[Ianworld]

The issue of collusion was a much bigger deal in the past. Up until 2 years ago teams were ranked not by their wins but instead usually by some multiple of their opponents scores.(Think the current tie breaking system but for your overall rank) Thus it was often to both teams benefit if the other scored as high as possible. While this can only be taken so far in zero sum games like zone zeal in 2002, in 2003 with stack attack it was taken pretty far. Teams could start with stacks of boxes already set up. Opponents would often agree to each leave their opponent's stack untouched in order to improve their rankings. It was frowned upon to a certain extent but not as much as the collusion presented in this thread has people riled up and angry.

As for this situation, depending on the other teams in involved I would consider throwing the match. It would however have to be a very select group of teams. The other robots in my alliance would have to be poorly functioning or not at all for me to consider it as an option. Also as an aside, you don't get to compete that often, only 8 rounds if you only go to one regional and don't get into the finals. If you're driving you want to go out there and show off no matter the situation.