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« on: April 14, 2016, 04:02:39 PM »
I've been trying to build a Greater Dog, but man, HW rammers are terrible.
1062
« on: April 13, 2016, 03:22:26 PM »
so can i make a popup for this or what
1063
« on: April 13, 2016, 12:14:17 PM »
Splash was great, but it didn't get my vote because you didn't build EMERGENCY. Probably.
1064
« on: April 12, 2016, 09:47:46 PM »
thanks reier i feel enlightened
1065
« on: April 12, 2016, 04:07:51 PM »
also fun fact this is the first tournament I've won in 7 years haha
And it was on your birthday too, what are the chances?
1066
« on: April 12, 2016, 03:32:30 PM »
Well I certainly am not doing that. I want to build something that takes effort.
By the way, how do you make the skin for a robot more detailed? Mine's always pixel-y and low resolution.
When you export the texture, you get a 256 by 256 pixel bmp. You can resize that to any multiple of 256 (ie, 512 x 512, 1024 x 1024) and it'll import fine. Do note that you can no longer change the texture in the bot lab once you've done this, but there's usually no reason you'd want to do that anyway.
can't do edge lines either which kinda sucks
The edge lines are weirdly off-center anyway though.
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« on: April 12, 2016, 03:12:21 PM »
Well I certainly am not doing that. I want to build something that takes effort.
By the way, how do you make the skin for a robot more detailed? Mine's always pixel-y and low resolution.
When you export the texture, you get a 256 by 256 pixel bmp. You can resize that to any multiple of 256 (ie, 512 x 512, 1024 x 1024) and it'll import fine. Do note that you can no longer change the texture in the bot lab once you've done this, but there's usually no reason you'd want to do that anyway.
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« on: April 12, 2016, 01:21:28 PM »
My potential entry isn't going right. I'd do what Naryar said;
you should make a showcase so we can help
But wouldn't that reveal the entry? I thought I wasn't supposed to reveal that I was the creator of the thing I'm making.
Usually for BotM, you are correct, you don't want to showcase your bot, or otherwise give away that you built it. (I kinda broke that rule with the Mr. Bones nonsense, but whatever.) Naryar was saying that Wen should make a showcase and improve his building skill before trying to make anything for BotM.
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« on: April 11, 2016, 09:14:21 PM »
Now we don't have to use anti-ballasts
Uh... pretty sure this refers to rule of 7, not weight limits.
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« on: April 10, 2016, 09:30:29 PM »
Anyways why do I have to build to the weight limit? It's already 765 kg
In a very basic example, a rammer built to the weight limit might have a few more spikes than a rammer built not to the weight limit. The former would have the advantage in that it would be able to do more damage and also have more HP in its weapons. More generally, a bot built to the weight limit usually has some advantage - stronger armor, more weapons, faster drive, etc. You don't have to build to the weight limit, but not doing so basically means you're pointlessly crippling your robot. Maybe consider wheelguards or something? I donno.
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« on: April 10, 2016, 05:39:59 PM »
Right, so I know there's nothing special about winning a tournament with a popup, especially compared to the impressive runs from RedAce and Sage. Still, though, glad Butterfly String got some time in the limelight. Thanks for hosting, Geice!
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« on: April 10, 2016, 12:55:30 PM »
why does everyone think that a clamp has to be a vertical clamp a la complete control? are bots like tough as nails suddenly not clamps anymore? if those are the starting positions for the arms and the arms open up when fired then its a clamp.
That's what the point of the "what bot type is this" thread was. The wiki has all of one example of a horizontal clamp, and the example is Little Metal Friend, which doesn't even work. Horizontal clamps definitely can exist, it's just that I don't know how exactly to count it for Rival Rumble. Vertical clamps are way more dominant, so they're easier to say "yes this is a clamp" given past examples. Gotta say, wasn't really thinking about the fact that I'd have to judge bot types harshly and stuff to run Rival Rumble. Wasn't my best idea.
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« on: April 10, 2016, 11:58:28 AM »
When you're a new player, the advice gained from showcasing a bot greatly exceeds any "counter-building" that could occur. Anyway, you're way underweight and it's still a side hammer, just now it also has a vertical hammer. Check out Geice's bot from Pot Luck 2: https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?topic=18491.0
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« on: April 10, 2016, 10:22:31 AM »
Reminder that this is a thing.
I've accepted 4 entries so far.
Deadline is in like 3 weeks or so, so there's still loads of time.
1075
« on: April 09, 2016, 01:16:56 AM »
Well, that's good news for Butterfly Sting. I'd like to see a match between the two stiltbots, and also a rumble match between all 4 of the popups.
1076
« on: April 08, 2016, 01:12:58 PM »
Using a bunch of 20 cm extenders actually reaches longer than a corresponding single extender. For example, 3 20cms are longer than 1 60cm. Try that for your frontal wedges.
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« on: April 08, 2016, 10:44:09 AM »
which is 3 DDTs (1 for wedge, 2 for weapons)
Are DDTs good for wedges? I thought that Snapper2s made better wedges, since they're closer to the ground.
1078
« on: April 07, 2016, 06:48:35 PM »
Wow, that was close. And it looks like the final round is guaranteed to be a rematch.
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« on: April 07, 2016, 06:36:07 PM »
flipping hammer ? not to be confused with flipper/hammer (which has two different weapon setups)
Just call it a "flammer". No confusion there.
1080
« on: April 07, 2016, 05:56:15 PM »
The only difference is that he learnt how to use the Magic Wand tool. TRB, you need to get rid of your black backgrounds and not use 4 different fonts.
He also didn't build a bot that was just a horrible mess. So there's that.
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