Author Topic: The DSL 2.2 preview and news thread (Read 290121 times)

Clickbeetle · « **on:** November 30, 2008, 09:42:01 PM »

Yes that's right, DSL 3.0!

My plans for the new DSL 'patch' have grown to the point where I think it would be more practical to release a new standalone version.

My general plans for DSL 3.0 are as follows:

-The existing replicas will fight better.
-All the replicas will be moved to their real weight classes. For example, Mechavore will be a HW and T-Minus will be a MW.
-There will be a new, official SHW class with its own yellow 'SH' icon in the bot selection screen. Replica SHW's such as Minion, Vladiator, and Sir Killalot will fall into this category.
-There will be a new Race game mode in Exhibition, which will include at least one straight drag strip and one oval track with laps, both of which will be compatible with AI. There will also be new AI bots designed for racing.
-Some general component balancing issues, particularly batteries and wheels, will be addressed.
-A few other random small things and bug fixes.

And here's your first preview...

Meet the new Razer!

The only aesthetic change is in the wheels--instead of those fake wheels on the outside, Razer now has real wheels where they should be, colored blue and red like the real bot.

The real difference is in how Razer fights. It has a better wedge, better armor, and a better weapon. It's not hard to outmaneuver the new Razer, but if it should catch you, you're in for a world of hurt. The new servo-powered claw has a frequency setting (like the saw blades) for more crushing power than ever before.

It's hard to explain in words, so just watch this video here to see how it works:

My plan is to make the replicas' difficulty level on par with the stock DSL AI, and I think Razer is there.

Further previews will be on an irregular schedule as I get stuff done.

Sage · « **Reply #1 on:** November 30, 2008, 10:09:38 PM »

Looks great click. Can't wait.

Urjak · « **Reply #2 on:** November 30, 2008, 10:46:19 PM »

This is awesome. I too cannot wait. :D

R0B0SH4RK · « **Reply #3 on:** December 01, 2008, 12:05:20 AM »

One word: awesome. I can't wait. Will there be a BBEANS team too (Smashbox, Mako, Shebeast, HazCon, Enfilad3, DOAM)?

EDIT: Will there be more replicas too, like Sewer Snake, Dantomkia, Terrorhurtz, etc.?

Naryar · « **Reply #4 on:** December 01, 2008, 01:07:51 AM »

Quote from: Clickbeetle

-There will be a new Race game mode in Exhibition, which will include at least one straight drag strip and one oval track with laps, both of which will be compatible with AI. There will also be new AI bots designed for racing.

Awesome. I WANT to help on this.

Also don't forget to include Raptor on SHW's !

EDIT: I want HazCon and Enfilad3 in DSL 3 too!

70 CUDA · « **Reply #5 on:** December 01, 2008, 01:45:25 AM »

you know im all over this. ill do anything i can to help out man. i dont mind the tedius componet tweaking (you know like when ALL the components need retweaked) and id love to take a crack at making race bots

Condor33 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 01, 2008, 06:34:03 AM »

SHW class? YEAH!

H@zm47 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 01, 2008, 06:59:47 AM »

Can't wait Click :)
I'm guessing there's no definite date for release?

System32 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 01, 2008, 09:12:59 AM »

Hell, What would be cool, is that all the single bots (Devil, Flap Jack) were infact a team in their own. So there would be HW, MW, LW (Possibly AW, BW and SHW*) bots based in the origonal designs.

*Not likely.

Naryar · « **Reply #9 on:** December 01, 2008, 01:39:07 PM »

That would be cool indeed, and i would help to this, but that would also make more than 40 supplementary teams.

System32 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 01, 2008, 01:51:47 PM »

Making said AI pack more awesome than ever!

Oh, and Fix the replica sizes please, Razor looks like it's Sgt. Bash's daddy!

(Add sgt. Bash please?)

Somebody · « **Reply #11 on:** December 01, 2008, 02:33:59 PM »

Wow! Can't tell you how happy I am. Please fix some of the replicas though (in case you didn't know) Chaos 2-flip problem Firestorm-Havoks. Also, will we still need antiballasts to build SHW's? Also, I think that we should include Naryar's pack in with DSL 3.0 just like Starcore 3 for fewer downloads.

Naryar · « **Reply #12 on:** December 01, 2008, 02:36:34 PM »

Quote from: Somebody;23260

Also, I think that we should include Naryar's pack in with DSL 3.0 just like Starcore 3 for fewer downloads.

I'm not sure about this.

Scrap Daddy · « **Reply #13 on:** December 01, 2008, 02:41:08 PM »

Razer looks sweet. Cant wait for this to get released

Flying_Chao · « **Reply #14 on:** December 01, 2008, 02:45:15 PM »

Will Sir Killalot be upgraded?

PS: Razer is awesome.

Somebody · « **Reply #15 on:** December 01, 2008, 03:18:39 PM »

We just won't have to download as much, whats wrong with that (unless DSL 3.0 extends longer)

Reier · « **Reply #16 on:** December 01, 2008, 03:25:20 PM »

Will some "tiny" robots be increased in size? I.e., since Lightning will be a HW, will he get larger (since he would be a shrimp of a HW in his current size).

Somebody · « **Reply #17 on:** December 01, 2008, 03:43:27 PM »

Will you be updating some of the other bots (remakes) too? Also, I think that you should make the Titanium Sheets (big ones), attachable to the baseplate. Also, I remember that 70hc was talking about some battery?

kill343gs · « **Reply #18 on:** December 01, 2008, 06:57:49 PM »

Click, I could very well help you with making the AI Racecars. I hope you recall the Corvettes I made out of Acams's parts.

WhamettNuht · « **Reply #19 on:** December 02, 2008, 02:45:01 PM »

Bots going to appropriate weight?
THANK GOD!
I hate it when packs dont keep the bots to their correct weights!
Razer looks good, although a bit big.
And can you also angle Razers beak some more? (It is at more of an angle)
Will there also be a crusher.py?
I would love to help, but i dont do much apart from AI. (Tester perhaps?)
Plus, some new reps would be good! (Team RA2 has bots from roboteers who play RA2, right, well i play RA2 and im a real roboteer, lol!)