Author Topic: StoneHead's Design Showcase (Read 9237 times)

StoneHead · « **Reply #20 on:** November 02, 2009, 09:33:04 PM »

I did.

TriTon · « **Reply #21 on:** November 02, 2009, 09:46:30 PM »

123savethewhales · « **Reply #22 on:** November 02, 2009, 10:10:36 PM »

First of all, welcome to the forum.

To answer some of the questions

1. What parts can I use to be consider DSL 2.1 legit?

99% of the parts included in DSL 2.1 (without using cheatbot2), I think the only component that normally shows up on 2.1 yet is banned is typhoon flag.

Some parts (like the axle mount motor) should not show up if DSL 2.1 is installed properly. If for some reason it shows up without the use of cheatbot2, consider deleting your current version and redownload it either from Joe's or Sage's link.

2. Why should I follow this rule?

Due to balance issues, it is impossible to comment on the effectiveness of a bot if it has external parts. Sometimes it's because we simply wouldn't know how the part performs(as in the case of the axle mount). But more importantly, it is to prevent someone from using imbalance external parts to make their bots better.

3. What other rules are there for DSL?

This part of the forum also follow the "realistic rule", which simply states that, if it can't be done in real life, don't do it. For example, things like batteries stacking and 10 spinning components cutting into each other are physically impossible in real life. It is difficult to explain this in detail, so you would have to be the judge.

However, if you do decide that you do not wish to follow these rules, but still want to post, you can try the "custom component" section.

R0B0SH4RK · « **Reply #23 on:** November 02, 2009, 10:25:29 PM »

Welcome to GTM's. Props for posting the intro.

If I remember correctly, the small motors with the high power (that look like axle mounts) are from Firebeetle's component pack, and are cheat parts. Pretty good thought process on that bot though. I suggest looking through other DSL showcases like Naryar's, Reier's, and Pwnator's in particular for more ideas and ways to improve your bots.

Urjak · « **Reply #24 on:** November 02, 2009, 10:29:01 PM »

Quote from: R0B0SH4RK;76634

I suggest looking through other DSL showcases like Naryar's, Reier's, and Pwnator's in particular for more ideas and ways to improve your bots.

And not Urjak's!?

Anyways, R0B0 is right. The best way to learn how to make good robots in DSL is to check other people's showcases, and maybe try to copy their designs. This is a good way to get used to DSL, and then you can begin making your own, original robots.

Reier · « **Reply #25 on:** November 02, 2009, 10:36:28 PM »

You use flails bud. Bad influence.

StoneHead · « **Reply #26 on:** November 02, 2009, 10:44:57 PM »

All I seem to use in my bots is brute force and major speed. weird.

Ok, So anyways, I looked at some designs. It got me thinking. But they look complicated.

JoeBlo · « **Reply #27 on:** November 02, 2009, 11:06:37 PM »

Quote from: StoneHead;76641

But they look complicated.

oops you have wandered into my showcase then

but in all seriousness, small chassis are the way to go, much better on weight so with a small chassis you use things like shell pieces and flipper segments to your advantage...

try make a small chassis (like a 2x2x2 cube :P) and build externally with extenders an armour

trumpetguy · « **Reply #28 on:** November 03, 2009, 12:34:06 AM »

I guess my bots are fairly simple, yet effevtive, try starting off with mine, other starters might be DM649, 123's, and Ounce.

Naryar · « **Reply #29 on:** November 03, 2009, 06:17:38 AM »

Hello there.

About the DSL showcases, The top ones are Reier's, mine's, R0B0SH4RK's and Urjak's (dont use flails as they are gay though). 123savethewhale's, Pwnator's, Ounce's and Clickbeetle's are worth looking at as well.

And finally don't end building over 9000 generic popups. When you will be good enough, develop your own style (Click, JoeBlo and 123STW did it pretty well)

Oh and about your bot, your extender work is way too heavy.

JoeBlo · « **Reply #30 on:** November 03, 2009, 06:26:10 AM »

im hurt naryar you didnt even mention me

Naryar · « **Reply #31 on:** November 03, 2009, 06:35:50 AM »

You're not one of the top builders :P

1st is me (probably), 2nd is R0B0, 3rd is Urjak, 4th is Mike, 5th is Reier, 6th is 123STW, 7th is Ounce, 8th is Pwn, 9th must be Click and 10th probably Scrap.

JoeBlo · « **Reply #32 on:** November 03, 2009, 06:46:35 AM »

so I dont fit into making your own style part :P ?

flail flame throwers, Gyratory robots, Full Body Flippers, True FBS, Omni Directional servo turret popup ? :P

actually on second thought my showcase isnt a good place to learn from.. too much crazyness in there XD

Reier · « **Reply #33 on:** November 03, 2009, 08:23:39 AM »

Quote from: Naryar;76673

You're not one of the top builders :P

1st is me (probably), 2nd is R0B0, 3rd is Urjak, 4th is Mike, 5th is Reier, 6th is 123STW, 7th is Ounce, 8th is Pwn, 9th must be Click and 10th probably Scrap.

Nah, I'm better than Urjak or Mike... >:P

Naryar · « **Reply #34 on:** November 03, 2009, 08:30:23 AM »

Quote from: Reier;76688

I'm better than Urjak

NOES U R NAWT

Reier · « **Reply #35 on:** November 03, 2009, 08:31:01 AM »

YES I IS

Naryar · « **Reply #36 on:** November 03, 2009, 08:36:26 AM »

Really ?

JoeBlo · « **Reply #37 on:** November 03, 2009, 08:41:34 AM »

we shall see soon enough

also I disagree with being better then Mike, Reier

anyways how about everyone stops filling up Stoneheads thread ? make a topic for all your competitive talk :P

Badnik96 · « **Reply #38 on:** November 03, 2009, 08:44:37 AM »

Quote from: trumpetguy;76652

I guess my bots are fairly simple, yet effevtive, try starting off with mine, other starters might be DM649, 123's, and Ounce.

im guessing you havent seen his Warhead replica and that turkey bot that 123 made.

trumpetguy · « **Reply #39 on:** November 03, 2009, 08:46:24 AM »

I saw....they aren't really effective, mainly for show, and yes very complicated.