[cavegirl47]

Hmm, I'm not quite sure. The wording in the rules sounds a bit iffy to me. If I look at it one way, it's talking about both alliances being able to gain points for this, so even though they mention "either alliance" it could really just mean that both alliances can earn points by getting 1-3 robots on the platform. In this case, "3 or more" might just mean that since the platform is large enough to hold more than 3 bots, you can still get your 25 points if you have all 3 of your bots on along with an opponent bot.

However, the word "either" could mean that any bots on your platform, no matter their alliance, counts as points for you. This could be to your disadvantage, however. True, you could try and trap other bots on your platform and keep one of your bots on the field to try and interfere with their other bots. But think of this. There's a rule that states that if you have a bot on the platform and another one is touching it and also the carpet, the bot on the platform doesn't count. You could have 2 bots on your platform, one completely on and one touching it that's on the platform and the ramp (the bot on the ramp must be touching the one completely on the platform for it to get points), and then their bot that they know cIan't get up their ramp comes over and reaches over and touches one of your bots. You just lost 10 points.

I think this might need to be cleared up by a FIRST official. Many of you might think the wording is clear - it MUST mean either color bot counts on the platform. I think there's room for confusion, and I'm sure there are at least a few others who would like some clarification.