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Title: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on July 09, 2009, 05:32:02 PM: Here are some of my bots!

First up: Megastorm, a MW HS

https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/86415screenshot_8.bmp (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/86415screenshot_8.bmp)

Here is a battle pic:

https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/100screenshot_27.bmp (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/100screenshot_27.bmp)

Tell me what you think!

Insides coming soon.
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Post by: Reier on July 09, 2009, 05:36:38 PM: HS? =P
Underweaponed. Can we see the insides too? And please make your pics .pngs or .jpgs, and make it show up in this window.
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Post by: Natef on July 09, 2009, 05:38:48 PM: How do I do that?
BTW: what do you mean underweaponed?
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Post by: R1885 on July 09, 2009, 05:39:58 PM: Paint.
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Post by: Reier on July 09, 2009, 05:40:50 PM: I mean not enough weapon HPs.
Just put the image tags around your pic to make it show.
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Post by: Naryar on July 09, 2009, 05:40:55 PM: Not enough weapons.

I bet the chassis is too large as well.
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Post by: RedSawn on July 09, 2009, 05:41:01 PM: Well, it's actually alright. Sub-par, but a good starting point.

Let's see the insides?
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Post by: Natef on July 09, 2009, 05:44:19 PM: Ok, here it is

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/65868screenshot_5.bmp)
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Post by: Reier on July 09, 2009, 05:45:29 PM: Please use Pngs or jpgs. Ballasts = Fail.
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Post by: R1885 on July 09, 2009, 05:46:16 PM: Ballasts are weight lost, you know.
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Post by: S.T.C. on July 09, 2009, 05:46:24 PM: lots of empty space and what's withe the ballasts?
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Post by: Natef on July 09, 2009, 05:47:27 PM: But if I leave them out, the bot goes gyro dancing (I believe that is the term).
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Post by: Naryar on July 09, 2009, 05:49:26 PM: Don't waste weight with the ballasts - use it somewhere else.
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Post by: Natef on July 09, 2009, 05:57:36 PM: Here's another bot: Tsunami Evolution.

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/53062screenshot_16.bmp)

The insides:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/65650screenshot_17.bmp)

A battle pic:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/97511screenshot_18.bmp)
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Post by: Natef on July 09, 2009, 06:07:39 PM: What should I add to it to make the bot better?
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Post by: Weirdo on July 09, 2009, 06:10:54 PM: Its an unrealistic popup in DSL. Sorry, but nein.
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Post by: Natef on July 09, 2009, 06:13:35 PM: What makes it unrealistic?

Edit: is it the caster armor?
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Post by: Naryar on July 09, 2009, 06:14:21 PM: Caster armor - even if badly built.
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Post by: Natef on July 09, 2009, 06:15:30 PM: What adjustments do you think I should make to them?
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Post by: R1885 on July 09, 2009, 06:17:31 PM: Hypnos.
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Post by: Natef on July 09, 2009, 07:30:35 PM: Here's another one: Nobody Cares 3. I might enter it in BBEANS6

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/2458screenshot_9.jpg)

Inside pic:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/55792screenshot_4.jpg)

Battleshot:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/3932screenshot_24.jpg)
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Post by: Jack Daniels on July 09, 2009, 07:48:21 PM: cool looking... but do the blades cut through the wheels? if they do its not realistic. But keep at it man!
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Post by: Natef on July 09, 2009, 07:52:06 PM: I don't think so... maybe just a little. Thanks!!
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Post by: trumpetguy on July 09, 2009, 09:52:13 PM: Whats the armour?
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Post by: Natef on July 10, 2009, 06:39:54 AM: 1 mm steel.
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Post by: Natef on July 10, 2009, 09:28:35 PM: Here's another bot: savage: a MW popup

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/5167screenshot_10.jpg)

Insides:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/67430screenshot_13.jpg)
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Post by: Natef on July 10, 2009, 09:31:50 PM: Sorry, I'll repost them.

https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/6546screenshot_10.jpg

Insides:

https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/35912screenshot_13.jpg
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Post by: R1885 on July 10, 2009, 09:35:08 PM: Ahh! Useless parts!
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Post by: Doomkiller on July 10, 2009, 09:43:11 PM: Ok lets see..
Unused chasiis space, Check
Usless balance casters at the back, check
Bad choice of wheels, check
Underpower by the looks of it, Check.
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Post by: Somebody on July 16, 2009, 09:54:21 AM: Take out the casters, add batteries.
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Post by: LiNcK on July 16, 2009, 10:04:39 AM: *cough* Metal Hinge *cough*
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Post by: Natef on July 16, 2009, 04:07:19 PM: Thanks for the tips!
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Post by: Doomkiller on July 16, 2009, 08:07:13 PM: *cough* try to make the chassis wrap around the components*cough*
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Post by: Natef on July 18, 2009, 09:25:59 PM: Time for another bot! this one's called We Didn't Start the Fire:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/95948screenshot_14.jpg)

Insides:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/69952screenshot_15.jpg)

Here's a battle pic of Tsunami Evolution (it is really effective):

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/70604screenshot_32.jpg)
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Post by: greenbot on July 18, 2009, 09:33:45 PM: cool
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Post by: Natef on July 18, 2009, 09:47:54 PM: Thanks!
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Post by: Reier on July 18, 2009, 09:50:40 PM: LW: Unrealistic. The weapons don't do any damage lke that, you have to rotate them 90 degrees.

Tsunami: Could be a lot better, sorry. The caster armor isn't doing a lot here.

But they definitely aren't bad. Keep building, you'll get better in no time.
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Post by: DuckRA2 on July 19, 2009, 12:15:57 AM: maybefor "I started the fire" extend the length of the spinners?

I agree the castor armor is retarded in that situation
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Post by: Naryar on July 19, 2009, 12:16:32 AM: Because Bad Dog is dangerous...

...Wait is that mine?
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Post by: Natef on July 19, 2009, 09:37:32 AM: Quote from: Naryar;52694
Because Bad Dog is dangerous...

...Wait is that mine?

What?
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Post by: Natef on July 19, 2009, 09:41:49 AM: Here's a battle pic of savage:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/89632screenshot_35.jpg)
Title: Natef's Showcase
Post by: System32 on July 19, 2009, 10:45:29 AM: It ain't your AI Nary.
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Post by: Natef on July 19, 2009, 08:13:13 PM: Here are some more battlepics, enjoy:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/56720screenshot.jpg)

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/70606screenshot_34.jpg)
Title: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Natef on July 19, 2009, 09:33:55 PM: Here's a Hw Popup, Psychopath:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/35113screenshot_10 (2).jpg)

Insides:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/92523screenshot_25 (2).jpg)

Battlepic:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/68596screenshot_46.jpg)

Here's another one: Serial Killer, a BW HS:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/7311screenshot_47.jpg)

Insides:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/5782screenshot_48.jpg)

Battlepic:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/5782screenshot_48.jpg)
Title: Natef's Showcase
Post by: trumpetguy on July 19, 2009, 11:37:55 PM: Put the last bracket for the last pictures and the second picture is a box with a red x in it.
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Post by: Pwnator on July 20, 2009, 12:15:55 AM: Quote from: Natef;53027
Here's a Hw Popup, Psychopath:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/35113screenshot_10 (2).jpg)

Insides:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/92523screenshot_25 (2).jpg)

Battlepic:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/68596screenshot_46.jpg)

Here's another one: Serial Killer, a BW HS:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/7311screenshot_47.jpg)

Insides:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/5782screenshot_48.jpg)

Battlepic:

Ummm... you posted the same pic. XD

There.

Now, for the comments:

Your HW popup needs Mags to be effective. And instead of using gripless Taz wheels, use Technos instead. Get rid of the side ramplates to get the weight.

Your BW's not realistic. :P
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Post by: life robot arena2 on July 20, 2009, 03:51:58 AM: The inside shot is in twice for the BW.
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Post by: Pwnator on July 20, 2009, 03:53:29 AM: Good job pointing that out. Thanks. :D
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Post by: life robot arena2 on July 20, 2009, 05:13:06 AM: Natef add BW=Two pics of insides.
LOL!
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Post by: Pwnator on July 20, 2009, 05:39:00 AM: Don't ruin it.
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Post by: Natef on July 20, 2009, 06:48:33 AM: Here's another, made by my friend who has no knowledge of RA2

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/1437screenshot_49.jpg)

Insides:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/3467screenshot_50.jpg)
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Post by: Condor33 on July 20, 2009, 06:51:54 AM: Decent, for a BW.
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Post by: Doomkiller on July 20, 2009, 06:52:02 AM: Thats not an AW
Unless that bar passes thorugh the wheels, Thats not half bad. What armour?
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Post by: Condor33 on July 20, 2009, 08:21:40 AM: Yeah it is. BW=175KG
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Post by: life robot arena2 on July 20, 2009, 08:43:29 AM: Tell him he can use tornado spikes or razor tips on this.
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Post by: System32 on July 20, 2009, 09:11:38 AM: Condor, he said AW, not BW.
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Post by: Natef on July 20, 2009, 10:40:12 AM: I'll post another one he made later. BTW: the AW is really good at combat.
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Post by: Reier on July 20, 2009, 10:45:34 AM: ...It's not an AW. AWs are 1-125 kgs, BWs are 125-175 kgs.
So technically it's a BW. An yours on the last page is a LW.
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Post by: Natef on July 20, 2009, 12:18:23 PM: Ok. BTW: Would ramplates work better on Tsunami Evolution?
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Post by: Reier on July 20, 2009, 12:19:49 PM: 2 30 kg tite sheets might be the best.
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Post by: Natef on July 20, 2009, 12:27:45 PM: I mean for the armour.
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Post by: Reier on July 20, 2009, 12:46:22 PM: Yeah...
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Post by: Natef on July 20, 2009, 05:36:49 PM: Here's the battlepic of Serial Killer I forgot to include:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/91231screenshot_29.jpg)
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Post by: Urjak on July 20, 2009, 06:53:53 PM: I would seriously rebuild that bot so it is realistic.
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Post by: Natef on July 20, 2009, 08:23:05 PM: Tsunami Evolution? If so, what should I do?
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Post by: Urjak on July 20, 2009, 08:48:34 PM: No.... Serial Killer. Tsunami evolution is realsitic.
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Post by: Natef on July 20, 2009, 08:56:39 PM: Do you uys think my bots are good material for BBEANS?
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Post by: trumpetguy on July 20, 2009, 09:03:07 PM: Uhhhh...I am sure they would get pass a round or two.
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Post by: Natef on July 20, 2009, 09:28:23 PM: Quote from: trumpetguy;53299
Uhhhh...I am sure they would get pass a round or two.

But there really good at killing the AI bots!
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Post by: Pwnator on July 20, 2009, 09:37:36 PM: If it can kill the normal AI, try out Nary's AI. It should be more of a challenge. :D
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Post by: trumpetguy on July 20, 2009, 10:03:44 PM: Because the Nar pack is the starcore of DSL.
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Post by: Natef on July 21, 2009, 08:37:36 PM: Quote from: Pwnator;53304
If it can kill the normal AI, try out Nary's AI. It should be more of a challenge. :D

Would you download them like the DSL AI and just replace the replicas or remakes with them?
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Post by: Pwnator on July 21, 2009, 10:13:20 PM: Yep. Just like Starcore.
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Post by: Natef on July 23, 2009, 08:27:16 PM: There's one problem with Tsunami Evolution: it cannot self right. What should I do to make his self right?
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Post by: Pwnator on July 24, 2009, 03:10:50 AM: Try wedges on Mag snappers. be sure that the srimech arc is realistic, though. :D
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Post by: Natef on July 24, 2009, 02:43:12 PM: Quote from: Pwnator;54331
Try wedges on Mag snappers. be sure that the srimech arc is realistic, though. :D

They are on mag Snappers.
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Post by: Natef on August 11, 2009, 05:58:28 PM: Here are some more bots!

Skulls N' Bones, a HW popup.

Pic:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/56033screenshot_69.jpg)

Insides:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/67727screenshot_68.jpg)

Pros: Destructive, Wedgy
Cons: Difficult Self-Righting
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Post by: somestrangeguy on August 11, 2009, 06:00:32 PM: Not enough weapons, even for a MW
You did not build to the weight limit
I think Vlad wheels were grippier then Grannies
Some empty space
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Post by: Natef on August 11, 2009, 08:53:47 PM: Here's my first ever DSL bot, It Came From the Scrapyard:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/56960screenshot_65.jpg)

Insides:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/70054screenshot_70.jpg)
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Post by: Natef on August 16, 2009, 10:48:12 PM: Here's another bot, Afterburner 2 a LW popup
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/27503screenshot_81.jpg)

Insides:
[IMG]https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/42521screenshot_84.jpg[/IMG

Battle pic:
[IMG]https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/42521screenshot_84.jpg[/IMG
Pros: wedgy, Invertible, durable weapons
Cons: weak armour
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Post by: R1885 on August 16, 2009, 10:52:28 PM: To slow.
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Post by: Natef on August 16, 2009, 10:53:40 PM: Quote from: R1885;60054
To slow.

What kind of motors should I use? Or should I stick with slimbodies and change the wheels?
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Post by: Pwnator on August 17, 2009, 05:41:12 AM: Quote from: Natef;60051
Here's another bot, Afterburner 2 a LW popup
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/27503screenshot_81.jpg)

Insides:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/42521screenshot_84.jpg)

Battle pic:
(You still used the inside pic. :P)
Pros: wedgy, Invertible, durable weapons
Cons: weak armour

Fixed.

For a LW, you should use mags or NPCs (if NPCFs, even better though I think it's overkill).

To get the weight, lower the chassis height and attach the CB horizontally instead. Swap irons for razors and use Vlads (rubbers have the same grip as shinies).
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Post by: Reier on August 17, 2009, 08:09:02 AM: Quote from: Pwnator;60076
For a LW, you should use mags or NPCs (if NPCFs, even better though I think it's overkill).

O_O??? I always thought Slims were fine, mags are good too, but NPCs is going a bit overboard. Still, not my choice, just choose what seems best.

Follow what Pwn said 'bout the razors & Vlads, maybe use hypnos also.
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Post by: Pwnator on August 17, 2009, 08:12:16 AM: My popup used NPCs. I couldn't KO Lug Nut without 'em. XD
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Post by: trumpetguy on August 17, 2009, 09:32:32 AM: I could KO Lock Nut with a LW with slims.
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Post by: R1885 on August 17, 2009, 11:01:25 AM: Quote from: Natef;60055
What kind of motors should I use? Or should I stick with slimbodies and change the wheels?

M.L.P. uses normal NPC drive with Hypnos. I use slims for Lw spinners, but are to slow for anything else.
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Post by: Natef on August 29, 2009, 08:34:46 PM: More bots!

The Peacemaker, a BW HS:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/32414screenshot_Peacemaker.jpg)

Insides:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/32217screenshot_Peacemaker_inside.jpg)

Lil' Beast, a BW Rammer:

Insides:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/794screenshot_Little_Beast.jpg)

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/3126screenshot.jpg)

The insides are first because I made a little error.

Nobody Cares 4, a newer version with nobody cares. Tell Me which one is better

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/12196screenshot_Nobody_Cares_4.jpg)

Insides:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/57916screenshot_Nobody_Cares_4_insides.jpg)
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Post by: R1885 on August 29, 2009, 08:50:36 PM: The first one is over weight by around 25 kigs.
The second one is over weight by 3 kigs.
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Post by: Naryar on August 29, 2009, 08:58:45 PM: Less weight in extenders, more in weapons, please
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Post by: R0B0SH4RK on August 29, 2009, 10:08:04 PM: BW's are 125.1-175.0 kg, not under 200 kg.
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Post by: Natef on August 30, 2009, 07:43:37 AM: Quote from: R0B0SH4RK;62804
BW's are 125.1-175.0 kg, not under 200 kg.

Wow, where have I been!
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Post by: Natef on September 01, 2009, 04:37:45 PM: Time for some updated bots!! (Only two, more another time)

Megastorm: better weapons and armour.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/45092screenshot_2_Megastorm.jpg)

Tsunami Evolution: better armour.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/98270screenshot_1_Tsunami_Evolution.jpg)
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Post by: trumpetguy on September 01, 2009, 04:39:44 PM: The teeth are facing the wrong way.
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Post by: Natef on September 01, 2009, 04:45:59 PM: Quote from: trumpetguy;63550
The teeth are facing the wrong way.

That's the way the disc runs, like a lot of HS's (it's based off of Big n' Beefy, and that's the way BnB's weapon goes).
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Post by: trumpetguy on September 01, 2009, 04:46:54 PM: So the disk spins......downward.
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Post by: Urjak on September 01, 2009, 04:53:12 PM: That isn't the best idea for a VS of that kind.... but do as you wish.
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Post by: Natef on September 01, 2009, 05:07:12 PM: Quote from: trumpetguy;63553
So the disk spins......downward.

No, it spins upward. I guess it was hard to tell because the cursor is on the tooth.
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Post by: roboman2444 on September 01, 2009, 06:11:40 PM: flip the teath around. they only do damage in one direction.
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Post by: Naryar on September 01, 2009, 07:09:08 PM: Teeth have normals and fail anyways. Ripblade III uses beater bars and it RAPES the old Ripblade 2.
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Post by: Natef on September 01, 2009, 07:44:57 PM: Quote from: Naryar;63592
Teeth have normals and fail anyways. Ripblade III uses beater bars and it RAPES the old Ripblade 2.

Should I use them instead?
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Post by: Naryar on September 01, 2009, 07:50:08 PM: Use something without normals.
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Post by: Natef on September 01, 2009, 07:53:56 PM: What exactly are normals?
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Post by: Urjak on September 01, 2009, 08:02:51 PM: Normals on a componets means there is a set spot on a weapon which deals damage. The weapon will not do damage should you hit an oponent with a different part of it.
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Post by: roboman2444 on September 02, 2009, 06:59:48 AM: like the blunt side of a knife vs the ouchy side
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Post by: Naryar on September 02, 2009, 07:05:10 AM: Quote from: Urjak;63624
Normals on a componets means there is a set spot on a weapon which deals damage. The weapon will not do damage should you hit an oponent with a different part of it.

And that means weapons without normals do damage no matter how they hit... generally means more damage, so better.
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Post by: Natef on September 02, 2009, 07:17:07 AM: I just got some skin/decal packs, now I have more pInt styles to choose from!

Edit: BTW, which version of Nobody Cares do you think is better?
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Post by: courthousedoc on September 04, 2009, 01:30:49 PM: Quote from: Natef;63549
Time for some updated bots!! (Only two, more another time)

Megastorm: better weapons and armour.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/45092screenshot_2_Megastorm.jpg)

Tsunami Evolution: better armour.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/98270screenshot_1_Tsunami_Evolution.jpg)

Do I See A Big Gaping Spot Of Open Space Or Do My Eyes Deceive Me
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Post by: Natef on September 06, 2009, 08:43:06 AM: Quote from: courthousedoc;64029
Do I See A Big Gaping Spot Of Open Space Or Do My Eyes Deceive Me

I'm not sure what to do with the extra weight.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Natef on December 22, 2009, 09:27:26 PM: DP and Bump!

Betcha didn't think to see me post another DSL bot, did you?
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/54428Retrax Splash.jpg)

This is my possible CC3 entry. 2 problems: it's underweight, and its srimech doesn't work.

Any advice?
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Post by: JoeBlo on December 22, 2009, 09:36:42 PM: Quote from: Natef on December 22, 2009, 09:27:26 PM
This is my possible CC3 entry. 3 problems: it's underweight, its srimech doesn't work and its not a cube chassis

Fixed :mrgreen:
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Post by: trumpetguy on December 22, 2009, 09:48:42 PM: When I read that I was like WTF???!!!
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Post by: Natef on December 22, 2009, 09:51:34 PM: The thing is: I like stock A LOT more than DSL. I've been waiting for a stock tourney for a while, but none have come up.
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Post by: Natef on February 10, 2010, 08:04:09 PM: DP and bump.

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/88633Retrax 2 Splash.jpg)

The only thing(s) wrong with the bot is that it is hard it outwedge other wedges. Also, the weapons have a short range.
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Post by: Virus Bomb on February 10, 2010, 09:06:30 PM: use metal hinges for the wedge.
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Post by: trumpetguy on February 10, 2010, 09:10:03 PM: He can stick with that wedge, depending on a few factors: how heavy are the wedges, how much degrees is the hinge, and etc. Just look a HazCon, skirt hinge wedges can be effective if done right.
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Post by: TriTon on February 10, 2010, 09:42:43 PM: Make the chassis smaller.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: russian roulette on February 10, 2010, 09:51:48 PM: Underpowered, yet looks effective for a DSL2.1 bot. You do need better wedges, hmmm. I say take the skirt hinges out... use Flipper segments+ small wedges. Take away the 2 1/2 sheets and add a static full one. That should protect it and make it more effective.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Virus Bomb on February 10, 2010, 10:12:48 PM: Quote from: trumpetguy on February 10, 2010, 09:10:03 PM
He can stick with that wedge, depending on a few factors: how heavy are the wedges, how much degrees is the hinge, and etc. Just look a HazCon, skirt hinge wedges can be effective if done right.

I'm aware that skirt hinge wedges can be good, I have some bots with skirt hinge wedges that can get under metal hinges. Unless I read his post wrong, he's saying that his bot has a hard time outwedging other bots, which probably means that the wedges suck.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Pwnator on February 11, 2010, 04:26:35 AM: Shorten the chassis, perhaps give it a slope of some sort, so you can attach a 30kg tite sheet to a 45-degree anchor, and use metal hinge wedges. Also, moar ants.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on February 11, 2010, 05:49:44 AM: Add two ants.

You might be aware that halfsheets only have 1500 HP (fixed in NAR AI v2.2)
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Natef on February 11, 2010, 06:46:03 PM: When I attach the hinges, they 'fly' off. Is this some sort of glitch?
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: LiNcK on February 11, 2010, 07:15:07 PM: Quote from: Natef on February 11, 2010, 06:46:03 PM
When I attach the hinges, they 'fly' off. Is this some sort of glitch?

Just go to the Test Arena & Go back to the bot lab & Itll be fixed...
Not really what people want, But it doesnt really annoy you forever.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on February 12, 2010, 02:14:43 AM: Quote from: Natef on February 11, 2010, 06:46:03 PM
When I attach the hinges, they 'fly' off. Is this some sort of glitch?

Happens often.

Either do what Linck said, either just switch to another tab quickly after attaching the metal hinge.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Natef on February 18, 2010, 01:26:24 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/99925Popup_Splash.jpg)
A possible BBEANS6 entry. Any name ideas?
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: G.K. on February 18, 2010, 01:27:37 PM: I think you have the weight to upgrade to a metal hinge wedge.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: The Ounce on February 18, 2010, 01:47:51 PM: Definitely upgrade to a metal hinge wedge. You can use just a BSG on this as well, but 6 razors is kinda overkill. You could put Hypno wheels on this as well, but then it might be too generic.

Then again: efficiency > originality
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Sparkey98 on February 18, 2010, 01:53:39 PM: Efitioncey <<<<<<<<<<<<<<origanality
time master
you bore me
extra special
cataclysmic anialation

some names
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on February 18, 2010, 02:07:06 PM: maybe Trigger-Happy?
(for the name)
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Jonzu95 on February 18, 2010, 02:37:09 PM: Or... The Last Showdown
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Doomkiller on February 18, 2010, 04:01:04 PM: EAT RAZORS!!
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on February 19, 2010, 05:34:35 AM: For the name... well Badnik wins, especially with a smartzone that 'triggers' the weapon.

Anyways, it isn't bad, but definitely a single BSG, maybe a little less razors, grippier wheels and front armor.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Natef on February 20, 2010, 04:15:26 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/8056Trigger Happy Splash.jpg)

I went with Trigger Happy.

I took off 2 razors, added Hypno wheels, used a hinge wedge, and gave it better armor.

Only problem: sometimes unstable.

Hasn't really been tested in battle.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: G.K. on February 20, 2010, 04:18:32 PM: I've heard that if you rotate the razor tips so a flat side is facing forward it is better.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Natef on February 20, 2010, 04:28:37 PM: Quote from: G.K. on February 20, 2010, 04:18:32 PM
I've heard that if you rotate the razor tips so a flat side is facing forward it is better.

The 'blade' part? I already did that.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: TriTon on February 20, 2010, 04:33:15 PM: Quote from: Natef on February 20, 2010, 04:28:37 PM
Quote from: G.K. on February 20, 2010, 04:18:32 PM
I've heard that if you rotate the razor tips so a flat side is facing forward it is better.

The 'blade' part? I already did that.

No you didn't, and the chassis wedge is too steep.

What GK is talking about is that you should make the razors like this:

/\

Like an upside down v.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: 090901 on February 20, 2010, 05:26:06 PM: BSG>Mag snapper
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Natef on March 07, 2010, 03:48:51 PM: Hey.

BBEANS 6 is on the way, right? (Of course!)

Well, I'm having a hard time deciding which bot is the best entry. Which one do you guys think is the best?

1.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/87164Trigger Happy Splash.jpg)

2.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/17343Nobody Cares lV Splash.jpg)
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Reier on March 07, 2010, 03:50:08 PM: The LW's wedge is wayyyy too steep. And 090901 already said BSGs > Mags.
HS....well that's not exactly the toughest weapon on earth.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on March 07, 2010, 04:11:33 PM: The popup by far.

Yes, the wedge is too steep for my taste as well also that armor setup, while rather cool and original, isn't the most efficient.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Natef on March 07, 2010, 04:17:22 PM: Quote from: Naryar on March 07, 2010, 04:11:33 PM
The popup by far.

Yes, the wedge is too steep for my taste as well also that armor setup, while rather cool and original, isn't the most efficient.

What type of armor would be more efficient?
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on March 07, 2010, 04:21:45 PM: Metal skirts on a lightweight extender work (like a skirt hinge)

Or you might be able to use that complete game breaker (I very much feel like reducing it's hitpoints in NAR AI) that is the Firestorm flipper, but if you do you might want change your paintjob to a red/yellow one else it's gong to be ugly.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on March 07, 2010, 06:59:16 PM: Nobody cares is uuuuuuuuuuunnnnnnnnnddddddddeeeeeeeeerrrrwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeiiggght
and needs moar weaponry.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: 090901 on March 07, 2010, 07:07:10 PM: Nobody cares can have gripper wheels like wide ant wheels or hypnos.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on March 07, 2010, 07:12:36 PM: ...but with hypnos it will be unrealistic (blade will pass thru wheels) and it won't be able to use Slimbody drive with wide ant wheels.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: 090901 on March 07, 2010, 07:21:09 PM: Quote from: Badnik96 on March 07, 2010, 07:12:36 PM
...but with hypnos it will be unrealistic (blade will pass thru wheels) and it won't be able to use Slimbody drive with wide ant wheels.
He can rasie the blade.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Natef on March 28, 2010, 08:40:09 PM: This is what I've got so far for BBEANS6.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/34696splash.jpg)

It sucks, I know.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Clickbeetle on March 28, 2010, 11:25:01 PM: Well of course it sucks, it's not a complete bot... it will be much better once it has wheels and weapons, trust me.

Looks like a good start, though you can probably make the back end a bit shorter and still have room for batteries back there.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Natef on March 30, 2010, 03:14:48 PM: More work has been done.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/280Trigger Happy Splash 2.jpg)

The weapons and wedge work, the only problem is its lack of front armor.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: G.K. on March 30, 2010, 03:53:05 PM: what chassis armour?
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Natef on March 30, 2010, 03:54:20 PM: Quote from: G.K. on March 30, 2010, 03:53:05 PM
what chassis armour?

I'm pretty sure it's either plastic 1,3, or steel 1
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Natef on March 30, 2010, 09:31:57 PM: No other comments?
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on March 31, 2010, 01:42:44 AM: That's going to get KOed really quickly by the right bot. Add armor.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Natef on March 31, 2010, 02:38:41 PM: For the 3rd time (the post was removed), what should I replace to add better armor.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on March 31, 2010, 05:32:39 PM: Use wide ant wheels instead of Hypno's to get weight for wedge armor.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Reier on March 31, 2010, 05:57:47 PM: No, shrink the chassis and lighten up your extender work on the weapon. Tweak it and you'll find something.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Natef on March 31, 2010, 07:53:59 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/17506Trigger Happy Splash 3.jpg)

I shrank the chassis and got rid of one battery. I tried using aluminum skirts on a hinge as armor. That failed, so I took them off and added a firestorm Flipper. The only trouble is it can't outwedge other robots, so I replaced the hinges with skirt hinges, and made the skirts longer, but there is still some weight left.

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/85971Trigger Happy Insides.jpg)
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Clickbeetle on March 31, 2010, 10:56:10 PM: Quote from: Natef on March 31, 2010, 07:53:59 PM
got rid of one battery.

Why not put it back? 4 batteries will be much better than 3 with this design.

How wedgy is it with the skirt hinge?
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on April 01, 2010, 05:17:47 AM: Better (though it looks worse now :P). But is it really worth it to use weight on 2 metal hinges?
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Natef on April 01, 2010, 06:24:16 PM: Quote from: Clickbeetle on March 31, 2010, 10:56:10 PM
Quote from: Natef on March 31, 2010, 07:53:59 PM
got rid of one battery.

Why not put it back? 4 batteries will be much better than 3 with this design.

How wedgy is it with the skirt hinge?

It's better, but I think I should make it a bit longer, and add another battery (maybe make it out of polycarbonate).
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: 123savethewhales on April 04, 2010, 01:38:58 AM: believe it or not, angle skirts are wedgier than strait skirt. At least from the tests that I had done.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on April 04, 2010, 04:34:02 AM: Quote from: 123savethewhales on April 04, 2010, 01:38:58 AM
believe it or not, angle skirts are wedgier than strait skirt. At least from the tests that I had done.

I second this, especially the 120 cms that are very awesome if done well.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Natef on August 27, 2010, 09:16:48 PM: My hiatus has ceased! A new bot has been made!
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/60883Diend Splash.jpg)

Yes, I would. The armor is titanium 3 (I believe). Not sure what to do with the extra weight. It can outwedge most of DSL 2.1's AI.

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/82503Diend Spray.jpg)

I made this cool spray that I was going to use for TF2, but it said "file corrupt". A possible skin idea, but I don't know how to skin.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Pwnator on August 27, 2010, 10:31:34 PM: Well, that's the generic popup setup you have there, so there's nothing much you can add there. :D
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on August 28, 2010, 02:12:47 AM: It's not as generic as you can think :P
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Somebody on August 29, 2010, 05:19:15 PM: I think it needs more batteries, especially with the weight left over
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on August 29, 2010, 05:23:07 PM: I do believe Natef used 6 ants on this, that is sufficient for such a popup...

That brings a question however. Is 7 ants better ?
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Somebody on August 29, 2010, 05:25:56 PM: I count 3...

But the more the merrier instead of wasted weight.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: G.K. on August 29, 2010, 05:27:15 PM: I see 4.
Title: Re: Natef's Showcase
Post by: Naryar on August 29, 2010, 05:28:33 PM: There's three obvious ones, one under the anchor and maybe two hidden under the two next to the motors.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on October 18, 2010, 03:35:47 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/77823MacMillan.jpg)

Pretty good when I tested it, flinging robots high into the air. Very slow, though.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: G.K. on October 18, 2010, 03:51:03 PM: <3

How many ants?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on October 18, 2010, 04:08:54 PM: Five... I think. How Can I make it faster?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: The Ounce on October 18, 2010, 04:11:52 PM: You only need 4 ants. Remove one ant and upgrade to Astroflights.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: FOTEPX on October 18, 2010, 04:29:21 PM: Quote from: Natef on October 18, 2010, 03:35:47 PM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/77823MacMillan.jpg)

...BW POPUPS!?

My life. It has been ruined. Thanks Nate. :frown:
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on October 18, 2010, 04:30:44 PM: What?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Somebody on October 18, 2010, 04:33:17 PM: I think he liked BW Rammers a lot. Anyways, it looks good. If you have the weight, I would upgrade the extenders.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: NFX on October 18, 2010, 04:34:38 PM: BW TRUE popup. =P And probably not terribly effective, I'd say it was more of a flipper thing that causes damage. But it's still quite a good build.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: G.K. on October 18, 2010, 04:37:53 PM: BW True Popups aren't new, FOTEPX.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on October 18, 2010, 04:48:58 PM: A little underweight, get rid of an ant and use grippier wheels (or maybe Slimbody motors))
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: FOTEPX on October 18, 2010, 05:13:01 PM: Quote from: G.K. on October 18, 2010, 04:37:53 PM
BW True Popups aren't new, FOTEPX.

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF- :rage

*half a minute later*

...Wait, really?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: G.K. on October 19, 2010, 10:51:36 AM: No, I made one months ago, and I know someone else (can't remember who) made one that was better around the same time.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Naryar on October 19, 2010, 10:58:49 AM: There's a fail one in NAR AI (in the Narmor-spammed team), but still is a true popup :P
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on October 27, 2010, 06:44:21 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/49378MacMillan_2.jpg)

I made it faster with slimbody motors, but it does tip over some times. After I made the splash, I changed the control board and gave it smaller wheels. It can beat every BW in DSL 2.1 except Mircrowhirl.

Edit: I realized the pic of the bot's exterior is the old version. My apologies!
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on October 27, 2010, 08:55:14 PM: Anyone?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Squirrel_Monkey on October 28, 2010, 04:07:17 AM: Hmmm, extra 7 kg to use up there.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Naryar on October 28, 2010, 04:13:35 AM: Don't think you really need a metal hinge.

Also, moar armor.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Clickbeetle on October 30, 2010, 11:32:04 PM: Those extenders look rather exposed. You should use something more durable--perhaps a hex plate with 3 razors? Increase durability and damage at the same time. You might be able to scoot the BSG over a bit to make it symmetrical too.

Nice bot, the only other problem is that it's too skinny, but I don't see anything you can do about that. And a metal hinge wedge is great if you have weight for it, depending on whether your goal is more to beat other wedges, or to beat non-wedges.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on November 07, 2010, 02:57:49 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/85657Splsh 2.jpg)

New and improved! I used Click's idea of using the hex plate, but had to take out a battery.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: MassimoV on November 07, 2010, 06:03:47 PM: Nice. I take it it's your MMR entry. How many ants?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on November 07, 2010, 06:04:45 PM: Four, I believe.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on November 07, 2010, 06:38:59 PM: I like it. Nate, are you planning to enter CCIV? I think it'd be cool.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on November 07, 2010, 06:48:53 PM: I'm not sure If I will.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Somebody on November 07, 2010, 08:39:22 PM: You should. :D
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on November 07, 2010, 08:41:17 PM: It's not a square chassis, though.

Edit: I'm putting it on the bot exchange.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Somebody on November 07, 2010, 08:43:23 PM: Well not with that obviously (its only a beetleweight), but who knows if you could create a cube popup?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on December 30, 2010, 01:53:32 PM: My attempt at a Tsar Tank replica:
(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/7605/tsartank.jpg) (http://img407.imageshack.us/i/tsartank.jpg/)

The original:
(http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/7605/tsartank.jpg) (http://img266.imageshack.us/i/tsartank.jpg/)
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: GoldenFox93 on December 30, 2010, 01:54:34 PM: Looks quite good, Nate. Wheels are a little bit small, though.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Scorpion on December 30, 2010, 01:56:04 PM: Yeah, if I were you i'd have made it a HW and used m.o.e's perm motors with BIG disks.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Squirrel_Monkey on December 30, 2010, 02:02:32 PM: Should be much wider
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: MassimoV on December 30, 2010, 08:34:59 PM: Pretty cool there Nate.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on January 15, 2011, 09:10:43 PM: (http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/7605/tsartank.jpg) (http://img341.imageshack.us/i/tsartank.jpg/)

Updated Tsar Tank. I may do the Little Willie next.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on January 15, 2011, 09:41:40 PM: Nobody?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Sparkey98 on January 15, 2011, 09:45:51 PM: It looks cool.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: SteveM4 on January 16, 2011, 01:02:12 AM: Unrealistic :trollface

Looks bloody cool though
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: MassimoV on January 16, 2011, 10:56:27 AM: I like it better than the first.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on June 22, 2011, 06:24:27 PM: I have another bot, called: Black, White, and No Red. It was made out of Trigger Happy. It weighs 247.6 kg.

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/27166Screen shot 2011-06-22 at 7.18.13 PM.png)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/59419Screen shot 2011-06-22 at 7.18.24 PM.png)
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: The Ounce on June 22, 2011, 08:10:17 PM: The wedges could be better. Here's an idea:

Swap that hex plate you have for the weapons for a couple of polycarbonate extenders. This should give you enough weight for angled poly skirt wedges. Of course they'll still be weak but still better than what you have now.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on June 22, 2011, 09:58:18 PM: Swap out the rubbers for some lower wheels for ground clearance (wide ants probably)
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on June 23, 2011, 07:45:03 PM: I updated BWaNR.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/54945Screen%20shot%202011-06-23%20at%208.43.19%20PM.png)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/91879Screen%20shot%202011-06-23%20at%208.43.05%20PM.png)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/15969Screen%20shot%202011-06-23%20at%208.42.51%20PM.png)
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on June 24, 2011, 09:25:09 AM: Rotate the razors so the flat side faces out
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: NFX on June 24, 2011, 10:42:49 AM: I disagree, that would leave the extenders more exposed. I'd try and get Mini wheels on there, rather than Ants.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on June 24, 2011, 09:49:10 PM: Another bot.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/45473Screen shot 2011-06-24 at 10.47.38 PM.png)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/85608Screen shot 2011-06-24 at 10.47.32 PM.png)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/32634Screen shot 2011-06-24 at 10.47.52 PM.png)
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: ty4er on June 25, 2011, 01:32:13 AM: Change the wheels and shrink the chassis.
Try and get better drive if you have the weight.
Oh and that would need about 4-5 ants (dependent on which version you are using)
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Naryar on June 25, 2011, 03:14:47 AM: Needs moar drive.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on April 18, 2012, 09:19:42 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/84408macmillan2.jpg)
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Mr. AS on April 18, 2012, 09:30:46 PM: overweight, bw limit is 175 kg

also what armor
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: MassimoV on April 18, 2012, 09:39:29 PM: Don't use a PA skirt for the wedge. Just use a normal 40cm alu skir.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Jonzu95 on April 18, 2012, 11:27:32 PM: Overweight, as Mr. AS said...
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: martymidget on April 19, 2012, 06:32:20 AM: A skirt hinge with an al skirt would suffice for BW, then you could possibly armour the front with something else.

I also think the drive is slightly overkill, and unless you have a ninja battery in there somewhere, it's also underpowered.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on April 19, 2012, 01:57:46 PM: It hurts my wrist when I build. I think I may get carpal tunnel syndrome.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: NFX on April 19, 2012, 02:02:09 PM: Might just be repetitive strain injury.

If you want to use the PA skirt as a wedge, though, swap it for a 40cm poly skirt. Lighter, and much, much wedgier. If you want to use it as a stabiliser, though, then retract the chassis, mount it on an ME, and try to get an extra battery in there. Also swap for the Blue CB for extra weight, you're 2.2kg overweight as it is.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on April 22, 2012, 06:26:04 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/43539I suck at bot naming.jpg)

I was worse with my lego bots.

Anyway, I know I have sinned against DSL.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on April 22, 2012, 06:31:39 PM: ...Irl or troll or what?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on April 22, 2012, 07:06:02 PM: What?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on April 22, 2012, 08:19:44 PM: it's much worse than anything I've seen from you, so I asked if it's meant to be IRL, a troll bot or a serious one.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on April 22, 2012, 09:03:43 PM: I'm not sure. How is it really that bad?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: MassimoV on April 22, 2012, 09:44:49 PM: Pussycat wheels, ME not on the baseplate, underweight, heavy cb, over powered, slow drive, empty space, unnecesarry stabilizers, and most of all, DSA.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on April 22, 2012, 09:54:40 PM: Quote from: MassimoV on April 22, 2012, 09:44:49 PM
Pussycat wheels, ME not on the baseplate, underweight, heavy cb, over powered, slow drive, empty space, unnecesarry stabilizers, and most of all, DSA.

ME?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: MassimoV on April 22, 2012, 09:57:16 PM: multi extender
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on April 22, 2012, 10:31:31 PM: I took out the batteries, changed it to steel 1, kept the stabilzers, and changed the drive to slims, though it still has 12 kilos left. (pic coming soon).
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Jonzu95 on April 22, 2012, 11:18:38 PM: Steel 1 is bad, use Titanium 1 or Plastic 3.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Naryar on April 23, 2012, 03:01:44 AM: Eh, it's building under your skill level.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on April 23, 2012, 06:49:56 AM: I still don't get (even after the changes) how it is still that bad.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: ty4er on April 23, 2012, 09:39:31 AM: oh god thats bad

you need way more weapons
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Jonzu95 on April 23, 2012, 10:26:50 AM: Quote from: Natef on April 23, 2012, 06:49:56 AM
I still don't get (even after the changes) how it is still that bad.
- More Weapons
- Better wheels
- More protection
- You should know how poor DSA is in DSL.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Mr. AS on April 23, 2012, 02:24:39 PM: how did you go from this

Quote from: Natef on June 24, 2011, 09:49:10 PM
Another bot.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/45473Screen shot 2011-06-24 at 10.47.38 PM.png)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/85608Screen shot 2011-06-24 at 10.47.32 PM.png)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/32634Screen shot 2011-06-24 at 10.47.52 PM.png)

to this

Quote from: Natef on April 22, 2012, 06:26:04 PM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/43539I suck at bot naming.jpg)

I was worse with my lego bots.

Anyway, I know I have sinned against DSL.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on April 23, 2012, 03:08:31 PM: I feel bad :(

What if I swapped the beater bars with maces or DS cutting teeth?

I also changed the wheels to shinies.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: ty4er on April 23, 2012, 03:13:47 PM: Ok you have to be joking now, just add some razors onto the beaters
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on April 23, 2012, 03:16:35 PM: What?

Why is everyone getting on my back about this?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: ty4er on April 23, 2012, 03:19:33 PM: Because you seem to have lost most of your knowledge about ra2.

Maces aren't that good in dsl
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on April 23, 2012, 03:22:12 PM: Sorry.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: MassimoV on April 23, 2012, 05:59:36 PM: Not getting on oyur back just helping you along. Maybe things have changed alot since you built last. Here, read this: https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php/topic,5739.0.html (https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php/topic,5739.0.html)
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on April 23, 2012, 08:57:59 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/2195new bot splash.jpg)
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: MassimoV on April 23, 2012, 09:07:14 PM: A bit better. Again don't use the multi extenders unless they're on you're baseplate. I still feel that you're outweaponed. I'm not quite sure how to fix that though.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on April 23, 2012, 09:23:12 PM: It's unrealistic to have them that way?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: MassimoV on April 23, 2012, 09:32:30 PM: The multi extenders?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on April 23, 2012, 09:33:57 PM: Yeah.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: MassimoV on April 23, 2012, 09:35:30 PM: Nope. It's just there are better choices in extenders.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Mr. AS on April 24, 2012, 02:14:50 PM: put the motors outside of the chassis and reduce the empty space afterwards
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on April 24, 2012, 02:32:47 PM: Quote from: Mr. AwesumSauce on April 24, 2012, 02:14:50 PM
put the motors outside of the chassis and reduce the empty space afterwards

Would it be better to use anchors than multi extenders?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Mr. AS on April 24, 2012, 02:35:11 PM: Quote from: Natef on April 24, 2012, 02:32:47 PM
Quote from: Mr. AwesumSauce on April 24, 2012, 02:14:50 PM
put the motors outside of the chassis and reduce the empty space afterwards

Would it be better to use anchors than multi extenders?
wat
me's weigh less than ba's
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: NFX on April 24, 2012, 02:35:26 PM: Absolutely not. At least not for this. Basteplate anchors do exactly the same things as ME's, but are heavier.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on April 30, 2012, 06:50:45 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/25863screenshot_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on April 30, 2012, 07:00:06 PM: That's even worse than your last bot. Replace the Ant Saws with a DSL Bar or Disc with beater bars.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on April 30, 2012, 07:09:54 PM: Whoops. I actually had a weapon slave with beater bars.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on April 30, 2012, 07:50:31 PM: Well that's good. Maybe get hypno wheels on there in exchange for something?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on April 30, 2012, 08:03:45 PM: What if I took off the hinge?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on April 30, 2012, 08:18:05 PM: I wouldn't risk that.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Mr. AS on May 01, 2012, 05:53:42 AM: oh look a bw sftw

those wheels are too big downgrade them to ant wheels if you can
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: powerrave on May 01, 2012, 10:50:21 AM: Use Multi-Extender instead of the baseplate anchor. It will save you weight.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: martymidget on May 01, 2012, 11:13:49 AM: Quote from: Badnik96 on April 30, 2012, 07:00:06 PM
That's even worse than your last bot. Replace the Ant Saws with a DSL Bar or Disc with beater bars.

Thats even worst than your last advice. Replace the first part with a comment on less drive.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on May 11, 2012, 10:28:57 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/70399WIP Splash1.png)

A work in progress.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Mr. AS on May 11, 2012, 10:33:41 PM: ok wtf
-the disk cuts though the perm
-hs generally dont need wedges
-the extender work is @_@ing awful, keep it simple and just use a few me's and the occasional round extender
-theres a huge ass white box around the bot, get rid of that

gj with less empty space though
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on May 11, 2012, 10:37:56 PM: I don't know how that happened. I was using GIMP for the first time.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Naryar on May 12, 2012, 04:34:04 AM: Stop cropping like sparkey.

It's pretty bad anyways. Not enough weapons, needs more refined extender work, unrealistic.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Jonzu95 on May 12, 2012, 06:03:16 AM: Why you use gimp? just use paint. >.<
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: NFX on May 12, 2012, 06:05:47 AM: You get a lot more features with GIMP, and it's a free piece of software. Much like Paint.NET, I find PDN easier to use, though, than GIMP.

There are several things that can be done to improve this bot. Largely the unrealistic weapon, the disc cuts directly through the drive belt on the Perm. The extender work is also a complete mess, along with the redundant wedges. You should have a bit more weaponry as well, if you tidy up the extenders, maybe attach everything directly to ME's, that'll save you a LOT of weight for weaponry.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Jonzu95 on May 12, 2012, 06:23:54 AM: Quote from: NFX on May 12, 2012, 06:05:47 AM
You get a lot more features with GIMP, and it's a free piece of software. Much like Paint.NET, I find PDN easier to use, though, than GIMP.
I'm not stupid, I have Gimp myself too. You could just crop the picture with paint.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: powerrave on May 12, 2012, 07:47:00 AM: I prefer to use Photoshop CS4, but that's because I always want to make a nice splash for my bots. For normal clopping like this, Paint is indeed more then enough.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on May 12, 2012, 03:41:01 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/90640New WIP Splash.jpg)

How do you shrink the canvas like in Paint?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: NFX on May 12, 2012, 03:53:12 PM: If you select an area of the picture, then select Ctrl + Shift + X, it crops the image to your selection.

Similar problems to the last bot, though. Clean up your extender work, and maybe swap the weapon TWM for a Piglet. Perhaps lose the central beater add some DS teeth with the saved weight, that'll help with gutripping stuff.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: MassimoV on May 12, 2012, 06:18:19 PM: Use a metal hinge for your wedge.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Mr. AS on May 12, 2012, 06:20:48 PM: yeah beater bars are mainly good if you have a high dp weapon backing it up
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on May 19, 2012, 09:47:21 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/33756irl bot splash.jpg)

A WIP of an IRL bot.

God, I suck at this game.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Jonzu95 on May 19, 2012, 11:05:28 PM: I would move the flipper slightly back.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Naryar on May 20, 2012, 01:07:34 AM: So much empty space...
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: NFX on May 20, 2012, 06:11:13 AM: It's IRL, expect a little bit of inefficiency. Flipper could be moved further back, perhaps if you turned the judge burst the other way round, to get the axle closer to the back of the bot. That should help the side panel line up with the front wedge a bit better.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Naryar on May 20, 2012, 07:18:36 AM: Quote from: NFX on May 20, 2012, 06:11:13 AM
It's IRL, expect a little bit of inefficiency.

Yes, "a little bit". Not nearly 40% of empty space !

This is a MW flipper/popup chassis and he's using it for a LW.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: powerrave on May 20, 2012, 07:20:45 AM: I wonder why he's posting a WIP and not just keep building to actually show a finished product.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on May 20, 2012, 07:48:32 AM: oh my god what happened to your building skill

(not referring to the IRL bot, but the 2 lws before it)
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Mr. AS on May 20, 2012, 07:52:30 AM: did you try using the other aps of the shell panel to put it on (ie instead of the top back ap try using the middle back one)
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on May 20, 2012, 11:47:49 AM: Quote from: Badnik96 on May 20, 2012, 07:48:32 AM
oh my god what happened to your building skill

(not referring to the IRL bot, but the 2 lws before it)

I don't know@
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on May 20, 2012, 08:58:36 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/77072irl bot splash2.jpg)
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Jonzu95 on May 20, 2012, 11:33:10 PM: WTF is that flipper setup...
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Naryar on May 21, 2012, 04:58:36 AM: yeah the plow is weird.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on May 21, 2012, 05:39:41 AM: I made it to help the robot against spinners.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on May 21, 2012, 10:13:44 PM: ..Anyone?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Pwnator on May 21, 2012, 10:26:18 PM: Quote from: Jonzu95 on May 20, 2012, 11:33:10 PM
WTF is that flipper setup...

Pretty much. Very few robots can get away with complex attachments and still be IRL, but this just looks like someone passed a magnet through a scrapyard (no offense). A simpler and cleaner setup will surely make it better.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Mr. AS on May 22, 2012, 05:48:09 AM: less drive more protection for that motor
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Naryar on May 22, 2012, 07:40:15 AM: Indeed, it is far too fast for a flipper.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on May 23, 2012, 09:05:08 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/31921bot3.jpg)
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Mr. AS on May 24, 2012, 05:30:18 AM: still

Quote from: Mr. AwesumSauce on May 22, 2012, 05:48:09 AM
less drive more protection for that motor

also ti halfsheet put directly on the chassis = poor show
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on May 24, 2012, 06:02:50 AM: What kind of protection?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Mr. AS on May 24, 2012, 01:52:08 PM: flippermakers preferably
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on May 24, 2012, 02:45:08 PM: not IRL, put the judge burst in the chassis
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Classicus on May 24, 2012, 02:52:43 PM: It probably doesn't need 4WD, also flipper segments have only 1000 hps so making the whole flipper out of them alone might not be such a good idea. Perhaps you could house the flipper assembly in the chassis and use a component for the exposed part of the flipper.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on May 24, 2012, 09:57:47 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/81268bot4.jpg)

Still can't flip stuff.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on May 26, 2012, 10:42:39 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/24510Fail safe.jpg)

2 variants of the same bot. Still can't flip stuff, though.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Pwnator on May 26, 2012, 11:01:14 PM: why so asymmetric
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Mr. AS on May 26, 2012, 11:12:08 PM: swap the ds teeth for beater bars
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on May 27, 2012, 12:11:26 AM: How do I make the flipper stronger?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Naryar on May 27, 2012, 01:50:22 AM: Use more flippers, or put the burst higher.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on May 27, 2012, 08:08:54 AM: I was going for an IRL bot.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on May 27, 2012, 11:02:51 AM: Small JX can not flip anything. At all.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on May 27, 2012, 11:10:35 AM: What about a mag snapper?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: NFX on May 27, 2012, 11:20:26 AM: Even worse. Judge Burst might be your best bet, Large JX can flip things with some luck.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on May 27, 2012, 11:28:17 AM: Where do I get it?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Mr. AS on May 27, 2012, 11:29:14 AM: cheatbot2 under extras and the preview is a picture of the judge
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on May 27, 2012, 02:35:13 PM: How do I control this beast of a motor?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: MassimoV on May 27, 2012, 02:45:37 PM: Wire it to a button?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Thyrus on May 27, 2012, 02:50:00 PM: Quote from: Natef on May 27, 2012, 02:35:13 PM
How do I control this beast of a motor?
you have to put some weight on is so it doesn`t havoc
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on May 27, 2012, 03:01:58 PM: Like armor?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Celestial Panda on May 27, 2012, 03:16:57 PM: If it's got 30kg of "stuff" on it, it shouldn't havok. So add some pretties or go nuts with the decoration or something.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Mr. AS on May 27, 2012, 03:18:35 PM: heavy stuff like a ti sheet, sledges, etc.
at least 30kg but more (60+ kg) is recommended
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on May 28, 2012, 01:01:44 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/17147Fail safe 2.jpg)

Still has trouble self-righting. I had to decrease the flipping range to stop it from flipping itself over repeatedly.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on May 28, 2012, 01:21:31 PM: Lookin pretty cool now.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on May 28, 2012, 01:35:03 PM: Is it IRL?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on May 28, 2012, 01:54:06 PM: I'd say so.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on May 28, 2012, 10:47:33 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/55950All Bots Attempt.jpg)

Here is one of those "all of my bots in the testing area" splashes.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on May 29, 2012, 03:05:06 PM: So you only have 4 bots??
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on May 29, 2012, 03:07:13 PM: Those are my best 4.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on June 03, 2012, 08:15:07 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/83388newer splash.jpg)
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on June 03, 2012, 08:17:28 PM: Can we get another angle? In that one it's hard to see where the blade is cutting.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on June 03, 2012, 08:22:05 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/55645splash2.jpg)
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on June 03, 2012, 08:31:05 PM: Could you center the MOE blade so it isn't asymmetrical?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on June 03, 2012, 08:34:27 PM: I probably could.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on June 18, 2012, 09:49:32 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/50569new splash.jpg)
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Mr. AS on June 18, 2012, 09:56:06 PM: at least you seem to be out of that slump that you were in, but do the poly sheets serve any purpose ? and you might want to get axle support for the weapon, like on skidmark
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/55024INSIDES.png)
^the top one^
because im pretty sure youre going for a skidmark ~~klone~~ like bot anyway
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on June 18, 2012, 10:38:40 PM: Quote from: Mr. AwesumSauce on June 18, 2012, 09:56:06 PM
at least you seem to be out of that slump that you were in, but do the poly sheets serve any purpose ? and you might want to get axle support for the weapon, like on skidmark
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/55024INSIDES.png)
^the top one^
because im pretty sure youre going for a skidmark ~~klone~~ like bot anyway

I added the skirts because it wouldn't be balanced without them.

Sorry for kloning :(
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: SKBT on June 18, 2012, 10:47:57 PM: Quote from: Natef on June 18, 2012, 10:38:40 PM
Sorry for kloning :(
I see no cloning...

You are really bad at taking cool pictures of your bots. While yes a top down is nice to see the insides, I can barely tell what else the bot is.

The best angles are a little above ground level and about 20-45 degrees off the front of the bot. Preferably so we can see both the front and the sides and get an idea of what the bot looks like. It's also pretty cool when you pose bots in an arena like I do. Just take a little more time on the presentation of the bots and your showcase will get more positive comments. Trust me.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on June 18, 2012, 11:46:28 PM: Can I see some examples?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Jonzu95 on June 19, 2012, 06:12:57 AM: look at the Robot Wars Series 8 splashes...
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Naryar on June 19, 2012, 08:28:04 AM: It's hardly a clone, most IRL MW drums look quite a lot like each other anyways.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on June 20, 2012, 10:11:49 PM: I hope I don't get banned for this

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/14131New CRM-114 Splash.jpg)

CRM-114

*5 Ant batteries
*Titanium 1 armor
*2 Wheel Slimbody drive
*TWM3R weapon power
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Mr. AS on June 20, 2012, 10:17:40 PM: yep its true hes looking at a dsl robot to get his hard
i mean come on, if anything he'd be looking at a good ole stock robot

but yeah just give it a circular chassis so it looks more real/sexy and it should be fine
...its irl right ?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on June 20, 2012, 10:20:42 PM: Yes, I believe so.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Gauche Suede on June 20, 2012, 10:22:57 PM: you still have weight, make the srimech J-shaped(like MegaBytes) so that it'll look more IRL.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on June 21, 2012, 04:59:06 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/3165Untitled.jpg)

My attempt at an HS.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Clickbeetle on June 24, 2012, 12:44:19 AM: Mechavore disc is perfect but the extenders need work. It will look MUCH better if you make the chassis wider and put extenders coming directly off the corners, instead of that wonky flipper segment setup you have there. You certainly have weight for a wider chassis.

Ideal setup is four extenders, a lower and an upper set.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on June 24, 2012, 08:07:53 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/46742fluids splash.jpg)
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: MassimoV on June 24, 2012, 08:35:42 PM: Looks good. Whats the skin like?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on June 24, 2012, 09:58:25 PM: It looks like an acid trip. I'm basing it off of General Jack D Ripper's obsession with fluids from Dr. Strangelove.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1KvgtEnABY# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1KvgtEnABY#)
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on June 24, 2012, 10:31:33 PM: One 400-point hit and your weapon motor is gone. I would downgrade the drive to Astros (you might have to resize the chassis) and get some motor protection.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on June 24, 2012, 11:08:33 PM: What's the best way to protect it?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on June 25, 2012, 12:55:19 AM: Put something in front of the motor (like a DSL bar or something).
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: NFX on June 25, 2012, 04:51:11 AM: Looking decent, if kinda narrow. It looks like it could be easily tipped over, perhaps widen the stance a little to help with that.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on June 30, 2012, 10:38:23 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/4831fluids2.jpg)

My OCD-ness is killing my bot building skill.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Clickbeetle on June 30, 2012, 11:11:24 PM: Looking pretty good, but doesn't the weapon scraping the ground hurt it? (When I said make an upper and lower set of support extenders, I meant put the lower set below the disc, to keep it off the ground.) If it works fine with the disc on the ground though, ignore what I just said.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on July 01, 2012, 02:39:18 PM: Quote from: Clickbeetle on June 30, 2012, 11:11:24 PM
Looking pretty good, but doesn't the weapon scraping the ground hurt it? (When I said make an upper and lower set of support extenders, I meant put the lower set below the disc, to keep it off the ground.) If it works fine with the disc on the ground though, ignore what I just said.

I believe it just makes the bot turn a bit.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on July 10, 2012, 06:39:00 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/92130new bot.jpg)

Another WIP, the first HW I've made in a while. Uses four BP's, and has titanium 3 armor.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Mr. AS on July 10, 2012, 06:51:41 PM: sledges look out of place
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on July 12, 2012, 10:09:42 PM: I present... Major Kong!

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/60459major kong.jpg)

After this, I'm down to my last bot in my Live Designs team. I've got builders' block, though :(
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Celestial Panda on July 13, 2012, 04:17:28 AM: I'da thought tazbot wedges work/look better than the flipper segments + beater bars, but that's just me.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: ty4er on July 13, 2012, 09:19:29 AM: ew

the wheelguards look a bit flimsy and i doubt you'd see hammers being used for ramming along with the beater+flipper segment arrangement you're using. and the shell panel pieces dont fit imo
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: FOTEPX on July 13, 2012, 09:34:45 AM: Wow that looks bad if that's IRL
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Naryar on July 13, 2012, 03:33:26 PM: Not only does that weapon setup looks bad, it's also pretty lame efficiency-wise. Try and come with something cleaner.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on July 13, 2012, 03:35:57 PM: What do you mean, "cleaner"?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Naryar on July 13, 2012, 03:38:23 PM: Simpler and lighter.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on July 13, 2012, 03:40:51 PM: What if I used irons instead?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Naryar on July 13, 2012, 03:45:05 PM: Irons are pretty bad, but at least you will use less weight on extenders.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on July 13, 2012, 03:47:35 PM: If I couldn't make a good rammer, I'd probably make it a HS like Destructive Criticism.

What's the best way to set up the wheel guards?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Naryar on July 13, 2012, 03:51:49 PM: Wheel guards are for pansies.

Instead of bothering about wheel guards, widen your frontal weapon rack or use weight towards mobility (higher grip wheels, faster motors). You shouldn't be flanked in the first place, especially with a rammer.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on July 13, 2012, 03:54:22 PM: Quote from: Naryar on July 13, 2012, 03:51:49 PM
Wheel guards are for pansies.

Instead of bothering about wheel guards, widen your frontal weapon rack or use weight towards mobility (higher grip wheels, faster motors). You shouldn't be flanked in the first place, especially with a rammer.

What are the better wheels?
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Naryar on July 13, 2012, 03:57:16 PM: In order : Technos, Overkills, Wheely Big Cheese's, Hypnos, Vlads, Slipperbottoms, Tornados, motorbike wheels, DSL wheels, and the rest you needn't bother with on HW level. Most of the time.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Mr. AS on July 13, 2012, 05:00:20 PM: sledges still look out of place
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on October 28, 2012, 01:37:06 AM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/40199Lightweight VS.jpg)

Titanium 3, 230-something
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Gauche Suede on October 28, 2012, 03:18:52 AM: Quote from: Natef on October 28, 2012, 01:37:06 AM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/40199Lightweight VS.jpg)

Titanium 3, 230-something
You don't need the small disc next to the main disc. remove it and make the bot use a single wedge, and add more weapons and stabilizers.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Jonzu95 on October 28, 2012, 08:20:08 AM: Moar weapons
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Naryar on October 28, 2012, 08:23:21 AM: What you need :

Moar weapons, less useless discs, less weight used on the wedge system, an actual second wedge to feed your opponents in the weapon, and building to weight limit.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: martymidget on October 28, 2012, 08:32:58 AM: Also has the potential to be a fairly cool IRL bot tbh.

Build both a standard version and IRL version, that'll be good to see from you mr nate :D
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on October 28, 2012, 01:17:57 PM: Quote from: martymidget on October 28, 2012, 08:32:58 AM
Also has the potential to be a fairly cool IRL bot tbh.

Build both a standard version and IRL version, that'll be good to see from you mr nate :D

I was making it IRL, actually.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Naryar on October 28, 2012, 01:59:49 PM: So it's IRL ? Well, keep the metal hinges and see how many people you can piss off. :trollface
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: smashysmashy on October 28, 2012, 02:01:54 PM: If that's the case, as a general rule under no circumstances use metal hinge wedges.

EDIT: Curse you, Nary. :P
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Naryar on October 28, 2012, 02:21:51 PM: Quote from: smashysmashy on October 28, 2012, 02:01:54 PM
If that's the case, as a general rule under no circumstances use metal hinge wedges.

EDIT: Curse you, Nary. :P

^^bad advice. this IRL rule of "no metal hinge wedges" is because irlfags are butthurt of having good wedges in their tourneys and they MUST rely on chassis wedges, therefore being boring.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: smashysmashy on October 28, 2012, 02:26:28 PM: But they wouldn't really work IRL, Nar. When they're flat to the floor like Nate's bot and the floor isn't 100% flat, the wedges will get caught, most likely either highsiding the bot or rendering the wedge useless.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Naryar on October 28, 2012, 02:29:40 PM: Quote from: smashysmashy on October 28, 2012, 02:26:28 PM
But they wouldn't really work IRL, Nar. When they're flat to the floor like Nate's bot and the floor isn't 100% flat, the wedges will get caught, most likely either highsiding the bot or rendering the wedge useless.
If the floor isn't 100% flat then why bother making wedges at all ? Hell your argument works for flippers and for basically every single type of wedge.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: 090901 on October 28, 2012, 07:42:23 PM: Quote from: smashysmashy on October 28, 2012, 02:01:54 PM
If that's the case, as a general rule under no circumstances use metal hinge wedges.

Who cares man, IRL should be coolness, so whatever works is fine.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on October 21, 2013, 02:36:19 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/24374LW VS.jpg)

robutt

edit: better view/slight modification
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on October 22, 2013, 05:32:47 PM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/97063Bombardier.jpg)

Better paintjob/cooler looking sides/weapon motor protector
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Badnik96 on October 22, 2013, 05:38:11 PM: Nice!
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Post by: Davidyamy on October 22, 2013, 06:49:16 PM: good job
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: MassimoV on October 22, 2013, 06:55:56 PM: Yeah it seems fine.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Naryar on October 23, 2013, 05:27:57 AM: Looks mighty fine.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on December 15, 2013, 09:55:05 PM: Posted awhile ago, but I thought I'd put it here:

Shazbot
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/25702Shazbot.jpg)

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/90168Shazbot.jpg)
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: MassimoV on December 15, 2013, 09:58:32 PM: Wheels need to be closer together and it needs an acurate skin.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on December 15, 2013, 10:20:39 PM: Ill get on that tomorrow.
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: Natef on June 15, 2014, 09:38:40 PM: first bot post in a while.

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/52165Brick Schwartz.jpg)

pretty generic right
Title: Re: Natef's DSL Showcase
Post by: MassimoV on June 17, 2014, 09:50:55 PM: Certainly reminiscent of Reier's Short Circuit.