<R14> (Team Numbers)

[Nate Laverdure]

Woah, cool down!

I understand your concern-- this has always been a tough requirement to meet. However, I think you misinterpreted this rule. I read it as several others have tried to explain it: this is about numbers that change locations on your own robot, not numbers that are blocked from view by another robot.

Here's how I read the Q&A, line by line:
<R14> must be met at all times. And the refs will penalize you if it isn't. Or maybe not. Refer to the posts above.
If a robot lifting device is designed such that one or more of the team numbers are no longer visible when it is deployed, this would not be meet the requirements of Rule <R14>. If you have your team number on a ramp or lifting device, then it must also be visible when the device is deployed. As Sean said above, this rule does not imply that the team number must also be visible when another robot is blocking one's view. I think you are confusing "deployed" with "in use."
If another instance of the number became visible on that same side of the robot after deployment, this would be in compliance with Rule <R14>. Imagine a cube with the team number written on both the side facing you and the top. Now roll the cube toward you 90*. Notice that "another instance" of the team number has come into view.

Hope this clears things up.