[dtengineering]

Last year the "block the view" tactic (parking in front of a driver station) was specifically vetoed by the GDC in the Q&A.

That was last year... haven't seen anything about it this year, however G35 would suggest that while you may DEPLOY your ramp in your end zone during the main part of the match, that you would also receive a penalty EVERY time an opposing robot contacted you outside your bumper zone.

I'm not the final word on strategy, by any means, but FIRST does attempt to keep the game moving and dynamic. You may want to ask Q&A before basing a strategy upon static obstruction.

I like the ramp, though. Whether or not the obstructive strategies are allowed, I am sure you will be a very valuable alliance partner.

Jason