Mission Possible C

[CookiePie1]

Try reading the rules again, closely.

Section 4.e. says, "The Target Operation Time is 60.0 seconds at Regionals/Invitationals, 61.0 to 90.0 seconds at State,
and 91.0 to 120.0 seconds at Nationals."
I'm a bit confused because windu34 said they used Nationals rules at MIT, implying the 91.0 to 120.0 second target time, but the rules clearly state the target for invitationals is 60.0 seconds. Which time was used?

I see, sorry about that. What MIT does is run all of its events on national rules, which means that they DON'T use the regional/invitational rules. It's a bit wierd, since soinc.org says that invitationals should follow regional rules.

[JonB]

Try reading the rules again, closely.

Section 4.e. says, "The Target Operation Time is 60.0 seconds at Regionals/Invitationals, 61.0 to 90.0 seconds at State,
and 91.0 to 120.0 seconds at Nationals."
I'm a bit confused because windu34 said they used Nationals rules at MIT, implying the 91.0 to 120.0 second target time, but the rules clearly state the target for invitationals is 60.0 seconds. Which time was used?

I can confirm what CookiePie1 stated- MIT does use National level rules for all events (as will SOUP, apparently). The target time at MIT was 112 seconds.

[PM2017]

Try reading the rules again, closely.

Section 4.e. says, "The Target Operation Time is 60.0 seconds at Regionals/Invitationals, 61.0 to 90.0 seconds at State,
and 91.0 to 120.0 seconds at Nationals."
I'm a bit confused because windu34 said they used Nationals rules at MIT, implying the 91.0 to 120.0 second target time, but the rules clearly state the target for invitationals is 60.0 seconds. Which time was used?

Certain invites use states/nats rules, but they have to announce this to the participating teams beforehand.

[nicholasmaurer]

Try reading the rules again, closely.

Section 4.e. says, "The Target Operation Time is 60.0 seconds at Regionals/Invitationals, 61.0 to 90.0 seconds at State,
and 91.0 to 120.0 seconds at Nationals."
I'm a bit confused because windu34 said they used Nationals rules at MIT, implying the 91.0 to 120.0 second target time, but the rules clearly state the target for invitationals is 60.0 seconds. Which time was used?

Certain invites use states/nats rules, but they have to announce this to the participating teams beforehand.

I'm not a fan of the practice, but it's certainly the prerogative of the tournament director. I think it makes it challenging for teams (like many in Ohio) who segment their season into an invitational portion and a state/nationals preparation portion.

[Vortexx]

So it says that timing stops when the final task stops moving. However, if it never moves, but yet it was intended to, would the timing then be stopped?

[nicholasmaurer]

So it says that timing stops when the final task stops moving. However, if it never moves, but yet it was intended to, would the timing then be stopped?

If it never moves, then timing would stop at 180.0 seconds per 4.f.

[saathvik02]

How are you all planning on dropping the tablets into the water for the effervescence task? I was thinking about using a magnet but wanted to see if there were any suggestions.

[TheSquaad]

How are you all planning on dropping the tablets into the water for the effervescence task? I was thinking about using a magnet but wanted to see if there were any suggestions.

Magnets are definitely your best bet.

[saathvik02]

Do you think it would be considered electrically powered if electricity was used to drop a weight(not powered directly) that turned a screw or activated any non-electrical tasks?

[CookiePie1]

Do you think it would be considered electrically powered if electricity was used to drop a weight(not powered directly) that turned a screw or activated any non-electrical tasks?

It depends on which task came before that one. If an electrical task was used prior to this, you may be able to get away with it by wording your ASL carefully. However, you can't use this as the scorable magnet task because you used electricity.