paper: 2015 IRI Rule Changes

[MooreteP]

Would you consider the rule changes that BattleCry will be trying this weekend?

They are removing some totes from the landfill to create space on the step to score more points with the golden totes. An interesting permutation.
BattleCry Rules of Engagement
1. Bonus Circle (“BC”) End Game Opportunity: Two 12-inch circles marked as “BC” will be attached to the step for each QUALIFICATION match.
Each circle has a designated color (red or blue). Bonus Points will be scored based on the color of the dot, not based on the alliance of the robot who placed totes on that dot.
AT THE END OF THE MATCH: An alliance will be awarded 10 bonus points for EACH yellow tote in contact with their color BC or solely supported by a tote in contact with their color BC at the end of the match.
NOTE: The BCs do not affect how or when the COOPERTITION STACK or SET are scored by referees. They will be scored per 3.1.2.2.

This alteration provides for an opportunity for alliances to compete for the Co-opertition totes to gain more points.
Heck, if you made it 20 points per golden tote things could get crazy.

Imagine two teams on opposing alliances battling for the co-opertition stack after the 5-second time limit. Waiting to place them on a scoring circle before time expires, while the other alliance tries to knock them down........