the opponent bot.
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> 2. Do we want to allow bots to grasp/hook the end of the table to anchor?
Again, don't see why not, so long as it meets the start size/weight
and location.
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> Could we make this game JUST about design, and wheel choice or loops holes?
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> thoughts?
As always, I like to approach these contest as problem solving
exercises. A unique/radical/clever design, imo is worth exploring.
Otherwise we might as well just post instruction sets of a standard
chassis and force everyone to build the same thing.
p.s. is there a rule set posted yet?
-Rob A>
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| (...) Calum has this link, but its not "public" until we all agree on a rule set and date. (URL) from the FLOOD of people who replied to this post, I guess we are all happy with the rules a discussed. Chris (20 years ago, 29-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| In conversation, This was brought to my attention. ---snip---- 2 thoughts these are JUST ideas. 1. in "real" tug of war, letting go of the rope is a forfeit, do we allow even temporary releasing the rope? There is SLIGHT advantage of releasing the (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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