Author Topic: That Robot is a Spy's DSL Showcase (Read 14871 times)

That Robot is a Spy! · « **Reply #80 on:** December 03, 2011, 05:12:02 PM »

Not amazing, what should I do to add some more batts.
Plastic 1, 40 razors, 4 Team Whaychi's and Rubbers. 2 ants. Solid Discs.

NFX · « **Reply #81 on:** December 03, 2011, 05:15:16 PM »

Too much weight is being used on slow drive at the moment. Perhaps use hollow discs instead, and try to get NPCFs and Hypnos. If you attached the discs directly to a shorter DSL bar, then that would save you almost 10kg you could use on drive and batteries. At a stretch, lose a few razors on the edge that isn't leading when it spins.

That Robot is a Spy! · « **Reply #82 on:** December 03, 2011, 05:24:48 PM »

Quote from: NFX on December 03, 2011, 05:15:16 PM

Too much weight is being used on slow drive at the moment. Perhaps use hollow discs instead, and try to get NPCFs and Hypnos.

Hypnos wouldn't make it invertible. I'll give it a shot though. Current version just about is invertible

Quote from: NFX on December 03, 2011, 05:15:16 PM

If you attached the discs directly to a shorter DSL bar, then that would save you almost 10kg you could use on drive and batteries.

The bar doesn't have an attachment point suited to that function, except in the middle.

NFX · « **Reply #83 on:** December 03, 2011, 05:32:07 PM »

Okay, first of all, mount the ME lower down in the chassis, so that it would still be invertible. Secondly, while you're selecting the 100cm Disc in the Components tab, just select an attachment point on the outer edge of the disc. That'll allow you to attach it directly to the DSL Bar the way you're wanting.

Naryar · « **Reply #84 on:** December 03, 2011, 06:22:50 PM »

oh armok the drive is so horribly built i think i'm gonna leave this thread in disgust

Actually you need for a SnS like this at last 2WD NPC Fast + Technos.

That Robot is a Spy! · « **Reply #85 on:** December 04, 2011, 09:43:04 AM »

Thanks for advice NFX and to an extent Naryar, I have now create possibly my best bot ever.

40 razors still. Hypnos and Fasts. Hollow Discs, 4 ants and very very fast. Tite 1.
Also, I oota'd ICM.

ty4er · « **Reply #86 on:** December 04, 2011, 09:44:33 AM »

Move one of the flails in the middle

See if you can get rid of the bars and get techno's somehow.

That Robot is a Spy! · « **Reply #87 on:** December 04, 2011, 09:46:23 AM »

Quote from: ty4er on December 04, 2011, 09:44:33 AM

Move one of the flails in the middle
Was thinking this, will experiment.
See if you can get rid of the bars and get techno's somehow.
Probably wont be happening as the disc will intersect with the wheels.

ty4er · « **Reply #88 on:** December 04, 2011, 09:47:50 AM »

well axle load the wheels then

If you REALLY have no weight, get 3wd fast npc's inside the chassis with technos.

NFX · « **Reply #89 on:** December 04, 2011, 09:48:09 AM »

Looking better. I wouldn't go for Technos, personally, I think it looks fast enough as it is, given that they're NPC Fasts. Plus they would take up more space, and mess up the balance you have at the minute. What I might do, is move one of the sideways-facing axles on each discs to the currently vacant central outward-facing space. When you spin around, some of the weaponry is going to be facing backwards, depending on what direction you're spinning.

ty4er · « **Reply #90 on:** December 04, 2011, 09:50:15 AM »

oh yea they're already fasts.

nvm then

That Robot is a Spy! · « **Reply #91 on:** December 04, 2011, 09:58:23 AM »

Any better?

ty4er · « **Reply #92 on:** December 04, 2011, 10:00:52 AM »

Yes, try and get the disks straight on the ME which might need some axle loading.

NFX · « **Reply #93 on:** December 04, 2011, 10:02:53 AM »

I don't think he can get the discs directly onto the ME, because of where the drive motors are positioned.

Very much so, yes. I can't see too much in the way of improving it, other than perhaps using Flipper Segments in place of DSL Bars and improving the chassis armour. It's quite exposed, so it'll take come punishment if an opponent gets to it. But they have to get past your flailing razors defenses first.

That Robot is a Spy! · « **Reply #94 on:** December 04, 2011, 10:03:25 AM »

Quote from: ty4er on December 04, 2011, 10:00:52 AM

Yes, try and get the disks straight on the ME which might need some axle loading.

There's a good chance that the disc will intersect with the wheel.

That Robot is a Spy! · « **Reply #95 on:** December 04, 2011, 10:05:45 AM »

Quote from: NFX on December 04, 2011, 10:02:53 AM

I don't think he can get the discs directly onto the ME, because of where the drive motors are positioned.

Very much so, yes. I can't see too much in the way of improving it, other than perhaps using Flipper Segments in place of DSL Bars and improving the chassis armour.

I was thinking this in my first stage, but because of the hitpoints of the FS, I opted out. Might try it though.

ty4er · « **Reply #96 on:** December 04, 2011, 10:06:04 AM »

It doesn't matter if it's touching the wheel it's if it touches the drive motors which NFX said, i don't think it does tbh.

martymidget · « **Reply #97 on:** December 04, 2011, 10:11:48 AM »

Lose 8 razors and you can have 4wd techno. Which would probably make it better at sweeping wedges, but less weapon weight would not help as much against other bot types.

That Robot is a Spy! · « **Reply #98 on:** January 03, 2012, 06:45:29 AM »

Sabotage (last showcased bot) should be my heavyweight for my Nar AI team.
In the meantime, here's my AW, Disruption.

2 Copal and Rubbers, Piglet on a DSL Disc, 4 Typhoons, 2 ants, Plastic 1.

Ben Purse · « **Reply #99 on:** January 03, 2012, 07:09:18 AM »

The chassis can be trimmed down, Use a ME instead of that Baseanchor and maybe use a hex plate to resolve any Realistic issues (battries, CB)