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Re: BattleBots Season 2 CONFIRMED
« Reply #20 on: November 12, 2015, 12:40:26 PM »
I hope Charles dresses up as Miku, and they do a spot on his Mikuvan or Miku go-kart

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Re: BattleBots Season 2 CONFIRMED
« Reply #21 on: November 12, 2015, 03:08:55 PM »
Needs more flippers.

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Re: BattleBots Season 2 CONFIRMED
« Reply #22 on: November 12, 2015, 10:15:18 PM »
Needs more flippers.
Very much agreed,
And when robot wars comes back, hopefully we'll finally see a chaos 3.

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Re: BattleBots Season 2 CONFIRMED
« Reply #23 on: November 12, 2015, 10:17:22 PM »
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Re: BattleBots Season 2 CONFIRMED
« Reply #24 on: November 15, 2015, 05:23:01 AM »
I'm hoping that Britain doesn't crap the bed again this time. We can do so much better!

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Re: BattleBots Season 2 CONFIRMED
« Reply #25 on: November 15, 2015, 09:44:03 PM »
Who do we know is coming back or applying?

We know Bite Force, beta, Chomp, Hypershock, Nightmare, Overhaul, Tombstone, Witch Doctor, and Wrecks are all intending to come back.

We know that Team Whyachi is as well, with a new Son of Whyachi.

Which new teams do we know are applying. I know Mauler has expressed interest, and Team Storm may be working for a sponsor. Anyone else?
Mohawk is intending to come back too. According to reddit, they're upgrading 'everything' and hopes to do a better job next season.

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Re: BattleBots Season 2 CONFIRMED
« Reply #26 on: November 16, 2015, 08:28:50 AM »
this is really cool! especially considering that witch doctors coming back, I love that team their bot was so cool!

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Re: BattleBots Season 2 CONFIRMED
« Reply #27 on: November 16, 2015, 09:03:35 PM »
I'd love to see an updated version of M.O.E. take on Tombstone. 
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Re: BattleBots Season 2 CONFIRMED
« Reply #28 on: November 21, 2015, 09:05:43 AM »
The new Battlebots building rules are out, I just read them.
Here are the new rules I spotted:
Quote from: Battlebots 2016 Building Rules
Flying bots (“Flybots”) are limited to a maximum of 10.0 pounds each, ready to fight.
Exceptions to the Flybot weight limit may be made on a case-by-case basis, depending upon
the construction and configuration of the Flybot. We are concerned about damage to the
arena sides and ceiling.

Quote from: Battlebots 2016 Building Rules
Flames from Flybots must be aimed vertically downward.

Plus they fixed the rule about the net:
Quote from: Battlebots 2016 Building Rules
f. Prohibited Weapons
The following weapons are not allowed under any circumstances:
• Fouling devices such as glue, nets, fishing line, ball bearings and such.
• EMP generators or other means intended to damage or jam the opponent bot’s electronics.
• Deliberate smoke generators.
• Bright lights, lasers, etc., that are distracting or dangerous to vision.
• Weapons that damage the other bot by destroying themselves.
Most of the rules has remained the same as the 2015 ruleset, though there might be something big I missed.
Wanna read them? Click here: Battlebots 2016 Building Rules
http://www.battlebots.com/rules/

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Note: Rule documents may be updated at any time, please check back here often to keep track of updates.

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« Last Edit: November 21, 2015, 05:42:50 PM by RoboBowler »

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Re: BattleBots Season 2 CONFIRMED
« Reply #29 on: November 21, 2015, 10:51:44 AM »
Not sure if it's a new rule for season 2 but
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Projectile Weapons
Projectile weapons are allowed, as long as they do not create an arena-fouling problem.
Projectile weapons must not use explosives. Springs, catapults and gas-pressure powered
guns may be acceptable. You may be required to show that your projectile weapon will not
damage the Lexan exterior of the arena.
I'm hoping no one actually bothers to try this

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Re: BattleBots Season 2 CONFIRMED
« Reply #30 on: November 21, 2015, 10:56:49 AM »
Yeah, I hope projectiles and flying robots are not used. Flying robots are so insignificant, as well, there will be almost no point to them being in the match with them only being 10 pounds. What possible difference could they make in a match other than pour some pretty, non-harming flames on the opposing robot?

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Re: BattleBots Season 2 CONFIRMED
« Reply #31 on: November 21, 2015, 11:16:41 AM »
Projectiles are nothing to worry about considering the propulsion restrictions and also the fact they can't be too powerful for the lexan. Maybe one or 2 bots will use them but not a lot I'd imagine.
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Re: BattleBots Season 2 CONFIRMED
« Reply #32 on: November 21, 2015, 01:43:48 PM »
Battlebots has just uploaded this;

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Re: BattleBots Season 2 CONFIRMED
« Reply #33 on: November 26, 2015, 07:45:39 PM »
Ooh, in the comments, Morgan Tilford (Mauler) says he's interested in returning.  I really hope it happens, last season wa ssorely lacking in FBS power
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Re: BattleBots Season 2 CONFIRMED
« Reply #34 on: November 26, 2015, 07:48:55 PM »
Not sure if it's a new rule for season 2 but
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Projectile Weapons
Projectile weapons are allowed, as long as they do not create an arena-fouling problem.
Projectile weapons must not use explosives. Springs, catapults and gas-pressure powered
guns may be acceptable. You may be required to show that your projectile weapon will not
damage the Lexan exterior of the arena.
I'm hoping no one actually bothers to try this
if you cant **** up the lexan how much will it really **** up your opponent. im sure anyone with half a mind to build a robot realizes this

maybe as like a side weapon for show or something. like there were a couple with pretty superficial flames last season iirc

(btw anyone who has any episodes after episode 3 or so onward through the season please post i was unable to watch any of them since ive been away)
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Re: BattleBots Season 2 CONFIRMED
« Reply #35 on: November 26, 2015, 10:44:23 PM »
Since it's an audition-style entry process, I wouldn't be surprised if someone makes a shooter or a flyer just to get their foot in the door.

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Re: BattleBots Season 2 CONFIRMED
« Reply #36 on: November 28, 2015, 11:49:04 AM »
I would be surprised if we saw any actual flying heavyweights. I think we might see some drone/quad copter minibots though.

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Re: BattleBots Season 2 CONFIRMED
« Reply #37 on: November 28, 2015, 12:20:36 PM »
You can't have a flying unit that weighs more than 10 lbs, so I guess you'd have something like a flamethrower shooting downwards

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Re: BattleBots Season 2 CONFIRMED
« Reply #38 on: November 28, 2015, 02:44:08 PM »
This is great news.  There have been a lot of robot combat TV attempts that never went beyond one season.  It looks like Battlebots has found a new permanent home.

I hope they move the show toward more of a science focus.  Like explain how some of the bots work and the physics involved in their weapons.  For example, Warrior has a really cool and innovative kinetic energy-powered flipper, but you would never know that from watching the show.  You would just think it was springs or something.  And I didn't even notice that Overhaul was a shuffler until RFS pointed it out on Battlebots Update!  This would also create more interesting filler material and calm down all those fans who complain about it.

You can't have a flying unit that weighs more than 10 lbs, so I guess you'd have something like a flamethrower shooting downwards

Which would be completely ineffective, moreso than a normal horizontal flamethrower.  Flames burn upward.  You would end up cooking your own bot.  One of these projectile weapons that are apparently allowed now would work better.  Or maybe a vertical saw blade for the sole purpose of throwing sparks?

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Re: BattleBots Season 2 CONFIRMED
« Reply #39 on: November 28, 2015, 03:40:13 PM »
This is great news.  There have been a lot of robot combat TV attempts that never went beyond one season.  It looks like Battlebots has found a new permanent home.

I hope they move the show toward more of a science focus.  Like explain how some of the bots work and the physics involved in their weapons.  For example, Warrior has a really cool and innovative kinetic energy-powered flipper, but you would never know that from watching the show.  You would just think it was springs or something.  And I didn't even notice that Overhaul was a shuffler until RFS pointed it out on Battlebots Update!  This would also create more interesting filler material and calm down all those fans who complain about it.

You can't have a flying unit that weighs more than 10 lbs, so I guess you'd have something like a flamethrower shooting downwards

Which would be completely ineffective, moreso than a normal horizontal flamethrower.  Flames burn upward.  You would end up cooking your own bot.  One of these projectile weapons that are apparently allowed now would work better.  Or maybe a vertical saw blade for the sole purpose of throwing sparks?
if the saw catches and rips it will throw the little flyer as opposed to anything it hits. probably the best use would be dropping something akin to road spikes in the shape of lets say 4-pointed playing jacks to up-end or get wedged in the opponent's drive. but why bother?
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