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« Reply #40 on: May 27, 2008, 07:53:48 PM »
Nice. Do you have any trouble with it getting flipped?
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« Reply #41 on: May 27, 2008, 08:32:08 PM »
Yeah.  Flipping is Crown of Thorns' main weakness, since it can't self-right.  That middle Typhoon spike lets it drift aimlessly around a bit, but otherwise it's helpless.  Fortunately, the Panic skirts keep it very stable, so it at least never flips itself.

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« Reply #42 on: May 27, 2008, 08:32:34 PM »
I would have voted for you if you entered.

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« Reply #43 on: May 27, 2008, 10:45:39 PM »
Over a year off, and you're still one of the best. That just ain't fair >:O

Damn good bot too.

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« Reply #44 on: May 28, 2008, 06:03:49 AM »
When I look at your bots, I feel like getting very wet in BBEANS with my actual bots.
I see it clearly now. I have to build a bot for BBEANS, like I have never build one before:
I have to build a good one.:biggrin:
Btw: I wonder how you will AI the HS/VS bot, to tell him when he has to switch his mode.

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« Reply #45 on: June 07, 2008, 09:53:45 PM »


No detailed explanation needed for this one... just a MW DSL version of one of my classic bots.

2 Battlepacks, 1 long battery, 2 NPC's (not fast) for drive, 5mm plastic armor.  Its effectiveness is greatly reduced upside down, but it can still drive.

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« Reply #46 on: June 08, 2008, 05:10:22 AM »
I like it. With the PA skirts at the sides. Defense and stability at the same time.

But isn't he some kind of weak against hammers?

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« Reply #47 on: June 14, 2008, 06:05:33 AM »
Do I have to bad eyes? I can't see the long battery.

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« Reply #48 on: June 14, 2008, 07:06:03 AM »
I do believe it is just between the Perm and the left NPC.

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« Reply #49 on: June 15, 2008, 10:14:20 PM »
It's sort of under the Perm's axle.

Hammers aren't much of a problem as long as I can get under them with the drum.  Those razors offer a bit of top protection as well.  Wedges are much tougher to beat than any hammer bot.

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« Reply #50 on: July 10, 2008, 10:00:46 PM »
I finally settled on a bot for BBEANS.



The bot actually isn't THAT good.  It's powerful (the flail can deal over 1000 damage in a hit), wedgy, can self right as long as it's not on its side, and the weapon can also be used as a flipper, but it's too slow and lacks sufficient armor to take on high-caliber spinners like Lock Nut and Tempest, and its slow speed also hampers its effectiveness against fast wedges like Razorback and SlashBack.

But, it's good enough.  I'm not in BBEANS to win (it would be pretty bad if I was, since I'm running the dang thing).  I'm in it to be original and provide some entertaining fights.  With a mean-looking flail-hammer/flipper, I'm fairly confident that its fights will never be boring.

Oh and that's not random Matrix-esque gibberish on the skin.  That's actually the contents of the .bot file.  If you look close you can see the name on the side.

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« Reply #51 on: July 10, 2008, 10:54:26 PM »
very cool. i was thinking about entering a hammer as well. that bot might bring it down ><. i have no extender armor, so...
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« Reply #52 on: July 11, 2008, 01:19:36 AM »
Really cool bot. I think it has the potential to go a decent way in the tourney. Designs like this one I hope I don't fight, because I doubt the AI is smart enough to back off of it's wedge and away from the hammer zone.

Very creative bot!

EDIT: tough time against SlashBack, you say? Thats good for me then ;D

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« Reply #53 on: July 12, 2008, 05:59:09 AM »
I chose a REALLY bad time to enter BBEANS. You make a good bot, I see II's bot on on his showcase getting a 15000 hit against MOE, and Luigica and eFFeMMe return. My bot will get crushed.
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« Reply #54 on: July 12, 2008, 09:47:42 AM »
a rookie won BBEANS2. why cant you?
You got my vote for RA2 Wizard. Always and forever.

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« Reply #55 on: July 14, 2008, 11:47:27 AM »
Good point, but it would still probably be a miracle, but you never know. My bot has tracks and 2 blades at the front, I will post it on my showcase.

Edit: It is okay, because i downloaded 2.1, and it can't lose to Mako, but I think it only won because of my driving to get around to the wheel.
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« Reply #56 on: July 14, 2008, 12:03:38 PM »
I dont know Click, I would have traded that Armor for some stronger drive.
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« Reply #57 on: July 16, 2008, 10:34:58 PM »
Armor?  Armor is one of SF's weaknesses... but I do agree stronger drive would be a boon.  It would require a total rebuild though.  I think I'll try out the design on a HW first.

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« Reply #58 on: July 18, 2008, 08:05:15 PM »
Still intimidating as usual and great design.

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« Reply #59 on: July 18, 2008, 08:07:59 PM »
Very original, but if a fast bot got around to the back of the bot, it is in big trouble.
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