Does "mapping" actually help?

[bluesign2k]

In the T&Cs (at the moment) the only mention of the sleeve orientation is that the label must be facing upwards and the correct way around at both before and after the puzzle is opened. There is no mention of how it must be held while being opened other that it must always remain in view.

That said, Im sure I remember Chris mentioning that the competition ReVoMazes wont have a serial number on the shaft... so while it may help you now while your learning the maze, this method will have no benefit at the live event

[walther]

In the T&Cs (at the moment) the only mention of the sleeve orientation is that the label must be facing upwards and the correct way around at both before and after the puzzle is opened. There is no mention of how it must be held while being opened other that it must always remain in view.

I don't think I ever actually read all the T&C for the competition. Those T&C's are pretty detailed.
I particularly like:

9.16.1.10.2.10. You must not throw, drop or hit the ReVoMaze against anything. Doing so may lead to the contestants’ disqualification from the whole competition at the discretion of the judge.

Unless of course you throw the RevoMaze at the judge rendering him/her unconscious.

Not really sure why you'd have to put it back in the stand in the face-up position. Not like you could swap it out or something with a pre solved one. Well maybe ReVoTester could with a little magic Guess it's to make sure when the judge looks at it there's no chance that something get's moved by accident during inspection.

[ReVoRabbit]

its most certainly for the inspection process. as we know, the two divits have to line up to signify you have reached the end of the maze. this is clearly visible by the judge when the puzzle is placed in the rack with the label facing upright.

Also, according to bluesign2k's readings, the label does not have to be up at all times, however it does have to be visible at all times. i assume this to mean to you and the judge. in which case, the angle is not specific, but the label must stay relatively upwards throughout the competition.

Mind you i believe these rules are in place to ensure all puzzlers are competing in a "fair" tournament. however i believe these puzzles are meant to be opened in any way possible; as long as you are actually "solving" the puzzle. once open, hell practice, practice, practice!

[bluesign2k]

...Also, according to bluesign2k's readings, the label does not have to be up at all times, however it does have to be visible at all times. i assume this to mean to you and the judge. in which case, the angle is not specific, but the label must stay relatively upwards throughout the competition...

I think you maybe mis-read what I wrote, probably because I wrote it badly... when I said "it must always remain in view" I actually meant the ReVoMaze itself rather than specifically the label.

Either way... I agree that it's just to keep the tournament fair

[ReVoRabbit]

ah, gotcha. which means those that solve the puzzle in their lap, start working on using it above tha table.

[csexton]

I had a great revelation tonight while working with the Green.

J.R.R. Tolkien: Not all those who wander are lost.

I got past a crucial point and now the fun begins.

[csexton]

I had a second revelation tonight when I went back to working with the Green, namely an open puzzle. YAY!

-Cody

(This means that I have opened both the Blue and the Green in about a week since receiving them, but I am now completely ready for the Bronze to kick my butt.)

(I do not intend to sound arrogant, just really excited. I wish I had discovered these puzzles sooner.)

[Ymir]

still plenty of space on the leader board.

Imagine you could be the first to open the bronze!!!

Of course the rest of us would have to hunt you down and kill you

[Ade704]

I had a second revelation tonight when I went back to working with the Green, namely an open puzzle. YAY!

-Cody

Congrats - well done. Can't wait for that bronze now!

[csexton]

still plenty of space on the leader board.

Imagine you could be the first to open the bronze!!!

Of course the rest of us would have to hunt you down and kill you

But then bluesign2k's reign as the fastest/best would crumble. Would I really want that?