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Robot Arena Matches => Contests => Topic started by: Trovaner on March 08, 2016, 08:45:23 PM

Title: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: 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 (https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?page=BOTM).

Questions/comments?

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: Reier on March 08, 2016, 08:59:05 PM

MAKE ME PROUD HOVERCRAFT

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: Thrackerzod on March 08, 2016, 09:03:55 PM

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

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: Trovaner 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...

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: Thrackerzod on March 08, 2016, 09:19:30 PM

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

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: Silverfish on March 08, 2016, 09:19:55 PM

hmmm, this could be interesting...

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: Badnik96 on March 08, 2016, 09:20:27 PM

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

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: Reier 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

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: The Red Blur on March 09, 2016, 01:08:52 AM

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

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: Jonzu95 on March 09, 2016, 05:38:29 AM

Finally a non-HW BOTM.

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: Mecha on March 09, 2016, 05:43:16 AM

yay, stock

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: RedAce on March 09, 2016, 06:48:33 AM

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

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: The Red Blur on March 14, 2016, 08:26:22 AM

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

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: WeN on March 24, 2016, 11:21:55 PM

cheatbot2 allowed? That weird

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: 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

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: WeN 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?

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: The Red Blur 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.

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: 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.

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: WeN 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?

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: Thrackerzod 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.

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: Thyrus on March 25, 2016, 06:12:01 AM

some cheatbot parts are powered by co2 like the cannon the magnet and the hovercraft

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: Thrackerzod on March 25, 2016, 06:29:02 AM

Quote from: Thyrus on March 25, 2016, 06:12:01 AM

some cheatbot parts are powered by co2 like the cannon the magnet and the hovercraft

Oh, thanks dude, never would have thought of that.

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: The Red Blur on March 25, 2016, 11:43:47 AM

tbh, that doesn't even make sense. I mean, the hovercraft and cannon sorta make sense, but, the magnet just doesnt. How does a magnet run with carbon dioxide

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: Thyrus on March 25, 2016, 11:50:30 AM

How do burst pistons run with electricity? How do servos run without a powersource at all?

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: J on March 25, 2016, 12:05:49 PM

I like the random "Bots must have at least one "cheatbot2" component" rule.
Methinks you guys are starting to miss my weird-as-sh'it bots.

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: Thrackerzod on March 25, 2016, 12:09:30 PM

You're the guy who made the giraffe, right? I love your work.

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: Kossokei on March 25, 2016, 07:58:50 PM

Quote from: Thrackerzod on March 25, 2016, 06:29:02 AM

Quote from: Thyrus on March 25, 2016, 06:12:01 AM
some cheatbot parts are powered by co2 like the cannon the magnet and the hovercraft
Oh, thanks dude, never would have thought of that.

there's actually a whole tournament based on hovercraft bots that yoda did, called In The Air Tonight

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: The Red Blur on March 25, 2016, 09:38:17 PM

Quote from: Kossokei on March 25, 2016, 07:58:50 PM

Quote from: Thrackerzod on March 25, 2016, 06:29:02 AM
Quote from: Thyrus on March 25, 2016, 06:12:01 AM
some cheatbot parts are powered by co2 like the cannon the magnet and the hovercraft
Oh, thanks dude, never would have thought of that.
there's actually a whole tournament based on hovercraft bots that yoda did, called In The Air Tonight

I would love for that to make a return.

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: WeN on March 26, 2016, 09:09:02 PM

Sorry. I didn't join this BOTM April 2016. Because I can't make Middleweight with cheatbot2 part.

Title: Re: BOTM Apr 2016
Post by: The Red Blur on March 28, 2016, 05:53:59 PM

I cant wait to see the entries this month. :claping

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