Author Topic: BOTM Apr 2016 (Read 5120 times)

Trovaner · « **on:** March 08, 2016, 08:45:23 PM »

Let's do something a little different this month...

Here's how this works. Every participant creates a bot that follows the given bot restrictions for that month. They then create a simple splash for their bot and uploaded it to GTM's BOTM Uploader before the deadline expires. After the deadline expires, a poll will be created for the community to vote on their favorite entry. At the end of the month, the splash with the most votes will be put on GTM's homepage for a month.

Bot Restrictions

Stock 1.4
Unrealistic (or whatever form of realism that you choose to adhere to)
MW (up to 400kg)
Bots must have at least one "cheatbot2" component
All "cheatbot2" and AI components allowed
No custom components
No BFE, AAM, HAX mode, Zero glitch, etc.

Splash Rules

Entries must be uploaded using the BOTM Uploader.
One bot per splash
One splash per member
Please do not put anything in that identifies you as the creator. Credit will be given after the poll to reduce bias and give people a chance to guess who made what.
There must be at least one image of the insides in the splash.
The weight must be given in the splash.
Images must be either JPG, PNG, or GIF.
Images must be no wider than 700px and no taller than 800px.
Entries must be in by March 27, 2016 at 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (GMT - 6:00) so that we can spend the rest of the month voting.

Please upload your entries using the BOTM Uploader.

Questions/comments?

Reier · « **Reply #1 on:** March 08, 2016, 08:59:05 PM »

MAKE ME PROUD HOVERCRAFT

Thrackerzod · « **Reply #2 on:** March 08, 2016, 09:03:55 PM »

HW again, so ehhh, but the cheatbot thing is pretty cool!

Trovaner · « **Reply #3 on:** March 08, 2016, 09:17:28 PM »

I changed it to MW after seeing that the last 4 contests were HW. That said, the cheatbot2 components are pretty heavy so we'll have to see how things go...

Thrackerzod · « **Reply #4 on:** March 08, 2016, 09:19:30 PM »

I like that more, for sure. Gotta really design around the cheatbot parts.

Silverfish · « **Reply #5 on:** March 08, 2016, 09:19:55 PM »

hmmm, this could be interesting...

Badnik96 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 08, 2016, 09:20:27 PM »

Ooh. a BOTM that interests me. Let's see what I can whip up.

Reier · « **Reply #7 on:** March 08, 2016, 09:21:54 PM »

i honestly kinda like having strict guidelines instead of the "do whatever" ones so this could be cool

The Red Blur · « **Reply #8 on:** March 09, 2016, 01:08:52 AM »

Maybe this time I can actually make something competent. Fingers crossed, goiz.

Jonzu95 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 09, 2016, 05:38:29 AM »

Finally a non-HW BOTM.

Mecha · « **Reply #10 on:** March 09, 2016, 05:43:16 AM »

yay, stock

RedAce · « **Reply #11 on:** March 09, 2016, 06:48:33 AM »

Hmm, I got a couple ideas for this. The cheatbot2 rule is making me interested.

The Red Blur · « **Reply #12 on:** March 14, 2016, 08:26:22 AM »

Sheesh, these cheatbot components are cool, but hard to design around.

WeN · « **Reply #13 on:** March 24, 2016, 11:21:55 PM »

cheatbot2 allowed? That weird

The Red Blur · « **Reply #14 on:** March 25, 2016, 03:46:04 AM »

Quote from: WenXiangLee on March 24, 2016, 11:21:55 PM

cheatbot2 allowed? That weird

Not just allowed, it's required

WeN · « **Reply #15 on:** March 25, 2016, 03:49:46 AM »

Quote from: The Red Blur on March 25, 2016, 03:46:04 AM

Quote from: WenXiangLee on March 24, 2016, 11:21:55 PM
cheatbot2 allowed? That weird

Not just allowed, it's required

Required? And then need Middleweight to join This BOTM Apr 2016?

The Red Blur · « **Reply #16 on:** March 25, 2016, 05:04:00 AM »

Quote from: WenXiangLee on March 25, 2016, 03:49:46 AM

Quote from: The Red Blur on March 25, 2016, 03:46:04 AM
Quote from: WenXiangLee on March 24, 2016, 11:21:55 PM
cheatbot2 allowed? That weird

Not just allowed, it's required

I Don't Want To Join BOTM Apr 2016 It's Need Cheatbot2
Required? And then need Middleweight to join This BOTM Apr 2016?

Yes, you need a middleweight bot that incorporates at least one cheatbot part. Anyway, this is a battle on looks, not function, so I don't see why you're so worried.

Thrackerzod · « **Reply #17 on:** March 25, 2016, 06:01:04 AM »

Does the hovercraft engine actually work? I have it wired, but the bot won't move at all. It just floats in place.

WeN · « **Reply #18 on:** March 25, 2016, 06:07:07 AM »

Quote from: Thrackerzod on March 25, 2016, 06:01:04 AM

Does the hovercraft engine actually work? I have it wired, but the bot won't move at all. It just floats in place.

Hovercraft engine? what is that engine?

Thrackerzod · « **Reply #19 on:** March 25, 2016, 06:10:35 AM »

Quote from: WenXiangLee on March 25, 2016, 06:07:07 AM

Quote from: Thrackerzod on March 25, 2016, 06:01:04 AM
Does the hovercraft engine actually work? I have it wired, but the bot won't move at all. It just floats in place.
Hovercraft engine? what is that engine?

When you name your bot "cheatbot2" and hit enter, it unlocks a couple new parts. These are called "cheatbot parts". One of them is a hovercraft engine.