Author Topic: Tribute to the Robot Arena Series (Read 7846 times)

Gigafrost · « **on:** October 03, 2006, 10:06:00 PM »

It would be nice to "recreate" the arenas from Robot Arena and Robot Arena 2 into DSL. Ofcoarse you should make it look as if they have been there for some time since they are acient compared to the dsl arenas. (i.e. robot arena 2: metal skull arena looks a bit rusted and dusty)

thx for replies if any

deadkenndys1105 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 03, 2006, 10:36:28 PM »

I really liked the second arena in Robot Arena 1. I think it was called the megaton arena. It was like to plane arenas that were sepperated by a tunnel. Im trying to remeber what the hazzerds. I think a robotica fight to the finsh arena would be fun. After 30 seconds the sides drop down.

SpyGuy · « **Reply #2 on:** October 04, 2006, 01:25:43 AM »

Quote from: Gigafrost

It would be nice to "recreate" the arenas from Robot Arena and Robot Arena 2 into DSL. Ofcoarse you should make it look as if they have been there for some time since they are acient compared to the dsl arenas. (i.e. robot arena 2: metal skull arena looks a bit rusted and dusty)

thx for replies if any

Interesting idea, and actually, yes, I agree with that. Some of the older arenas should look "weathered" and used, like they've been around for a long time. (Well, they have been, haven't they ...?) Cracks in the concrete, graffiti here and there, maybe some gaps or holes in the electric arena floor grates ... Dusty may be a little hard to do, but stuff like sloppy welding jobs and mismatched paint should be fairly easy to do. Having never seen the original RA1 arenas, I couldn't really say anything about those ...

How 'bout it, guys? Anyone want to step up to the plate and try weathering the older arenas some?

Blink · « **Reply #3 on:** October 04, 2006, 09:50:19 AM »

if i knew how :l

SpyGuy · « **Reply #4 on:** October 04, 2006, 11:13:17 PM »

You should be able to go into the Arenas folder, and into each separate arena from there. The maps folder is the one where all the bmp files are, and I guess they coudl eb modified from there ..... Just save an original of each map in case something gets goofed up, though ...

Gigafrost · « **Reply #5 on:** October 05, 2006, 03:13:05 PM »

Quote from: SpyGuy

You should be able to go into the Arenas folder, and into each separate arena from there. The maps folder is the one where all the bmp files are, and I guess they coudl eb modified from there ..... Just save an original of each map in case something gets goofed up, though ...

true... it will also be nice to have a download package that has all the Robot Arena, Robot Arena 2, and Dsl mod arenas so that you wont have to go through the trouble of downloading the whole thing for hours. if you just want to play on the arenas that is.

SpyGuy · « **Reply #6 on:** October 06, 2006, 01:02:46 PM »

I have the RA2 and DSL arenas (both versions), plus a few extra ones, like Dummy's Think Tank, the Bahamas, and StarCore's arena, but I don't know if anyone has the RA1 arenas. Would be nice to dig up all the oldies and redo them a little....

deadkenndys1105 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 06, 2006, 02:24:56 PM »

I have every arena I know of in mine. I had the stunt arena about a year ago.

SpyGuy · « **Reply #8 on:** October 07, 2006, 01:21:09 AM »

I think it would be kinda fun doing this .... fixing the "older" arenas so they actually looked old. Like how long has that skull been mounted up there ...? I'm going to try and fix the skull so it looks rusty, maybe work on the arena floor a little ..... Anyone else think this is a good idea? Suggestions? Ideas? Offers of help?

Blink · « **Reply #9 on:** October 07, 2006, 04:25:58 AM »

sounds like a good idea...and the spikes that come out of the floor can be broken and rusty..and saw blades can be rusty aswell

Gigafrost · « **Reply #10 on:** October 07, 2006, 08:10:12 AM »

Quote from: Blink

sounds like a good idea...and the spikes that come out of the floor can be broken and rusty..and saw blades can be rusty aswell

this may be a bit "Farfetched" but if they do come out the floor, it would be a little comedic to see them break off when your robots weapons hit them. as if no one took the time to take care of buying new blades and spikes. the parts that are still attached to the floor motors however should still do some damage, not the pieces broken off. just a thought.

Blink · « **Reply #11 on:** October 07, 2006, 12:08:19 PM »

yup sounds like plan

z1271beta · « **Reply #12 on:** October 09, 2006, 04:18:17 PM »

OOOoooo sounds rusty and shiney :D

Jalor · « **Reply #13 on:** October 10, 2006, 05:19:37 PM »

Good idea.

z1271beta · « **Reply #14 on:** October 10, 2006, 11:12:56 PM »

aww huh

Gigafrost · « **Reply #15 on:** October 21, 2006, 10:10:33 AM »

If you guys want. i can try to create the pack. but i also may need some help since i don't have Photoshop. is anyone a good artist/arena designer?

z1271beta · « **Reply #16 on:** October 21, 2006, 12:50:25 PM »

nope, i dont have photo shop but im good at it, via computer lab at school

Gigafrost · « **Reply #17 on:** October 21, 2006, 01:04:09 PM »

Quote from: z1271beta

nope, i dont have photo shop but im good at it, via computer lab at school

works for me. is it possible that you can give me an example?

z1271beta · « **Reply #18 on:** October 21, 2006, 01:08:12 PM »

nope, sry...

but i made master chief with it!

Gigafrost · « **Reply #19 on:** October 21, 2006, 05:38:54 PM »

Quote from: z1271beta

nope, sry...

but i made master chief with it!

o ok cool

ill see if i can draw it myself. i cant create the hazard components however