<T6>
Fields may be repaired at the Event Partner’s discretion. All competition Fields at an event must be set up in accordance with the specifications in Appendix A and/or other applicable Sections. Minor aesthetic customizations or repairs are permitted, provided that they do not impact gameplay (see <T4>). Examples of permissible modifications include, but are not limited to:
• Applying threadlocker to Field Element mounting hardware
• Using non-VEX electrical tape to add required lines to the Field
• Anchoring Field Elements directly to Field risers instead of the metal plates
• Anchoring the metal plates to the underlying surface with hardware or tape
• Utilizing a non-VEX Strap under the Field to tie walls together
• Parts added to the exterior of the Portable Field Perimeter to assist in assembly, transportation, and rigidity during Matches Modifications that may impact Robot functionality and/or how the game is played are generally not allowed. Examples of prohibited modifications include, but are not limited to:
• Unofficial Field Perimeter walls, additional structural elements inside of the Field Perimeter, or unofficial/replica Field Elements
• Additional VEX structural parts attached to a Field Element
• Replacing the opaque Field walls on the VEX Portable Competition Field Perimeter with transparent panels
• Assembling a VEX Portable Competition Field Perimeter without including the securing straps
• Affixing stickers to the foam Field Tiles or otherwise marking object placements for Field reset Any specific repairs and/or modifications which pertain to the current season’s game will be documented in this rule and Appendix A, as needed.