Author Topic: BattleBots 2015 Discussion (Read 169677 times)

Natef · « **Reply #40 on:** February 07, 2015, 12:38:32 PM »

it's trending!

playzooki · « **Reply #41 on:** February 07, 2015, 12:38:47 PM »

Quote from: J on February 07, 2015, 11:32:09 AM

Quote from: Natef on February 06, 2015, 03:43:36 PM
"Separate weight classes will be eliminated so that robots of all sizes will battle against each other."

what
SOMEONE NEEDS TO ENTER A MOTHERBLOOPING NOKIA WITH WHEELS

fixed

AlexGRFan97 · « **Reply #42 on:** February 07, 2015, 01:10:23 PM »

So it looks as if there's a hell of a lot more substance to it than the previous Robot Combat on TV revival that never came to fruition. Genuinely looking forward to it.

Dynamo · « **Reply #43 on:** February 07, 2015, 02:20:23 PM »

awesome!

Shield · « **Reply #44 on:** February 07, 2015, 09:45:25 PM »

Quote

“the new version will emphasize design and build elements of each robot, as well as bot builder backstories. Onboard cameras and technology will also give audiences more combat analytics.”

uh oh

qwertythe300th · « **Reply #45 on:** February 08, 2015, 12:06:11 AM »

Screw it. Its battlebots. Its robot combat on my TV. Its on Prime Time TV, Greg and Ed have control, and the guys who helpd work on some of TV's most popular shows are there to make it look good. It got trending on FB and got 4.5k upvotes on Reddit. I feel this has a lot of potential.

Unlike Robogeddon, ABC has already announced the show, and has even sent invites out. And so what if the bots arent fantastic. If its good, we'll see more of it. 6 episodes is not terrible for a pilot season, and the weight class thing DOES Seem sketchy, but I feel its probably well set in likely no tiny ass bots due to invitations.

Im suprised nobody mentioned Donald Hudson, who everyone seems to damn know, and always love bringing his badass bots to the screens.

Hopefully we get more news on this soon. Im really hyped.

Shield · « **Reply #46 on:** February 08, 2015, 02:44:59 AM »

Quote from: qwertythe300th on February 08, 2015, 12:06:11 AM

Screw it. Its battlebots. Its robot combat on my TV. Its on Prime Time TV, Greg and Ed have control, and the guys who helpd work on some of TV's most popular shows are there to make it look good. It got trending on FB and got 4.5k upvotes on Reddit. I feel this has a lot of potential.

Unlike Robogeddon, ABC has already announced the show, and has even sent invites out. And so what if the bots arent fantastic. If its good, we'll see more of it. 6 episodes is not terrible for a pilot season, and the weight class thing DOES Seem sketchy, but I feel its probably well set in likely no tiny ass bots due to invitations.

Im suprised nobody mentioned Donald Hudson, who everyone seems to damn know, and always love bringing his badass bots to the screens.

Hopefully we get more news on this soon. Im really hyped.

we're all hyped. we're just afraid it's going to be 90% drama/backstories with 10% lackluster fights. Like Robot Combat League.

but still, the fact that it's coming back is good enough for me. Would love to see what kind of monsters the technology of today can create

qwertythe300th · « **Reply #47 on:** February 08, 2015, 02:52:30 PM »

Was talking to one of the members of Team LOGICOM (and can only assume Brian Nave's son) about what the team was planning on doing after their fights at STEM Tech Olympiad on Reddit. And I quote he said

"If it were up to me, I would love to. However, my dad is getting older (and lazier with age) and doesn't really want to keep working on bots. I have offered to take over to keep the team alive but he always just comes back with a snide remark.

do not know if I'm allowed to tell people, his up coming plans with the return of battlebots, but just keep your eyes out"

Badnik96 · « **Reply #48 on:** February 08, 2015, 03:45:59 PM »

At least it's happening. I just want to see it back on TV. I'll make my judgments on it after I see an episode or two.

Natef · « **Reply #49 on:** February 08, 2015, 03:48:34 PM »

jamie hyneman tweeted that he will not be involved in it

https://twitter.com/JamieNoTweet/status/564148168510955521

frezal · « **Reply #50 on:** February 08, 2015, 03:54:40 PM »

Quote from: S.H.I.E.L.D on February 08, 2015, 02:44:59 AM

Quote from: qwertythe300th on February 08, 2015, 12:06:11 AM
Screw it. Its battlebots. Its robot combat on my TV. Its on Prime Time TV, Greg and Ed have control, and the guys who helpd work on some of TV's most popular shows are there to make it look good. It got trending on FB and got 4.5k upvotes on Reddit. I feel this has a lot of potential.

Unlike Robogeddon, ABC has already announced the show, and has even sent invites out. And so what if the bots arent fantastic. If its good, we'll see more of it. 6 episodes is not terrible for a pilot season, and the weight class thing DOES Seem sketchy, but I feel its probably well set in likely no tiny ass bots due to invitations.

Im suprised nobody mentioned Donald Hudson, who everyone seems to damn know, and always love bringing his badass bots to the screens.

Hopefully we get more news on this soon. Im really hyped.

we're all hyped. we're just afraid it's going to be 90% drama/backstories with 10% lackluster fights. Like Robot Combat League.

but still, the fact that it's coming back is good enough for me. Would love to see what kind of monsters the technology of today can create

I'm hoping it's somewhat like the new version of Myth Busters where it's mostly about building and science, and then with the implementation at the end as the reward.

Natef · « **Reply #51 on:** February 08, 2015, 04:04:16 PM »

it'd be cool if the veteran builders were there not so much as to compete, but to be there as technical advisers like dan danknick

russian roulette · « **Reply #52 on:** February 08, 2015, 07:30:37 PM »

Honestly, having multiple weight classes in the original battlebots sort of made me lose track that it was a tournament when I grew up watching it. That's sort of what made Robot Wars more appealing; it was that you knew where you were in the scope of the competition. I hope Battlebots would pay more attention in that way, emphasizing what point in the tournament and organize a seeding for hopefully future seasons.

Badnik96 · « **Reply #53 on:** February 08, 2015, 07:47:01 PM »

I just realized. If this kicks off like I think it will and they open it up to everyone, I may be able to compete in a year or two :D

qwertythe300th · « **Reply #54 on:** February 08, 2015, 08:51:56 PM »

Quote from: Badnik96 on February 08, 2015, 07:47:01 PM

I just realized. If this kicks off like I think it will and they open it up to everyone, I may be able to compete in a year or two :D

I hope so. On Battlebots' FB, the owner of Spiked Punch, Atomic Wedgie, and Mechavore all commented on wanting to get back in the sport.

Reier · « **Reply #55 on:** February 08, 2015, 09:06:50 PM »

i sense robot combat league syndrome on the horizon

Natef · « **Reply #56 on:** February 08, 2015, 09:18:00 PM »

Quote from: qwertythe300th on February 08, 2015, 08:51:56 PM

Quote from: Badnik96 on February 08, 2015, 07:47:01 PM
I just realized. If this kicks off like I think it will and they open it up to everyone, I may be able to compete in a year or two :D

I hope so. On Battlebots' FB, the owner of Spiked Punch, Atomic Wedgie, and Mechavore all commented on wanting to get back in the sport.

yeah a lot of older builders are popping up. russ barrow might get back into the sport too

RpJk · « **Reply #57 on:** February 09, 2015, 02:36:17 PM »

I really hope this turn out to be good but with the way most TV is these days I worried they're going to make it mostly fluff and song and dance where they try and make it a bit comedic. However if its on ABC I think they'll do good as long as they keep sport first, everything else second. Looking forward to seeing what the new BattleBox will look like.

frezal · « **Reply #58 on:** February 09, 2015, 05:32:33 PM »

Quote from: RpJk on February 09, 2015, 02:36:17 PM

Looking forward to seeing what the new BattleBox will look like.

I hear they're just reusing the set from that other show starring heavyweight automatons—According the Jim.

qwertythe300th · « **Reply #59 on:** February 09, 2015, 10:20:49 PM »

Quote from: frezal on February 09, 2015, 05:32:33 PM

Quote from: RpJk on February 09, 2015, 02:36:17 PM
Looking forward to seeing what the new BattleBox will look like.
I hear they're just reusing the set from that other show starring heavyweight automatons—According the Jim.

RCL? I would at least asume they would have a ~~polycarb~~ lexan glass or some sh** arena

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