Did a control fail to register?

[Skemowl]

On a recent run (line event) with MapRunG I couldn't get control 12 to buzz.  After circling the area for a while I gave up and headed for control 13, which buzzed straight away.  In the results, I had visited all the controls, and my splits for controls 12 & 13 were 2 mins & 5 mins.  So it seems to be that the watch thought I was looking for 13 all along.

My question is:  did control 12 buzz without me noticing? (Unlikely, but possible I suppose and would explain why split 12 was quick)  or did MapRun add control 12 at the end once it "saw" that I'd been close enough.  

Second question - what happens when you abandon a control and move to the next one in the hope of reinstating it when the map evidence backs you up? (which is what our organiser suggested).  does MapRun allow this?

[Peter Effeney]

The short answer is, MapRun simply punches controls that the runner approaches, without any extra logic considering what is the next control on the course. It also doesn't do a review of the punches and add extra punches. (MapRun Admins can edit results - but the system doesn't do that itself).

The definitive guide to punching is at: http://maprun.250607.n8.nabble.com/Punching-Controls-What-are-the-Rules-tp201.html

Peter

[Skemowl]

That's a big help, thanks. I must have punched without realising. I like the guide - that clarifies the process perfectly.