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Spockie-Tech
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Joined: 31 May 2004
Posts: 3160
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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I like 30 seconds and I dont even have a "control" bot..
I know its pretty annoying when a control bot like Scoopy, Skelly, Pinscher or Sproing has you in its grasp, but they're specifically built that way and have had to forgoe other areas (like solid armour) for their clamping ability, so why handicap them further ?
Originally in BattleBots there was no 30 second rule, until Stephen Felk spent the *whole* match holding BioHazard over the KillSaws, which was a bit much.
We had a few discussions over what constitutes a "release" as well that is probably worth mentioning in this thread as well.
In our opinion, if the control bot is able to release the other robot sufficiently so that it is not *touching* the other robot after 30 seconds, then it can immediately move in and grab it again for another 30 seconds..
If it cannot release the other bot completely, then they are "Stuck together" and a halt is called in the match and the two are seperated by about 1 bot-width.
Control Bots can be frustrating to fight, but no more so than a full-body or overhead spinner that cannot be attacked without getting hit, so they should be given an equal chance to use their capabilities. _________________ Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people
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