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Re: End Game Scoring Rules

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Originally Posted by CrazyCarl461 View Post
I agree with this interpretation and I think you will find that this is what the GDC intended. A plane is a feature with zero thickness. The only way to not be above it is to either be below it or intersecting it. Since the plane is exactly lined up with the surface of the platform, the only way to intersect it would be to intersect the plastic itself.

I do find it a little odd that they would design a field with a platform that has no purpose for scoring what so ever. I would, however like to see a clarification on this topic. I would just hate to design a robot feature (like be able to climb on to the platform) that could not be used due to a rule.
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