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Robot Arena => Discussion => Topic started by: RpJk on September 16, 2011, 11:46:25 AM

Title: A couple of questions
Post by: RpJk on September 16, 2011, 11:46:25 AM
1. Are there any good Stock MW/LW/HW Clamps out there because I want to know if it possible to bulid a good one.
2. Are Spike Strips, Firemans Axe and Hammer Heads usefull in some form now?
3. What weapon types are plough-shaped wedges good for?
And thats it.
Title: Re: A couple of questions
Post by: Avalanche on September 16, 2011, 11:57:22 AM
1.Nope,but they are rare so just give it a shot.
2.Ehh, spike strips for wammers, the rest i dont think so.
3.If you have a flipper if its a lifting arm style one it may help.
Title: Re: A couple of questions
Post by: Mr. AS on September 16, 2011, 02:12:38 PM

OPINION TIME:1. Yes, actually, (Just hope your in a arena with good hazards, or a pit, clamps don't do much damage, unless you replace the plows on this bot with weapons)
2. Spike strips can be put on extenders for armor/damage to opponents, like on Event Horizon 2:
(https://gametechmods.com/RA2wiki/images/a/a2/Event_Horizon_2.jpg)
3. No use for that kind of chassis comes to mind, really. Just don't bother and save the chassis weight. Fire axes and hammer heads aren't really too useful, use Razors/Irons instead.
Title: Re: A couple of questions
Post by: Naryar on September 16, 2011, 02:36:18 PM
1-Well yes, good stock clamps can be built... it's just that when you put them in AI battle, most just SUCK against more battle hardened classic designs like rammers or HS or popups.
2-Nope. Apart from looks or eventually counterweights.
3-What do you call a plough shaped wedge ? You mean just spamming the front of your bot with plows, or a V shaped front ? If that's the case, popups and hammers come to mind, as well as gut rippers in general. The V shaped front is generally for hammers. Or dustpans.
Title: Re: A couple of questions
Post by: Clickbeetle on September 16, 2011, 10:53:02 PM
I like using spike strips as extender guards where most people use blades.  It offers basically the same protection but also deals a bit of extra damage.
 
But aside from that, they are outclassed by any of the Big 3 and also axe heads.
 
Fireman's axes are exactly the same as normal axes except they're 1 kg heavier and they have an awkward attach point, so there's really no reason to use them.
 
Hammer heads are outclassed by sledgehammers, and that's saying something.
Title: Re: A couple of questions
Post by: RpJk on September 17, 2011, 02:00:47 AM
Thats pretty much all I wanted to know.

Just two more questions
1. Are inverted wedges good for anything?
2. Would a Stock Trinity Flail SnS Havok alot?
Title: Re: A couple of questions
Post by: Avalanche on September 17, 2011, 03:11:44 AM
1.Ill leave medic to say my awnser.
Medic:I have no idea!
2.It would suck and it would be uncontrollable, AND havok.
Title: Re: A couple of questions
Post by: Scourge of teh Galaxy on September 17, 2011, 03:25:19 AM
Quote from: RPJK on September 17, 2011, 02:00:47 AM
2. Would a Stock Trinity Flail SnS Havok alot?
Yeah, pretty much. I have no idea what a Flail SnS is, but a Trinity SnS on its own is prone to havoking
Title: Re: A couple of questions
Post by: SKBT on September 17, 2011, 07:35:23 AM
Quote from: RPJK on September 17, 2011, 02:00:47 AM
1. Are inverted wedges good for anything?
2. Would a Stock Trinity Flail SnS Havok alot?

1. Inverted robots (?)

2. It would probably havok itself into oblivion and it might get a bad case of AGOD too.
Title: Re: A couple of questions
Post by: Mr. AS on September 17, 2011, 10:06:30 AM
1. Nope. Unless their on DSL Axle mounts.
2. Yes. I don't know if it would abide by the Rule of 7 though...
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