Roboforge

[Hydro]

@Hydro:  well, with a P4 theoretically You just need to double click on roboforge.exe to get a fullscreen run. I do this with my old P4 (even RF fullscreeen mode is a little bit invasive)

Alright.

[Gazea2]

I just downloaded Roboforge again and it won't run.

I installed it correctly, chose all of the correct options and when I double click on the shortcut it comes up with a small black box. Then it closes the black box and it won't run.

Help?

[Squirrel_Monkey]

This is cool.
In order to improve it, download the DSL Total Conversion Mod. It is the commonly used mod and has lots more components to work with.

[Thyrus]

S_M? wrong thread? :D

[Squirrel_Monkey]

S_M? wrong thread? :D

Nope, see previous page.

[Thyrus]

ah ok :)

[Badnik96]

1. I put all my efforts to stay in Middleweight but I feel that some bot in Event Schedul are not Middleweight. Where can I see the class of the opponents  in Event Schedul?
You can see the bot's weightclass in Exhibition mode, actually Ripblade is a HW not a MW.
2. Now some of You know what AI means for RF. Is possible to do something similar with RA2?
Yes, but it's a lot more simplified unless you know Python. I don't know where the tutorial for AI'ing is but I know Starcore made one.
3. How can I battle someone online? Do I really need to install Hamachi or GameSpy is still active?
You can use Gamespy if you want, but it's harder to set up battles. Hamachi is the used online gaming program around here.

[Fredd67]

@Gazea2
It's correct You got a Dos "black" window, it's not correct that it close automatically.
So,  sorry, but You won my list of stupid questions (You already gave me some informations but I just want to be sure there's no misunderstanding):

1. Did You download "roboforge_setup_1-34-02.exe" from "Download" section in www.roboforge.altervista.org? Please note IT'S NOT the official web site.
2. Did You select Multicore CPU check box during installation? (As I suppose you are using a Dual Core or higher). If not uninstall Roboforge through:
  START->Programs --> Roboforge -->Uninstall
and then reinstall "roboforge_setup_1-34-02.exe" selecting correct check box.
3. Are You running the program through the shortcut "START->Programs-> Roboforge ->Roboforge" created by installation? I recommend to don't run the program through double click on "roboforge.exe"
4. Could you post:
- Your operating system (pls specify 32 or 64bit)
- CPU architecture
- a print screen of the black window (I hope it stay eough to catch it)
- output.txt file (it's inside "..\Roboforge" folder)

@ Squirrel_monkey: Hey, thanks for "this is cool" (I know it's a small lie  ) and for tips

@Badnik: Thanks for new tips

[G.K.]

Fredd, is there any tutorial for AI'ing Roboforge bots?

[Fredd67]

Well, You can start with RoboManual2.pdf.

You just need to download "RF_documentation" from www.roboforge.altervista.org and unzip the file.

BTW: If You already downloaded the game from the web site indicated above and installed it, You can open RoboManual2.pdf through the shortcut:

Start (windows) ->Programs-> Roboforge->User Guide

[G.K.]

Cheers.

[Squirrel_Monkey]

@ Squirrel_monkey: Hey, thanks for "this is cool" (I know it's a small lie  ) and for tips

No really, it looks cool.
It's just everything on the internet can be read sarcastically.

[Fredd67]

@Badnik
Hey You reach your fist final, and frankly speaking I was soooo lucky vs your bot. Congrats

@Squirrel_Monkey: Never though You were sarcastic, just too kind. 
BTW:
1.what do you mean for "DSL Total Conversion Mod"? I downloaded DSL TC 2.0 and 2.1 patch for downloaded Game. Is this?
2. I can see a lot of components pack available. What I can't understand is what happen if two players try to battle online and one of them hasn't installed in his
PC all components used by the opponent. Is the bot file so fully self-descriptive including all definitions of parts used?
3. I can see a lot of nice shapes in your chassis. I can just create box or cylinder. How can I create better shapes?
4. I've seen some bot editor available. Can I use them to edit chassis shape without creating my bot form the beginning everytime?

[Squirrel_Monkey]

1.DSL TC is DSL Total Conversion
2.It crashes, both need all components used by all the bots.
3.Don't click "Rectangle" or "Circle". Then just made it point by point. Click to the next screen and move about the points.
4.  don't believe so, I'm no expert.
5. This thread is for Roboforge really.
6. There is no 6th point.

[Badnik96]

yay for me making the final! 027 actually had a go at building a bot (he made it and I programmed it) but he lost to Boomer in Round 1. oh well.

[Stagfish]

How on earth do you ai!

[Badnik96]

In Roboforge? Fredd posted a link I think.

[Stagfish]

It just leads to the roboforge website

[Fredd67]

heemm.. it links to RF documentation, not only to web site

Well, You can start with RoboManual2.pdf.

You just need to download "RF_documentation" from www.roboforge.altervista.org and unzip the file.

BTW: If You already downloaded the game from the web site indicated above and installed it, You can open RoboManual2.pdf through the shortcut:

Start (windows) ->Programs-> Roboforge->User Guide

hhhmmm... effectively I forgot to mention that everything to be downloaded is inside DOWNLOAD section of the web site indicated above.

Anyway: here attached:
1. A super basic concentrated Guideline about RF AIing (I made it in 1/2 hour so pls be patient if it's not so clear)
2. a Stupid bot with the basic AI described in the document (You need to insert into "..\Roboforge\bot" folder)

[123savethewhales]

I can't figure out how to play this game.  It just freeze when I test battle.  Also no idea of what any of the parts do either, they all look the same.

So how do I make a VS in this game?