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Robot Arena => Modifications => Topic started by: JoeBlo on December 14, 2010, 01:11:35 AM

Title: AI Parts + Previews + 140cm Extender
Post by: JoeBlo on December 14, 2010, 01:11:35 AM
Disclaimer

The following is listed as an UNOFFICIAL 1.4 patch for Robot Arena 2 Stock, the patch contains the controversial 140cm square extender. It is included for your convenience and enjoyment and in no way am I calling it a standard part, please refer to all Tournament rule-sets regarding its legalities and showcase at your own risk (:P)

the following is a self installing .exe which will modify your stock robot arena game to include:

AI parts (used by AI robots but were never made visible in the original release)
Hidden Parts (parts within the game but were never made visible in the original release)
Preview images for those missing them (custom made by myself)

the patch will NOT affect compatibility with any other game, all 1.3 and u1.4 games and robots will compatible with each other.

https://gametechmods.com/uploads/files/RA2_Patch_V14.rar (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/files/RA2_Patch_V14.rar)

Please enjoy my efforts and not shoot it down like the last time, its not an official patch (you will notice its written as "u1.4")
Title: Re: AI Parts + Previews + 140cm Extender
Post by: Sage on December 15, 2010, 10:28:51 PM
Nice work Joe. I vote for officialism.
Title: Re: AI Parts + Previews + 140cm Extender
Post by: G.K. on December 16, 2010, 02:42:50 AM
Same.
Title: Re: AI Parts + Previews + 140cm Extender
Post by: J24 on December 16, 2010, 06:05:17 AM
Ditto (even though i don't play stock much, the 140cm extender has come in very handy on the one design i used it on)
Title: Re: AI Parts + Previews + 140cm Extender
Post by: NFX on December 16, 2010, 08:11:29 AM
I'm siding with GK and Sage. The weight is sorta made up for in the way of having only 100HP on a component that size. Like the SnapperII, it's a little bit dependent on how we use it. Using it for wedges would probably be better than using it on a weapon system.
Title: Re: AI Parts + Previews + 140cm Extender
Post by: Scorpion on December 16, 2010, 01:27:06 PM
It's very big aswell (obviously) so that poses multiple problems.

I find it strange that this is apparently illegal in stock, but the snapper II isn't  :confused:
Title: Re: AI Parts + Previews + 140cm Extender
Post by: Vertigo on December 16, 2010, 02:00:07 PM
I think it shold be legal really, like all other hidden parts
Title: Re: AI Parts + Previews + 140cm Extender
Post by: NFX on December 16, 2010, 02:05:05 PM
I think it's because the SnapperII has become such an integral part of efficient building in Stock nowadays.
Title: Re: AI Parts + Previews + 140cm Extender
Post by: Sage on January 01, 2011, 09:42:20 PM
The self-extract didn't quite work. It all extracted to the main ra2 folder, not components. Now I realize that I probably shoulda directed the extraction to the components folder, but for an official patch (which it should be) you might want to be able to select the main directory and have it extract to the components folder.
Title: Re: AI Parts + Previews + 140cm Extender
Post by: JoeBlo on January 02, 2011, 03:39:06 AM
I apologize, its an old .exe (if the last thread didnt get flooded with debating someone could have told me sooner)

I was going to make a new one anyway so I will correct the issue when I have the time to look at it

while you wait.. if it causes any problems

http://robotarenacubes.t83.net/#/downloads/4537061929 (http://robotarenacubes.t83.net/#/downloads/4537061929)

download my old AI patch.. it will correct any errors but will rollback your game to 1.3 so there will be no 140cm extender until I make a new .exe
Title: Re: AI Parts + Previews + 140cm Extender
Post by: JoeBlo on January 02, 2011, 09:34:07 AM
victory goes to Mr Sage again  :gawe:

I will fix the .exe updater but I just saw Sage is offering up RTR Stock 1.4 in his sig now

could be controversial but is very helpful
Title: Re: AI Parts + Previews + 140cm Extender
Post by: Sage on January 02, 2011, 09:52:31 PM
You're welcome Joe.

Although, i don't like the 140cm red extender.  The square one is okay because it's length makes it hard to use, but the red one is like using a smartzone to attach things in space. When you fix the .exe, maybe remove that.

Unless you guys like the invisible extender?
Title: Re: AI Parts + Previews + 140cm Extender
Post by: JoeBlo on January 02, 2011, 10:06:00 PM
:O I forgot it was in there?

I dont like it either its way more controversial then the square extender.. its like Narmour or Typhoon Flags

yeah I will take it out.
Title: Re: AI Parts + Previews + 140cm Extender
Post by: Sage on January 02, 2011, 10:15:16 PM
Set me up with a final .exe extractor so I can get an official RA2 1.4 up.
Title: Re: AI Parts + Previews + 140cm Extender
Post by: JoeBlo on January 02, 2011, 10:29:26 PM
I can give you a fixed one sooner as you dont need an .exe as you know how to install things :P
Title: Re: AI Parts + Previews + 140cm Extender
Post by: Sage on January 02, 2011, 10:36:43 PM
Well I just need a fixed components.cfz, cause I never really compiled one.

And I'll remove the 140cm.gmf
Title: Re: AI Parts + Previews + 140cm Extender
Post by: JoeBlo on January 02, 2011, 10:43:57 PM
no dont do that

it will ruin compatibility (even though nobody should use it) but I dont agree with editing stock itself..

I will just take it out the styles in the text and recompile the CFZ
Title: Re: AI Parts + Previews + 140cm Extender
Post by: Sage on January 02, 2011, 10:51:43 PM
oh okay. sounds good.
Title: Re: AI Parts + Previews + 140cm Extender
Post by: Clickbeetle on January 05, 2011, 08:28:34 PM
You're welcome Joe.

Although, i don't like the 140cm red extender.  The square one is okay because it's length makes it hard to use, but the red one is like using a smartzone to attach things in space. When you fix the .exe, maybe remove that.

Unless you guys like the invisible extender?


What?  The "140 cm" red extender is all but useless due to its weight.  Sure you can attach stuff out in space, but it's 35 kgs.  I'd like to see someone make an effective bot with that.


I'm all for legitimizing the 140 cm square extender though.  It's been used unofficially long enough now and no major abuses have popped up.
Title: Re: AI Parts + Previews + 140cm Extender
Post by: kill343gs on January 05, 2011, 10:51:04 PM
I'll throw my weight in in support of this as well.
Title: Re: AI Parts + Previews + 140cm Extender
Post by: Scorpion on January 06, 2011, 01:17:55 PM
I think it should be legal aswell, IMO it's a lot less usefull than the snapper II, and if that's legal, why not this?