Author Topic: The DSL 2.2 preview and news thread (Read 330071 times)

GoldenFox93 · « **Reply #420 on:** November 14, 2009, 05:55:55 PM »

Quote from: System32;78958

Remember that time you wanted the cassius II replica?

Sure do! I've tried making one a couple of times. I feel they look a bit crap, compared to what they could be as DSL replicas, though. That's one of the things that fuelled my desire for a custom-built DSL remake of it*. That, and it was definitely one of my favourite (And definitely one of the most underrated) machines from the Third Series of Robot Wars.

* As long as it didn't turn out like Firestorm did...

ashman12 · « **Reply #421 on:** November 14, 2009, 05:58:30 PM »

You've made an awesome replica of it.
or at least i think its awesome.
anyone else agree.

GoldenFox93 · « **Reply #422 on:** November 15, 2009, 02:59:55 PM »

Quote from: ashman12;78969

You've made an awesome replica of it.
or at least i think its awesome.
anyone else agree.

Judging by the awkward silence, I think not.

GoldenFox93 · « **Reply #423 on:** November 16, 2009, 01:42:53 PM »

Quote from: ashman12;78969

You've made an awesome replica of it.
or at least i think its awesome.
anyone else agree.

Well, judging by the awkward silence this thread has suddenly descended into, I think not. Anyway, I do think that my replica did look a little amateurish and unprofessional. This is primarily because Cassius II's shape is very angular, so it was impossible to replicate properly on RA2 without creating special components for the body panels.

Also, here's a mock-up of the real thing (In Pixellated form) I drew in Paint...hopefully, it'll look something like it if someone does a more professional style replica*.

*Not that I'm asking anymore.

Thyrus · « **Reply #424 on:** November 16, 2009, 01:58:24 PM »

you draw this in paint?? :o
respect!
I like the chassi of cassius 2 btw.
but i don`t know if it will be in dsl 3.

GoldenFox93 · « **Reply #425 on:** November 16, 2009, 02:49:19 PM »

Quote from: Thyrus;79205

you draw this in paint?? :o
respect!
I like the chassi of cassius 2 btw.
but i don`t know if it will be in dsl 3.

Yep. I just put in some fancy 3D and translucent effects :biggrin:

And thank you for your comments, too! I know it probably won't be in DSL. I mean, I know Click's working his arse off to get DSL 3.0 ship-shape, and I don't want to overwork him by piling replica ideas on him. But hey, I can always dream!

"The long awaited appearance of the Runner-up from the last Series-Cassius II and Rex Garrod, a Flip-up Paddle and CO2-powered spike the weapons...motors from Lawnmowers, will this cut the rest down to size?"

Reier · « **Reply #426 on:** November 16, 2009, 02:55:20 PM »

Not bad.

GoldenFox93 · « **Reply #427 on:** November 16, 2009, 03:19:03 PM »

Quote from: Reier;79213

Not bad.

Thank you, Reier! I'm so pleased people appriciate my drawings! :biggrin:

JoeBlo · « **Reply #428 on:** November 16, 2009, 08:07:42 PM »

shame Rex didnt hang around after series 3

a rumor is he didn't like the floor flipper as it was a copy of his stunt ramps (which is what inspired Cassius 1)

nice drawing though GF93

Naryar · « **Reply #429 on:** November 17, 2009, 04:59:07 AM »

In a builder's point of view i think your 4WD would be better if you use the same motors and wheels (ex. 4WD TWM3R drive with hypnos) as you would get a flat bottom, and better ground clearance.

Jonzu95 · « **Reply #430 on:** November 17, 2009, 05:32:51 AM »

You really love that bot... O__O

Pwnator · « **Reply #431 on:** November 17, 2009, 05:38:19 AM »

What's so weird about it? You love Dawn a lot too, you know. :P

Anyway, it's kinda hard to emulate suspension with this game. Though ATT uses one, I felt that its system is too unreliable. Nary's 4WD solution might be better.

Jonzu95 · « **Reply #432 on:** November 17, 2009, 05:41:32 AM »

I want Replica of Steel Avenger.

Thyrus · « **Reply #433 on:** November 17, 2009, 05:53:31 AM »

build one :)

Naryar · « **Reply #434 on:** November 17, 2009, 07:05:32 AM »

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What's so weird about it? You love Dawn a lot too, you know. :P.

*cough*sig change hint*cough*

Hopefully most fanbois get wiser with age...

GoldenFox93 · « **Reply #435 on:** November 17, 2009, 01:13:48 PM »

Quote from: Naryar;79267

In a builder's point of view i think your 4WD would be better if you use the same motors and wheels (ex. 4WD TWM3R drive with hypnos) as you would get a flat bottom, and better ground clearance.

Suppose there is that Naryar, but I want the big wheels at the back so they're visible through the side panels, just like the original. However, if they could be elevated so they're just on par with the front wheels, I bet that'd work, too.

EDIT: Either that, or use two very powerful drives on Grippier Wheels.

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Quote from: Jonzu95;79278

You really love that bot... O__O

Indeed I do! There's just something about it I really like...

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Quote from: Pwnator;79284

What's so weird about it? You love Dawn a lot too, you know. :P

Anyway, it's kinda hard to emulate suspension with this game. Though ATT uses one, I felt that its system is too unreliable. Nary's 4WD solution might be better.

I guess you're right. I am also thinking about using 2-wheel drive, with big, grippier wheels on 2 motors. This drive system should be powerful enough to move the robot quickly, but without compromising its looks, ground-clearance and turning capabilities.

What drive do you personally think it could utilise?

Mad edit: GF, use the edit button (2 posts were 2 mins apart), unless there's significant time between them. (Saves a bit of server space.)

lloopp D lloopp · « **Reply #436 on:** November 18, 2009, 09:37:20 AM »

Quote from: Jonzu95;79287

I want Replica of Steel Avenger.

Resseti made one.

System32 · « **Reply #437 on:** November 18, 2009, 10:45:07 AM »

Quote from: JoeBlo;79249

shame Rex didnt hang around after series 3

a rumor is he didn't like the floor flipper as it was a copy of his stunt ramps (which is what inspired Cassius 1)

nice drawing though GF93

I thought it was that he hated the fact it became more obsessed about ratings than combat...

GoldenFox93 · « **Reply #438 on:** November 19, 2009, 12:45:49 PM »

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I thought it was that he hated the fact it became more obsessed about ratings than combat...

I always thought that it was as a result of an incident during Series 3, when a robot wasn't shut off properly, and injured a crew member as it was being checked. Apparently, Rex then vowed never to enter Robot Wars again until the safety procedures of RW had been refined. They never really were, unfortunately.

And it was a crying shame too, since he also built a Cassius III.

System32 · « **Reply #439 on:** November 19, 2009, 12:49:26 PM »

Oh yeah, that as well.