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Re: rtlToronto14 AC rule change?
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lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto
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Fri, 29 Aug 2003 14:10:52 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Bruce Sheridan wrote:
> I don't see what
> could possibly be the downside of allowing the cord to be moved by hand.
One possible downside would be; if Chris' robot got stuck in the rice, he could
lift the power cord, give it a slight tug, and suddenly, it's unstuck.
I know no one would do that on purpose, and it COULD be obvious when someone
tried it, but just imagine if I was going to be there...
And, I don't think this will allow a robot to win by default. There should be
enough good, battery-powered robots there to prevent an "antenna" robot from
actually winning.
But it does make AC a bit less attractive...
Steve
Still "... way smarter than [Chris]..."
http://news.lugnet.com/org/ca/rtltoronto/?n=8856
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| (...) We spend an inordinate amout of time discussing rules for situations that never happen. Nobody cheats. Plus, I've noticed over time that the rules that are followed during the actual contest are not exactly what was posted. Game day is usually (...) (21 years ago, 29-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtlToronto14 AC rule change?
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| Great rule...Who in their right mind would then use AC?? Out of interest, I've recently re-designed my robot and thus AC is no longer an issue for me, however, I still fully support the use of AC, and I don't see what could possibly be the downside (...) (21 years ago, 29-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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