I did not mean leaning on or supported by that backstop. I meant stacked against it in the first column stacked. I rechecked the math.
A Q&A should then be asked in the following manner…“If a Recycling Bin is touching the backstop (in the first column stack next to the backstop, but not resting on top of said backstop), but is fully supported by standing upright & bottom flat upon stacked & scoring Grey Totes, will it still be considered fully supported (for scoring purposes), by said Gray Totes beneath it?”
The backstop is 78" high from the top of the scoring platform to top of the backstop. Start with 2 grey totes then an RC w/ litter down inside it, top w/ 2more grey totes…This level will be .08" under the backstop height at 77.52" if the totes are all upright and locked into each other properly, and cap it with another RC w/ a Litter in it (that makes the top RC score fully 6th Level). The whole stack ends up 106.52" plus Litter end sticking out of the top, and scores Grey Totes +8, 1 RC 4X2+6=+14, 1 RC 4X6+24+6=+30 Or Total Stack 44. Used only 4 Totes, 2 RC’s 2 Litter).
Another way is 3 Grey Totes base+6, 1 RC+ Litter inside (Level 3) 4X3=+12+6Litter=+18, 1 Grey Tote+2, 1 RC + Litter inside (Level 6) 4X6=+24+6 Litter=+30, Total scored 56! (Used 4 Totes, 2 RC’s 2 Litter). Stack height is the same 106.52" No Grey Tote above the 78" backstop.
If the answer to the above Q&A question is “NO”.
Then you build a normal 6 Tote/Capped stack against the backstop (Total score 42), then use the formula right above this (3 Tote, 1 RC +L down in can, 1 Tote, 1 RC+L Total score 56 points (that stack 2 sits 6-1/2" higher, so it is easier to fit them in anyway, since the RC’s are no longer at the same level, rim to rim/lid to lid, and fit together much better that way).
First 2 stacks score together a Total of 98 points using just 10 Grey Totes, 3 RC’s and 3 Litter. Then follow up w/ the same pattern (6 & a capper +42, and the other 3RC, 4 Tote for another 98)…You are only 4 columns wide and have used up 6 RC’s, 20 Totes, 6 Litter, and gained 196 points w/ a tight 4 column stack~Less risks of falling). And you can still see 3/4’s of the field in the middle and to the right.
Then all 3 robots move to the right closer scoring zone, stack every Grey tote you can in the other scoring zone fast and tight into a tight wall (that is the easier part), and stay away from that packed scoring higher value zone. Get away from those Totes with 5 seconds to go. Forget that last 2 pointer fool! (unless it is the Playoffs & Finals).
It surely all depends on who wins the shelf RC battles always. Still have RC cappers?..Use them up lastly on other scoring zone, but getting those RC stack cappers at differing heights will much help (that lid and rim makes it difficult to cap 6 high stacks right next to each other whether lifting low or high when they are same exact heights). Capping every other stack is easier.
But, if they allow the 2 RC’s as per the Q&A answer (and you are very rich in RC’s of course)…You cannot pass up that 56 point stack.
Anyone think if they have 6 RC’s, that they will be able to successfuly build 6 or more full on capped 6 high stacks, and do co-op, and clear noodles and gain the full 6X42 points=252 in the alloted time of Teleop only? And none of the 3 bots knocking down your own stacks at the same time? Good luck.
If so…I’m looking forward to seeing that.
I wouldn’t want anyone driving across a scoring platform after capped 3 capped columns. Too much work to risk there as you bounce and slide around rushing.
Personally I would rather be working on just final grey tote stacks~ With all 3 bots, when the match ending buzzer happens building from 2 different sides (1from the Landfill, 1 from each Human Zone Area, far from our already built expensive point stacks, risking only loss of the cheap stacks, not the expensive RC/Litter containing ones. (Points lost risk is much lower then if robots are in any way touching them after the buzzer). Lose an 2~12 pointer stack ouch, but, so what…Lose a 42 pointer stack…Big OUCH!
Max Grey Totes you each have access to is 58~70 depending on who wins the step battles (some of those will be upside down which is trickier to handle, PU, and stack (But even if you cannot turn it over, push it, push it real good!), and how fast Humans feed the field decently w/ flat upright Totes.
If you can just build a 6 high wall in zone 2 (6 highX6 wide) -36 totes are used 36X2=72 more points~Using all but 2 of your guaranteed avail. totes…I’d be shocked if they are all used even once by 1 side never mind 2 sides unless there is one or 2 building throughout Auto period also.
196+72=268 (and relies on you winning the the step war by 3/4 RC’s avail. plus not winning any Totes from the step at all, & using all but 2 avail. Totes on or off the field). And doing that all in 2.50 Minutes Total including Auto.
It will be a rare breed “Super Auto Couple” that can dance alone & between the 2, can do the "Auto Yellow Tote Stack and the RC Set, and both be in the Auto Zone for 2/3rd’s of the robot set too, w/ a 3rd. Auto Grey Tote stacker, that is also a “super thief” too, that can also dash back for the Robot Set after playing that superman role to the hilt. He sets a 4~6 stacker at the same time of course! Lol.
This game has a million strategy ways to go. Many underestimated the game.
OK, another conflicting Q&A concerning that just arrived I’m told by text…So, I’ll post it and go read up.