Author Topic: The DSL Super Efficient Designs of The Ounce (Read 99721 times)

The Ounce · « **on:** June 20, 2009, 04:48:37 PM »

I'm new here, but I've been playing RA2 for over 7 months and DSL for over 3 months. I've been using the tips found on this site and viewing other peoples' showcases to further my building skills. I'm confident that I am a decent DSL builder, but I want to know what you think and would like to receive advice if needed. So without further ado, I present to you one of my primary team's LWs, Stiletto:

-2 Hypnos on Slimbodies
-3 ant batts
-8 Light DS Teeth
-3mm plastic

Pros:

deals a lot of damage
a lot of pushing power
weapons surprisingly last long

Cons:

slow, even with Hypno wheels
unrealistic (stacked batteries and overlapped control board)
focuses entirely on offense; has no other defense besides the weapon

I have other lightweights that are much better than this one in its current condition, so don't judge me yet.

R1885 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 20, 2009, 04:52:39 PM »

Not bad.

Naryar · « **Reply #2 on:** June 20, 2009, 05:11:59 PM »

Best first showcased DSL bot ever.

Too many ant batts, however.

_______

Also, nice coincidence:

Built that, say, 2 months ago.
(This one sucks because of non-invertibility)

The Ounce · « **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2009, 05:16:18 PM »

I guess it's not original either

Naryar · « **Reply #4 on:** June 20, 2009, 05:17:51 PM »

Hell, it might even be better than my rebuilt Poison Stinger...

The Ounce · « **Reply #5 on:** June 20, 2009, 05:35:23 PM »

There was a typo, there are actually 3 ant batts. I fixed it.

Reier · « **Reply #6 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:14:36 PM »

Quote

Best first showcased DSL bot ever.

Better than MD2? =(

Nice bots there, TO.

Naryar · « **Reply #7 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:24:40 PM »

Yes Reier. You've been thoroughly owned.

Pwnator · « **Reply #8 on:** June 20, 2009, 11:02:53 PM »

Sweet. Community's getting better newbies nowadays. :D

kill343gs · « **Reply #9 on:** June 21, 2009, 12:14:25 AM »

Its extremely clear to me that you have been doing your homework, and for that you have earned some respect already. I would take a couple spikes off and try to make it realistic, however.

The Ounce · « **Reply #10 on:** June 21, 2009, 02:40:21 AM »

Stiletto, now with more realism:

Pwnator · « **Reply #11 on:** June 21, 2009, 02:45:28 AM »

Awww... I liked the first one better.

Oh, one reminder: Try to crop your screenshots if you can because most of these pictures take a long time to load. :D

Got nothing much to say to your bot here, but 4 razor's ain't a lot for a LW poker.

Doomkiller · « **Reply #12 on:** June 21, 2009, 02:49:24 AM »

those mutli extenders look vunerable. and is there an co2 tank in there? if not its not a poker and it might be better to make it a rammer. Also, try to use the blue control board, its lighter.

Naryar · « **Reply #13 on:** June 21, 2009, 02:49:52 AM »

First was better.

Quote from: Doomkiller;45541

and is there an co2 tank in there?

Obviously there is!

Doomkiller · « **Reply #14 on:** June 21, 2009, 02:51:51 AM »

Obviously, i cant see it

Naryar · « **Reply #15 on:** June 21, 2009, 02:59:39 AM »

There are even TWO small Puma CO2's in there.

Also Ounce, a 12kg CO2 tank will be better than 2 10kg tanks here. (Exact same CO2 quantity)

The Ounce · « **Reply #16 on:** June 21, 2009, 03:09:22 AM »

I would use a 12kg tank but then I would have to redesign the entire robot, and the new product might not be as good as even the current one.

Doomkiller · « **Reply #17 on:** June 21, 2009, 03:24:37 AM »

Quote from: The Ounce;45547

I would use a 12kg tank but then I would have to redesign the entire robot, and the new product might not be as good as even the current one.

Still, it might be worth trying it out to see how good it is.

Edit: now i see the co2 tanks lol

The Ounce · « **Reply #18 on:** June 21, 2009, 12:12:59 PM »

It was 2:30 AM when I typed that; I didn't really know what I was thinking.

The Ounce · « **Reply #19 on:** June 21, 2009, 12:38:08 PM »

Anyway thank you guys for the advice. It didn't take me too long to redesign it, so here's Stiletto 2.0:

Changes:

2 ant batts
medium Puma CO2 tank
better spikes
less exposed chassis
blue control board

It can beat most of the DSL lightweights without much trouble. It has the most trouble against Hammerhead, Tip of the Iceberg, and Bot 205. It can also beat a few MWs as well; I've beaten Lock Nut on several occasions with it.