Event Rules - 2023 - Revision history

Paxmorningstar at 19:46, 13 August 2025

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	Robots and/or minibots may not be driven on the floor of the pits, around the competition venue, or outside the test box, regardless of their weapon status.		Robots and/or minibots may not be driven on the floor of the pits, around the competition venue, or outside the test box, regardless of their weapon status.

	[[Category:~~Productions~~]]		[[Category:Information]]

Gilhova at 20:37, 2 July 2025

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			'''<big>[[NHRL Rules\|These rules are obsolete! You can find the current rules here.]]</big>'''

	[https://wiki.nhrl.io/wiki/index.php/File:Event_Rules.pdf Download these event rules as a PDF].		[https://wiki.nhrl.io/wiki/index.php/File:Event_Rules.pdf Download these event rules as a PDF].

Paxmorningstar at 14:47, 28 May 2025

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	Robots and/or minibots may not be driven on the floor of the pits, around the competition venue, or outside the test box, regardless of their weapon status.		Robots and/or minibots may not be driven on the floor of the pits, around the competition venue, or outside the test box, regardless of their weapon status.

			[[Category:Productions]]

Gilhova at 23:15, 7 August 2023

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	** Any other functional, weight or design requirements specific to the robots design or weapon type (see [[Bot Design Rules - 2023\|Bot Design Rules]] for specifics)		** Any other functional, weight or design requirements specific to the robots design or weapon type (see [[Bot Design Rules - 2023\|Bot Design Rules]] for specifics)

	All configurations of your bot must pass safety. If you configure a bot in a way that safety has not seen, you risk a demerit, forfeit, or other sanction.		<span style="color:#990099">All configurations of your bot must pass safety. If you configure a bot in a way that safety has not seen, you risk a demerit, forfeit, or other sanction.</span>

	After successful completion of safety inspection, your team captain or robot driver will be given a robot badge to attach to their builder ID. This must be kept with you at all times, as demerit marks are recorded on it.		After successful completion of safety inspection, your team captain or robot driver will be given a robot badge to attach to their builder ID. This must be kept with you at all times, as demerit marks are recorded on it.

Gilhova: /* Safety Inspection */

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Safety Inspection

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	** Switch/removable link operation		** Switch/removable link operation
	** Any other functional, weight or design requirements specific to the robots design or weapon type (see [[Bot Design Rules - 2023\|Bot Design Rules]] for specifics)		** Any other functional, weight or design requirements specific to the robots design or weapon type (see [[Bot Design Rules - 2023\|Bot Design Rules]] for specifics)

			All configurations of your bot must pass safety. If you configure a bot in a way that safety has not seen, you risk a demerit, forfeit, or other sanction.

	After successful completion of safety inspection, your team captain or robot driver will be given a robot badge to attach to their builder ID. This must be kept with you at all times, as demerit marks are recorded on it.		After successful completion of safety inspection, your team captain or robot driver will be given a robot badge to attach to their builder ID. This must be kept with you at all times, as demerit marks are recorded on it.

Gilhova at 08:37, 28 July 2023

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Gilhova at 08:36, 28 July 2023

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	If a bot taps out of their Boss Group fight immediately after the start of the match, clearly showing no attempt to actually fight, we will consider it a forfeit in this case.		If a bot taps out of their Boss Group fight immediately after the start of the match, clearly showing no attempt to actually fight, we will consider it a forfeit in this case.

	==Bots from the same ~~builder~~==		==Bots from the same team==
	In the Qualifiers, we will make every effort to ensure that bots from the same team will not face each other. We will extend a similar effort to the bracket, but with a caveat: we can only ensure that all bots from the same ~~builder~~ will not face each other early in the bracket as long as all of their bots win all their Qualifier matches. Any bot that loses a Qualifier fight may face a related bot early in the bracket.		In the Qualifiers, we will make every effort to ensure that bots from the same team will not face each other. We will extend a similar effort to the bracket, but with a caveat: we can only ensure that all bots from the same team will not face each other early in the bracket as long as all of their bots win all their Qualifier matches. Any bot that loses a Qualifier fight may face a related bot early in the bracket.

	This effort only applies for a team bringing 2-4 bots. If a team brings more, we ~~will~~ ~~only~~ ~~split out 2-4 bots~~, ~~and~~ ~~the~~ ~~rest~~ ~~will~~ ~~go where they~~ ~~will~~.		This effort only applies for a team bringing 2-4 bots. If a team brings more, they may choose subteams, but one subteam may fight another.

	=== Number of bots in each group ===		=== Number of bots in each group ===

Gilhova at 08:32, 28 July 2023

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	[https://wiki.nhrl.io/wiki/index.php/File:Event_Rules.pdf Download these event rules as a PDF].		[https://wiki.nhrl.io/wiki/index.php/File:Event_Rules.pdf Download these event rules as a PDF].

			<span style="color:#990099">All new rules for 2023 will show up in this color.</span>

	==The 2-round Qualifier, summarized==		==The 2-round Qualifier, summarized==
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	==Bots from the same builder==		==Bots from the same builder==
	In the Qualifiers, we will make every effort to ensure that bots from the same ~~builder~~ will not face each other. We will extend a similar effort to the bracket, but with a caveat: we can only ensure that all bots from the same builder will not face each other early in the bracket as long as all of their bots win all their Qualifier matches. Any bot that loses a Qualifier fight may face a related bot early in the bracket.		In the Qualifiers, we will make every effort to ensure that bots from the same team will not face each other. We will extend a similar effort to the bracket, but with a caveat: we can only ensure that all bots from the same builder will not face each other early in the bracket as long as all of their bots win all their Qualifier matches. Any bot that loses a Qualifier fight may face a related bot early in the bracket.

⚫	This effort only applies for ~~an individual~~ ~~builder~~ bringing 2-4 bots. If a ~~builder~~ brings more, we will only split out 2-4 bots, and the rest will go where they will.

		⚫	This effort only applies for a team bringing 2-4 bots. If a team brings more, we will only split out 2-4 bots, and the rest will go where they will.
	This effort does not apply to teams.

	=== Number of bots in each group ===		=== Number of bots in each group ===
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	At NHRL, safety is our #1 priority at all times when it comes to robot combat. While combat may look dangerous and exciting in the cage, we work hard to ensure that that excitement stays in the cage. Our safety rules extend to a variety of processes and locations including but not limited to safety inspection, pit behavior, and match load-in and unloading. Failure to comply with safety rules and procedures may result in a penalty via demerit system at least, all the way up through forfeiture from an event, or a ban period.		At NHRL, safety is our #1 priority at all times when it comes to robot combat. While combat may look dangerous and exciting in the cage, we work hard to ensure that that excitement stays in the cage. Our safety rules extend to a variety of processes and locations including but not limited to safety inspection, pit behavior, and match load-in and unloading. Failure to comply with safety rules and procedures may result in a penalty via demerit system at least, all the way up through forfeiture from an event, or a ban period.

	At NHRL, we use an escalating system of consequences, known as the Demerit system. Typically one infraction results in one demerit. However, Referees, Pit-watch staff, Safety officials or Event organizers may assign multiple demerits at their discretion depending on the severity of the infraction. Demerits are recorded by ~~team~~, not by ~~builder~~ or robot. Demerits accrued reset after each event.		At NHRL, we use an escalating system of consequences, known as the Demerit system. Typically one infraction results in one demerit. However, Referees, Pit-watch staff, Safety officials or Event organizers may assign multiple demerits at their discretion depending on the severity of the infraction. <span style="color:#990099">'''Demerits are recorded by builder, not by team or robot.''' If a builder is associated with multiple robots, demerits will be recorded on all of their Builder/Robot ID tags. Demerits accrued reset after each event.</span>

	* 🟨 1st infraction: Yellow Card: Warning		* 🟨 1st infraction: Yellow Card: Warning
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	* ⬛️ 4th infraction: Black Card: Year forfeit		* ⬛️ 4th infraction: Black Card: Year forfeit

	Each infraction recorded is accompanied by a debrief, during which a referee or safety official will discuss the incident and how to improve safety. We understand that accidents happen, especially in high stress environments. If you receive a demerit, don't ~~panic- it~~ is not a personal ~~sleight~~. We will do everything in our power to ensure a safe environment for all competition attendees, and will work together to correct the safety issues in question.		Each infraction recorded is accompanied by a debrief, during which a referee or safety official will discuss the incident and how to improve safety. We understand that accidents happen, especially in high stress environments. If you receive a demerit, don't panic—it is not a personal slight. We will do everything in our power to ensure a safe environment for all competition attendees, and will work together to correct the safety issues in question.

	Demerits may also be given out for unsportsmanlike behavior. At NHRL we strive to create a competitive, comfortable, and fun environment.		Demerits may also be given out for unsportsmanlike behavior. At NHRL we strive to create a competitive, comfortable, and fun environment.

Gilhova at 00:38, 10 June 2023

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	This effort does not apply to teams.		This effort does not apply to teams.

			=== Number of bots in each group ===

			For information on how we determine the number of bots in each group, [[2-Round Qualifier - more details\|click here]].

	=== The single-elimination bracket ===		=== The single-elimination bracket ===

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The Four Qualifier Groups

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	In the second round of Qualifiers, we will have the '''Boss Group''' and the '''Last Chance Group'''.		In the second round of Qualifiers, we will have the '''Boss Group''' and the '''Last Chance Group'''.

	* '''Boss ~~Group~~''': The highest-seeded bots start the Qualifiers here, getting a bye in Qualifiers Round 1. They will be joined by winners from the Challenger Group.		* '''Boss''': The highest-seeded bots start the Qualifiers here, getting a bye in Qualifiers Round 1. They will be joined by winners from the Challenger Group.
	* '''Challenger ~~Group~~''': This group is made up of the next-highest seeded bots, and will be twice the size of the Boss Group. This group fights in Qualifiers Round 1. The winners from this group challenge the Boss Group, while the losers have to go to the Last Chance Group.		* '''Challenger''': This group is made up of the next-highest seeded bots, and will be twice the size of the Boss Group. This group fights in Qualifiers Round 1. The winners from this group challenge the Boss Group, while the losers have to go to the Last Chance Group.
	* '''Rival ~~Group~~''': This group is made up of all remaining bots that did not go into the Boss or Challenger Groups. This group fights in Qualifiers Round 1. The winners from this group get a bye in Qualifiers Round 2 and are seeded directly into the bracket, while the losers have to go to the Last Chance Group.		* '''Rival''': This group is made up of all remaining bots that did not go into the Boss or Challenger Groups. This group fights in Qualifiers Round 1. The winners from this group get a bye in Qualifiers Round 2 and are seeded directly into the bracket, while the losers have to go to the Last Chance Group.
	* '''Last Chance ~~Group~~''': This group fights in Qualifiers Round 2. The winners from this group will make it into the bottom of the bracket, while the losers are eliminated. Bots eliminated this way will be eligible to fight Freestyle fights.		* '''Last Chance''': This group fights in Qualifiers Round 2. The winners from this group will make it into the bottom of the bracket, while the losers are eliminated. Bots eliminated this way will be eligible to fight Freestyle fights.

	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	! Round !! Group !! On win !! On loss		! Round !! Group !! On win !! On loss
	\|-		\|-
	\| Qualifiers Round 1 \|\| Challenger ~~Group~~ \|\| Go to Boss Group \|\| Go to Last Chance Group		\| Qualifiers Round 1 \|\| Challenger \|\| Go to Boss Group \|\| Go to Last Chance Group
	\|-		\|-
	\| Qualifiers Round 1 \|\| Rival ~~Group~~ \|\| Get a Lower-Middle bracket seed and a Qualifiers Round 2 bye \|\| Go to Last Chance Group		\| Qualifiers Round 1 \|\| Rival \|\| Get a Lower-Middle bracket seed and a Qualifiers Round 2 bye \|\| Go to Last Chance Group
	\|-		\|-
	\| Qualifiers Round 2 \|\| Boss ~~Group~~ \|\| Get a Top bracket seed \|\| Get a Upper-Middle bracket seed		\| Qualifiers Round 2 \|\| Boss \|\| Get a Top bracket seed \|\| Get a Upper-Middle bracket seed
	\|-		\|-
	\| Qualifiers Round 2 \|\| Last Chance ~~Group~~ \|\| Get a Bottom bracket seed \|\| Eliminated		\| Qualifiers Round 2 \|\| Last Chance \|\| Get a Bottom bracket seed \|\| Eliminated
	\|}		\|}

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	This effort only applies for a team bringing 2-4 bots. If a team brings more, they may choose subteams, but one subteam may fight another.		This effort only applies for a team bringing 2-4 bots. If a team brings more, they may choose subteams, but one subteam may fight another.

	=== Number of bots in each group ===		== Number of bots in each group ==

	For information on how we determine the number of bots in each group, [[2-Round Qualifier - more details\|click here]].		For information on how we determine the number of bots in each group, [[2-Round Qualifier - more details\|click here]].

	=== The single-elimination bracket ===		== The single-elimination bracket ==

	All bots will be placed into the single-elimination bracket according to how they did in the preliminary round.		All bots will be placed into the single-elimination bracket according to how they did in the preliminary round.
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	At this point, the event will run with standard single-elimination brackets. All brackets will have an additional fight between the losers of each semifinal fight to determine third place.		At this point, the event will run with standard single-elimination brackets. All brackets will have an additional fight between the losers of each semifinal fight to determine third place.

	=== Qualification for the NHRL World Championships ===		== Qualification for the NHRL World Championships ==

	The top 4 bots of each bracket will qualify for the NHRL World Championships at the end of the year.		The top 4 bots of each bracket will qualify for the NHRL World Championships at the end of the year.
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	'''Important:''' You may choose to forfeit a qualification slot. However, you may not gift your slot to another builder.		'''Important:''' You may choose to forfeit a qualification slot. However, you may not gift your slot to another builder.

	=== NHRL Freestyle fights ===		== NHRL Freestyle fights ==

	Freestyle fights are a series of grudge fights run throughout the day that ensure that every builder gets to fight as much as they can.		Freestyle fights are a series of grudge fights run throughout the day that ensure that every builder gets to fight as much as they can.