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Title: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 16, 2012, 10:34:22 AM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/50197Liparus.png)
Liparus.

Armour: 5mm steel
Flags are just for lulz.

Tell me if there's anything that can be improved on.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: GroudonRobotWars on February 16, 2012, 10:40:16 AM
Needs moar razors if it is a popup.

Also use metal hinges for wedges

You probably don't need the flags

And build to the weight limit
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: ty4er on February 16, 2012, 10:43:02 AM
go with 5mm plastic, techno wheels on npc fasts, replace the snapper wedges with metal hinges, replace the mag snapper with a bsg and put loads more weapons on. and replace the baseplate anchors with multiextenders if you really want the bits sticking out the side and top. i'd get rid of them though. and replace the battlepacks with 8 ant batteries and get a skirt hinge and put a titanium sheet (from the extras) onto there so it covers the front. and maybe put some halfsheets on the bottom.

and hi :P
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Naryar on February 16, 2012, 10:44:34 AM
Yes, quite obviously this is a popup.

It needs more drive, more razors, more weapon motors, no static weapons (unless you intend to make it a popup with a static weapon rack), a fitting battery setup...
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 16, 2012, 02:17:10 PM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/73020Liparus V2.png)
Any better?

I kept the snapper wedges, as they can usually get under anything on DSL and the panels, because they're there to give the wheels protection.
Just so you know, the razors are on large beater bars (is that a good choice?).

Also Nar, could explain what you meant by fitting battery setup? Do I need to add more or take some away?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Naryar on February 16, 2012, 02:32:38 PM
Count the amps your motors drain (it's in their description), that sum must be equal to what your batteries can output, excepted that all spin motors only need 10 amps, aka one ant battery.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: COOLRUNNER87 on February 16, 2012, 02:33:23 PM
By a fitting battery setup, he means to put in the right amount of batteries for the robot's power consumption.

At current state, you have 6 BattlePacks, which is equivalent to 15 ant batteries (the small orange ones). With your setup, you only need a minimum of 7 batteries: 1 for each drive motor and 2.5 for each BSG. This will give it enough power to go for the full 3 minute fight, though you may be a touch low on power towards the end. For that, you should probably have somewhere around 8 or 9 ant batteries in the robot.

Those numbers above, of course, are dependent on using your BSG's as flippers or not.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 16, 2012, 02:36:19 PM
Yeah, the BSGs are used for self-righting.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Squirrel_Monkey on February 16, 2012, 02:39:15 PM
Quote from: COOLRUNNER87 on February 16, 2012, 02:33:23 PM
By a fitting battery setup, he means to put in the right amount of batteries for the robot's power consumption.

At current state, you have 6 BattlePacks, which is equivalent to 15 ant batteries (the small orange ones). With your setup, you only need a minimum of 7 batteries: 1 for each drive motor and 2.5 for each BSG. This will give it enough power to go for the full 3 minute fight, though you may be a touch low on power towards the end. For that, you should probably have somewhere around 8 or 9 ant batteries in the robot.

Those numbers above, of course, are dependent on using your BSG's as flippers or not.
You forgot to count the mags.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: COOLRUNNER87 on February 16, 2012, 02:43:51 PM
...wait a minute. Just noticed like a moron that you also have 2 Mag Snappers on there. Each Mag uses 4.5 batteries worth of power, which means in total you need 16 ant batteries to fully power the robot.

However, those Mag snappers are the single worst burst motor in the game. The battery consumption coupled with lack of power versus the BSG's essentially cripples it. You should downgrade those Mags to BSG's.

EDIT: I realized that, S_M. I don't know what I was looking at.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Naryar on February 16, 2012, 03:07:01 PM
Change Mag Snappers to BSG's, add moar razors and moar BSG's.

Interesting weapon setup you have here. I believe you just innovated in DSL popup weapon setups.

Quote from: COOLRUNNER87 on February 16, 2012, 02:33:23 PM
you have 6 BattlePacks, which is equivalent to 15 ant batteries (the small orange ones).

no actually 6 battlepacks are equivalent to nearly 17 ant batteries in power output.

And Ram, you need 16 ant batts currently to power your bot fully. But with 4 BSG's and 2WD, you would be able to go with 10-12.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 16, 2012, 03:23:59 PM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/56758Liparus V3.png)
What has changed:

I put two more halfsheets on the underbelly, edited the power setup so it was 3 amps off, put the popups closer together and replaced the mags for BSGs. Oh and I replaced the polycarb extenders for the wheelguards with titanium ones. How could I forget.

And why thank you, Naryar.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Mr. AS on February 16, 2012, 03:25:56 PM
can you crop your pics please, we know what the botlab looks like :P
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 16, 2012, 03:30:15 PM
Ok, will do from now on.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Naryar on February 16, 2012, 05:37:51 PM
Now you need more weapons, less empty space in your chassis and frontal armor (try 30kg titanium sheets on skirt hinges).
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 17, 2012, 05:27:57 AM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/47813Liparus V5.png)
Gave him some frontal armour, swapped the side razors for irons and downgraded the armour to 5mm titanium.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Naryar on February 17, 2012, 09:20:32 AM
^^Cropping : doing it wrong. Don't enlarge your pics in paint. Make them as small as possible while still having all the useful information.

I would also put the razors closest to the ground as possible so they have more swing, and therefore more damage.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 17, 2012, 11:17:21 AM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/78948Liparus V5 2.png)

That better Nar?

(nothing was changed on the actual bot, btw.)
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Naryar on February 17, 2012, 02:00:16 PM
yup.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: MassimoV on February 17, 2012, 04:10:59 PM
Chassis sames too large. You also need alot more weapons.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 10, 2012, 05:13:41 AM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/53412PseudoScorpion.jpg)
PseudoScorpion

10 ants, 2 Battlepacks
5mm Aluminium

So far untested in battle. My second go at making a trapper.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: madman3 on March 10, 2012, 05:29:49 AM
Try large beater bars instead of irons.
You also need stronger drive so you can quickly box rush spinners.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Jonzu95 on March 10, 2012, 05:47:05 AM
I wouldn't use those plows like that...
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 10, 2012, 05:50:42 AM
How should I use them then?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Jonzu95 on March 10, 2012, 05:56:18 AM
Just use them as plows in the front... I don't know how to explain it in english but... Use them in 180 Degrees, If you know what I mean.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 10, 2012, 05:57:44 AM
Could you give me an example?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Jonzu95 on March 10, 2012, 05:59:51 AM
https://gametechmods.com/RA2wiki/index.php?title=Nobody_Nose (https://gametechmods.com/RA2wiki/index.php?title=Nobody_Nose)
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: ty4er on March 10, 2012, 06:02:30 AM
no the plows are fine, it might help if you angled them out more though.

anyway so long as those are small jx's then you can swap the battlepacks for 2/3 ants and replace the irons with beater bars as madman suggested
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 10, 2012, 06:35:26 AM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/89217PseudoScorpion v2.jpg)
Just replaced the battlepacks for 4 ants and replaced the irons with large beaters, nothing special.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Jonzu95 on March 10, 2012, 06:42:50 AM
I would use Vlads or Tornados to get the bot invertible. And I think Aluminum extenders are fine for the weapon arms.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 10, 2012, 08:18:18 AM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/26164PseudoScorpion v3.jpg)
Changed from rubbers to tornados and swapped the steel extenders for aluminium ones.
Also, in this state, it can beat King Grog, Black storm 2.2 and Scrapyard Behemoth (just) from NAR AI.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: madman3 on March 10, 2012, 08:42:21 AM
Not bad. I'd swap the Tornado wheels for Grannies as they have a higher fracture (? I always remember one of it's stats being slightly better and otherwise it's identical).
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 10, 2012, 10:38:39 AM
Did that, what else can I do?

Also, I'm really wishing that I entered this into RIW3 instead of the pile of dogger that I actually did.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: MassimoV on March 10, 2012, 12:15:48 PM
You need a smaller chassis.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Naryar on March 10, 2012, 04:11:20 PM
looks overpowered to me.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: GroudonRobotWars on March 10, 2012, 11:18:33 PM
Quote from: RammingSpeed on March 10, 2012, 10:38:39 AM
Did that, what else can I do?

Also, I'm really wishing that I entered this into RIW3 instead of the pile of dogger that I actually did.
You can still send that in to replace your current bot, you can update before the splash is put up, which will like ly happen in either 5 or 6 days.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 25, 2012, 07:11:19 AM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/28110Synthesis.png)
Bump.
Armour: Plastic 3mm
NPCs - Normal :(
I'm quite happy with this, even if it's untested in battle.
My only qualms with it are its crap armour, it's a little underweaponed and the beater bars graze the floor a bit.
I'm sure there's more, I just haven't found them yet. That's where you guys come in. ;)
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Jonzu95 on March 25, 2012, 09:19:39 AM
Rubbers are bit weak in DSL, I recommend to use Vlads. Also You could use lighter extender work on the wedges.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: 090901 on March 25, 2012, 09:52:26 AM

Use the large control board.

Quote from: Jonzu95 on March 25, 2012, 09:19:39 AM
Rubbers are bit weak in DSL, I recommend to use Vlads. Also You could use lighter extender work on the wedges.
Those are shines, not rubbers. :P
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Jonzu95 on March 25, 2012, 09:58:37 AM
Quote from: 090901 on March 25, 2012, 09:52:26 AM

Use the large control board.

Quote from: Jonzu95 on March 25, 2012, 09:19:39 AM
Rubbers are bit weak in DSL, I recommend to use Vlads. Also You could use lighter extender work on the wedges.
Those are shines, not rubbers. :P
Whoops.. ^^'
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: NFX on March 25, 2012, 10:22:35 AM
The larger CB is actually lighter than the smaller one, so that'll save you a kilo of weight, which could make quite a difference. Something else you could do is make the back of the chassis narrower to have the NPC's right up beside each other. The ants could be in groups of three above each other at the front of the bot, that'll let you have a smaller chassis, which will save you a bit more weight.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Mr. AS on March 25, 2012, 10:39:13 AM
if you rotate the npc's 180 degrees you can have them sticking out halfway out of the chassis then you can probably reduce chassis size
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Scrap Daddy on March 25, 2012, 10:40:23 AM
Quote from: Jonzu95 on March 25, 2012, 09:58:37 AM
Quote from: 090901 on March 25, 2012, 09:52:26 AM

Use the large control board.

Quote from: Jonzu95 on March 25, 2012, 09:19:39 AM
Rubbers are bit weak in DSL, I recommend to use Vlads. Also You could use lighter extender work on the wedges.
Those are shines, not rubbers. :P
Whoops.. ^^'
and your wrong jonzu, there is no reason for him to switch to vlads
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 25, 2012, 11:36:58 AM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/13167Synthesis v2.png)
How's that?
Titainium extenders changed to alu ones, wheel placement altered, new Control Board and an extra ant battery.
So now it's a little bit overpowered, but it's better to be that than underpowered.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Jonzu95 on March 25, 2012, 11:48:52 AM
Quote from: Scrap Daddy on March 25, 2012, 10:40:23 AM
Quote from: Jonzu95 on March 25, 2012, 09:58:37 AM
Quote from: 090901 on March 25, 2012, 09:52:26 AM

Use the large control board.

Quote from: Jonzu95 on March 25, 2012, 09:19:39 AM
Rubbers are bit weak in DSL, I recommend to use Vlads. Also You could use lighter extender work on the wedges.
Those are shines, not rubbers. :P
Whoops.. ^^'
and your wrong jonzu, there is no reason for him to switch to vlads
Vlad's got bigger HP.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 25, 2012, 11:51:52 AM
Shinies are less weighty though.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: ty4er on March 25, 2012, 11:59:27 AM
Shrink the chassis so the npc's stick out a bit (they're invincible anyway, might aswell use that) and swap the disks for hexplates and get more weapons, i doubt this is enough. and change the extenders on the wedges to flipper segments

or just swap to razors and get one in the middle of the disks
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 25, 2012, 12:05:15 PM
Do medium BBs weigh more than razors, or am I wrong?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Mr. AS on March 25, 2012, 12:07:40 PM
iirc they weigh 7.5 kg while razors are 7 kg but i might be wrong
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 25, 2012, 12:10:11 PM
I don't like razors that much to be honest. They break too easily.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: NFX on March 25, 2012, 12:15:58 PM
They might break easily but they are a LOT more damaging. Hence why they're so popular with popups. The chances are you'll take off your opponent's weapons with razors a lot quicker than you will with beaters.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 25, 2012, 12:16:48 PM
Well, I'll give them a go.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Naryar on March 26, 2012, 09:37:44 AM
Quote from: RammingSpeed on March 25, 2012, 12:10:11 PM
I don't like razors that much to be honest. They break too easily.

you need to add moar of them
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on May 03, 2012, 10:16:18 AM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/94035One Inch Punch.png)
One Inch Punch

Armour: Plastic 3mm
Sadly no underbelly protection.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Celestial Panda on May 03, 2012, 11:06:18 AM
It's nice, but I feel like you can have more weight for "armour" around the sides (and maybe a larger chain on the weapon) if you use Metal Hinges instead of Burst Motors. I thought Burst Wedges were a Stock thing anyway?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on May 03, 2012, 11:09:45 AM
That's actually what I was thinking of doing, because the BSGs were supposed to help
the robot right itself when flipped, but they don't work so well.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Celestial Panda on May 03, 2012, 11:18:29 AM
Well you can probably shrink the chassis such that the wheels are closer to the back of the robot. If they're big enough, it will be "invertible" and can drive around. If you drive into a wall the momentum might take you back over to the right side.
Or you can just have a BSG+Polycarb Extender Schrimech >>

But yes. A smaller chassis, a longer chain on the weapon (and maybe a longer weapon to match), and probably some protection on the front ramp. you have protection so disregard that.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Mr. AS on May 03, 2012, 01:54:52 PM
i am assuming this is an irl bot ?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on May 03, 2012, 05:15:28 PM
Yep, or at least an attempt at one.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: MassimoV on May 03, 2012, 05:27:19 PM
Is the bar cutting through the anchor?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on May 04, 2012, 03:27:06 AM
Quote from: MassimoV on May 03, 2012, 05:27:19 PM
Is the bar cutting through the anchor?
No, don't think so.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: MassimoV on May 04, 2012, 06:04:12 PM
Than it seems ok, weapon seems weak though.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on May 06, 2012, 07:33:36 AM
Wait, quick question, is battery stacking permitted in IRL?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Tweedy on May 06, 2012, 07:36:13 AM
no
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: NFX on May 06, 2012, 07:36:39 AM
No. It's not permitted in regular DSL either.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Mr. AS on May 06, 2012, 07:38:01 AM
only in stock
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on May 06, 2012, 07:38:23 AM
Ok, thanks.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on May 26, 2012, 02:21:08 PM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/5738VS.png)

I know it's horrendously underweight, I posted it here to get advise on how to get it to the maximum weight.
Armour: Steel 10. Will change when you people give me some good advice.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Tweedy on May 26, 2012, 02:27:47 PM
use technos or wbc wheels if you need the diameter
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: ty4er on May 26, 2012, 02:29:11 PM
change the wheels to technos, add some lds teeth or something to the spinner and maybe a back support extender thing
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on May 26, 2012, 02:30:38 PM
Quote from: ty4er on May 26, 2012, 02:29:11 PM
change the wheels to technos, add some lds teeth or something to the spinner and maybe a back support extender thing

I don't think Technos reach the floor.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: ty4er on May 26, 2012, 02:33:28 PM
they should do if the npcs arent raised
oh and get 3 ants instead and a small cb
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Tweedy on May 26, 2012, 02:44:42 PM
for the back support try using a flipper segment or 40cm skirt on an ME
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: ty4er on May 26, 2012, 02:45:06 PM
just put a 40cm skirt on the halfplate
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on May 26, 2012, 02:45:36 PM
3 ants? Wouldn't that make it underpowered?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: ty4er on May 26, 2012, 02:46:46 PM
no, it's one ant per spinning motor. you could have 4 just to be sure though
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on May 26, 2012, 02:49:59 PM
I'll probably put 4 in, as stated before I need the extra weight.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: martymidget on May 26, 2012, 02:51:41 PM
For a HW that is horrifically underweaponed, I'm afraid.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: GarvinTheGreat on May 26, 2012, 02:52:51 PM
Steel 10? Blech. I would make it much lower. Lower it enough so it could be MW. Maybe even a LW, but I doubt it...
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on May 26, 2012, 02:53:42 PM
Quote from: martymidget on May 26, 2012, 02:51:41 PM
For a HW that is horrifically underweaponed, I'm afraid.

Even with Large Beaters? If not, what could I replace them with?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on May 26, 2012, 02:55:07 PM
Quote from: GarvinTheGreat on May 26, 2012, 02:52:51 PM
Steel 10? Blech. I would make it much lower. Lower it enough so it could be MW. Maybe even a LW, but I doubt it...

DP

As I said before, I'm going to change the armour once I find a way to make it a lot heavier. Steel 10 is crap, I know.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: ty4er on May 26, 2012, 02:55:27 PM
just add some razors or light beater bars as i said earlier. and of course drop the armour to about plastic 5
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: GarvinTheGreat on May 26, 2012, 02:56:12 PM
Quote from: RammingSpeed on May 26, 2012, 02:55:07 PM
Quote from: GarvinTheGreat on May 26, 2012, 02:52:51 PM
Steel 10? Blech. I would make it much lower. Lower it enough so it could be MW. Maybe even a LW, but I doubt it...

DP

As I said before, I'm going to change the armour once I find a way to make it a lot heavier. Steel 10 is crap, I know.

Ah, okay. Didn't see that.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on May 26, 2012, 02:57:49 PM
Quote from: ty4er on May 26, 2012, 02:55:27 PM
just add some razors or light beater bars as i said earlier. and of course drop the armour to about plastic 5

Actually, the more I think about making this a MW, the more I like it. New bot coming up soon.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: martymidget on May 26, 2012, 03:11:12 PM
MW would be better with the dual e-tek setup. HW needs 2 seperate e-teks or perms with weapons to be more effective :L
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on May 26, 2012, 03:21:43 PM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/9810VS V2.png)


Armour: Plastic 5

Spinner setup: Light DS, Light BB, Etc.

4 ants, Alu skirts for front wedge now and NPCs with wide ant wheels.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: NFX on May 26, 2012, 03:23:40 PM
Not bad. Metal Hinge Wedges are going to be very ineffective on a VS, I'd go for some angled stabilisers on ME's, personally. Perhaps swap for the S-shaped TWM motors rather than straight ones, they give you a wider stance, and you don't have to have the motors pointing behind the wheels.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on May 26, 2012, 03:33:36 PM
Quote from: NFX on May 26, 2012, 03:23:40 PM
Not bad. Metal Hinge Wedges are going to be very ineffective on a VS, I'd go for some angled stabilisers on ME's, personally. Perhaps swap for the S-shaped TWM motors rather than straight ones, they give you a wider stance, and you don't have to have the motors pointing behind the wheels.

Thanks. Does having the TWMs the other way round make a difference?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: NFX on May 26, 2012, 03:37:34 PM
It's more so the wheels don't get lifted off the ground if something gets under you.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Naryar on May 27, 2012, 02:02:18 AM
Seems you might get stuck on your TWM3R's. Do what NFX said.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Badnik96 on May 27, 2012, 11:04:29 AM
Is it stable?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Mr. AS on May 27, 2012, 11:08:51 AM
the wedge is going to be worthless after you lose a weapon or two
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on June 05, 2012, 11:49:13 AM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/91068Incisor.png)
Incisor

Power: 3 ants
Armour: Plastic 3mm
Npcs: Normal
Bot: Average.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: MassimoV on June 05, 2012, 11:55:00 AM
Shrink chassis, get bigger or more weapons and tidy up your extender work.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: NFX on June 05, 2012, 12:00:00 PM
Cute. But can definitely be improved. Chassis can be shrunk a huge amount, and try not to overlap the wedges like that. If you click the bottom of the slider when you're selecting the bot height, you get the chassis lower than if you slide it down. That'll allow you to put more efficient wheels on, such as Hypnos. Maybe swap the Beater Bars for other weapons, perhaps LDS teeth or razors.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Naryar on June 05, 2012, 02:48:13 PM
Bad. Really.

Tiny weapons and large wheels will leave your chassis and mobility exposed, the extenders are slightly exposed (although not much), extender work is doubtful and the chassis is far too large for your actual LW rammer needs.

Also using that much weight on a LW wedge for a rammer is probably overkill.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Enigm@ on June 05, 2012, 03:05:56 PM
2/10 apply yourself.
First off, shrink the chassis. Use something even half-way pliable, not the current extenders you have. It doesn't need wedges, so remove the hinges. If you're going to use bigger wheels use something so it can be invertible; if not, go with hypnos. And lastly use small DSL teeth.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on June 06, 2012, 04:49:50 AM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/79958Incisor MK2.png)
That any better?
Armour: Alu 3mm
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: NFX on June 06, 2012, 04:52:14 AM
A bit better. You could definitely stand to shrink up the chassis a bit more, though, and always use an ME as opponsed to a BA like this. It does the same job for 1kg less, which can make a world of difference, especially at this weight level.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: ty4er on June 06, 2012, 04:53:13 AM
its better but still pretty bad.

replace the baseplate anchor for a multi extender, get something like plastic 3 or tite 1 and shrink the chassis a lot more (a 1x4 chassis would do) and then you can replace most of those lds teeth with razors
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Naryar on June 06, 2012, 05:07:29 AM
what they said.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Mr. AS on June 06, 2012, 05:23:50 AM
what
why are you still using ba's after almost 5 months

also less empty space again
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on June 06, 2012, 05:28:51 AM
I've actually only just learnt about MEs and BAs... *Shame Mode*
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on June 07, 2012, 04:39:10 AM
DP
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/92089Incisor BW.png)
Armour: Plastic 3mm

So yeah, I made the chassis 1x4 and put all of the components in, and it turned out much lighter than expected.
So, I made it into a BW.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: NFX on June 07, 2012, 06:31:48 AM
It's an improvement, definitely. But if those are NPCFs, that's going to be very unstable. I'm also concerned it'll flip itself over on a hit. You can keep it as a LW, swap the LDS teeth for razors, and you could get a few more on. Make sure to angle a few upwards and downwards for increased stability. Rubbers could be traded for Hypnos as well, and that would leave you a bit of weight to perhaps get Tite 3 on there. It's a good baseline for improvement.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on June 07, 2012, 06:39:06 AM
Thanks for the feedback. And yes, they're only normal NPCs.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on June 09, 2012, 08:43:10 AM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/71151Arachnus.png)
Arachnus

Armour: Titanium 1mm

Power: 3 ants

Weaponry: 6 razors

NPCs: Normal

Halfsheet on underbelly for protection.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: ty4er on June 09, 2012, 09:19:18 AM
looks quite good, you can get rid of the side razors and get 2 more ants and upgrade the wedge
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Mr. AS on June 09, 2012, 10:03:17 AM
make the razors not cut though the cb

plus its probably going to fail against fss and sns and hs, made the front wider
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on June 29, 2012, 02:34:46 PM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/80051Moldarach.png)
Moldarach

Power: 5 ants
Armour: Tite 3mm
Locomotion: Hypnos on NPCFs
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Mr. AS on June 29, 2012, 02:39:47 PM
Quote from: Mr. AwesumSauce on June 09, 2012, 10:03:17 AM
its probably going to fail against fss and sns and hs, made the front wider
and extenal armor would help aswell
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Tweedy on June 29, 2012, 02:41:41 PM
Quote from: RammingSpeed on June 29, 2012, 02:34:46 PM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/80051Moldarach.png)
Moldarach

Power: 5 ants
Armour: Tite 3mm
Locomotion: Hypnos on NPCFs
try reducing empty space, getting a wider front and try to get a ti sheet on a skirt hinge for wedge protection
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: martymidget on June 29, 2012, 03:07:48 PM
Quote from: plazmic inferno on June 29, 2012, 02:41:41 PM
getting a wider front
and try to get a ti sheet on a skirt hinge for wedge protection

Doesn't getting a tite sheet on the front give you a wider front anyways? :P
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Tweedy on June 29, 2012, 03:15:05 PM
Quote from: martymidget on June 29, 2012, 03:07:48 PM
Quote from: plazmic inferno on June 29, 2012, 02:41:41 PM
getting a wider front
and try to get a ti sheet on a skirt hinge for wedge protection

Doesn't getting a tite sheet on the front give you a wider front anyways? :P
Good point :P
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Naryar on June 30, 2012, 05:30:54 AM
Needs moar batteries.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on June 30, 2012, 10:53:00 AM
Quote from: Naryar on June 30, 2012, 05:30:54 AM
Needs moar batteries.

How many should I have?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Gauche Suede on June 30, 2012, 10:54:01 AM
Quote from: RammingSpeed on June 30, 2012, 10:53:00 AM
Quote from: Naryar on June 30, 2012, 05:30:54 AM
Needs moar batteries.

How many should I have?
3 more(8)
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Naryar on July 01, 2012, 01:41:20 AM
7 is fine.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 03, 2013, 10:34:14 AM
Can somebody slip me a copy of the UI for DSL please? On my new computer, I've lost it and I don't want to download DSL in its entirety again.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Badger on March 03, 2013, 10:44:22 AM
Just the UI folder?

https://dl.dropbox.com/s/7b0vka2yh8f8u2j/UI.rar?token_hash=AAHZtXUyA7qdmyOw-BU058Eg68xCD7A63GYKpLnywBh72Q&dl=1
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 03, 2013, 12:20:14 PM
Thanks, Badgers.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 09, 2013, 08:41:00 AM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/76316Oberon.png)
Oberon
Well, after about 7 months of inactivity, I was actually scared of how deteriorated my already crappy building skills had
become. What I got was this monstrosity.

Weight: 799.1
Power 8 ants
Motors: NPCF 2WD
Armour: Tite 5mm
Wheels: Tornados
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 10, 2013, 04:13:12 AM
No love?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Conraaa on March 10, 2013, 07:16:11 AM
Not really, i'm afraid.
That's too much weight for one duel etek in my opinion, you could get away with 3 ants in this, 4 is you wanted the robot to run until the end of time. It looks like it could do with a wider wheelbase and a bigger reach on the support arms instead of the beaters. That chassis could be shrunk quite a bit by use for a multi extender+flipper segment combo and hopefully that would allow you to get a better weapon motor.

But apart from that...
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 10, 2013, 07:44:39 AM
Oh, don't worry, I don't expect you to love this crank. I know it's pretty bad.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: MassimoV on March 10, 2013, 02:28:27 PM
Just shrink the chassis to start.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 13, 2013, 12:25:24 PM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/48523Salvager.png)
The Salvager
Also known as my attempt at IRL.

Weight: 244.2 (LW)
Armour: Plastic 3mm
Weapon Motor: BSG
Mobility: 2WD TWM3Rs

Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Badnik96 on March 13, 2013, 12:59:25 PM
Not bad.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 14, 2013, 05:30:26 PM
(http://s24.postimage.org/4bglxl8mp/Nazca.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/4bglxl8mp/)
Nazca
Might enter this into BB6... it seems pretty efficient, I gave it a go at C.R.U.S.H and it took it out pretty quickly for an IRL bot. And exposed motor D:
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Badnik96 on March 14, 2013, 06:54:39 PM
That looks really nice, actually. Reminds me of Electric Ray.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Naryar on March 14, 2013, 07:01:45 PM
It's a DSL2.1 piglet, no one gives a damn about it being exposed.

Why ? 8000 HP.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Mr. AS on March 14, 2013, 07:14:45 PM
i dont really like the salvager. hammer looks too awkward.

nazca seems better though, if its a lw you would likely be better off with that one both aesthetics and performance wise
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 15, 2013, 03:17:05 AM
Quote from: Mr. AwesumSauce on March 14, 2013, 07:14:45 PM
i dont really like the salvager. hammer looks too awkward.

nazca seems better though, if its a lw you would likely be better off with that one both aesthetics and performance wise
Oh, damnit, forgot to say. Nazca's a MW.

Quote from: Naryar on March 14, 2013, 07:01:45 PM
It's a DSL2.1 piglet, no one gives a damn about it being exposed.

Why ? 8000 HP.

I just thought that it wouldn't be considered IRL if it was like that.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Naryar on March 15, 2013, 12:11:49 PM
Quote from: RammingSpeed on March 15, 2013, 03:17:05 AM
Quote from: Naryar on March 14, 2013, 07:01:45 PM
It's a DSL2.1 piglet, no one gives a damn about it being exposed.

Why ? 8000 HP.

I just thought that it wouldn't be considered IRL if it was like that.

around 10% of the motor is exposed, it's fine
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 15, 2013, 02:31:47 PM
I'm churning these out pretty fast, bloody heck

(http://s14.postimage.org/z7d71ynwt/Spin_Sanity.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/z7d71ynwt/)
SpinSanity
Made this a bit quickly, and I'm not too proud of it. And it's a MW, btw.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: MassimoV on March 15, 2013, 04:30:53 PM
Make your pictures bigger. The bot needs a better skin and a disc support.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 15, 2013, 04:40:03 PM
Ah, I thought that it was this new uploader that was causing my pics to be so small.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 16, 2013, 02:25:01 PM
Someone give me an Idea for an IRL HeavyWeight? I'm brain-dead.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: MassimoV on March 16, 2013, 02:30:33 PM
Sheck spinner like virus bomb's
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 16, 2013, 02:47:01 PM
Sounds intresting. Where can I put the sponsor though?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: MassimoV on March 16, 2013, 02:49:28 PM
On da top?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 16, 2013, 02:50:39 PM
Ah, ok. Better remember to not make it a sold disc then.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: ianh05 on March 16, 2013, 03:07:07 PM
Please use GTM image host, the last thing people want is for your pics to be deleted by other filehosts. Look through the archives and you will see how much stuff got lost :(
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 16, 2013, 03:26:25 PM
Deadline
HW
Thanks MassimoV. :)

(http://s11.postimage.org/icb6ww2jj/Deadline.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/icb6ww2jj/)
EDIT: Why are my pics always coming out this small?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: ianh05 on March 16, 2013, 03:37:55 PM
(http://s11.postimage.org/4imu7u9yb/Deadline.png)


right click on the image, click copy image (not url) and paste on to the forum.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 16, 2013, 03:42:07 PM
Ok, thanks Ian. Looked like I was building a load of antweights :P
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Badnik96 on March 16, 2013, 03:55:18 PM
Not bad. reminds me of Maulinator a little bit.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 16, 2013, 04:57:47 PM
Yeah, I've noticed that. Maulinator looks better, imo.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on January 30, 2014, 10:15:52 AM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/49879b-sharp.png)


(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/5164b-sharp 2.png)

B-Sharp

I'm sorry. I forgot how to robot );

It's an IRL build, I was probably high or bored or something when I made this.


Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Badnik96 on January 30, 2014, 02:44:41 PM
Really it's not bad. I'm just miffed one of the music notes is backwards.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on January 30, 2014, 03:36:27 PM
Quote from: Badnik96 on January 30, 2014, 02:44:41 PM
Really it's not bad. I'm just miffed one of the music notes is backwards.

Eh, sorry. I've got a symmetry OCD. What's this DSL 3 everyone's talking about? It's not a joke is it?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Badnik96 on January 30, 2014, 04:51:07 PM
Nope, it came out on April fools last year, a few weeks after you left. I think there's a link in one of the latest GCT pages.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on January 30, 2014, 04:51:47 PM
Haha, wow. I'll install it now.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Badnik96 on January 30, 2014, 05:02:23 PM
Just be warned it's still in beta so everything isn't as it should be.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on January 31, 2014, 10:02:36 AM
Well that's annoying - DSL3 refuses to be installed on my computer. :( I get to the UI, then it says that I require permission from the administrator, which is wired because I'm the only user on this computer. Why does technology hate me?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: KOS on January 31, 2014, 10:51:34 AM
If you are installing it into a program files directory, you may not have permission. Try doing it on your desktop and see if it works.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on January 31, 2014, 10:54:34 AM
I am doing it on my desktop.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on January 31, 2014, 02:05:02 PM
OMG I did it, but now I can't use DSL2 because I forgot to copy it D:
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: thesnowingsteak on January 31, 2014, 04:14:58 PM
It's these kind of robots that remind me I'm still a noob.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on January 31, 2014, 04:24:55 PM
Quote from: thesnowingsteak on January 31, 2014, 04:14:58 PM
It's these kind of robots that remind me I'm still a noob.

The vast majority of my bots suck tbh
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 01, 2014, 03:00:03 PM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/64120Poacher.png)
meh

Poacher

Armour: Tite 1mm
Power: 4 ants
Reason for creation: I was bored S***less
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Badnik96 on February 01, 2014, 03:07:46 PM
If you could try to move in the shell panels a little more, it might look better.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: MassimoV on February 01, 2014, 03:13:03 PM
Chassis seems too big in proportion to the weapon.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Jonzu95 on February 01, 2014, 04:10:55 PM
I love it
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: helloface on February 01, 2014, 06:05:26 PM
Skin looks good. Insides would be nice.

It would look better if the wheels were inside of the chassis, and the part of the arms with the extender showing is bugging me.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 02, 2014, 04:20:45 AM
Quote from: helloface199 on February 01, 2014, 06:05:26 PM
Skin looks good. Insides would be nice.
Just cause I'm nice -
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/67390poacher 2.png)
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 02, 2014, 07:04:51 AM
Also this -
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/19243Zaha.png)

Zaha

Can't fight for s***, but I guess that's not really what IRL's for anyways.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: helloface on February 02, 2014, 12:55:32 PM
*ahem* insides? Don't use green control boards.

Never use those stock extenders. You need to strengthen the flipper's durablity, because one hit by any competent robot will render it useless.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 02, 2014, 01:00:07 PM
Quote from: helloface199 on February 02, 2014, 12:55:32 PM
*ahem* insides? Don't use green control boards.

Never use those stock extenders. You need to strengthen the flipper's durablity, because one hit by any competent robot will render it useless.

I didn't make this to be battle-effective, I made it to look nice.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: helloface on February 02, 2014, 01:02:56 PM
Quote from: RammingSpeed on February 02, 2014, 01:00:07 PM
Quote from: helloface199 on February 02, 2014, 12:55:32 PM
*ahem* insides? Don't use green control boards.

Never use those stock extenders. You need to strengthen the flipper's durablity, because one hit by any competent robot will render it useless.

I didn't make this to be battle-effective, I made it to look nice.
I know. Just because it's IRL it doesn't mean you can't improve the effectiveness of your robot.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 02, 2014, 01:06:03 PM
Quote from: helloface199 on February 02, 2014, 01:02:56 PM
Quote from: RammingSpeed on February 02, 2014, 01:00:07 PM
Quote from: helloface199 on February 02, 2014, 12:55:32 PM
*ahem* insides? Don't use green control boards.

Never use those stock extenders. You need to strengthen the flipper's durablity, because one hit by any competent robot will render it useless.

I didn't make this to be battle-effective, I made it to look nice.
I know. Just because it's IRL it doesn't mean you can't improve the effectiveness of your robot.

Oh I know, I've made effective IRL robots before. I didn't really have it in mind when I was building this one.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Badnik96 on February 02, 2014, 02:04:38 PM
10 cm extender both looks and works better than an angler.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 08, 2014, 11:17:50 AM
Bleh boring sh***y pop-up
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/25184El Generico.png)
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Badnik96 on February 08, 2014, 04:27:00 PM
I'd downgrade the weapon extenders, go to a single wedge and try to get some front armor on. FSS will eat into that delicious chassis.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 09, 2014, 05:16:10 AM
What should I use as front armour?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Badnik96 on February 09, 2014, 09:26:14 AM
Titanium sheet?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 09, 2014, 10:31:52 AM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/62351el generico 2.png)

Improved version.

Btw, the skirts are still polycarb, even if they look opaque in the picture.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 10, 2014, 04:39:53 PM
Nother IRL bot

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/44537spaz chariottt.png)

Spaz Chariot - MW
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: helloface on February 10, 2014, 04:43:33 PM
I like it. Insides?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 10, 2014, 04:46:28 PM
Quote from: helloface199 on February 10, 2014, 04:43:33 PM
I like it. Insides?

Meh, tmrw
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 12, 2014, 10:20:51 AM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/97590spaz chariot inside.png)

Inside Spaz Chariot.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Naryar on February 12, 2014, 11:38:33 AM
Razors are pretty useless, even for show, and so is the 10mm carbon extender. Also slightly underweight.

also that weapon is weird... hell I bet it can't do decent damage with all this normal nonsense.

'Tis nice to see hammers though. Also I thought it was a side hammer first and was about to say "derp what's with the reach on these arms" :p
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 12, 2014, 12:20:55 PM
I don't know what has normals and what doesn't anymore with DSL3 :O
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Badnik96 on February 12, 2014, 12:51:00 PM
IIRC only things without normals are beater bars
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 12, 2014, 01:10:14 PM
Quote from: Badnik96 on February 12, 2014, 12:51:00 PM
IIRC only things without normals are beater bars

Oh jesus
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Merrick on February 12, 2014, 02:29:48 PM
Quote from: Badnik96 on February 12, 2014, 12:51:00 PM
IIRC only things without normals are beater bars

I thought irons didn't?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: helloface on February 12, 2014, 05:32:27 PM
nahnahnah.

Everything has normals except Maces in DSL3.

As for advice, ant batteries are bad in DSL3. You could increase efficiency a lot by using longs or oranges.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 17, 2015, 07:42:56 AM
omg how do u evn robt
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/4933AF.png)

Yeah, it's been a while.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Avalanche on February 17, 2015, 08:00:08 AM
Yeah, it does show youve been away some time.
My advice:
The multis look ducking awful, pole spikes are not that good, just invest in a heavy plow which is fairly OP, and you could probably just use side connectors to have multiple spikes, perhaps iron spikes.

Im very confused here though: What version of DSL made pole spikes even slightly good?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 17, 2015, 08:03:31 AM
Quote from: Avalanche on February 17, 2015, 08:00:08 AM
Yeah, it does show youve been away some time.
My advice:
The multis look ducking awful, pole spikes are not that good, just invest in a heavy plow which is fairly OP, and you could probably just use side connectors to have multiple spikes, perhaps iron spikes.

Im very confused here though: What version of DSL made pole spikes even slightly good?

I like your motto.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 17, 2015, 11:19:05 AM
But in all seriousness this was seriously in no way a serious attempt so seriously take what you see with a serious pinch of serious salt. I'm serious.

Sorry, I can't be funny without swearing.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Tibsy on February 17, 2015, 11:20:33 AM
Awesum, betr than ma bots omfgrofltrololobbq
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 17, 2015, 11:22:10 AM
Quote from: Tibsy on February 17, 2015, 11:20:33 AM
Awesum, betr than ma bots omfgrofltrololobbq

thx bae
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 18, 2015, 08:51:29 AM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/18421Rosen.png)

Frig me, I'm on a roll. Of quantity, not quality. Pretty sure I made this while drunk and I was too lazy to skin it yet. Underweight as f*** :(
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Naryar on February 18, 2015, 09:20:40 AM
So it's Velociraptor's wimpy cousin ?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 18, 2015, 09:22:45 AM
Quote from: Naryar on February 18, 2015, 09:20:40 AM
So it's Velociraptor's wimpy cousin ?

If you want, yeah.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 18, 2015, 10:08:48 AM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/1227skinned it.png)

Skinned it
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Naryar on February 18, 2015, 10:23:27 AM
what the bloop ?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 18, 2015, 10:36:14 AM
Is it worth explaining?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: helloface on February 18, 2015, 02:00:10 PM
Don't know what it is, but I think I like it.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Avalanche on February 18, 2015, 02:39:58 PM
Ramming, best censor, otherwise the mods can give you warnings and such and if i piles up you can get punished.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Tibsy on February 18, 2015, 02:45:00 PM
Nice bot :)
*clenches face after looking at the skin* GAAH MY EYES!!!!!!!
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 18, 2015, 03:28:27 PM
Quote from: Avalanche on February 18, 2015, 02:39:58 PM
Ramming, best censor, otherwise the mods can give you warnings and such and if i piles up you can get punished.

Wut?

Quote from: Tibsy on February 18, 2015, 02:45:00 PM
Nice bot :)
*clenches face after looking at the skin* GAAH MY EYES!!!!!!!

Blame Jackson Pollock
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Tibsy on February 18, 2015, 03:32:21 PM
Jackson Pollock eh?

I thought it was a tribute to Vinesauce NES & SNES Corruptions o.O
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Avalanche on February 18, 2015, 03:33:15 PM
https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?topic=17404.msg668884#new (https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?topic=17404.msg668884#new)

New rules about warnings for things such as swearing and more dangerous stuff: Highly enforced.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: HurricaneAndrew on February 18, 2015, 03:34:05 PM
Quote from: RammingSpeed on February 18, 2015, 03:28:27 PM
Quote from: Avalanche on February 18, 2015, 02:39:58 PM
Ramming, best censor, otherwise the mods can give you warnings and such and if i piles up you can get punished.

Wut?

Ignore him. He's being an idiot again.


Quote from: Avalanche on February 18, 2015, 03:33:15 PM
https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?topic=17404.msg668884#new (https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?topic=17404.msg668884#new)

New rules about warnings for things such as swearing and more dangerous stuff: Highly enforced.

Do you not know how to stay on topic or are you doing this on purpose?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 18, 2015, 03:41:31 PM
Quote from: Tibsy on February 18, 2015, 03:32:21 PM
Jackson Pollock eh?

I thought it was a tribute to Vinesauce NES & SNES Corruptions o.O

Pollock is love, Pollock is life. Pollock is God.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Tibsy on February 18, 2015, 03:46:44 PM
I don't like all that meme Pollocks.

xD sorry, bad joke.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 18, 2015, 03:48:34 PM
Quote from: Tibsy on February 18, 2015, 03:46:44 PM
I don't like all that meme Pollocks.

xD sorry, bad joke.

Seen worse XD
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Tibsy on February 18, 2015, 03:50:51 PM
Quote from: RammingSpeed on February 18, 2015, 03:48:34 PM
Quote from: Tibsy on February 18, 2015, 03:46:44 PM
I don't like all that meme Pollocks.

xD sorry, bad joke.

Seen worse XD
Twas a decent joke
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Avalanche on February 18, 2015, 04:04:46 PM
I was telling him not to swear in the main forum because the mods will kill him due to the newer warning rules. Seriously, what was wrong there? At least i attempted to help.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on February 18, 2015, 04:06:54 PM
Quote from: Avalanche on February 18, 2015, 04:04:46 PM
I was telling him not to swear in the main forum because the mods will kill him due to the newer warning rules. Seriously, what was wrong there? At least i attempted to help.

I didn't swear?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Tibsy on February 18, 2015, 04:08:47 PM
Quote from: RammingSpeed on February 18, 2015, 04:06:54 PM
Quote from: Avalanche on February 18, 2015, 04:04:46 PM
I was telling him not to swear in the main forum because the mods will kill him due to the newer warning rules. Seriously, what was wrong there? At least i attempted to help.

I didn't swear?
Did I? O.o
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: 090901 on February 18, 2015, 04:40:32 PM
Quote from: Avalanche on February 18, 2015, 04:04:46 PM
I was telling him not to swear in the main forum because the mods will kill him due to the newer warning rules. Seriously, what was wrong there? At least i attempted to help.
He censored it though....
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 01, 2015, 10:51:36 AM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/54073eh.png)

Likely LW entry for BBX. Took about 10 minutes to build.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: MassimoV on March 01, 2015, 12:00:59 PM
That the Yorkshire flag?
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 01, 2015, 12:05:12 PM
Quote from: MassimoV on March 01, 2015, 12:00:59 PM
That the Yorkshire flag?

It sure is.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Tibsy on March 01, 2015, 08:31:08 PM
Yorkshire eh? Then I have a sponsor decal idea for it:
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01415/tetleyTea_1415142c.jpg)
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 02, 2015, 01:51:59 AM
Quote from: Tibsy on March 01, 2015, 08:31:08 PM
Yorkshire eh? Then I have a sponsor decal idea for it:
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01415/tetleyTea_1415142c.jpg)

That is genius.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 18, 2015, 12:45:35 PM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/66818bbx.png)

BBX MW entry. It's actually ridiculously bad combat-wise, but meh.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RedAce on March 18, 2015, 12:48:18 PM
It isn't too bad, but it isn't the worst I've seen. It's probably better if you made the dustpan line up with the chassis or vise versa.

inb4 badnik posts tesla's revenge
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Badnik96 on March 18, 2015, 01:21:26 PM
Instead of making the sides of the dustpan parts of the chassis, just make them skirts or DSL bars.. That should widen the dustpan enough so you can get bots in.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 18, 2015, 01:31:30 PM
Quote from: Badnik96 on March 18, 2015, 01:21:26 PM
Instead of making the sides of the dustpan parts of the chassis, just make them skirts or DSL bars.. That should widen the dustpan enough so you can get bots in.

Thought about doing that, but I didn't want them to break off.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Badnik96 on March 18, 2015, 04:08:37 PM
Hey at least you aren't taking chassis damage.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 18, 2015, 04:40:29 PM
Quote from: Badnik96 on March 18, 2015, 04:08:37 PM
Hey at least you aren't taking chassis damage.

Yeah, I guess. I'll re-do it next time someone does an IRL MW tournament.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Naryar on March 18, 2015, 04:48:47 PM
needs more armor.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: helloface on March 18, 2015, 11:35:11 PM
I like it, even though any HS is going to sh*tstomp it.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 21, 2015, 11:09:35 AM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/63245DC.png)

Probable entry for HFT.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Jaydee99 on March 21, 2015, 11:18:07 AM
Awesome
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Lemonism on March 21, 2015, 11:27:21 AM
I like it except for that wedge at the front, it just looks awkward to me.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 21, 2015, 11:31:29 AM
It just needed one, and I thought I'd try something different other than the "skirt on hinge" usual stuff.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Lemonism on March 21, 2015, 11:47:36 AM
So it needed the wedge for the weapon to work at all, or does the wedge just make it more effective? I know not everyone agrees with this, but the way I see it is that you shouldn't add things to an IRL bot just for the sake of effectiveness.
I can see where you're coming from, but I still think that it would be better off with a skirt hinge wedge that goes either side of the weapons rather than in between, or no wedge at all in order not to cover the skin.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 21, 2015, 11:52:59 AM
It works without the wedge, just ineffectively. I think you've got to balance aesthetics with effectiveness in IRL, or else there'd be no competitiveness in IRL tournaments. I still agree that how it looks is more important, though.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: cephalopod on March 21, 2015, 12:00:31 PM
implying you should be aiming to win in IRL and not just make something that looks IRL. But I know many disagree with me...
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 21, 2015, 12:03:41 PM
Quote from: Craaig on March 21, 2015, 12:00:31 PM
implying you should be aiming to win in IRL and not just make something that looks IRL. But I know many disagree with me...

I'm not saying that, I'm just saying, unless you plan on entering a joke robot, that you should aim to make your robot somewhat competent, or there would be no reason for IRL tournaments to exist.

Anyway, imma stop before this turns into something bigger than what it really is.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Badnik96 on March 21, 2015, 12:38:05 PM
Instead of a center wedge you should have two wedgelets on the chassis wedges. Same setup you have now, just shorter and better looking.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: Naryar on March 21, 2015, 03:31:01 PM
i would agree with a VS using axes in IRL if it looked cool enough.

This one however doesn't really look cool, and therefore using axes on a VS, as counterintuitive as it is, is pointless.

just so you know axes have normals => very bad for any kind of spinner.
Title: Re: RammingSpeed's Showcase-age
Post by: RammingSpeed on March 21, 2015, 03:35:33 PM
Quote from: Naryar on March 21, 2015, 03:31:01 PM
i would agree with a VS using axes in IRL if it looked cool enough.

This one however doesn't really look cool, and therefore using axes on a VS, as counterintuitive as it is, is pointless.

just so you know axes have normals => very bad for any kind of spinner.

Yeah, I know. I just liked how it looked, so I left it like that.
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