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Title: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 18, 2011, 02:32:25 PM
Well, I've just decided to try and make this Showcase just as I made my first Non-Stock Bot. So the "Venko Effect" would probably occour at some point, So yea, Onto the showcase:
T3chn0-M4nc3r
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5218/5538109346_8bbc6b90e8_z.jpg)
Description: My First attempt at a DSL 'Bot, let alone HS Lightweight.
Power: 3 Ant Batteries
Specification: Horizontal Spinner
Armor: 3mm Aluminium
Weapon: Spinning Disc with axle joints attached to it which have Razors on them.
Weapon Power: Piglett Brushless Motor
Interior:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5254/5537530125_c6aa32aeaa_z.jpg)

I Will post some more later, but for now, The only available one I've done is T3chn0-M4nc3r. But I will have more done soon.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: ty4er on March 18, 2011, 02:41:31 PM
Heh, not bad for a first bot
Still...
1.try keeping DSL realistic
2.You can get better drive and shrink the chassis a bit
3.You can also get better wheels, generally we use technos,hypnos,vlads and ant wheels, perhaps others aswell
4.I think you can switch the disk to the 100cm for more AP thus more weapons if weight permits
5.Don't use aluminium or steel apart from certain exeptions
6.Look at other people's showcases, mainly people with coloured names, for ideas and tips
7.I see you're doing it already but make sure to build to the weight limit as high as you can, e.g. you can put a bit more weaponry on there or upgrade the armour a bit
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Sparkey98 on March 18, 2011, 02:48:52 PM
Listen to Naryar, Sage, link, 090901, Badnik, FOTEPX, and G.K. for the best advice.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 18, 2011, 02:57:00 PM
Heh, not bad for a first bot
Still...
1.try keeping DSL realistic
2.You can get better drive and shrink the chassis a bit
3.You can also get better wheels, generally we use technos,hypnos,vlads and ant wheels, perhaps others aswell
4.I think you can switch the disk to the 100cm for more AP thus more weapons if weight permits
5.Don't use aluminium or steel apart from certain exeptions
6.Look at other people's showcases, mainly people with coloured names, for ideas and tips
7.I see you're doing it already but make sure to build to the weight limit as high as you can, e.g. you can put a bit more weaponry on there or upgrade the armour a bit

Updated it, Now it has Pigletts for Drive and Weapon and Vlad wheels. Still a little too lazy to update the rest though. But still, It goes faster and is possibly even lighter.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5295/5537609043_44b6835433_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: ty4er on March 18, 2011, 02:59:52 PM
Heh, not bad for a first bot
Still...
1.try keeping DSL realistic
2.You can get better drive and shrink the chassis a bit
3.You can also get better wheels, generally we use technos,hypnos,vlads and ant wheels, perhaps others aswell
4.I think you can switch the disk to the 100cm for more AP thus more weapons if weight permits
5.Don't use aluminium or steel apart from certain exeptions
6.Look at other people's showcases, mainly people with coloured names, for ideas and tips
7.I see you're doing it already but make sure to build to the weight limit as high as you can, e.g. you can put a bit more weaponry on there or upgrade the armour a bit

Updated it, Now it has Pigletts for Drive and Weapon and Vlad wheels. Still a little too lazy to update the rest though. But still, It goes faster and is possibly even lighter.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5295/5537609043_44b6835433_z.jpg)
Oooh Narys not gonna be happy...
DON'T USE PIGLETS FOR DRIVE
Use NPC's instead
Put the CB flat so it doesn't hit the weapons
And NEVER LISTEN TO SPARKEY(AKA sypher)
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: martymidget on March 18, 2011, 03:10:07 PM
Oooh Narys not gonna be happy...
DON'T USE PIGLETS FOR DRIVE
Use NPC's instead (On a lw hs? really? Astros!)
Put the CB flat so it doesn't hit the weapons
And NEVER LISTEN TO SPARKEY(AKA sypher) <-Thats just mean.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 18, 2011, 03:10:54 PM
Heh, not bad for a first bot
Still...
1.try keeping DSL realistic
2.You can get better drive and shrink the chassis a bit
3.You can also get better wheels, generally we use technos,hypnos,vlads and ant wheels, perhaps others aswell
4.I think you can switch the disk to the 100cm for more AP thus more weapons if weight permits
5.Don't use aluminium or steel apart from certain exeptions
6.Look at other people's showcases, mainly people with coloured names, for ideas and tips
7.I see you're doing it already but make sure to build to the weight limit as high as you can, e.g. you can put a bit more weaponry on there or upgrade the armour a bit

Updated it, Now it has Pigletts for Drive and Weapon and Vlad wheels. Still a little too lazy to update the rest though. But still, It goes faster and is possibly even lighter.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5295/5537609043_44b6835433_z.jpg)
Oooh Narys not gonna be happy...
DON'T USE PIGLETS FOR DRIVE
Use NPC's instead
Put the CB flat so it doesn't hit the weapons
And NEVER LISTEN TO SPARKEY(AKA sypher)
Again, I've updated,
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5135/5537638561_d10d1304a4_z.jpg)
Changed from Pig+Vlad to Granny+NPC, And the armor is now 1mm Titanium.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 18, 2011, 03:12:15 PM
Oooh Narys not gonna be happy...
DON'T USE PIGLETS FOR DRIVE
Use NPC's instead (On a lw hs? really? Astros!)
Put the CB flat so it doesn't hit the weapons
And NEVER LISTEN TO SPARKEY(AKA sypher) <-Thats just mean.

I Updated before you posted, So I just did it.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: ty4er on March 18, 2011, 03:13:34 PM
Oooh Narys not gonna be happy...
DON'T USE PIGLETS FOR DRIVE
Use NPC's instead (On a lw hs? really? Astros!)
Put the CB flat so it doesn't hit the weapons
And NEVER LISTEN TO SPARKEY(AKA sypher) <-Thats just mean.
You remember who sypher is
And what he's done
Right?
It was a bit mean i guess but i just can't trust him
But saying something like what he did was not helpful at all
Anywaaay...
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Enigm@ on March 18, 2011, 03:15:07 PM
Less empty space please.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: FOTEPX on March 18, 2011, 03:24:49 PM
Way too fast, use slimbodies or TWM3R's, make that chassis less tall and smallen it. Also, am I the only one who notices THE RAZORS GO RIGHT THROUGH THE CB!?
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Conraaa on March 18, 2011, 03:36:27 PM
With all that empty space you can probably move the control board. I think you may have to bite the bullet and rebuild the chassis to make it smaller and lighter and so you can add more weapons on the disc.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: 090901 on March 18, 2011, 03:43:11 PM
Listen to Naryar, Sage, link, 090901, Badnik, FOTEPX, and G.K. for the best advice.
wat
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: ty4er on March 18, 2011, 03:44:31 PM
FOTEP is alright with bots but can be a bit annoying in general
Also most of the users with coloured names can help
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: FOTEPX on March 18, 2011, 03:53:30 PM
Listen to Naryar, Sage, link, 090901, Badnik, FOTEPX, and G.K. for the best advice.
wat

Shush, bane of my existence.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Vertigo on March 18, 2011, 03:53:59 PM
And NEVER LISTEN TO SPARKEY(AKA sypher)
Don't get too confident, you are far from the best source of advice here

Anyways, on the bot, you should aim for as many weapons as possible, you may want to downgrade the drive to acheive this
Try to make your chasis as small as possible
And use K.I.S.S. as your general guide (Keep it simple, stupid!), i.e. don't over complicate your bot

And I almost forgot, welcome to the forums, and I hope you have a good time here :D
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: ty4er on March 18, 2011, 03:59:41 PM
And NEVER LISTEN TO SPARKEY(AKA sypher)
Don't get too confident, you are far from the best source of advice here
Thats not confidence
and who said i thought i was?
But enough of that...
Remember to keep it fairly realistic.
You should shrink that chassis for more weight to use
I don't think people want me to 'help' too much otherwise they will think that i think i'm the best here...

*sigh*
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: ianh05 on March 18, 2011, 04:50:50 PM
Listen to purples, yellows/golds, blues and reds for the best advice.

fixed :P
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: NFX on March 18, 2011, 05:30:47 PM
There is some truth in that, guys with custom titles, like Veteran or Advanced User do tend to know what they're talking about more than people without. That's not to say those without a custom title DON'T know what they're doing, it's just a case of rooting them out. Guys like Vertigo, SKBT and martymidget tend to give good advice, whereas guys like Sparkey, FOTEPX and Avalanche's advice tends not to be quite as helpful. You'll get to know whose advice is good and whose isn't just with experience.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Scorpion on March 18, 2011, 05:33:37 PM
Listen to Naryar, Sage, link, 090901, Badnik, FOTEPX, and G.K. for the best advice.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Guys like Vertigo, SKBT and martymidget tend to give good advice
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Anyway, you can shrink the chassis more so, you'll get used to it quickly, but you can save a surprising amount of weight by making a chassis just a little bit tighter.
Anyway, most of the advice in here is good, so i'm just gonna drop the obligatory helpfull link
https://gametechmods.com/RA2wiki/index.php?title=Naryar%27s_DSL_tips (https://gametechmods.com/RA2wiki/index.php?title=Naryar%27s_DSL_tips)
^very usefull, almost a tl;dr version of the advice you've got so far^
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: SKBT on March 18, 2011, 05:52:34 PM

Guys like Vertigo, SKBT and martymidget tend to give good advice

And I do have some advice for you.

1. Try and see if you can make the chassis smaller. Smaller chassis = less weight spent = less weight spent = more weight for other stuff like armor weapons ect.

2. Use something other than that DSL disk. It weighs a lot and there are lighter ways to get four weapons on a spinner. Play around with different extender setups and see what works and what doesn't.

3. If you have extra weight find a way to use it. An extra weapon or an extra layer of armor could save your bot in a fight.

4. Have fun.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Badger on March 18, 2011, 06:07:50 PM
With regards to the chassis, it really is worth jus making it a tight box for the drive motors, batteries and CB, with your piglet out front out of the chassis on an aluminium or stronger extender. Right not the chassis may look nice but is just easing weight and getting in the way.

Very good for a first bot though. You can improve more things there (Copals/Astros/Slims for drive) but at the moment it is pretty OK. Any battleshots?
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Pwnator on March 18, 2011, 09:02:06 PM
Tidied this up a bit.

Behave, guys (you know who you are).
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 18, 2011, 09:50:15 PM
Way too fast, use slimbodies or TWM3R's, make that chassis less tall and smallen it. Also, am I the only one who notices THE RAZORS GO RIGHT THROUGH THE CB!?
I Spun the disc to attach each Razor at an angle, which is why one goes through the CB, Because it Re-Aligns itself.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 18, 2011, 10:55:30 PM
Added Techno's Battleshots and Updated:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5176/5538530669_474f70bd08_z.jpg)

Techno with his new toy, A Wedge!

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5096/5539110476_985aaa352d_z.jpg)

Destroying Ziggo with Techno,
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Pwnator on March 18, 2011, 10:58:43 PM
A static wedge won't help you much. If you're short on weight, use a skirt hinge. You could still shrink the chassis and get Mags for drive, though.

@ FOTEPX: 'Smallen'? o_O
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: SKBT on March 18, 2011, 11:04:20 PM
Static wedges typically aren't that good. (although sometimes you get lucky like I did with Hangtime II and you can get under stuff) Your best bet to get under stuff is to go with a door hinge wedge (yeah I know it's heavy... But it works well)

I bet of you make the chassis smaller you'd have enough weight for a door hinge wedge. 

I think you're a bit inspired by Civil Uprising in the RIOT team in DSL. Take a look around in other peoples showcases for inspiration. You might find something that gives you a good idea.

Edit: PWN you type too fast. Either that or I type too slow. :P
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 18, 2011, 11:06:41 PM
A static wedge won't help you much. If you're short on weight, use a skirt hinge. You could still shrink the chassis and get Mags for drive, though.

@ FOTEPX: 'Smallen'? o_O
I Couldn't really be bothered to Get a screeny, But I added a Skirt under the bot to help.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 18, 2011, 11:14:03 PM
Static wedges typically aren't that good. (although sometimes you get lucky like I did with Hangtime II and you can get under stuff) Your best bet to get under stuff is to go with a door hinge wedge (yeah I know it's heavy... But it works well)

I bet of you make the chassis smaller you'd have enough weight for a door hinge wedge. 

I think you're a bit inspired by Civil Uprising in the RIOT team in DSL. Take a look around in other peoples showcases for inspiration. You might find something that gives you a good idea.

Edit: PWN you type too fast. Either that or I type too slow. :P

I Actually mixed the inspiration from Civil and added something I saw on another showcase, Think it was "(Something) The Cat II", I Dunno.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Pwnator on March 18, 2011, 11:15:02 PM
Edit: PWN you type too fast. Either that or I type too slow. :P

i haz zooper ayzhun ninja skillz


@ Paranoia: Kewl. Now your next step is to shrink the chassis to upgrade the drive. :P
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 18, 2011, 11:37:40 PM
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5132/5539179560_08499f3389_z.jpg)

Upgraded drive to Slim and made the Chassis smaller.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Vertigo on March 19, 2011, 03:01:28 AM
You should aim for a much smaller chasis with the weapon motor mounted extenally, less drive still (astros)
Then you should be able to get 8 razors on there (if you want non flailed) on the smallest black disc
Otherwise wou should be able to get 6 flailing razors (atleast)

EDIT: Try to make something similar to the HS in this video
http://www.wegame.com/watch/ra2tc-heat-1-lw-faceoff/ (http://www.wegame.com/watch/ra2tc-heat-1-lw-faceoff/)
Bot was wheels are tasty 4, built by NFX
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Badger on March 19, 2011, 06:28:30 AM
You should aim for a much smaller chasis with the weapon motor mounted extenally, less drive still (astros)
Then you should be able to get 8 razors on there (if you want non flailed) on the smallest black disc
Otherwise wou should be able to get 6 flailing razors (atleast)

EDIT: Try to make something similar to the HS in this video
http://www.wegame.com/watch/ra2tc-heat-1-lw-faceoff/ (http://www.wegame.com/watch/ra2tc-heat-1-lw-faceoff/)
Bot was wheels are tasty 4, built by NFX
Which is what I said. Why does nobody listen to me?

[/emorant]
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 19, 2011, 06:54:22 AM
You should aim for a much smaller chasis with the weapon motor mounted extenally, less drive still (astros)
Then you should be able to get 8 razors on there (if you want non flailed) on the smallest black disc
Otherwise wou should be able to get 6 flailing razors (atleast)

EDIT: Try to make something similar to the HS in this video
http://www.wegame.com/watch/ra2tc-heat-1-lw-faceoff/ (http://www.wegame.com/watch/ra2tc-heat-1-lw-faceoff/)
Bot was wheels are tasty 4, built by NFX

Done that, Now the 'bots drastically changed. It's now T3chn0-M4ncer II, Here is the interior:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5251/5539181371_8991a09830_z.jpg)
A different bot at quite an extent, A whole different chassis, Six flails instead of Four, Can actually beat a lightweight BBEANS Replica (Yu, Or if it even is a BBEANS Robot, Was in the BBEANS team.). And thats pretty much it.

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5258/5539179925_b48b03823e_z.jpg)

You should aim for a much smaller chasis with the weapon motor mounted extenally, less drive still (astros)
Then you should be able to get 8 razors on there (if you want non flailed) on the smallest black disc
Otherwise wou should be able to get 6 flailing razors (atleast)

EDIT: Try to make something similar to the HS in this video
http://www.wegame.com/watch/ra2tc-heat-1-lw-faceoff/ (http://www.wegame.com/watch/ra2tc-heat-1-lw-faceoff/)
Bot was wheels are tasty 4, built by NFX
Which is what I said. Why does nobody listen to me?

[/emorant]

Sorry, Didn't see your post when I read the thread, :P
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Pwnator on March 19, 2011, 06:57:03 AM
Wedges are useless when the weapon reach is longer than the wedge reach.

Also, you can easily save weight by making the chassis lower, thinner and a bit shorter (you can remedy that with a long-axled drive).
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Temi on March 19, 2011, 06:57:55 AM
Too huge chassis, Dude.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 19, 2011, 07:21:53 AM
Wedges are useless when the weapon reach is longer than the wedge reach.

The Skirts are to support the bot, Since it does have some stability problems.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Pwnator on March 19, 2011, 07:24:31 AM
For stability, it's recommended to actually use static stuff. Like Panic Attack skirts or flat sheets coming out from the sides. Those can double as wheel protection as well.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 19, 2011, 07:41:29 AM
For stability, it's recommended to actually use static stuff. Like Panic Attack skirts or flat sheets coming out from the sides. Those can double as wheel protection as well.

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/5539265481_10770bb94a_z.jpg)

...Better?
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Pwnator on March 19, 2011, 07:43:18 AM
Use multi-extenders instead of anchors.

But yeah you're getting there. :P
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Squirrel_Monkey on March 19, 2011, 08:34:36 AM
I reckon we're getting close to a Final Z clone if we keep refining it like this.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Pwnator on March 19, 2011, 08:35:50 AM
Dude's just a beginner. Cloning's fine. :P
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 19, 2011, 08:38:51 AM
Dude's just a beginner. Cloning's fine. :P

I Didn't even know about Final Z until Squirrel happened to point it out, :P
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: MassimoV on March 19, 2011, 08:55:22 AM
Great start. Try shrinknig the chassis though.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 19, 2011, 09:35:23 AM
Battle Footage:

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5540067810_5e78287117_z.jpg)

Playing around with Typhoon a little too much,
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: NFX on March 19, 2011, 09:38:35 AM
Not bad. Typically the reps aren't that great in DSL, though.

Normally it's best to use Multi Extenders instead of Baseplate Anchors, as they do the same job for 1kg less. The only real exception is if you want one pointing straight down to put a DSL Disc on it or something, and the rule of 7 won't allow a Multi Extender + Poly Extender to work.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: freeziez on March 19, 2011, 10:35:12 AM
You only need a 3x2 chassis, with the height as low as it can go. (click the bottom of the height ruler, don't slide it down.)
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 19, 2011, 10:01:11 PM
You only need a 3x2 chassis, with the height as low as it can go. (click the bottom of the height ruler, don't slide it down.)

I'm not too much of somebody who builds outside of the chassis. Really, I'm going to keep this design and experiment with it. To see which design works best.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: SKBT on March 19, 2011, 10:08:45 PM
Take a look at this (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/55216photo(2).JPG). It's my 12lb bots chassis. Take a look at how much empty or wasted space there is in it  Why I'm showing you this you might ask? It's to show you that even in real life combat robotics we don't like empty or wasted space or the same reason we don't like it in RA2. Empty space = wasted weight that could be used elsewhere to make the robot better.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 19, 2011, 10:21:43 PM
Take a look at this (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/55216photo(2).JPG). It's my 12lb bots chassis. Take a look at how much empty or wasted space there is in it  Why I'm showing you this you might ask? It's to show you that even in real life combat robotics we don't like empty or wasted space or the same reason we don't like it in RA2. Empty space = wasted weight that could be used elsewhere to make the robot better.

I actually used most the ground space of my 'bot thanks to joints, I Added a Battery to make the weight and give it more power, since it runs out of it fast. And I don't think there is any more space left to use for weapons.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Naryar on March 20, 2011, 06:59:25 AM
SO MUCH EMPTY SPACE
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 20, 2011, 07:24:26 AM
SO MUCH EMPTY SPACE

You mean in the final version? I Don't thing there is anything nessicary for this bot really... I Updated it's batteries since the last one. Now has 4 ants, Since it runs out of power quite quickly,

But you have any propositions?
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: ty4er on March 20, 2011, 07:44:48 AM
SO MUCH EMPTY SPACE

You mean in the final version? I Don't thing there is anything nessicary for this bot really... I Updated it's batteries since the last one. Now has 4 ants, Since it runs out of power quite quickly,

But you have any propositions?
You could make the chassis a small rectangle and use a ME and put the weapon+weapon motor outside the chassis
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 20, 2011, 08:20:39 AM
SO MUCH EMPTY SPACE

You mean in the final version? I Don't thing there is anything nessicary for this bot really... I Updated it's batteries since the last one. Now has 4 ants, Since it runs out of power quite quickly,

But you have any propositions?
You could make the chassis a small rectangle and use a ME and put the weapon+weapon motor outside the chassis

I Did that on a seperate version (Version one) and came out with this:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5099/5542420755_4fb2f200bf_z.jpg)
Smaller, Faster, but it deals less damage even with more razors. I Tried beating typhoon faster with this version, But it was seconds off my record with V2. Anyway, Is it ok?
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: freeziez on March 20, 2011, 08:28:50 AM
UNREALISTIC


Looks good, though. I'll leave the criticism to the others.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 20, 2011, 08:30:39 AM
UNREALISTIC


Looks good, though. I'll leave the criticism to the others.
For tournaments only allowing realism, 2.0 is the one I'm using, otherwise,
3.0 is the version I'm going to use.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Badger on March 20, 2011, 08:46:10 AM
UNREALISTIC


Looks good, though. I'll leave the criticism to the others.
For tournaments only allowing realism, 2.0 is the one I'm using, otherwise,
3.0 is the version I'm going to use.
All DSL tournaments have the realistic rule, I'm afraid.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 20, 2011, 08:52:11 AM
UNREALISTIC


Looks good, though. I'll leave the criticism to the others.
For tournaments only allowing realism, 2.0 is the one I'm using, otherwise,
3.0 is the version I'm going to use.
All DSL tournaments have the realistic rule, I'm afraid.

I have seen some exceptions, Which I saw in the signups section.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: freeziez on March 20, 2011, 08:52:44 AM
UNREALISTIC


Looks good, though. I'll leave the criticism to the others.
For tournaments only allowing realism, 2.0 is the one I'm using, otherwise,
3.0 is the version I'm going to use.
All DSL tournaments have the realistic rule, I'm afraid.

*...gets an idea...*







:trollface
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 20, 2011, 11:13:42 AM
Battle Shots:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5132/5542901121_54ac3804bf_z.jpg)

I Tore an eye out... Nowait, I tore 3 out.

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5139/5542897515_8183756809_z.jpg)

OBJECTION!
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: FOTEPX on March 20, 2011, 11:16:00 AM
Try taking out something like Grim Chopper or something that is ACTUALLY DSL and not just a target.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 20, 2011, 11:19:34 AM
Try taking out something like Grim Chopper or something that is ACTUALLY DSL and not just a target.

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5299/5542926389_389cc67d0c_z.jpg)

 :trollface
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on March 20, 2011, 11:25:31 AM
Well it's nice to know people have started cloning Final Z :P

Yeah. So anyway, I would shrink the chassis (you only need a 1x2 chassis for this) and upgrade the weapon motor to a Mag.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Vertigo on March 20, 2011, 11:25:57 AM
Not bad, now try building something else
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Badger on March 20, 2011, 11:34:09 AM
Not bad, now try building something else

QFT

I suggest a MW Juggler.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 20, 2011, 11:37:56 AM
Not bad, now try building something else

Just did, I made a Sheck-Spinner, Which I attempted to make called Razor Octopus.
Razor Octopus:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5014/5542972413_cf578ac8fb_z.jpg)
Description: Originally designed to be a lightweight, It got upgraded to Heavyweight because of tinkering around with it.
Drive: 2 Mags
Weapon Power: 6 Mag Motor
Weapon: Lotsa Razors attatched to axles.
I've forgot most of the details because of the updates on T3chn0.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Scorpion on March 20, 2011, 11:45:34 AM
UNDERWEIGHT!!!
Fix that most heinous of crimes.
Need to see insides aswell.
I can tell for one thing though, you've probably not got underprotection on there, so use titanium half sheets, or gut rippers are gonna wreck you.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Vertigo on March 20, 2011, 11:55:12 AM
Try to put halfsheet protection on the bottom and upgrade to a dual mag
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 20, 2011, 12:11:33 PM
UNDERWEIGHT!!!
Fix that most heinous of crimes.
Need to see insides aswell.
I can tell for one thing though, you've probably not got underprotection on there, so use titanium half sheets, or gut rippers are gonna wreck you.

If I added a final row, It wouldn't spin, So I'm probably going to have to upgrade the armor?
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Scorpion on March 20, 2011, 01:19:12 PM
UNDERWEIGHT!!!
Fix that most heinous of crimes.
Need to see insides aswell.
I can tell for one thing though, you've probably not got underprotection on there, so use titanium half sheets, or gut rippers are gonna wreck you.

If I added a final row, It wouldn't spin, So I'm probably going to have to upgrade the armor?
No, there's a "secret" attatchment point in the middle of the half sheet, click on it and you may be able to see it, use that AP and you  can attatch the half sheets directly to the baseplate, thus protecting the vulnerable underside of your bot.
It's very usefull, and basically essential on flail VS.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: ty4er on March 20, 2011, 01:45:14 PM
You can also put some weapons on the bottom row for extra protection and damage, perhaps light DS teeth?
Unless you want to keep it a flail ofcourse
If i remember you can put stuffs on the side of that poly extender, however i would just upgrade it to titanium or something
Some people don't like circular chassis' for the wasted weight.
Remember to build right to the weight limit and add some bottom protection
Looks good though
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Scorpion on March 20, 2011, 02:50:17 PM
If i remember you can put stuffs on the side of that poly extender, however i would just upgrade it to titanium or something
Erm, no, waste of weight really, there;s far better uses for that weight, notably upgrade to dual perm, bottom protection and moar weaponry.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: 090901 on March 20, 2011, 03:08:08 PM
Well it's nice to know people have started cloning Final Z :P

But Final Z is a klone of one of ounce's bots :PPPPP
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Enigm@ on March 20, 2011, 03:09:29 PM
Well it's nice to know people have started cloning Final Z :P

But Final Z is a klone of one of ounce's bots :PPPPP
LOL CLONE OF A CLONE
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 21, 2011, 10:29:30 AM
More Battle Shots:

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5253/5543567656_5016b1d723_z.jpg)

Beating UnDeadBeat, That is the only way I can put it,
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: ty4er on March 21, 2011, 10:34:42 AM
If i remember you can put stuffs on the side of that poly extender, however i would just upgrade it to titanium or something
Erm, no, waste of weight really, there;s far better uses for that weight, notably upgrade to dual perm, bottom protection and moar weaponry.
Well, it depends if you're offensive or defensive
If you have weight at the end you might be able to upgrade it.

Oh and get NAR AI for generally better/more bots to test them against
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 21, 2011, 10:39:14 AM
If i remember you can put stuffs on the side of that poly extender, however i would just upgrade it to titanium or something
Erm, no, waste of weight really, there;s far better uses for that weight, notably upgrade to dual perm, bottom protection and moar weaponry.
Well, it depends if you're offensive or defensive
If you have weight at the end you might be able to upgrade it.

Oh and get NAR AI for generally better/more bots to test them against

Yea, You should look at the Battle Shot I just took, Which I think make's the decision valid.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: freeziez on March 21, 2011, 11:46:17 AM
If i remember you can put stuffs on the side of that poly extender, however i would just upgrade it to titanium or something
Erm, no, waste of weight really, there;s far better uses for that weight, notably upgrade to dual perm, bottom protection and moar weaponry.
Well, it depends if you're offensive or defensive
If you have weight at the end you might be able to upgrade it.

Oh and get NAR AI for generally better/more bots to test them against

Yea, You should look at the Battle Shot I just took, Which I think make's the decision valid.

OK, the only thing I have left to say is get NAR AI from my sig I'm about to update.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 21, 2011, 11:55:27 AM
If i remember you can put stuffs on the side of that poly extender, however i would just upgrade it to titanium or something
Erm, no, waste of weight really, there;s far better uses for that weight, notably upgrade to dual perm, bottom protection and moar weaponry.
Well, it depends if you're offensive or defensive
If you have weight at the end you might be able to upgrade it.

Oh and get NAR AI for generally better/more bots to test them against

Yea, You should look at the Battle Shot I just took, Which I think make's the decision valid.

OK, the only thing I have left to say is get NAR AI from my sig I'm about to update.

Got Version 2.3 from the AI lists.  :gawe:
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: freeziez on March 21, 2011, 12:39:50 PM
If i remember you can put stuffs on the side of that poly extender, however i would just upgrade it to titanium or something
Erm, no, waste of weight really, there;s far better uses for that weight, notably upgrade to dual perm, bottom protection and moar weaponry.
Well, it depends if you're offensive or defensive
If you have weight at the end you might be able to upgrade it.

Oh and get NAR AI for generally better/more bots to test them against

Yea, You should look at the Battle Shot I just took, Which I think make's the decision valid.

OK, the only thing I have left to say is get NAR AI from my sig I'm about to update.

Got Version 2.3 from the AI lists.  :gawe:

Good, now get 2.4
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 22, 2011, 06:52:34 AM
If i remember you can put stuffs on the side of that poly extender, however i would just upgrade it to titanium or something
Erm, no, waste of weight really, there;s far better uses for that weight, notably upgrade to dual perm, bottom protection and moar weaponry.
Well, it depends if you're offensive or defensive
If you have weight at the end you might be able to upgrade it.

Oh and get NAR AI for generally better/more bots to test them against

Yea, You should look at the Battle Shot I just took, Which I think make's the decision valid.

OK, the only thing I have left to say is get NAR AI from my sig I'm about to update.

Got Version 2.3 from the AI lists.  :gawe:

Good, now get 2.4

I Did, So yea, I now do have a efficient testing source.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 27, 2011, 09:42:16 PM
Ole' Image of Razor Octopus when I was still makin' it, Lost it in DSL:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5053/5539955528_845e7a0133_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Ben Purse on March 27, 2011, 11:20:26 PM
We need insides. What is the motor and drive how many ants etc etc. Also dont ever use a circle chassis because it is wasted weight and it needs more weapons. What armour is it? 
EDIT did not see it was old.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: freeziez on March 28, 2011, 04:35:03 PM
We need insides. What is the motor and drive how many ants etc etc. Also dont ever use a circle chassis because it is wasted weight and it needs more weapons. What armour is it? 
EDIT did not see it was old.

It's not really THAT bad, Ben. :P
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Naryar on March 29, 2011, 07:34:52 AM
Also dont ever use a circle chassis because it is wasted weight

Not necessarily true. Though yes, it needs more weapons.

We need insides. What is the motor and drive how many ants etc etc. Also dont ever use a circle chassis because it is wasted weight and it needs more weapons. What armour is it? 
EDIT did not see it was old.

It's not really THAT bad, Ben. :P
Yes, it's not bad, but for a MW flail shell spinner it is very average.

And obviously the drive is 2WD Copals (or Astros, though I am betting on copals) with rubbers. That is not enough.

Also, your self-righter is badly built. Try one 40cm metal sheet and two 80/120 cm angled sheets.

Also this can be made smaller, and you can use a smaller disc.

And of course, MOAR RAZORS
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 29, 2011, 07:42:27 AM
Also dont ever use a circle chassis because it is wasted weight

Not necessarily true. Though yes, it needs more weapons.

We need insides. What is the motor and drive how many ants etc etc. Also dont ever use a circle chassis because it is wasted weight and it needs more weapons. What armour is it? 
EDIT did not see it was old.

It's not really THAT bad, Ben. :P
Yes, it's not bad, but for a MW flail shell spinner it is very average.

And obviously the drive is 2WD Copals (or Astros, though I am betting on copals) with rubbers. That is not enough.

Also, your self-righter is badly built. Try one 40cm metal sheet and two 80/120 cm angled sheets.

Also this can be made smaller, and you can use a smaller disc.

And of course, MOAR RAZORS

I Lost it when DSL Stopped working for a while, Den it was gone.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 30, 2011, 12:17:48 PM
Splash for my new version of T4chn0-M4nc3r, T3chn0-M4nc3r Revolution:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5296/5574162487_f30d4904e2_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: ty4er on March 30, 2011, 12:25:38 PM
awesome team name
Now test it in NAR AI
Looks okay to me, might need to see insides.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Reier on March 30, 2011, 12:26:13 PM
Nice splash
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: NFX on March 30, 2011, 12:40:50 PM
That is a very nice Splash. And I like the robot as well, maybe it's the skirts. I'd consider swapping the Tornado wheels for Shinies, and the insides would be useful as well. What motor is the disc using, for example?
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on March 30, 2011, 04:08:38 PM
shrink the chassis and mount the astroflights externally, giving you more weight for razors (also use only 1 panic skirt).

Oh wait, then it becomes Final Z =P

Well, it can't get any better without becoming a Final Z clone. But whatever.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 31, 2011, 08:17:58 AM
That is a very nice Splash. And I like the robot as well, maybe it's the skirts. I'd consider swapping the Tornado wheels for Shinies, and the insides would be useful as well. What motor is the disc using, for example?

I can't get images on that online, my main computer isn't working and I'm forced to use a mac.

Edit: Actually, Here is the insides:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5259/5588169563_427c65806c_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on April 06, 2011, 01:32:08 AM
Battle Shots:

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5150/5594650950_c013a11309_z.jpg)

The HW Velociraptor, Now Extinct!
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Pwnator on April 06, 2011, 01:41:30 AM
A bot like that can beat any DSL 2.1 AI except Grog. :P
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on April 06, 2011, 01:47:46 AM
A bot like that can beat any DSL 2.1 AI except Grog. :P

Actually, Cranky Spanky can beat it pretty easily.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Ben Purse on April 06, 2011, 01:51:31 AM
Use Muiti Extenders there lighter.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on April 06, 2011, 01:54:22 AM
Use Muiti Extenders there lighter.

I Used one, But I had trouble aligning the polycarb extender on a multi or aligning most things for that matter with a multi. And I used the original design (TMII) to make the bot.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on May 12, 2011, 10:45:21 AM
I've been inactive, BUT... Here's a new bot:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2610/5713474052_fd6e39b9b2_b.jpg)
A "WhataretheycalledagainbecauseIforgot" with 8 Razors and 1mm Titanium (I Think...). Type away!
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: FOTEPX on May 12, 2011, 10:49:42 AM
Weight?
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on May 12, 2011, 10:51:48 AM
Weight?

Forgot to put it on, But it's 248.9 (JUST Under the weight limit for Lightweights)
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: madman3 on May 12, 2011, 10:52:51 AM
I've been inactive, BUT... Here's a new bot:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2610/5713474052_fd6e39b9b2_b.jpg)
A "WhataretheycalledagainbecauseIforgot" with 8 Razors and 1mm Titanium (I Think...). Type away!
Hooray, a TRFBD! (I can't believe I made the first of these, it was such a simple idea:P)
That is a very decent bot, but the chassis isn't very well protected.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: ty4er on May 12, 2011, 10:55:28 AM
Chassis looks a bit big for a TRFBD...
But it's a easy good type of bot to build :D
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on May 12, 2011, 10:58:27 AM
I've been inactive, BUT... Here's a new bot:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2610/5713474052_fd6e39b9b2_b.jpg)
A "WhataretheycalledagainbecauseIforgot" with 8 Razors and 1mm Titanium (I Think...). Type away!
Hooray, a TRFBD! (I can't believe I made the first of these, it was such a simple idea:P)
That is a very decent bot, but the chassis isn't very well protected.

I tried having the maximum amount of Razors that the discs could hold on it to deal more damage, Since I didn't have enough weight for even 1 Panel without taking away some razors, I decided it would be fine without Panel Armor.  ;)
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Squirrel_Monkey on May 12, 2011, 11:21:16 AM
Why not use side panels rather than Discs?
Also, IMO the motors are better closer to the chassis, rather than to the outside.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on May 12, 2011, 10:18:59 PM
Some inside shots...
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3404/5714512481_4761eecc95_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: NFX on May 13, 2011, 05:15:35 AM
I'd agree with S_M about the motor positioning, but I reckon it looks pretty good. Could really use some armour, though. Id you swapped the DSL bars for either poly or CF extenders, that'd free up a whole bunch of weight for you to play with.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on May 13, 2011, 06:03:11 AM
Fixed up some stuff, Changed the Bars to Polycarbs and added some plates on it:

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2466/5715200379_2407b2c175_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: NFX on May 13, 2011, 07:07:49 AM
Stance really needs to be wider than that. I was thinking more of adding 40cm side skirts on the inside attachment points of the discs.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Squirrel_Monkey on May 13, 2011, 10:11:06 AM

Try the weapon setup I used here, DSL discs are overkill.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/66839badniksmenigmagoldenfox93.png)
Everything is mounted off the side panels.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: ty4er on May 13, 2011, 10:14:20 AM
Take a look at 123's Big Wheel on the exchange sumwhere.
Title: Re: Paranoia's 'Bot Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on May 19, 2011, 10:18:22 AM
I was a little lazy to post the image of the bot, but I've changed the 20 Cm Polys to 40 Cm CFs to extend the width of the bot.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on July 16, 2013, 12:08:11 AM
Well, it has been a while since I've done DSL building. Quite frankly I've been so consumed in stock that I just absolutely disregarded DSL all together. I decided to come back since I getting bored of building 36HS and Popups and wanted to do more simpler work, so I turned to DSL IRL.


Anyways, just to get the ball rolling, here's a bot I recently made called Vindicator:


Feel free to post criticism or ideas for the next bot I should make.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: helloface on July 16, 2013, 01:02:27 AM
Looks rather generic. Also, the lighting is bad. Pic of insides?
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on July 16, 2013, 03:02:21 AM
Looks rather generic. Also, the lighting is bad. Pic of insides?


(http://i.imgur.com/w1ZDq2l.png)


"EMPTY SPACE!!!11!"
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on July 16, 2013, 07:18:02 AM
Skin looks pretty good for one only using the basic things that come with DSL.


Not sure about the skirt wedge though...
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: helloface on July 16, 2013, 11:39:26 AM
Not bad.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on July 16, 2013, 11:49:58 AM
Skin looks pretty good for one only using the basic things that come with DSL.


Not sure about the skirt wedge though...


The skirt wedge actually does quite a lot in helping it gut-rip bots. I've tested it against LDAI and it seems fine.


Not bad.


I got a "not bad" for my first DSL IRL bot!   :gawe:
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Kossokei on July 16, 2013, 01:45:51 PM
Well, it has been a while since I've done DSL building. Quite frankly I've been so consumed in stock that I just absolutely disregarded DSL all together. I decided to come back since I getting bored of building 36HS and Popups and wanted to do more simpler work, so I turned to DSL IRL.


Anyways, just to get the ball rolling, here's a bot I recently made called Vindicator:


Feel free to post criticism or ideas for the next bot I should make.
for only using botlab utilities, that is a reaaaaaally nice skin.

I love it.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on July 17, 2013, 07:39:51 AM
Here's a new bot, decided to make it a hammer and called it Triceratops.




I'm quite happy with the bot to be honest, the skin looks quite nice in my opinion, and it does quite well against AI for a Hammer.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Tweedy on July 17, 2013, 09:06:12 AM
I like the look of it but the 2 skirts coming out ruin the look for me, it would look better with one wider and shorter skirt coming out of the middle IMO.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: helloface on July 17, 2013, 12:00:15 PM
Not bad.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on July 17, 2013, 12:14:46 PM
Not bad.


Nothing to comment on?
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: helloface on July 17, 2013, 12:26:16 PM
Not bad.


Nothing to comment on?
Um... Okay... I like what you did with the thing... on the thing.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on July 17, 2013, 12:29:30 PM
Not bad.


Nothing to comment on?
Um... Okay... I like what you did with the thing... on the thing.


So should the thing be upgraded or moved right or the thing should be replaced with a better thing or add more weapons to the thing?
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: helloface on July 17, 2013, 12:33:28 PM
I think the thing should be upgraded by 31%, then rotated counter-clockwise until is it is connected to the other thing at a 40 degree angle.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: playzooki on July 17, 2013, 02:19:33 PM
IMO, the thing should be rotated to connect to the other thing at a 42 degree angle.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: helloface on July 17, 2013, 02:26:33 PM
IMO, the thing should be rotated to connect to the other thing at a 42 degree angle.
Yes, but Robot Arena only allows rotations in ticks of 10 degrees. I should probably stop now before I get watched for spamming again.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Shield on July 17, 2013, 10:18:54 PM
You guys are going to get warned so bad.

Regarding the hammer, A single skirt from the middle should be sufficient. But other than that, it looks alright. Insides?
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on July 18, 2013, 12:37:33 AM
You guys are going to get warned so bad.

Regarding the hammer, A single skirt from the middle should be sufficient. But other than that, it looks alright. Insides?


(http://i.imgur.com/cxkza2D.png)


Anyways, considering it's now my birthday, here's Cakebot to celebrate the occasion.

(http://i.imgur.com/5jHPRz5.png)
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: helloface on July 18, 2013, 12:40:04 AM
HBD!!! Is that why your name turned lime green?
Anyways, I love Cakebot. You should enter it in BB7. Chocolate or Vanilla?
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on July 18, 2013, 01:25:44 AM
HBD!!! Is that why your name turned lime green?
Anyways, I love Cakebot. You should enter it in BB7. Chocolate or Vanilla?


Yeah, that's why my name is green.  ;)


Also, it's Chocolate, though in real-life my actual "cake" was a pancake. By pancake I mean four pancakes stacked onto each other with candles.  :gawe:
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on July 18, 2013, 02:08:23 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/tEIcUiT.png)


I got bored.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Mystic2000 on July 18, 2013, 02:23:35 AM
THE CAKE IS A LIE jk

Happy birthday Paranoia
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: helloface on July 18, 2013, 02:56:27 AM
Nice :) I usually have a birthday pie.
Does the amazing cardboard warrior actually work?
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on July 18, 2013, 03:01:43 AM
Nice :) I usually have a birthday pie.
Does the amazing cardboard warrior actually work?


It can stand upright, though it usually just flops around.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Shield on July 18, 2013, 05:42:55 AM
Perfect timing. I was actually considering a walker tournament  :dumb)

BTW, happy birthday
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: cephalopod on July 18, 2013, 05:50:24 AM
I might be late but...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HERE'S A CAKE-BOT I MADE 2 YEARS AGO WE SHOULD HAVE A CAKE-OFF
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/84894cake2.jpg)

Also you kids spamming complete rubbish in here should... be careful.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on July 18, 2013, 05:56:32 AM
Perfect timing. I was actually considering a walker tournament  :dumb)

BTW, happy birthday


It actually doesn't really walk, it just wobbles around.  :gawe:


I might be late but...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HERE'S A CAKE-BOT I MADE 2 YEARS AGO WE SHOULD HAVE A CAKE-OFF
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/84894cake2.jpg)

Also you kids spamming complete rubbish in here should... be careful.


The cake war begins, though as soon as I get on my laptop.  :dumb)
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on July 18, 2013, 07:09:05 AM
I might be late but...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HERE'S A CAKE-BOT I MADE 2 YEARS AGO WE SHOULD HAVE A CAKE-OFF
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/84894cake2.jpg)

Also you kids spamming complete rubbish in here should... be careful.


Meet Cupcake:




(http://i.imgur.com/nUq44FZ.png)
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Sylandro on July 18, 2013, 08:53:28 AM
The cupcake is a lie.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on July 18, 2013, 09:14:04 AM
I decided to remake Vindicator by basically combining its design with that of Triceratops:




Overall, it's better than both Vindicator and Triceratops. It uses a double-skirt hinge wedge which does rather well, has the armor of Triceratops on the front with the gut-ripping potential of Vindicator with Hypnos attached to Fast NPCs. It also looks cool, in my opinion.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Tweedy on July 18, 2013, 10:51:43 AM
I don't like the look of the skirt wedges on it but the rest looks pretty good.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on July 20, 2013, 07:24:27 AM
Some more bots:


Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on July 20, 2013, 01:29:50 PM
Kinda like the second one although add moar weapons so it looks cooler and does more damage.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on July 25, 2013, 01:38:27 AM
Finally decided to get DSL3, and I absolutely love it so far. Just to kick off the now DSL3 showcase, here are two of my first bots:




As usual, feel free to give your input on the bot.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Tweedy on July 25, 2013, 01:45:44 AM
Not too fond of the first but I absolutely love the second. You really show promise as a great IRL builder.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: 090901 on July 25, 2013, 01:46:32 AM
If you want your robots not to be super slow you can download Nar AI 3.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on July 25, 2013, 01:49:19 AM
If you want your robots not to be super slow you can download Nar AI 3.


I'm generally aiming for IRL/Rule-of-Cool type bots, so I don't think Nar AI may be the best choice since they're standard, I believe?
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: helloface on July 25, 2013, 01:58:35 AM
Yep, Nar AI is standard. The locking motor that comes with the treads is terrible. Use another motor. Other than that, I also like the second.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: ty4er on July 25, 2013, 02:01:28 AM
nar ai 3 is just components at the moment, which doesnt matter for irl building

second bot looks awesome anyway
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: 090901 on July 25, 2013, 02:03:50 AM
If you want your robots not to be super slow you can download Nar AI 3.


I'm generally aiming for IRL/Rule-of-Cool type bots, so I don't think Nar AI may be the best choice since they're standard, I believe?
Lol It really doesn't matter, the balance in DSL 3 atm isn't that good. All Nari AI 3 does is rebalance the components (and makes the wheels suck less, so bots aren't super slow)
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on July 25, 2013, 02:10:45 AM
>mfw nar ai is downloaded by irl builders
>no such thing as bad publicity
>oh well
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on July 25, 2013, 05:27:19 AM
If you want your robots not to be super slow you can download Nar AI 3.


I'm generally aiming for IRL/Rule-of-Cool type bots, so I don't think Nar AI may be the best choice since they're standard, I believe?
Lol It really doesn't matter, the balance in DSL 3 atm isn't that good. All Nari AI 3 does is rebalance the components (and makes the wheels suck less, so bots aren't super slow)


Thought it was an actual AI Pack.  :dumb)


Anyways, here is a Cruiserweight Flipper named Devious Ways:


(http://i.imgur.com/C9ARIsC.png)


I don't know its effectiveness since - let's face it - nobody builds Cruiserweights.  :gawe:
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on July 25, 2013, 09:22:53 AM
Meet Botwash, a Carwash/Antiballast Test/failed attempt to imitate Domanating.



Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Jonzu95 on July 25, 2013, 10:17:51 AM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/77557mlfw9071-29373_3901897.png)
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Merrick on July 25, 2013, 10:43:40 AM
Holy crap, the carwash is amazing.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Shield on July 25, 2013, 10:52:27 AM
Needs moar razors

Nice!
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: helloface on July 25, 2013, 12:22:35 PM
I LOVE that CW.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Pwnator on July 25, 2013, 05:42:45 PM
That carwash needs flails.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on July 25, 2013, 08:53:05 PM
I LOVE that CW.


The Carwash or the Cruiserweight?  :dumb)
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: helloface on July 25, 2013, 09:26:37 PM
I LOVE that CW.


The Carwash or the Cruiserweight?  :dumb)
LOL
Both, but especially the Cruiserweight.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on July 25, 2013, 09:33:06 PM
Both of them look awesome.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on July 26, 2013, 05:36:44 AM
Seeing as I got a good response from my first artbot, here's another:


Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Jonzu95 on July 26, 2013, 07:39:26 AM
Dat gun barrel.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Kossokei on July 26, 2013, 04:37:41 PM
Seeing as I got a good response from my first artbot, here's another:


You have a knack for these things, it seems.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: helloface on July 26, 2013, 04:44:41 PM
The gun barrel is iffy, but I like the rest.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on July 28, 2013, 09:28:48 AM
Just a preview of what's to come of Paranoia AI:


Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on July 28, 2013, 10:05:17 AM
OK that is cool.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: AlexGRFan97 on July 28, 2013, 10:14:37 AM
Let me guess, you wired it to the same control as the drive?
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Hydro on July 28, 2013, 10:24:33 AM
Turnkey is more clockpunk than steampunk, but awesome nonetheless.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Philippa on July 28, 2013, 03:10:21 PM
Can I see the rest of sTeampunk? (u c wat i did thar. i be so witty)
I do have a fondness for them.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: helloface on July 28, 2013, 03:18:05 PM
I like it. You should power the turnkey with a servo, so it spins slowly like a real turn key.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on July 28, 2013, 08:18:29 PM
I like it. You should power the turnkey with a servo, so it spins slowly like a real turn key.


The turnkey is actually powered by a copal to conserve weight.


Let me guess, you wired it to the same control as the drive?


Yeah.  :gawe:
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: helloface on July 28, 2013, 08:53:44 PM
I like it. You should power the turnkey with a servo, so it spins slowly like a real turn key.


The turnkey is actually powered by a copal to conserve weight.
I guess that works too.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on July 30, 2013, 04:13:16 AM
Can I see the rest of sTeampunk? (u c wat i did thar. i be so witty)
I do have a fondness for them.


You'll see the rest in Alpha 0.2.0.  ;)


Also, another update as part of 0.2.0 will be 9 other bots on the original three teams, including a middleweight Goodbye Kitty and two bots inspired by designs in Robot Wars and Battlebots. they're based on kronic 2 and turtle, please don't kill me.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: helloface on July 30, 2013, 11:38:48 AM
I guess now that I'm done everything I can make some bots for your AI pack now. You're accepting entries, right?
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on July 30, 2013, 08:23:33 PM
I guess now that I'm done everything I can make some bots for your AI pack now. You're accepting entries, right?


Of course, the format is the common Starcore-like format, provide the logo and team name if you wish as well.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on August 01, 2013, 11:50:57 PM
Decided to remake my first Standard DSL Bot, T3chn0m4ncer, just for the sake of trying out Standard again.

Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: MassimoV on August 01, 2013, 11:57:11 PM
You can drop all the wedges.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on August 02, 2013, 12:01:06 AM
You can drop all the wedges.


Done, I have about 60kg to play with now that I upgraded the armor to Ti5. Anything else I need to do?
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: helloface on August 02, 2013, 12:06:53 AM
I'm no DSL-S expert, but I'd say if you have leftover weight you should change the hollows disks to the ones with lexan in them.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: playzooki on August 02, 2013, 06:32:48 AM
You could put more beater bars on.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: martymidget on August 02, 2013, 09:58:42 AM
I'm no DSL-S expert, but I'd say if you have leftover weight you should change the hollows disks to the ones with lexan in them.

No.

More weapons. Alot more.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on August 05, 2013, 04:47:45 AM
And now for something that actually has a chance against NAR AI:


Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on August 06, 2013, 02:39:19 AM
Alright, here's a preview of what's to come in 0.3.0 Alpha:


Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Merrick on August 06, 2013, 07:14:30 AM
Mazakari's team once he gets it to me

.....oh yeah, maybe I should actually send them. That'll help.


That heavyweight looks good.  :thumbup

Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on August 11, 2013, 08:02:37 AM
Possible BB8 Middleweight?


Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Thyrus on August 11, 2013, 08:41:49 AM
looks cool. would be much cooler as 4wd
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Merrick on August 11, 2013, 10:48:25 AM
Love that disc.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: MassimoV on August 11, 2013, 11:23:51 AM
Yeah try to get 4wd. Otherwise, looks pretty good to me.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: helloface on August 11, 2013, 12:38:37 PM
^
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on August 12, 2013, 12:53:13 AM
0.3.0 is being released today, so I've decided to give you all another preview of what's to come:


Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on August 17, 2013, 02:19:05 AM


0.4.0 brings about several remakes of old bots in the pack, and Team Moustache by Playzooki. The project is still going, don't worry!
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: playzooki on August 17, 2013, 02:26:39 AM
 WHY DID YOU RELEASE THIS WHEN IM ON HOLIDAY >:-O

Yay someone got under pushkin AFTER I DID.
Still cool
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: helloface on August 17, 2013, 03:11:44 AM
Ugh, I've had builder's block for like 2 weeks. I can't keep up with your pace!
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on August 24, 2013, 09:45:54 AM
I finally got the bot that I posted on the Artwork Thread into DSL 2.1 and got it functioning. The bot is named "Droste Effect" because of how the pattern made by the two toothed "discs" seems to go on and on, search it up yourself it you want to know more about it. More on-topic, the bot does somewhat well in testing, (being able to at least survive some NAR-AI and even beat weaker or wedgeless bots), which is why I'm considering making this my HW for BB8.


Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on August 25, 2013, 12:33:22 AM
No love for Droste Effect? Alright, here's Claptrap instead:


Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: helloface on August 25, 2013, 12:42:24 AM
No love for Droste Effect? Alright, here's Claptrap instead:


I liked Droste Effect, but holy $hit that is the best skin I've ever seen. Amazing.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on August 25, 2013, 01:05:10 AM
No love for Droste Effect? Alright, here's Claptrap instead:


I liked Droste Effect, but holy $hit that is the best skin I've ever seen. Amazing.


The skin here was made using images of the original Borderlands Claptrap as sources, which is how I got the final product. In a sense, it's technically not my skin.  :dumb)
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Shield on August 25, 2013, 01:07:36 AM
Can Claptrap balance? Or does he fall on his face?
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on August 25, 2013, 01:14:06 AM
Can Claptrap balance? Or does he fall on his face?


He just falls on his face like the "Cardboard Box Gundam" bot I made some time ago.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: MassimoV on August 25, 2013, 02:45:19 PM
Droste Effect is nice. Claptrap's skin is pretty much perfect. I like what you did with it.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on August 28, 2013, 01:00:07 AM
Meh.


Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on August 28, 2013, 05:03:27 AM
I think this stops "Pushkin Master Race" from becoming cancerous:


Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on August 28, 2013, 07:43:28 AM
Dear S.H.I.E.L.D:


You're doing it wrong.




<s>pls gibe luv with critique my showcase has been dead</s>
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on August 28, 2013, 07:54:35 AM
Sick bots.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: ty4er on August 28, 2013, 08:16:50 AM
can we see a better pic of the setup?

it's gonna get raped by any wedge and anything with an average amount of weaponry. plus its unrealistic lolololo
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on August 28, 2013, 08:21:53 AM
My body is ready, BB8.


(http://i.imgur.com/i82a3B7.png)


*Mad Max is also my Poker-Night entry, just want to point that out.

can we see a better pic of the setup?

it's gonna get raped by any wedge and anything with an average amount of weaponry. plus its unrealistic lolololo


You're on the mark about wedges. It's meant to be unrealistic on purpose since S.H.I.E.L.D is making an "Unrealistic DSL AI Pack" and I thought I'd give my two cents on his idea in the form of a bot.


(http://i.imgur.com/ePA3Czc.png)


When nobody was looking, Paranoia stacked four ants. That's as many as two twos, and that's terrible.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Shield on August 28, 2013, 09:14:30 AM
Dear S.H.I.E.L.D:


You're doing it wrong.



lol

i'm only replicating starcore's designs
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on August 28, 2013, 09:23:27 AM
Dear S.H.I.E.L.D:


You're doing it wrong.



lol

i'm only replicating starcore's designs


So it's basically just Starcore or DSL2?
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Shield on August 28, 2013, 09:27:37 AM
I'm basically trying to rebuild Starcore bots in DSL.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on August 31, 2013, 05:54:13 AM
At some point in our DSL Careers, we all must make a Minifridge.


Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Jonzu95 on August 31, 2013, 06:09:02 AM
It's so... Beautiful...
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on September 27, 2013, 10:44:13 AM
Meh.


Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Mr. AS on September 27, 2013, 01:48:02 PM
so are jugglers irl now?
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: SKBT on September 27, 2013, 02:04:33 PM
At some point in our DSL Careers, we all must make a Minifridge.



how did i miss this. this is so awesome.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: RedAce on September 27, 2013, 03:22:31 PM
At some point in our DSL Careers, we all must make a Minifridge.


I don't know how i did either, It's cool.

how did i miss this. this is so awesome.

I'm not too sure if that's irl or not, but it looks pretty good.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on October 06, 2013, 11:27:45 AM
So, I tried some standard.


Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Mr. AS on October 06, 2013, 11:57:24 AM
whats the double wedge connected to?
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: ty4er on October 06, 2013, 12:07:56 PM
lol that wedge is going to be useless. ideally you'd want two spinners instead of just the one. and something to keep bots from flying over the top
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on October 06, 2013, 08:48:31 PM
whats the double wedge connected to?


Metal Hinges.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on October 29, 2013, 09:50:27 AM
Hey guys.


I've really just not had much motivation to do anything RA2 related because of school, Garry's Mod, hobbies and other stuff that's going on. I might come on the site from time to time to post some bots when I'm bored or may enter a tournament or two. Though other than that I can't really get any sort of driving desire to build on a larger scale.


tl;dr - i'm lazy and can't be bothered to build


(http://i.imgur.com/vEJqZL1.png)



Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on October 30, 2013, 02:02:30 AM
No love for that build? Alright then, here's a poker instead.


(http://i.imgur.com/vFodGU9.png)


I also have no idea what to name it, give ideas and I'll skin it to your liking.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Camaro Kid on October 30, 2013, 04:46:08 AM
No love for that build? Alright then, here's a poker instead.


(http://i.imgur.com/vFodGU9.png)


I also have no idea what to name it, give ideas and I'll skin it to your liking.

IT HAS EYES!!!!!
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Merrick on October 30, 2013, 05:12:37 AM
Ha, the NPC's do give it a bit of a face!

A decent skin, and that'd look pretty boss.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: MassimoV on October 30, 2013, 07:22:36 PM
Skin it like a spaceship.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Probably Rob on October 30, 2013, 07:24:41 PM
Or hair.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on October 31, 2013, 08:22:38 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/xVFbjCD.png)


I decided to take MassimoV's idea and skinned the bot so it looks space-ish. I don't think it looks very pleased about it, though nonetheless I'm going to just stick with it anyways.


On another note, I've updated Lieutenant Bites and gave it two spinners and a skirt-hinge wedge with the skirt centered. Fittingly enough, I have decided to call it Captain Bites.


(http://i.imgur.com/fpNxmgp.png)
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on November 03, 2013, 05:59:22 AM
More standard, I guess.


(http://i.imgur.com/fBPGemq.png)


This design's a nice anti-wedge angled HS inspired by Funny Bunny. The problem is that I can't attach a half-sheet below the bot because the game keeps spouting garbage like "Baseplate Components must fit inside the chassis" or something of the like. Is there any way to fix this issue so the bot can stop being destroyed by the very thing it's intended to destroy?
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on November 03, 2013, 06:09:19 AM
yay nar ai arena

looks pretty good, i would angle less these DS teeth so they are useful as HS as well as anti-wedge
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Mr. AS on November 03, 2013, 10:21:18 AM
the chassis needs to be higher for the halfsheet to attach to the chassis. slide the slider to the bottom instead of clicking the bottom.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on November 03, 2013, 11:13:51 AM
the chassis needs to be higher for the halfsheet to attach to the chassis. slide the slider to the bottom instead of clicking the bottom.


Thanks, the bot preforms better against Pop-ups and the like better.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on November 04, 2013, 09:55:31 AM
I decided to build a counter to the plethora of IRL Spinners and Drumbots.


(http://i.imgur.com/HcVbKSe.png)


It turned out alright, I guess.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: cephalopod on November 04, 2013, 09:59:29 AM
Those sheet extenders are far too thin to be there in an IRL purpose, in my opinion.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on November 04, 2013, 10:03:25 AM
Those sheet extenders are far too thin to be there in an IRL purpose, in my opinion.


I guess, then again what you're provided with is what you're required to work with, so the limitations by RA2 kind-of restrict me to using the thin-sheets. I've seen similar arguments like this about bots like Hurricane 2 and Pythagora in BB7.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on November 04, 2013, 12:29:50 PM
You can set up that armor better...
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: cephalopod on November 04, 2013, 12:47:22 PM
Those sheet extenders are far too thin to be there in an IRL purpose, in my opinion.


I guess, then again what you're provided with is what you're required to work with, so the limitations by RA2 kind-of restrict me to using the thin-sheets. I've seen similar arguments like this about bots like Hurricane 2 and Pythagora in BB7.


What about DSL bars, or flippermakers? Both are thicker and therefore more realistic than sheets - it's just all a matter of how efficient you want to try and make an IRL bot.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on November 09, 2013, 08:11:30 AM
<s>hi ty4er</s>


A more IRL version of Mad Max: Remaddening.


(http://i.imgur.com/K1dypfI.png)
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Merrick on November 09, 2013, 08:46:08 AM
Somebody got inspired by ty4er.

Seems solid enough. Not sure about that random polycarb sticking out of the wedge.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on November 09, 2013, 09:55:32 AM
for me this is DSL standard
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: cephalopod on November 09, 2013, 10:03:09 AM
I agree with Nary - it might be passable without that poly wedge, but that coupled with the lack of slots for those discs and motor vulnerability...
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on November 09, 2013, 10:31:58 AM
I still like it, though.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: ty4er on November 09, 2013, 10:34:47 AM
good to see i can still inspire people :P

but i think it'd be better if you changed those disks and beaters to hexplates and maybe matilda teeth or something similar. also you dont need that poly sheet, and those piglets could have a bit more support. i like the cage at the back a lot though, might steal it sometime :P
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Jonzu95 on November 09, 2013, 11:27:41 AM
for me this is DSL standard
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Merrick on November 09, 2013, 12:24:24 PM
I don't think it's too bad, as far as realism is concerned.

Sure, there's no way of creating a slot for discs to be incorporated into wedges in-game, but it's certainly doable in real life, and nobody says ty4er is being unrealistic when he creates hammers passing through shell panels with no slot.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on November 11, 2013, 09:18:56 AM
I'm pretty sure I've accidentally cloned something.


(http://i.imgur.com/EqpPIwl.png)
124.0, Pl1
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on November 11, 2013, 09:53:45 AM
and you made a LESSER version of gearhead.

If you manage to make it better than mine I'm totally OK with that, though.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on November 11, 2013, 10:03:22 AM
and you made a LESSER version of gearhead.

If you manage to make it better than mine I'm totally OK with that, though.


I honestly don't know what to do with the extra 1kg though.  :dumb)
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on November 11, 2013, 10:14:14 AM
slightly wider and bigger chassis = more armor and more turnspeed

do it in a way that DOESN'T expose the chassis though.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on November 11, 2013, 10:30:52 AM
slightly wider and bigger chassis = more armor and more turnspeed

do it in a way that DOESN'T expose the chassis though.


Couldn't really find the right shape to do that, though in spite of that I managed to widen the drive-setup because of how the copal clips with the chassis.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Mr. AS on November 11, 2013, 12:54:07 PM
seriously nice job of getting two sledgehammers on an AW. it might be possible to get the copals (i am assuming you're using copals?) inside of the chassis and increase the chassis armor with the extra 1kg + the weight gained by ditching whatever is holding the copals on however.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on November 11, 2013, 02:05:09 PM
also get the hammers closer to each other so the front is even less exposed

hell you're using copals, you may even go with a triangular chassis
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on November 11, 2013, 07:50:45 PM
seriously nice job of getting two sledgehammers on an AW. it might be possible to get the copals (i am assuming you're using copals?) inside of the chassis and increase the chassis armor with the extra 1kg + the weight gained by ditching whatever is holding the copals on however.


There's nothing holding the copals, they're attached directly to the chassis.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on November 22, 2013, 09:56:05 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/8EA34fF.png)


My new BB8 SHW since MassimoV wouldn't accept Rocky Baloba.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Jonzu95 on November 23, 2013, 09:30:50 AM
Looks DSL-standardish to me
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: helloface on November 23, 2013, 10:08:18 AM
The flames cutting through the hammers looks off.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on November 23, 2013, 10:22:18 AM
The flames cutting through the hammers looks off.


I'd BFE the Flamethrowers into the Hammers if I could, but I can't be bothered.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on December 23, 2013, 06:52:03 AM
It's been a month since I last posted something here, so here's a HW Version of Mad Max:


(http://i.imgur.com/aWRU2Tw.png)


jonzu please dont say it's standard
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: martymidget on December 23, 2013, 06:59:37 AM
N'awww it's an IRL version of one of my jugglers.

Bit overweaponed imo.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on December 23, 2013, 07:01:02 AM
N'awww it's an IRL version of one of my jugglers.

Bit overweaponed imo.


I kind of got the idea of using loads of Flippermakers for armor from your bots, so I guess it is. I also didn't really have much to spend the weight on so I used it on the weaponry instead.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Domanating on December 23, 2013, 07:01:56 AM
Very well built! I really like it!
Is it 4 wheeled? Those vertical DSL discs on the sides appear to hide the other 2 wheels
Is it possible to have a shot of the back?
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Probably Rob on December 23, 2013, 07:04:57 AM
That is really good. I'm gonna say it is 2 wheeled, and that the discs are there, to not have the sides exposed, and make it easily flippable.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on December 23, 2013, 07:08:13 AM
Very well built! I really like it!
Is it 4 wheeled? Those vertical DSL discs on the sides appear to hide the other 2 wheels
Is it possible to have a shot of the back?


Thanks, it's a 2-wheeled bot and the DSL Discs are there to protect the weapon motor. And here's a shot of the back:


(http://i.imgur.com/7X1SkK2.png)
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Probably Rob on December 23, 2013, 07:11:21 AM
Booyah! Oh, I'm totally gonna be the next Derren Brown.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Domanating on December 23, 2013, 07:18:50 AM
Sweet bot!  :thumbup
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: ty4er on December 23, 2013, 08:37:54 AM
i'd get less weapons in favour of more stuff on the back, it looks pretty fragile and bare there. but otherwise it looks pretty good
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: 123savethewhales on December 23, 2013, 02:21:43 PM
Or just use a T shape chassis instead of a long extender sticking out like that.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: MassimoV on December 23, 2013, 02:25:10 PM
This thing does look pretty sweet.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on January 11, 2014, 12:52:59 AM

THE GLORIOUS PUSHKIN RISES AGAIN. GLORY TO SUPER PUSHKIN, PUSHKIN MASTER RACE

(http://i.imgur.com/Pgic0YM.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/i7FUvCa.png)
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 22, 2014, 07:57:06 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/ZwEV6i5.png)

woof
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Shield on March 22, 2014, 09:06:43 AM
You're back!
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Jonzu95 on March 22, 2014, 09:50:50 AM
What does it do exactly?
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on March 23, 2014, 10:36:33 AM
looks like a derpy wedged rammer to me
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 27, 2014, 11:22:04 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/xTA2aO4.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/9kkmeJW.png)

An attempt to make a Superheavyweight version of Big Max. Turns out it's 200 kg underweight so what should I spend the weight on? I could replace the weapon motors or could add to the external superstructure. The bot already has Steel 10, however.

On an unrelated note, here's Mildy-Sane Max.

(http://i.imgur.com/Sq68Anq.png)
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Natster-104 on March 27, 2014, 12:55:22 PM
Like the spinner, really nice design
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: martymidget on March 27, 2014, 01:28:57 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/xTA2aO4.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/9kkmeJW.png)

An attempt to make a Superheavyweight version of Big Max. Turns out it's 200 kg underweight so what should I spend the weight on? I could replace the weapon motors or could add to the external superstructure. The bot already has Steel 10, however.

Unsure if standard or IRL
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on March 27, 2014, 02:58:08 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/xTA2aO4.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/9kkmeJW.png)

An attempt to make a Superheavyweight version of Big Max. Turns out it's 200 kg underweight so what should I spend the weight on? I could replace the weapon motors or could add to the external superstructure. The bot already has Steel 10, however.

Unsure if standard or IRL

it's standard, baka

also add more weapon weight or heavier weapon motors... maybe use some more weight on that wedge. Hell, what maybe ? Do it.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 27, 2014, 10:05:05 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/xTA2aO4.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/9kkmeJW.png)

An attempt to make a Superheavyweight version of Big Max. Turns out it's 200 kg underweight so what should I spend the weight on? I could replace the weapon motors or could add to the external superstructure. The bot already has Steel 10, however.

Unsure if standard or IRL

it's standard, baka

also add more weapon weight or heavier weapon motors... maybe use some more weight on that wedge. Hell, what maybe ? Do it.

actually it's irl which looks like standard

what do
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on March 28, 2014, 05:53:16 AM
it's not irl, i mean it's a juggler with a tiny chassis
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: cephalopod on March 28, 2014, 06:33:21 AM
Yeah, I mean you can pass it off as IRL as in it COULD be done, but it's standard I'd say. Very nice looking Standard though, something the area lacks sometimes.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on March 28, 2014, 08:23:57 AM
Yeah, it's a ninja IRL which means you could pass it off at IRL and see the IRL builders rage when people lose to it.

Oh wait, you're an IRL builder.

I definitely like it though. Strenghten wedge and armor with the weight you have left.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: MassimoV on March 29, 2014, 11:23:30 AM
Nice design on the SHW.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on October 30, 2014, 05:18:56 AM
serves no purpose other than to look relatively scary. al3 and 398kg or something.

(http://i.imgur.com/LT4pZMf.png)
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Shield on October 30, 2014, 05:44:08 AM
yay you're back!
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on October 30, 2014, 07:24:47 PM
what is it, a wammer ?
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 21, 2015, 01:49:02 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/aH4eE6K.png)

i'm bored so i'm temporarily back to compete in bbx. expect me to disappear again in a matter of days.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Jaydee99 on March 21, 2015, 04:14:27 AM
YOU'RE BACK!
I WET MY PLANTS!
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on March 21, 2015, 12:50:52 PM
:O

Welcome back man! How've you been?
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 26, 2015, 10:13:16 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/v6QFSVr.png)

an orthodox, generic IRL spinner.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on March 26, 2015, 10:27:59 AM
it looks like a strange mix of DSL-S and IRL to me... it's... intredasting
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on March 30, 2015, 10:08:36 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/gE3lHBn.png)

two beetleweights, the top one's standard and the bottom one is IRL.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on April 03, 2015, 07:25:22 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/iT3E7HK.png)

because apparently hammers are somewhat relevant now.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on April 03, 2015, 07:35:36 AM
I really like your building style. It's a different take at IRL, and it works pretty well. Good job on this one.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Philippa on April 03, 2015, 07:40:46 AM
Personally I'd like it more if the wheelguards were tighter around the wheels.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: FOTEPX on April 03, 2015, 08:19:59 AM
I don't like it - the chassis is too small, and the beaters/shell panels on the front look like they don't fit.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on December 18, 2015, 10:24:24 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/rvhcOzs.png)

Holy sh**, this place is still alive?
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: MassimoV on December 18, 2015, 03:38:59 PM
lulz, looks cool but it's kind of hard to see the whole thing.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on December 19, 2015, 09:04:25 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/yK9JKKB.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/fJEHQU7.png)
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: 090901 on December 21, 2015, 05:20:11 PM
bretty good fam
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: toAst on December 27, 2015, 08:26:52 PM
ooo this is the kind of stuff that i like :claping
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Sircreepalot2 on December 28, 2015, 12:19:22 AM
i really dig the three sided spinner
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on May 29, 2016, 01:30:22 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/6F7bj4f.jpg)

it's pretty sh**ty but i guess it looks cool or something
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on May 29, 2016, 03:59:21 AM
pretty good. wish it would be invertible tho
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on May 29, 2016, 04:18:07 AM
pretty good. wish it would be invertible tho

it's actually invertible thanks to how large the collision mesh is for the rubber wheels.
Title: Re: Memoirs of the IRL(?) Builder; Paranoia's Showcase
Post by: Paranoia on May 29, 2016, 05:38:57 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/PoSeEMY.jpg)

wew lightweight frame-based bot.