YMTC: Bluabot "Descores" Red Tetra

[Jeffrafa]

Originally Posted by dlavery

This example YMTC has to do with an end-of-game contact situation, which is different.

This YMTC as I understand it has nothing to do with descoring, but rather simply with contact at the end of the match - as dave mentioned.

Neither robot is descoring or unseating the recently scored red tetra, bluabot is simply pushing redabot in a position such that redabot is still in contact with the stacked tetra and it is therefore not valid for being scored.

Although this could be considered a crummy twist of the rules as a way for bluabot to win I would personally say props to the bluabot drivers and coach for quick thinking and strategy on the fly. This year's game is such that even with an unfair alliance matchup the inferior alliance still has the chance to win by carefully thought out and executed strategy. As a driver I can attest to having won matches in which we were against a much better alliance but we managed to use or resources very well and conquer anyways. This YMTC situation just shows you that bluabot's drivers were well versed in the game and the rules and were able to quickly apply their knowledge and abilities and use the rules of the game to their advantage.

I agree with Cory and Dave - redabot's tetra is not scored and bluabot wins the match.