what is more valuable?

[JasonA]

Catching a lucky break...

example:

Step 1 -- Two opposing bots reach the top at vertually the same time and happen to collide in a way that causes them to tumble (it happens, seen it first hand -- congrats on getting yourself back up 67!).

Step 2a -- Bins go everywhere as a result, and your team gets REALLY lucky as your opponent's other bot gets tangled in the first one (my heart goes out to you 201 and 33... guess that's one of the MANY reasons that there should be three matches in the tournament portion and not two - a rule unable to be changed, unfortunately).

Step 3a -- You take the remaining 1:45 to set the field as you like and take your place at the top of the hill... end of match.

-OR-

Step 2b -- Bins go everywhere as a result, and your opponent's other bot is not tangled leaving him alone to face your two bots...

Step 3b -- You make your opponent decide to go offensive or defensive and act accordingly. If they go after your stacks try to keep the score as close as you dare, keeping in mind that you will have the 25 (maybe even 50 if your partner is any good) summit points if you play smart. You may even let them on to up those qualifying points if you think that you're winning (what a novalty, eh?!)....

All in all, it is nearly impossible to win if you are handicapped in the alliance department. 2 vs 1 = 1 loses 90% of the time if not more.

--Side Note--
2 red teams vs 0 blue teams (because they are on their backs) = a red victory.... yeah saw that too...