Well since M->E and E->M are the 2 transfers from one energy form to a different energy form, they both satisfy that condition.sjwon3789 wrote:Rule 4b specifically states it must transfer to a different basic Basic Energy form.TXScioly wrote:What counts as a "Unique ETS"?
Are "M - E - M - M" and "M - E - M - M - M" unique?
I think this depends on the definition of "transfer" in the rules. Does it mean a change from one energy type to a different one? Or just a transfer of energy (A ball colliding with another ball "transfers" its Kinetic Energy to the 2nd ball).
I'm ASSUMING they mean the former definition, where the transfer must involve a CHANGE of type of energy, since this is what counted for points last year (M -> M was just counted as a duplicate and ignored last year). If we use this definition, I would say those two ETS's above are NOT unique, since, without the duplicate M->M's, they are both "M-E-M".
Any thoughts?
Also, as bearasaurus mentioned in the other topic where this was asked, this FAQ (http://soinc.org/node/1611) states that "the addition of -X to X-Y-X to make X-Y-X-X makes another unique ETS", which is pretty much exactly what's being asked.
Now how bear found that specific FAQ in the flood of them posted earlier in the season is beyond me
