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Robot Arena => Discussion => Topic started by: Blink on September 30, 2006, 03:28:26 PM

Title: Holy crap...
Post by: Blink on September 30, 2006, 03:28:26 PM
Ive had this game for like 6 years...got it from my school sale thing....didnt play it much...but ive got into it alot recently. Now ive perfected my robot designs n stuff...had some fun got bored. downloaded this crazy mod, and now i cant even put a scratch on another robot before they make beef stew of my bot!! help!!! i like this mod but i dont like sucking at it :p!!


any ideas on a good bot that i can get 3-5 seconds play in any match?help?

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Title: Holy crap...
Post by: Jalor on September 30, 2006, 04:55:41 PM
Check other people's showcases for ideas.
Title: Holy crap...
Post by: SpyGuy on October 01, 2006, 12:35:38 AM
*tosses Blink a copy of "Getting Your Bot Kicked In RA2 DSL And How To Avoid It - A n00b's Reference Manual"*

Like the man said, check out some of the galleries that builders have posted on - also check the official (and unoffical) forums for ideas at:

Official Robot Arena 2 Forum:
http://robotarena.com/wizforum/default.asp

Technex's unofficial (?) RA2 Forum:
http://s8.invisionfree.com/ra2forums
Title: Holy crap...
Post by: Mr. Weedy on October 01, 2006, 02:59:58 AM
I give you two very simple hints.

First. Use maximum armoring. That's the 10mm Steel armoring. That should do enough well...  :roll:  :twisted:

If that isn't enough for you, then make some external "extra armoring" on your robot. Like adding armored plates around your robot. That should make your robot to last very long.
Title: Holy crap...
Post by: Blink on October 01, 2006, 07:13:11 AM
but it cant weigh more than 800kg :(
Title: Holy crap...
Post by: Clickbeetle on October 01, 2006, 07:50:51 PM
Well first I'd start by trying to beat the replicas (real robots).  The upgraded stock AI are meant to be tougher, for veteran builders.

Also take a look at the new Rookies bots and see how they're built.  No wasted space in the chassis, good armoring, usually some kind of wedge to get under opponents.  Try using some of those same techniques for some killer bots.
Title: Holy crap...
Post by: duh102 on February 05, 2007, 07:47:01 AM
Quote from: Blink
but it cant weigh more than 800kg :(

Oh yes it can... :twisted:
Look at the rfsHQ downloads section for an anti-ballast, or make your own. A useful tutorial for doing such: http://beetlebros.gametechmods.com/modding.htm
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