NHRL Open Rules - 2025 - Revision history

Paxmorningstar: Added category

2025-08-14T17:22:16Z

Added category

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Gilhova: /* Preliminary Round */

2025-07-02T20:52:45Z

Preliminary Round

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	All bots that went 1-1 in the first two rounds of qualifying will then fight one more time, in the "Bubble". The winner advances to the single-elimination bracket, and the loser is eliminated.		All bots that went 1-1 in the first two rounds of qualifying will then fight one more time, in the "Bubble". The winner advances to the single-elimination bracket, and the loser is eliminated.

			In TrueFinals, all prelim fights show up in the "Exhibition" tab. You can tell what prelim round they're in from the first characters of their fight name.

			{\| class="wikitable"
			\|-
			! Fight name prefix !! Prelim round
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			\| Q1 \|\| Opening
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			\| Q2W \|\| The Cusp
			\|-
			\| Q2L \|\| Redemption
			\|-
			\| Q3 \|\| Bubble
			\|}

	[[File:NHRL Prelim round 2025.png]]		[[File:NHRL Prelim round 2025.png]]

Gilhova: /* Preliminary Round */

2025-07-02T20:50:14Z

Preliminary Round

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	Bots that lose their first-round fight will fight another bot that lost its first-round fight, in "Redemption". The loser of that fight is eliminated.		Bots that lose their first-round fight will fight another bot that lost its first-round fight, in "Redemption". The loser of that fight is eliminated.

	All bots that went 1-1 in the first two rounds of qualifying will then fight one more time, in ~~"The~~ Bubble". The winner advances to the single-elimination bracket, and the loser is eliminated.		All bots that went 1-1 in the first two rounds of qualifying will then fight one more time, in the "Bubble". The winner advances to the single-elimination bracket, and the loser is eliminated.

	[[File:NHRL Prelim round 2025.png]]		[[File:NHRL Prelim round 2025.png]]

Gilhova: /* Qualifying */

2025-07-02T20:49:49Z

Qualifying

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	For each weight class, there are two separate stages: Qualifying and the Bracket. Not all bots will make it to the Bracket.		For each weight class, there are two separate stages: Qualifying and the Bracket. Not all bots will make it to the Bracket.

	==== '''~~Qualifying~~''' ====		==== '''Preliminary Round''' ====
	To qualify for the Bracket, a bot needs to win two fights over a maximum of three rounds.		To qualify for the Bracket, a bot needs to win two fights over a maximum of three preliminary rounds.

	The top 50% of the bots (by NHRL ranking) entered will be seeded. For seeding purposes, the number of bots will be rounded up to the next multiple of 8. For example, if 83 bots are participating in a weight class, we will seed the top 44 (half of 88). If there are fewer ranked bots than seeds, the lowest (highest-numbered) seeds will be filled by random unranked bots. All other bots will be unseeded. Seeded bots will not fight another seeded bot in the first round of the qualification stage.		The top 50% of the bots (by NHRL ranking) entered will be seeded. For seeding purposes, the number of bots will be rounded up to the next multiple of 8. For example, if 83 bots are participating in a weight class, we will seed the top 44 (half of 88). If there are fewer ranked bots than seeds, the lowest (highest-numbered) seeds will be filled by random unranked bots. All other bots will be unseeded. Seeded bots will not fight another seeded bot in the first round of the qualification stage.

	In the first round, each seeded bot will fight a random unseeded bot.		In the first round ("Opening"), each seeded bot will fight a random unseeded bot.

	After the ~~first~~ round, the bots that won their first fight will fight another bot that won its first round. The winner of that fight advances to the single-elimination bracket.		After the Opening round, the bots that won their first fight will fight another bot that won its first round, in "The Cusp". The winner of that fight advances to the single-elimination bracket.

	Bots that lose their first-round fight will fight another bot that lost its first-round fight. The loser of that fight is eliminated.		Bots that lose their first-round fight will fight another bot that lost its first-round fight, in "Redemption". The loser of that fight is eliminated.

	All bots that went 1-1 in the first two rounds of qualifying will then fight one more time. The winner advances to the single-elimination bracket, and the loser is eliminated.		All bots that went 1-1 in the first two rounds of qualifying will then fight one more time, in "The Bubble". The winner advances to the single-elimination bracket, and the loser is eliminated.

			[[File:NHRL Prelim round 2025.png]]

	==== '''The Bracket''' ====		==== '''The Bracket''' ====

Paxmorningstar: Linked to rules change log

2025-07-01T17:18:40Z

Linked to rules change log

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	== '''The Spirit of The Rules''' ==		== '''The Spirit of The Rules''' ==
	NHRL Open is a competitor-centric event that prioritizes creativity, safety, and entertainment. Our rules are designed to foster innovation while ensuring a safe and enjoyable event for all participants and spectators, and are written with our core principles in mind. As the rules have been substantially modified for the 2025 season, we have created a separate page elaborating on the intent and spirit of some of the changes here: [[Introduction to the NHRL Open 2025 Ruleset]]		NHRL Open is a competitor-centric event that prioritizes creativity, safety, and entertainment. Our rules are designed to foster innovation while ensuring a safe and enjoyable event for all participants and spectators, and are written with our core principles in mind. As the rules have been substantially modified for the 2025 season, we have created a separate page elaborating on the intent and spirit of some of the changes here: [[Introduction to the NHRL Open 2025 Ruleset]]

			Any changes to these rules will be noted in the [[2025 Rules Change Log]].

	==== '''Core Principles''' ====		==== '''Core Principles''' ====

Gilhova: /* Gaining damage points */

2025-06-03T02:39:50Z

Gaining damage points

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	* '''Class F''': At least half of the drive system '''and''' all weapon systems on the bot are disabled.		* '''Class F''': At least half of the drive system '''and''' all weapon systems on the bot are disabled.
	* '''Class E''': At least half of the drive system '''or''' all weapon systems on the bot are disabled. This includes removing a spinner’s weapon belt so it no longer spins. An articulated weapon, like a hammersaw, must be completely disabled to count here; that is, both the saw and the arm must be disabled.		* '''Class E''': At least half of the drive system '''or''' all weapon systems on the bot are disabled. This includes removing a spinner’s weapon belt so it no longer spins. An articulated weapon, like a hammersaw, must be completely disabled to count here; that is, both the saw and the arm must be disabled.
	* '''Class D''': Reduced effectiveness of drive or weapon systems. This includes at least one wheel removed or damaged such that the bot's ability to drive in a straight line is significantly compromised, disabled powered stabilization features like internal flywheels, a partially-disabled articulated weapon (disabling either the saw or the arm, but not both), or a cut flamethrower line so that the bot sprays fire on itself.		* '''Class D''': Reduced effectiveness of drive or weapon systems, aka "partial damage." This includes at least one wheel removed or damaged such that the bot's ability to drive in a straight line is significantly compromised, disabled powered stabilization features like internal flywheels, a partially-disabled articulated weapon (disabling either the saw or the arm, but not both), or a cut flamethrower line so that the bot sprays fire on itself.
	* '''Class C''': Structural damage, like a damaged frame, significant damage to non-ablative armor, removed forks/wedglets, or a wheel damaged in a way that moderately changes a bot’s function. Examples of this would include a wheel being damaged such that the robot is consistently bouncing as the wheel rotates or the robot has some difficulty driving in a straight line, large gouges in a wedge that expose what it was protecting to attack, or wheel guards being removed.		* '''Class C''': Structural damage, like a damaged frame, significant damage to non-ablative armor, removed forks/wedglets, or a wheel damaged in a way that moderately changes a bot’s function. Examples of this would include a wheel being damaged such that the robot is consistently bouncing as the wheel rotates or the robot has some difficulty driving in a straight line, large gouges in a wedge that expose what it was protecting to attack, or wheel guards being removed.
	* '''Class B''': Most ablative armor removed from at least one side, small gouges/holes in non-ablative armor that doesn’t significantly hinder function, or a wheel or wheels damaged in a way that doesn’t noticeably change a bot’s mobility. Examples of this would include chunks of the wheel being removed or torn but not impairing the ability of the wheel to spin freely or causing noticeable driving issues.		* '''Class B''': Most ablative armor removed from at least one side, small gouges/holes in non-ablative armor that doesn’t significantly hinder function, or a wheel or wheels damaged in a way that doesn’t noticeably change a bot’s mobility. Examples of this would include chunks of the wheel being removed or torn but not impairing the ability of the wheel to spin freely or causing noticeable driving issues.

RickyWillems: /* Fight Start */

2025-06-02T18:23:48Z

Fight Start

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	The beginning of a fight is signaled by a countdown followed by the words “Fight, Robots, Fight!” The fight officially begins at the enunciation of the first “F” in “Fight.” During the countdown, robots must be at a full stand-still.		The beginning of a fight is signaled by a countdown followed by the words “Fight, Robots, Fight!” The fight officially begins at the enunciation of the first “F” in “Fight.” During the countdown, robots must be at a full stand-still.

	Robots must start the fight in their assigned corner of the arena and must be oriented such that they fit ~~within~~ ~~the~~ ~~constraints~~ of their ~~classes'~~ ~~respective~~ ~~bounding~~ ~~box~~ ~~size~~.		Robots must start the fight in their assigned corner of the arena and must be oriented such that they fit sit as far in their assigned corner as is reasonably feasible while facing toward their opponent.

	=== '''Fight Results''' ===		=== '''Fight Results''' ===

RickyWillems: /* Pins */

2025-05-29T22:41:13Z

Pins

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	A pin is counted as a pin when it is held for 5 seconds but it must not last more than 10 seconds. At the end of the pin, the pinning robot must release their opponent by giving them sufficient space to escape.		A pin is counted as a pin when it is held for 5 seconds but it must not last more than 10 seconds. At the end of the pin, the pinning robot must release their opponent by giving them sufficient space to escape.

	If the pinning ~~bot~~ does not release the pin ~~within~~ 10 ~~seconds~~, the Judges will disregard the pin. If the ~~pin~~ ~~results~~ in an ~~entanglement~~ ~~(see~~ ~~below),~~ the ~~Judges~~ ~~will~~ ~~disregard~~ the pin.		Referees will begin an audible 10 count when a pin begins. If the pinning robot does not release the pin before the referee says 10, the Judges will disregard the pin. If the count exceeds 10, the referee will say "release" and the pinning robot must disengage if able to do so. If the pinning robot is unable to release the pin, it will be treated as an entanglement.

	In the case of a flame robot pinning an opponent, the flame robot must disengage its flame system for the pin to be considered released. This can be accomplished by turning the flame system off, creating a large amount of distance between robots such that the flames become obviously ineffectual, or by pointing the flame system away from the opponent until the referee indicates the aggressing robot may reengage.		In the case of a flame robot pinning an opponent, the flame robot must disengage its flame system for the pin to be considered released. This can be accomplished by turning the flame system off, creating a large amount of distance between robots such that the flames become obviously ineffectual, or by pointing the flame system away from the opponent until the referee indicates the aggressing robot may reengage.

Gilhova: /* Match Readiness and Repair Extensions */

2025-05-25T01:52:38Z

Match Readiness and Repair Extensions

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	* We will only allow one extension per fight. So if one bot is granted an extension, their opponent may not request an extension for the same fight.		* We will only allow one extension per fight. So if one bot is granted an extension, their opponent may not request an extension for the same fight.

		⚫	'''3. Why Timing Matters'''
	3. Why Timing MattersTo support fair competition and keep our event running smoothly, we allow each bot one (1) 15-minute repair extension per tournament. This repair extension is intended to be used between fights, not leading up to your first fight of the day. Please note the following clarifications:

	No Extensions Before First Fight,

	Repair extensions cannot be used before your bot’s first scheduled match. If you’re not ready at the time of your first fight, you will forfeit or be subject to standard match delay penalties. The repair extension is intended only for between-rounds repairs after your first match has occurred.

	How and When to Declare a Repair Extension,

	You must declare your intention to use your 15-minute repair extension within the standard repair window between your matches for your weight class. For example:

	In the 3lb class, within 20 minutes after a given fight.,
	12lb – 25 Minutes,
	30lb – 30 Minutes,
	You must notify the pit desk that you are using your extension during your designated repair window.,
	If more than the allotted repair window time has already passed since your last fight, you are no longer eligible to use your repair extension for that round.,
	We will only allow one extension per fight. So if one bot is granted an extension, their opponent may not request an extension for the same fight.,

⚫	'''Why Timing Matters'''

	The repair extension is designed to be an immediate, short-term extension. It's not a way to push back fights that are already scheduled for much later. If your next fight is scheduled in an hour or more, you must still declare the extension within the standard repair window. Once the repair window expires, the extension cannot be applied retroactively.		The repair extension is designed to be an immediate, short-term extension. It's not a way to push back fights that are already scheduled for much later. If your next fight is scheduled in an hour or more, you must still declare the extension within the standard repair window. Once the repair window expires, the extension cannot be applied retroactively.

Gilhova: /* Match Readiness */

2025-05-25T01:51:46Z

Match Readiness

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 All competitors must sign a NHRL Waiver Form. All competitors must have a valid wristband to enter the Pits.
-=== '''Match Readiness''' ===
+=== '''Match Readiness and Repair Extensions''' ===
 All bots are guaranteed a certain amount of repair time between the end of any given fight and the start of the next fight. 3lb bots get 20 minutes, 12lb bots get 25 minutes, and 30lb bots get 30 minutes.
-Any bot that is not ready to fight 10 minutes before its scheduled fight time can use a single-use repair extension of 15 minutes. This extension can only be used once per event and any unused minutes cannot be used later at the same event. The bot will receive 1 TKO point for using the extension.
+To support fair competition and keep our event running smoothly, we allow each bot one (1) 1'''5-minute repair extension per tournament'''. This repair extension is intended to be used '''between fights''', not leading up to your first fight of the day. Please note the following clarifications:
 === '''Bot Inspection''' ===