Author Topic: StoneHead's Design Showcase (Read 9173 times)

StoneHead · « **on:** November 02, 2009, 07:55:26 PM »

Intro
-Well, I'm new here. My first post also. I started using RA2 DSL a few days ago. I have gotten used to it, But my designs are wearing down. Just like the picture above. It works efficiently with a few problems though. But I'm looking for some tips from some robot building pros. Cause all my designs don't seem to work for me. Mostly they just have the worst layouts. I liked playing RA2 for the first time also. But anyways, Tips please?

[INFO ABOUT THIS BOT -Dark Extractor-]
Dark Extractor was kind of like a robotic scorpion on wheels. The Spinning Disc with the small DS teeth? Was supposed to be run into a robot's front at high speeds. But, It turned out weak for doing that job. The 2 hammers were supposed to swing onto the side of a bot to crush it with lots of power. It worked well, but it did little damage.

[More TO Come]

P.S All The Robots I built Turned Out To Be Heavyweights. I need Help On Component Use.

Urjak · « **Reply #1 on:** November 02, 2009, 07:58:41 PM »

Are you using custom motors for the drive and disk? If so, do not use custom components anymore. They are considered cheating and people do not generally like them.

TriTon · « **Reply #2 on:** November 02, 2009, 08:03:00 PM »

The hammers do little damage cause their on the wrong way.

StoneHead · « **Reply #3 on:** November 02, 2009, 08:07:29 PM »

I don't use custom components. I use stock components. Here is the Inside of the RObot.

Scrap Daddy · « **Reply #4 on:** November 02, 2009, 08:09:23 PM »

So this can't drive then?..

Sage · « **Reply #5 on:** November 02, 2009, 08:14:41 PM »

Oh boy.

TriTon · « **Reply #6 on:** November 02, 2009, 08:15:12 PM »

Don't use stock components in DSL.

1. Take out the axles and switch them for NPC Fasts
2. Don't use the square extender, use a polycarbonate or aluminum one.
3. Use Tornado wheels, there lighter and have much more grip than Mud tires
4. Never use angle connetors or anchors. Use Multi-Extenders
5. WWWWAAYYYY underpowered, put in another battlepack and a few ant batts.
6. Remove the ballasts
7. The spinner should have a Perm or TWM motor

Also, look at other people's showcases. Take a good LONG look at their bots.

StoneHead · « **Reply #7 on:** November 02, 2009, 08:17:42 PM »

THis drives. Look at the small motor near the wheels.

I need a good chassis shape. Any have ideas?

TriTon · « **Reply #8 on:** November 02, 2009, 08:19:42 PM »

Quote from: StoneHead;76610

THis drives. Look at the small motor near the wheels.

I need a good chassis shape. Any have ideas?

That's an axle mount, which it's drive purposes are -99999999999999999%.

StoneHead · « **Reply #9 on:** November 02, 2009, 08:21:05 PM »

No What I mean is I'm using the Default DSL components. That Axle Mount is the small motor with High Power.

TriTon · « **Reply #10 on:** November 02, 2009, 08:22:01 PM »

Small motor = cheat part

Virus Bomb · « **Reply #11 on:** November 02, 2009, 08:25:21 PM »

I'm guessing that the small motor is a cheatbot2 part in DSL, which is a nono.

TriTon · « **Reply #12 on:** November 02, 2009, 08:26:52 PM »

NNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
ANOTHER N00B!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

*runs to bomb shelter*

EDIT: Just being sarcastic...lol, but your bot needs a lot of work.

Virus Bomb · « **Reply #13 on:** November 02, 2009, 08:30:13 PM »

JoeBlo · « **Reply #14 on:** November 02, 2009, 08:52:42 PM »

Triton that was uncalled for...

First off StoneHead let me personally welcome you to GTM :-D

next thing, those little axle motors that seem to be the hot topic, I have had an issue with DSL 2 before were it can show parts it isnt supposed to, my guess is that your experiencing the same problem

so grab this https://gametechmods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1396 its a complete DSL 2.1 ready to go, just extract and play, no need to copy files or install, anything you find in that game you can use

Best of luck with that, I hope to see you stick around

:-D

The Ounce · « **Reply #15 on:** November 02, 2009, 08:58:45 PM »

If what you're saying is that those parts are available in the bot lab instead of hidden, like they should be, then I'm guessing then that you didn't install the DSL mod correctly. I can't think of another reason why the cheatbot2 parts aren't hidden in your bot lab, other then that you made them so.

If that is not so, then try to stop using cheat parts altogether, you wouldn't gain a lot of respect by doing so (please spare him Nary).

Edit: Dammit JB you beat me

DuckRA2 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 02, 2009, 09:19:07 PM »

Quote from: TriTon;76608

Don't use stock components in DSL.

are you on crack, or am i?

StoneHead · « **Reply #17 on:** November 02, 2009, 09:20:18 PM »

oops, i'm using DSL 2.0

Well anyways, Any tips for components i should use? Cause my mind is making random uses for the components I'm using. [Stock DSL components]

Sage · « **Reply #18 on:** November 02, 2009, 09:24:51 PM »

Quote from: StoneHead;76623

oops, i'm using DSL 2.0

Just download the one in my signature. I made it so people could just download it and be done.

TriTon · « **Reply #19 on:** November 02, 2009, 09:26:30 PM »

Quote from: DuckRA2;76622

are you on crack, or am i?

I guess you are. :Confused: