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Robot Arena => Discussion => Topic started by: arkaaa on June 25, 2009, 05:52:08 AM
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Hi , i found this game a few days ago and it is simply GREAT, i got the basics, except a few questions.
1 ROTATION: I know how to easy rotate pieces with CTRL (or SHIFT don´t remember) but that is horizontal rotation, but how can i rotate vertically the same piece (I did a few times but i don´t know how :( )
2 MULTIPLAYER WITH CUSTOM/ADMIN PARTS: I actually don´t´know how to activate cool parts in mp games (I will love smashing my friends with a hoovercraft bot)
If someone can ask me that questions , i will be SO grateful, i´m new in this game, so any information about playing it in internet will be good too :gunz:
Thanks in advance :)
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For the first one: Can you see those green dots in the preview picture? Click on those and the part will attach with that point.
Second one: I suggest you dont even use custom/cheat components for serious bots. There is a way to make them aviable in multiplayer, but I forgot how. And on top of that, your freind would need to have those exact parts too.
Also welcome to the forums. Dont forget to make a shocase and show us your bots and we will help you make them better.
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hi again, and thanks for answer me so fast
I knew about that green dots(will be fuses for me ,cause i have DSL 2.0),i know i have various colocation points, but i mean, its posible to rotate a motor vertically (I did it two or three times) but i don´t know to.
(Sorry , my explanations are really bad :S)
I mean, when i put a motor looking verticaly (Like a heli from a helicopter, horizontal rotation means nothing, but with vertical rotation , you can spin motor in the vertical (emulating the angle changer)
Sorry for my bad explication, but my english is really bad, so sorry.
Edit: Vertical rotation in a motor,not the normal one with ctrl. With control you always rotate horizontally.
Second edit: A third question, it´s posible to have DSL parts and normal parts and use all ? I have lots of parts (i downloaded a few component packs) and I don´t know too why I don´t see some of then (only anchor points)
BTW, about the second point, my friend have all parts i have :P
Thanks at new in advance, and sorry again :)
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Shift and CTRL raise and or rotate the components.
To use DSL online you need to open C:\Program Files\Infogrames\Robot Arena 2 DSL and find ra2.cfg and open it with notepad, then find..
AllowNonStandardMultiplayer=0
and change to
AllowNonStandardMultiplayer=1
your friend must do the same.
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sorry there is no way to rotate a motor vertically, the best way to get a different angle would be using a base plate anchor to get the angle you need
it is possible to mix DSL and Stock but most people prefer to keep them separate from each other anything that doesn't come with DSL or Stock are fun to play with but are not legal in tournaments unless specified.
if there not showing check you added them correctly.. if prompted to overwrite any files click yes
Also welcome to the forums from me too
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maybe they was a camera bug i didn´t see again that rotation style :S
Thanks all for your fast posts, really :D
One last question, ¿How to get standart parts and custom parts separate? (i mixed all)
PD:Btw i´m playing the downloaded version (but i though to buy it , i think the game worth the money) maybe that will be the reason to i don´t see well certain parts (cheatbot parts and some custom parts usually)
Editing again:(sorry for boring you all guys :P ) ¿where are instructions to do a showcase to share with this great community my bots? :P
thanks! thanks! thanks! :D
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stock bots (so original RA2) make a new topic in Showcase called something like "arkaaa's Showcase" and for DSL robots create a new topic in DSL Showcase called something like "arkaaa's DSL Showcase" then just post up pictures and info and others will help you :-D
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Btw, i have screenshots of the "vertical rotation" i will post a new discussion threat when i upload image
uploading...
Thanks for showcase info :D
Editing: New threat done topic "vertical rotation... it´s posible"
Read that plz , and thanks again :$
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i got this again (dunno how)
(http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/2695/verticalrotation.png)
can someone tell me how to get this rotation again? i saw the same, but not in red ,ready for place that :O
thanks in advance :D
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I'ts trying to attach a vertical axle.
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I'ts trying to attach a vertical axle.
I didn´t use axles in that model, so that can´t be.
PD:I saw a few more times ago, i was putting a motor at first component, motor is always the same :S
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It is trying to attach itself to the Perm's axle.
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You can't attach a part inside another part.
And you only need to make one thread.
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If you want to rotate a motor vertically while mounting to something else, it's the same button as the horizontal rotations.
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Parts can't go through one another.
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Parts can't go through one another.
SHUT THE **** UP, DONNY! YOU'RE OUT OF YOUR ELEMENT!
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SHUT THE **** UP, DONNY! YOU'RE OUT OF YOUR ELEMENT!
You forgot to say GTFO as well.
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You forgot to say GTFO as well.
I don't believe Walter ever said that to Donny.
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Hi,
I saw the way to allow nonstandard components, but there's a problem. My file doesn't include AllowNonStandardMultiplayer=0, so there is currently no way for me to enable DSL play. Is there any way for me to fix this?
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I'm pretty sure it's there. You just need to find it.
When you open Notepad and go to Infogrames - Robot Arena 2/ Robot Arena DSL 2, you'll see the folders for the AI, Arenas, and all that stuff. When you're there, start typing in, "ra2.cfg" in the File Name box. When you see it pop up, click on it. You'll see, "AllowNonStandardMultiplayer=0" near the bottom. That's when you can change it to, "AllowNonStandardMultiplayer=1".
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I really can't find it. This is what was in there:
[Begin Graphics Config]
3DHardware=1
FullScreen=0
FSDisplayWidth=640
FSDisplayHeight=480
FS3DDisplayWidth=640
FS3DDisplayHeight=480
BitsPerPixel=16
GfxDetail=1
MagMinFiltering=Linear
EnableDepthStencil=1
DepthStencilFormat=D16
DisplayDriver=Default
[End Graphics Config]
[Begin RA2 Config]
EventNumBots=4
GraphicDetail=0
GraphicEffects=1
GraphicMessages=1
ArenaIntros=0
SoundVolume=-600
MusicVolume=-600
MusicMuted=0
SoundMuted=0
DefaultCamera=watch
UpdateInterval=0.200000
[End RA2 Config]
[Begin Multiplayer Config]
Port=9791
PlayerName=Jack
[End Multiplayer Config]
[Begin Input Config]
[End Input Config]
It's gotten really frustrating. Is there no way I can fix this?
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[Begin Graphics Config]
3DHardware=1
FullScreen=0
FSDisplayWidth=640
FSDisplayHeight=480
FS3DDisplayWidth=640
FS3DDisplayHeight=480
BitsPerPixel=32
GfxDetail=1
MagMinFiltering=Linear
EnableDepthStencil=1
DepthStencilFormat=D16
DisplayDriver=Default
[End Graphics Config]
[Begin RA2 Config]
EventNumBots=4
GraphicDetail=1
GraphicEffects=1
GraphicMessages=1
ArenaIntros=1
SoundVolume=-600
MusicVolume=-600
MusicMuted=1
SoundMuted=1
DefaultCamera=watch
UpdateInterval=0.018750
AllowNonStandardMultiplayer=0
[End RA2 Config]
[Begin Multiplayer Config]
Port=9791
PlayerName=Default Player
[End Multiplayer Config]
[Begin Input Config]
[End Input Config]
That's what mine looks like, notice it has your missing bit in it.
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I've tried adding that missing bit manually and then trying to use a DSL bot, but it always comes up with the same message, and when ever I next go to look at the file, it is missing that bit again. Is there anything I can do?
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Why not just paste the whole thing in, deleting the previous one. Only thing to change will be your player name and a setting or 2, and may sound stupid but just check you save it then load RA2 up, I make that mistake when AIing a lot o.o
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I've just tried, checked and double checked it all, but it still won't let me use it.
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Meh my cfg does say 0 instead of 1 next to the nonstandard etcetc, change it and see what happens.
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Tried that as well, still won't work for me.
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You hit, "save" after you added it, right? Because if that's not it, I don't know why it would disappear...
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You hit, "save" after you added it, right? Because if that's not it, I don't know why it would disappear...
That would definitely help some.