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154: Cap Score when leaning on platform


Philip Leete
20-Nov-2018

Is a cap scored if it is leaning on it's side where the Core is touching the side of a platform but outer rim rests on the foam tiles? Our debate regards the definition of the platform weather or not the PVC Sides/Bottoms are included in the Platform. In this Example, the cap's core is NOT touching both the foam tile and platform. This cap is also NOT resting on TOP of the platforms as ruled in a previous post.
EXAMPLE: The cap's Core is only touching the rounded (colored) edge of one of the 3 platforms and the outer rim is resting on the foam tiles. This cap is supported by the side of the platform. I think this cap would count as Scored because the entire Colored PVT Pipe is included in the definition of the Platform. The only thing excluded is the metal side structure in Fig. 11.

Low Scored – A Cap status. A Cap is Low Scored when a Cap’s Core is touching the foam field tiles, white tape lines, or Platforms, without touching a Robot of the color Alliance for which the Cap would award points. ...

Answered by Game Design Committee

The definition of Platform is as follows, with a portion bolded for emphasis:

Platform – One of three (3) raised surfaces made of PVC and polycarbonate, roughly 23.875” (606.4mm) by 21.70” (551.2mm), that can be used for Parking Robots.

You are correct in your interpretation that the blue/red/yellow PVC edges are included in the Platform. Thus, a Cap whose Core is contacting the PVC would be considered contacting the Platform, and would be considered Low Scored.