DSL3 is not cancelled.

[GoldenFox93]

Anyway, started work on the new 259 :) Can be seen in my RW thread :)

259? Ah, fantastic- that one definitely needed some improvement with how crappy its disc used to be an all. Going to take a look now, so I'm looking forward to seeing what you've done to improve it.  ^^

[Clickbeetle]

I don't think PA was that flat :P

The series 6 version was definitely flat; it was a terrible prototype. Series 7 also was quite flat:

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It looks like Wham was going after this version:

I like GF93's better, but now that you mention it, it might need to be slightly taller.  Also, it's skinned like PA3 but is shaped more like the series 7 version, so some skin updates are in order.

Overall, I'm very pleased with what I see here.  I feel the Robot Wars replicas are in good hands.  Please send them over when they're ready.  If you need any gmf work done that you can't handle, just send me what you can do and I'll finish it.  Meanwhile, I'll focus on the U.S. replicas.  Also Explosion and Eruption.

[Naryar]

Where are all the DSL2 replica weapons and parts ? Do you have any intention to include them ?

[RpJk]

Can Someone explain in one post what is being changed/added in DSL3?

[LDogMasher]

Can i help with anything else like test Them?

and Did some people try getting on the internet in DSL 2.1?

[Dangerfield7up]

Can i help with anything else like test Them?

Wham tests them anyway.

[GoldenFox93]

Where are all the DSL2 replica weapons and parts ? Do you have any intention to include them ?

Some of them will be included, Nary. Most of the additional replica parts (In particular the ones that were too good or too useless) and cheat components (Like the Flatmotor and the Darkcell Batteries) will be cleared out so that everything is less cluttered, and more streamlined. Otherwise, they'll be keeping most of the ones that currently serve as part of the standard DSL metagame.
 
At the same time, they'll also try to use stock DSL3 parts wherever possible- built mostly to the same rules as the other robots to make it more balanced, but also with a few specialised parts that work for other functions whenever possible.
HypnoDisc for instance, is built on a flat 5mm Titanium chassis (Removing the need for that fat and complex custom frame it used to have), and the top part of its chassis with the spikes doubles as a burst motor for its self-righting mechanism.

[GoldenFox93]

Can Someone explain in one post what is being changed/added in DSL3?

But of course.   :P

My general plans for DSL 3.0 are as follows:

-The existing replicas will fight better.
-All the replicas will be moved to their real weight classes. For example, Mechavore will be a HW and T-Minus will be a MW.
-There will be a new, official SHW class with its own yellow 'SH' icon in the bot selection screen. Replica SHW's such as Minion, Vladiator, and Sir Killalot will fall into this category.
-There will be a new Race game mode in Exhibition, which will include at least one straight drag strip and one oval track with laps, both of which will be compatible with AI. There will also be new AI bots designed for racing.
-Some general component balancing issues, particularly batteries and wheels, will be addressed.
-A few other random small things and bug fixes.

My plan is to make the replicas' difficulty level on par with the stock DSL AI.

[GoldenFox93]

Also, it's skinned like PA3 but is shaped more like the series 7 version, so some skin updates are in order.

Not to be rude about it Click, but PA3 and the Series 7 version were essentially the same robot- except that the latter had an anti-hammer cushioned plate rather than the self-righting lid that time around.

[LDogMasher]

Also, it's skinned like PA3 but is shaped more like the series 7 version, so some skin updates are in order.

Not to be rude about it Click, but PA3 and the Series 7 version were essentially the same robot- except that the latter had an anti-hammer cushioned plate rather than the self-righting lid that time around.

What about PA with a white Spider? I saw him w/ 1

[GoldenFox93]

Also, it's skinned like PA3 but is shaped more like the series 7 version, so some skin updates are in order.

Not to be rude about it Click, but PA3 and the Series 7 version were essentially the same robot- except that the latter had an anti-hammer cushioned plate rather than the self-righting lid that time around.

What about PA with a white Spider? I saw him w/ 1

That's the Series 7 version you're thinking of.

[LDogMasher]

oh thxs

[GoldenFox93]

oh thxs

No problem.

[WhamettNuht]

In responce to Nary, 90% of the components used in the replicas are being put under hidden = 1 so that the noobs don't have access to them. Only the components deemed useful are used, but they're under Extras, sorta giving them their own section. At least thats what im doing in me RW AI Pack :P Whether Click want's something different done that's up to him :)

[Thyrus]

Can i help with anything else like test Them?

and Did some people try getting on the internet in DSL 2.1?

you mean the multiplayer?

[Probably Rob]

Me and an Australian have played quite a few online matches recently. 's been fun.

[nicsan2009]

This is probably the motivation I need to get back into RA2. Thanks Click.

[LDogMasher]

Can i help with anything else like test Them?

and Did some people try getting on the internet in DSL 2.1?

you mean the multiplayer?

ya

[Clickbeetle]

Where are all the DSL2 replica weapons and parts ? Do you have any intention to include them ?

They will be added when the replicas are.  The reason I didn't include them yet is because some of them might be changed, or eliminated/hidden altogether.  For example, the new Minion disc is bigger than the old one, and the old bracket and wheelguard components are no longer used.

So yes, Lightning spikes will be coming back.  Prospects are looking grim for the Firestorm flipper though, and especially the "Firestorm stuff".  On the other hand, some new components like Nightmare teeth will be appearing.

[Mecha]

Do you think this will have that race mode you talked about in the DSL3 thread?