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Off-Topic Discussion / Re: The General Chatter Thread.

« on: November 02, 2013, 05:31:01 AM »

R.I.P. Alan Gribble.

Another great roboteer who will be sadly missed.

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Chatterbox / Re: what do you guys do for fun outside of gametechmods?

« on: November 02, 2013, 05:10:52 AM »

Not a lot. I play games, play guitar, do physics, and wait for those weekends I can see Slinky :)

Why is Slinky called Slinky? I know it's nothing to do with her name.

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General Support / Re: weight of this refrigerator?

« on: November 01, 2013, 11:57:23 AM »

Well it has to be heavy as it is near immovable.

Jus' like yo' mama! Whooooooooooooa...

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Real Robotics Discussion / Re: The Robot Wars Debate - General Discussion

« on: October 31, 2013, 01:09:40 PM »

Yeah I'm in.

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Existing Games / Re: Car Town

« on: October 30, 2013, 02:46:55 AM »

Stop reporting such nonsense.

****ety sh** McThundercunt.

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Tournament Archives / Re: Breaking Point - Discussion

« on: October 29, 2013, 02:28:43 PM »

Guess I might as well give this the green tick.

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DSL TC Showcases / Re: Mazakari's Showcase (A bit of everything)

« on: October 27, 2013, 03:27:17 PM »

Decided to experiment a little.

It's basically a 180 degree lifting mechanism on a servo.

It.....kinda works?

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I can imagine it working, but not very well. It's a nice concept however.

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Tournament Archives / Re: RA2 Olympics: Tokyo SBV

« on: October 27, 2013, 06:39:43 AM »

Silver? Not bad.

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Contests / Re: Vote BOTM Nov 2013

« on: October 26, 2013, 11:27:25 AM »

Meh, meh and meh.

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Tournament Archives / Re: Bully SBV

« on: October 25, 2013, 02:42:01 PM »

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Chatterbox / Re: what do you guys do for fun outside of gametechmods?

« on: October 25, 2013, 01:55:47 PM »

Go to Ducky's house and do things.

Can I join?

What do you mean join? If you mean what we all know you mean then no.

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Chatterbox / Re: what do you guys do for fun outside of gametechmods?

« on: October 25, 2013, 11:34:08 AM »

Go to Ducky's house and do things.
Build a robot after school.

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Custom Components Showcase / Re: Domanating's Custom Showcase of nonsense

« on: October 25, 2013, 01:52:33 AM »

Fragmentation looks pretty cool.

I think the ground clearance on Grim Reaper is a bit high.

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Tournament Archives / Re: RA2 Olympics: Tokyo SBV

« on: October 23, 2013, 02:47:28 PM »

Don't hold much hope for the latest Watermellow Offspring. They keep falling on their faces.

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Existing Games / Re: I am not a spambot now... But, do me a favor and you might win iTunes $$$

« on: October 23, 2013, 01:56:57 AM »

Gaming Console Questionnaire
1. Are you looking to purchase a new gaming console in the next year?
No, not unless it's a retro one.

2. Do you typically purchase gaming consoles from a store or online?
From a store.

3. Do you consider yourself loyal to a certain brand? If Yes, which brand are you loyal to?
Nintendo.

4. Do online reviews affect your purchasing decisions for consoles?
Not really.

5. Do advertisements affect your purchasing decisions for consoles?
Not really.

The following questions can be answered on a number scale.
1= not important
2= somewhat important
3= important
4= very Important
5= Absolutely Essential

6. How does the price factor into your decision to purchase a new Console?  1-5 /5
4/5

7. When a new console is released to the market, there are "Launch" games that are available at that time. How important is this to you?  1-5
2/5

8. How important is the availability of certain "franchises" with your console purchase? (eg: Halo with X-Box, Mario with Nintendo, Gran Turismo with Sony, etc.)  1-5
3/5

9. When it comes to consoles, how important is it that you have the latest technology?  1-5
1/5

10. When it comes to consoles, how important is it that you have the oldest technology? (retro-gaming) 1-5
2/5 It's not that I find it important, I just like to have old consoles.

Thanks for taking the time to fill out my survey!  Do you have any additional thoughts or concerns when it comes to purchasing  a new gaming console?
Crumpets.

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Tournament Archives / Re: Bully SBV

« on: October 21, 2013, 01:40:18 AM »

Wait till you have stuff done before you make the thread.

A - This.
B - Exactly.
C - Damn straight.
D - All of the above.

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Tournament Archives / Re: Breaking Point - Discussion

« on: October 21, 2013, 01:33:19 AM »

I'll wait until signups to put who's expressed interest then. They aren't reserved spots.
Is there anything else should be changed?

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Tournament Archives / Re: Breaking Point - Discussion

« on: October 20, 2013, 03:19:38 PM »

Changed the rule regarding multibots, they are now banned.

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Tournament Archives / Re: Breaking Point - Discussion

« on: October 20, 2013, 02:42:59 PM »

Is this the Tournament #1 arena, or #2?
(the one with the big spikes or the ones with the discs)

With the discs.

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Tournament Archives / Breaking Point - Signups

« on: October 20, 2013, 07:04:54 AM »

I finally decided to try and do a tournament of my own.


Yeah, I know, totally un-generic name, right?

RULES
Game - DSL 2.1
Weight - Middleweight
Realistic Rule - IRL Realistic
15 entrants. (See battle rules.)
One entry robot per person.
Only in game glitches are allowed -  eFFe Glitching, Axle Loading and Snapper Loading.
If you can't AI I will try me best to AI for you, just don't get whingey if your robot doesn't win.
You can't enter until I have received and accepted your robot.

BUILDING RULES
Middleweight class robots only. 249.0kg - 399.0kg
Only in game glitches are allowed -  eFFe Glitching, Axle Loading and Snapper Loading.
No external editing at all - BFE, AAM and so on.
Must have at least 2 wheels for controlled movement.
Robots with tracks get no weight cushion.
No scuttlers, crawlers or walkers.
Multibots are banned.
No unrealistic weapon sizes and quantities.
You can upgrade your robot or send a new one as much as you like until signups end.
Judge Bursts and MOE motors are allowed.
One Judge Burst per bot.

BATTLE RULES
3 minute fights.
Official Robot Arena 2 Tournament arena, I might reskin it.
Hazards on.
If a robot havoks then I will restart the match. I will keep restarting until there is a havok-free match. Fights with havoks will not be shown.

Round 1 - 5 battles with 3 competitors in each. 1 winner from each and 1 voted wildcard advance.
Round 2 - 2 battles with 3 competitors in each. 1 winner from each advances to the final. 2nd in each goes into the playoff.
Round 3b - 1 battle with 2 competitors. Winner is declared 3rd place runner-up.
Round 3a - 1 battle with 2 competitors. Winner is declared tournament champion.

Judging will be done by me and 2 other members, tell me if you want to be a judge.
Each robot will be given a mark out of 5 for Style, Control, Damage and aggression, so a maximum of 60 points in total for each robot.


SIGNUPS ARE CLOSED
ENTRANTS
1. Kurt Wylde - Panxhar 2
2. Rob Collins - Invalidy
3. TBD Devastator - Excelsior
4. Avalanche - Onslaught
5. Paranoia - Final Flight II
6. AlexGRFan97 - Articulator II
7. Redace - Carnivore
8. MassimoV - Professor Alien
9. Mazakari - Heavy Metal
10. Kossokei - Assassiness 1.9
11. Akshaylan - Stonebaked
12. Scrapyard24c - Shrapnel
13. Senstro - Mr. Biohazard
14. Helloface199 - Pestilence
15. GarvinTheGreat - Green Eye Syndrome - Needs more weapon support.

My Entry

AI'd and accepted.
Accepted.
You need to change your robot.