Tyberius
07-23-2008, 01:10 AM
So I've said from the beginning I wanted to open up the competition to more powerful weapons, but on the same accord some people aren't comfortable with the risk of damaging their Mech in matches...
The easiest solution to remedy this is to create two different classes of Mechs, based on weapon rules.
Airsoft Class will follow the currently posted rules, using Airsoft and Nerf type weapons.
Hardcore Class:
This class will not follow the same weapon restrictions. Weapons rules are simple and open- "No electrical, chemical, or liquid weapons. Pretty much anything else goes."
This includes weapons such as micro-class rockets, co2 powered BB guns, flame throwers, etc. All weapons will have to be cleared with an official prior to being allowed to participate, we still need to keep safety/laws in mind. If we feel a weapon is too dangerous we reserve the right to deny participation, so ask before going forth with building it. There will probably be a velocity limit, but it will be a good amount higher than the airsoft class.
Total mass of robot with batteries, weapons and ammo may not exceed 5 kg.
You should be prepared to take *some* damage to your Mech in the hardcore class. Don't plan on participating in it if you're not okay with that. This will require the arena be fully enclosed, which is something that is being discussed with David.
Participation in either class of event is up to you. Ladders will be separate between the two classes.
This leaves people open to create a Mech that is capable of competing in either or both classes. You could have an 'Airsoft' configuration and also a 'Hardcore' configuration of the same Mech.
The easiest solution to remedy this is to create two different classes of Mechs, based on weapon rules.
Airsoft Class will follow the currently posted rules, using Airsoft and Nerf type weapons.
Hardcore Class:
This class will not follow the same weapon restrictions. Weapons rules are simple and open- "No electrical, chemical, or liquid weapons. Pretty much anything else goes."
This includes weapons such as micro-class rockets, co2 powered BB guns, flame throwers, etc. All weapons will have to be cleared with an official prior to being allowed to participate, we still need to keep safety/laws in mind. If we feel a weapon is too dangerous we reserve the right to deny participation, so ask before going forth with building it. There will probably be a velocity limit, but it will be a good amount higher than the airsoft class.
Total mass of robot with batteries, weapons and ammo may not exceed 5 kg.
You should be prepared to take *some* damage to your Mech in the hardcore class. Don't plan on participating in it if you're not okay with that. This will require the arena be fully enclosed, which is something that is being discussed with David.
Participation in either class of event is up to you. Ladders will be separate between the two classes.
This leaves people open to create a Mech that is capable of competing in either or both classes. You could have an 'Airsoft' configuration and also a 'Hardcore' configuration of the same Mech.