Killswitch Rules - Revision history

Issac: /* GAMEPLAY */

2020-01-22T15:21:45Z

GAMEPLAY

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	''' Declaring the Winner '''		''' Declaring the Winner '''

	The goal of ~~Killswitch~~ is to destroy your opponent spectacularly. The best case is one in which the other robot is in pieces and on fire. Things may not work out that way, however… so a robot will ~~also~~ be declared the winner when		The goal of KILLSWITCH is to destroy your opponent spectacularly. The best case is one in which the other robot is in pieces and on fire. Things may not work out that way, however… so a robot will be declared the winner when

	the other robot is incapacitated or out of control		* the other robot is incapacitated or out of control
	the other player surrenders		* the other player surrenders
	If ~~none~~ of these conditions are met, both robots lose. Remember -- the goal isn't to survive, it's to kill.		If neither of these conditions are met, both robots lose. Remember: the goal isn't to survive, it's to kill.

	''' Bracketing '''		''' Bracketing '''

Issac: /* WEAPONS */

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WEAPONS

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	''' Limited weapons '''		''' Limited weapons '''
	* Electrical weapons are prohibited unless they are capable of producing large, visible, high-voltage arcs.		* Electrical weapons are prohibited unless they are capable of producing large, visible, high-voltage arcs.
	* Fire-based weapons are permitted, but only propane and butane fuels are permitted. The ignition system must incorporate a remotely-operated shutoff allowing the operator to disable the system		* Fire-based weapons are permitted, but only propane and butane fuels are permitted. The ignition system must incorporate a remotely-operated shutoff allowing the operator to disable the system.

	''' Prohibited weapons '''		''' Prohibited weapons '''
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	''' Prohibited strategies '''		''' Prohibited strategies '''
	There are several well-known design patterns for fighting robots that are prohibited in ~~Killswitch~~. The rationale for these bans is to increase competition and make fights more exciting for spectators.		There are several well-known design patterns for fighting robots that are prohibited in KILLSWITCH. The rationale for these bans is to increase competition and make fights more exciting for spectators.

	* Robots designed primarily break other robots’ contact with the ground by using an inclined plane to raise one side (“wedges”).		* Robots designed primarily break other robots’ contact with the ground by using an inclined plane to raise one side (“wedges”).
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	Note that these are prohibitions on designs and/or primary strategies. If your robot's weapon is disabled in combat, you should absolutely try to force your opponent into an arena hazard; you're just not allowed to employ that as a primary strategy.		Note that these are prohibitions on designs and/or primary strategies. If your robot's weapon is disabled in combat, you should absolutely try to force your opponent into an arena hazard; you're just not allowed to employ that as a primary strategy.

	As a general guideline, ~~Killswitch~~ prohibits "passive aggressive" weapons and invisible attacks. If it will look awesome, it's probably allowed. Make an inquiry if you're uncertain.		As a general guideline, KILLSWITCH prohibits "passive aggressive" weapons and invisible attacks. If it will look awesome, it's probably allowed. Make an inquiry if you're uncertain.

	== ARENA ==		== ARENA ==

Issac: /* GAMEPLAY */

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GAMEPLAY

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	Failure to destroy the harmless children's toy within standard match parameters (explained below) will result in disqualification and ignominy. Should this ridiculous outcome be reached, the harmless children's toy will advance to the Warriors' Bracket.		Failure to destroy the harmless children's toy within standard match parameters (explained below) will result in disqualification and ignominy. Should this ridiculous outcome be reached, the harmless children's toy will advance to the Warriors' Bracket.

	Should the harmless children's toy win the ~~Killswitch~~ tournament, Knox Makers will be disbanded in shame.		Should the harmless children's toy win the KILLSWITCH tournament, Knox Makers will be disbanded in shame.

	''' Match Duration '''		''' Match Duration '''

Issac: /* ARENA */

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ARENA

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	== ARENA ==		== ARENA ==
	The arena ~~will be~~ roughly six feet by six feet, or thirty-six square feet.		The arena is roughly six feet by six feet, or thirty-six square feet.

	The arena floor is made of metal, and has both smooth and textured surfaces. The floor is substantially flat.		The arena floor is made of metal and has both smooth and textured surfaces. The floor is substantially flat, but there are irregularities where floor sections mate.

	The arena ~~will be~~ enclosed in thick Lexan to protect competitors and audience members from shrapnel.		The arena is enclosed in thick Lexan to protect competitors and audience members from shrapnel.

	Four electromechanical hazards, designed to be capable of destroying competing robots, ~~will~~ provide additional danger and excitement.		Four electromechanical hazards, designed to be capable of destroying competing robots, provide additional danger and excitement.
			* the sledgehammer
			* the pinball flippers
			* the floor spikes
			* the flamethrower

			The hazards are controlled by members of the audience.

	== GAMEPLAY ==		== GAMEPLAY ==

Jondale: /* BATTERIES */

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BATTERIES

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	* nickel cadmium (NiCad)		* nickel cadmium (NiCad)
	* sealed lead acid (SLA) / gel cell		* sealed lead acid (SLA) / gel cell


	Other battery types are subject to approval.		Other battery types are subject to approval.

Jondale: /* BATTERIES */

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BATTERIES

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	* nickel cadmium (NiCad)		* nickel cadmium (NiCad)
	* sealed lead acid (SLA) / gel cell		* sealed lead acid (SLA) / gel cell
	* Other battery types are subject to approval.
			Other battery types are subject to approval.

	All robots must incorporate an easily-visible indicator lamp that shows when main power is activated.		All robots must incorporate an easily-visible indicator lamp that shows when main power is activated.

Issac: /* WEAPONS */

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WEAPONS

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	''' Limited weapons '''		''' Limited weapons '''
	Electrical weapons are prohibited unless they are capable of producing large, visible, high-voltage arcs.		* Electrical weapons are prohibited unless they are capable of producing large, visible, high-voltage arcs.
	Fire-based weapons are permitted, but only propane and butane fuels are permitted		* Fire-based weapons are permitted, but only propane and butane fuels are permitted. The ignition system must incorporate a remotely-operated shutoff allowing the operator to disable the system
	~~the~~ ignition system must incorporate a remotely-operated shutoff allowing the operator to disable the system

	''' Prohibited weapons '''		''' Prohibited weapons '''
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	There are several well-known design patterns for fighting robots that are prohibited in Killswitch. The rationale for these bans is to increase competition and make fights more exciting for spectators.		There are several well-known design patterns for fighting robots that are prohibited in Killswitch. The rationale for these bans is to increase competition and make fights more exciting for spectators.

	Robots designed primarily break other robots’ contact with the ground by using an inclined plane to raise one side (“wedges”).		* Robots designed primarily break other robots’ contact with the ground by using an inclined plane to raise one side (“wedges”).
	Robots designed primarily to push other robots (“bulldozers”).		* Robots designed primarily to push other robots (“bulldozers”).
	Note that these are prohibitions on designs and/or primary strategies. If your robot's weapon is disabled in combat, you should absolutely try to force your opponent into an arena hazard -- you're just not allowed to employ that as a primary strategy.		Note that these are prohibitions on designs and/or primary strategies. If your robot's weapon is disabled in combat, you should absolutely try to force your opponent into an arena hazard; you're just not allowed to employ that as a primary strategy.

	As a general guideline, Killswitch prohibits "passive aggressive" weapons and invisible attacks. If it will look awesome, it's probably allowed. Make an inquiry if you're uncertain.		As a general guideline, Killswitch prohibits "passive aggressive" weapons and invisible attacks. If it will look awesome, it's probably allowed. Make an inquiry if you're uncertain.

Jondale at 15:09, 22 January 2020

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	* Flying		* Flying
	* Floating		* Floating
	* REMOTE CONTROL
	* All of the robot’s functions must be under reliable remote control. Loss of control equates to loss of match.

			== REMOTE CONTROL ==
			All of the robot’s functions must be under reliable remote control. Loss of control equates to loss of match.

	Autonomous functions are permitted, but they must be able to be remotely disabled or overridden at any time via the remote control system. If autonomous systems are employed, an easily-visible indicator of autonomy is required. This will make it plain when the robot has been rendered "safe."		Autonomous functions are permitted, but they must be able to be remotely disabled or overridden at any time via the remote control system. If autonomous systems are employed, an easily-visible indicator of autonomy is required. This will make it plain when the robot has been rendered "safe."

Jondale: /* GAMEPLAY */

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GAMEPLAY

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	== GAMEPLAY ==		== GAMEPLAY ==
	''' Qualification '''		''' Qualification '''

	All robots will be required to defeat a harmless children's toy to qualify for competition.		All robots will be required to defeat a harmless children's toy to qualify for competition.

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	''' Match Duration '''		''' Match Duration '''

	A match is three minute minutes long.		A match is three minute minutes long.

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	''' Match Frequency '''		''' Match Frequency '''

	Competitors will have a minimum of thirty minutes between any two matches. This time is intended for battery charging, maintenance, and repair. If a robot is unable to compete within five minutes of scheduled match time, the match is forfeited.		Competitors will have a minimum of thirty minutes between any two matches. This time is intended for battery charging, maintenance, and repair. If a robot is unable to compete within five minutes of scheduled match time, the match is forfeited.

	''' Grappling and Pinning '''		''' Grappling and Pinning '''

	Robots may not win by grappling or pinning their opponents. Grappling and/or pinning is allowed for a maximum of fifteen seconds at a time. An attacker that does not stop a pin or lift when requested by a referee may be declared the match loser unless the two robots are stuck together.		Robots may not win by grappling or pinning their opponents. Grappling and/or pinning is allowed for a maximum of fifteen seconds at a time. An attacker that does not stop a pin or lift when requested by a referee may be declared the match loser unless the two robots are stuck together.

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	''' Stuck or Entangled Robots '''		''' Stuck or Entangled Robots '''

	Matches will be paused to separate robots in the event that they become stuck together in the arena and cannot separate from each other after five seconds.		Matches will be paused to separate robots in the event that they become stuck together in the arena and cannot separate from each other after five seconds.

	''' Neutral Area Restart '''		''' Neutral Area Restart '''

	Before restarting a match that has been paused to release stuck robots, the robots may be driven to neutral areas of the arena if directed to do so by a referee.		Before restarting a match that has been paused to release stuck robots, the robots may be driven to neutral areas of the arena if directed to do so by a referee.

	''' Incapacitated Robots '''		''' Incapacitated Robots '''

	If a robot does not appear to be able to move freely, the referee may stop the clock and ask that the robot perform a mobility test (drive in a straight line, drive in a figure eight) in order to prove that the robot is still able to compete effectively. If the robot fails the test, it is counted as incapacitated and has lost the match.		If a robot does not appear to be able to move freely, the referee may stop the clock and ask that the robot perform a mobility test (drive in a straight line, drive in a figure eight) in order to prove that the robot is still able to compete effectively. If the robot fails the test, it is counted as incapacitated and has lost the match.

	''' Forfeiting '''		''' Forfeiting '''

	At any time, a competitor can voluntarily forfeit a match. Under this circumstance, the opponent must cease attacking. This counts as a loss for the forfeiting robot and a win for the competitor.		At any time, a competitor can voluntarily forfeit a match. Under this circumstance, the opponent must cease attacking. This counts as a loss for the forfeiting robot and a win for the competitor.

	''' Declaring the Winner '''		''' Declaring the Winner '''

	The goal of Killswitch is to destroy your opponent spectacularly. The best case is one in which the other robot is in pieces and on fire. Things may not work out that way, however… so a robot will also be declared the winner when		The goal of Killswitch is to destroy your opponent spectacularly. The best case is one in which the other robot is in pieces and on fire. Things may not work out that way, however… so a robot will also be declared the winner when

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	''' Bracketing '''		''' Bracketing '''

	Initially, all qualified competitors will be randomly seeded in the Warriors' Bracket.		Initially, all qualified competitors will be randomly seeded in the Warriors' Bracket.

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PROHIBITED TECHNOLOGIES

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	== PROHIBITED TECHNOLOGIES ==		== PROHIBITED TECHNOLOGIES ==
	hydraulics		* hydraulics
	internal combustion engines		* internal combustion engines

	== WEAPONS ==		== WEAPONS ==