Author Topic: Robot Arena 3 (Read 317038 times)

Mr. AS · « **Reply #1280 on:** May 23, 2016, 06:41:21 PM »

can't wait to play such beloved classics like this:

during an online match

09090901 · « **Reply #1281 on:** May 23, 2016, 06:51:30 PM »

Anyone else notice that the pistons are stacked inside of the DDTs? One of the other bots they posted had some intersecting/stacked parts, but I really didn't think much of it at the time.

Pretty ironic though, especially considering that they said they wanted to eliminate this kind of "cheating".

LiNcK · « **Reply #1282 on:** May 23, 2016, 06:57:52 PM »

Quote from: Geice on May 23, 2016, 06:51:30 PM

Anyone else notice that the pistons are stacked inside the DDTs? One of the other bots they posted had some intersecting/stacked parts, but I really didn't think much of it at the time.

Pretty ironic though, especially considering that they said they wanted to eliminate this kind of "cheating".

Good catch. My guess is that they did try but not to the extent that its impossible. After all, RA2 stacking isnt really intentional either

The fact that there's some stacking going on makes me think that it was indeed one of thr testers that made thr bot. The devs themselves would have made sure they didn't stack if it was done by them. Either that or they're just reallymessy about how they do advertising.

DeadGenocide · « **Reply #1283 on:** May 23, 2016, 08:31:43 PM »

~~yeah not like we can ban the jammer if there is one or anything~~

And now the stock builders have some air to breathe

MassimoV · « **Reply #1284 on:** May 23, 2016, 10:05:16 PM »

Quote from: Mr. AS on May 23, 2016, 06:41:21 PM

can't wait to play such beloved classics like this:

during an online match

Can't decide if this is Florida or ex-Yugoslavia.

Anyways, hopefully when we get our hands on it we can make some nice looking bots instead of the cluttered mess we've seen so far.

yoda9726 · « **Reply #1285 on:** May 24, 2016, 12:26:07 AM »

Hmmm...wondering what kind of Dreidel I should try in this. You know I've got to.

Can't wait. looks like I'll even have a few days off when it's released. awesome

ACAMS · « **Reply #1286 on:** May 24, 2016, 03:22:06 PM »

Looks kinda like it will be a combination of RA1 and 2 with the best of both.

I kinda hope it is balanced and fairly good online play ........ 2 more days and we will know!

LiNcK · « **Reply #1287 on:** May 24, 2016, 09:12:25 PM »

Quote from: ACAMS on May 24, 2016, 03:22:06 PM

Looks kinda like it will be a combination of RA1 and 2 with the best of both.

I kinda hope it is balanced and fairly good online play ........ 2 more days and we will know!

I'm really hoping for a solid online experience. If there's problems with parts, balance, etc. I'm sure some the amazingly talented and dedicated members of this community would eventually create a RA3 DSL mod but we would still basically end up with a prettier looking and maybe slightly mechanically better RA2. I won't be buying it day 1 but I'll definitely check out FOTEPX's stream and other stuff you guys post on here and if it looks good I'll buy it.

Thyrus · « **Reply #1288 on:** May 24, 2016, 10:01:40 PM »

So it is an early access game now...
Not sure if thats a good thing

Sage · « **Reply #1289 on:** May 24, 2016, 11:11:43 PM »

They also put up a guide called "Bot Lab Basics" looks pretty interesting

RedSawn · « **Reply #1290 on:** May 25, 2016, 01:41:03 AM »

That's a sudden swerve. They must have not managed some important feature. Though it must be said that Early Access information box isn't filled in. At all.

~~Link me the Bot Lab guide? It doesn't appear in the Guides section for me~~ http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=687137820

Very interesting indeed. Being able to move motors and such with the parts attached is awesome. Skinning is naturally confirmed now - I expected a RA2 style bitmap option, but I suppose everyone's migrating to this sort of sticker system. Certainly works, though. This different method does explain why they wouldn't be able to have component skinning off the bat.

One of the authors has RA3 robots on the workshop: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198192145166/myworkshopfiles/?appid=363530

Dexterhunter · « **Reply #1291 on:** May 25, 2016, 01:50:40 AM »

they better bring peanut-botta back

Badnik96 · « **Reply #1292 on:** May 25, 2016, 01:54:19 AM »

Going to early access this late is a little surprising, but it shows that the devs want to keep working on and improving RA3. They've already earned my 20 dollars.

RedSawn · « **Reply #1293 on:** May 25, 2016, 02:00:43 AM »

Quote from: RedlineM203 on May 25, 2016, 01:41:03 AM

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=687137820

Very interesting indeed. Being able to move motors and such with the parts attached is awesome. Skinning is naturally confirmed now - I expected a RA2 style bitmap option, but I suppose everyone's migrating to this sort of sticker system. Certainly works, though. This different method does explain why they wouldn't be able to have component skinning off the bat.

One of the authors has RA3 robots on the workshop: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198192145166/myworkshopfiles/?appid=363530

I edited my post while you guys came in. Yeah, can't fault Early Access in of itself, just the timing

R1885 · « **Reply #1294 on:** May 25, 2016, 02:14:03 AM »

Can I just say how amusing it is that you can literally armor your bot with cardboard?

Naryar · « **Reply #1295 on:** May 25, 2016, 04:37:31 AM »

The botlab's UI looks clearly improved in UI and precision building and it doesn't seem there is some casualization of features compared to RA2.

I'll have to play this game before I can judge better, though.

Vincent · « **Reply #1296 on:** May 25, 2016, 08:00:26 AM »

I'm just glad they finally got my concern post put into consideration. Early Access is actually wise thing to start off for them, I can clearly see that they weren't ready for the release date many months ago.

A step in the right direction. :)

RedSawn · « **Reply #1297 on:** May 25, 2016, 08:14:00 AM »

What sort of things do you think are missing to require Early Access anyway? My checkboxes have been ticked, maybe a little late, but I can't think of anything left unless I forgot. Except perhaps beautifying the botlab UI still, but that's not anything major.

Do you think there's stuff behind the scenes still missing?

cephalopod · « **Reply #1298 on:** May 25, 2016, 09:32:48 AM »

http://steamcommunity.com/games/363530/announcements/detail/853809163332075208

Reasoning for the Early Access stuff has been posted. Seems fair.

RedSawn · « **Reply #1299 on:** May 25, 2016, 09:37:24 AM »

Beat me to it. So they do think the game is more or less complete, minus these issues via plugins.

They've also updated the Early Access information, and will be offering a 20% discount for the first week ($15.99)

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What do you think of RA3 now?

Author Topic: Robot Arena 3 (Read 317038 times)