Questions regarding WSC round 5 - Arrows, Lines and Circles

[Richard]

In general: if instructions don't forbid something, it is allowed.

I understand. But the instructions for 5.2 and 5.4 on the same page contain the sentences "Digits may repeat on arrows" and "Digits may repeat on strands" so the omission in 5.3 is striking.

While your general point is well-meant, I hope it doesn't discourage people from asking similar questions because it can be difficult to tell the difference between something that was left out of the IB because you didn't deem it important and something that was left out by error.

You are completely right. Most of the instructions are copied from some place and only adjusted in case of Obvious improvements. It leads to inconsistent instructions throughout an IB. It is a pity that there is not a coordinated database with standard instructions available somewhere. That should be helpful for all future organisers of competitions and championships.

I also hope I didn't discourage people from asking questions; the point was indeed well-meant.