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…ved. (#670)

* Allow individual non-permitted puzzles in multi BLD to count as unsolved. Closes #545.

* Apply suggestions from review

Co-Authored-By: lgarron <code@garron.net>
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- 3j+) [REMINDER] In the past, engraved/embossed parts have been permitted. This is no longer permitted.
- 3j++) [CLARIFICATION] On Clock, pins must not be distinguishable from any other pin of the same side.
- 3j2+) [CLARIFICATION] On Clock, the nine inner clock faces on one side are considered similar pieces.
- 3k2+) [ADDITION] The WCA Delegate should not apply a listed exception if they believe the competitor tried to use a non-permitted puzzle on purpose.
- 3k2b+) [EXAMPLE] Suppose the competitor attempts 10 puzzles and solves 8 successfully. If it is found that two solved puzzles and one unsolved puzzle are not permitted, the competitor is considered to have solved 6 puzzles, at the discretion of the WCA Delegate.

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Is the attempt considered 6/10 or 6/9?

- 3l+) [ADDITION] Logos may feature any reasonable design that does not give a conspicuous advantage (e.g. encoding information that could be used to cheat), and leave the colored part clearly recognizable. Unconventional logos are only permitted at the discretion of the WCA Delegate.
- 3l++) [CLARIFICATION] In the past, puzzles with logos have been permitted for blindfolded events. Such puzzles are no longer permitted.

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- 3j2) Definition: Two pieces are similar to each other if they are identical in shape and size, or mirrored in shape and identical in size.
- 3j3) Corrugated/textured parts which permit the orientation of pieces to be distinguished by feel are not permitted for blindfolded events.
- 3k) Puzzles should be approved by the WCA Delegate before use in the competition.
- 3k1) If a puzzle is found to be not permitted during a round, the competitor must submit a replacement.
- 3k2) Penalty for attempts done with puzzles which are not permitted: disqualification of the attempt (DNF). Exception: If a puzzle is found to be not permitted during a round, earlier results may be replaced with an extra attempt, at the discretion of the WCA Delegate.
- 3k1) If a non-permitted puzzle is found during a round, the competitor must not continue to use the puzzle, and must submit a replacement.

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I don't understand this change. The current text seems fine. If you must submit a replacement, it's obvious that you can't use the other puzzle any more.

- 3k2) Penalty for attempts done with puzzles which are not permitted: disqualification of the attempt (DNF). The following exceptions apply:
- 3k2a) If a non-permitted puzzle is found before a round is complete, affected results in the round may be replaced with extra attempts, at the discretion of the WCA Delegate.
- 3k2b) 3x3x3 Multi-Blind: if any puzzles are found to be non-permitted, such puzzles may be individually counted as unsolved (without disqualifying the entire attempt), at the discretion of the WCA Delegate.

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Suggestion:
"For 3x3x3 Multi-Blind*, if any puzzles are found to be non-permitted during or after the attempt, such puzzles may be counted as unsolved ..."

Which leads to a question:
Say I'm doing multi and realize I submitted an illegal cube. What should I do? Can I ask the delegate to replace it with a valid cube?

- 3l) A puzzle may have a logo on a colored part. If it does, it must have at most one colored part with a logo. Exception: For blindfolded events, a puzzle must not have a logo.
- 3l1) The logo must be placed on a center piece. Exceptions for puzzles that do not have center pieces:
- 3l1a) For Pyraminx and 2x2x2, the logo may be on any piece.
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