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Title: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Philippa on February 07, 2018, 11:00:36 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/e3iD8Sv.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/qnqY3m0.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/sKRzNUS.png)
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--> https://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/press-releases/2018/let-bot-battles-begin-discovery-channel-green-4220/
--> https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/battlebots-revived-discovery-science-channels-1081917
--> https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/BATTLEBOTS-Returns-To-The-Discovery-Channel-and-Science-Channel-This-Spring-20180207
--> http://deadline.com/2018/02/battlebots-revived-discovery-channel-new-episodes-premiere-spring-1202280306/
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: Philippa on February 07, 2018, 11:21:26 AM
Checking out the site, the filming dates are pencilled in for March 24-April 9 2018, shooting in Los Angeles, CA. There are some new rules in the rulebook as well, namely a maximum tip speed of 370 ft/s (250 mph), and also allowing robots to go slightly over the weight limit (10 lbs over, max) so long as the only reason they are over the weight limit is due to purely cosmetic (ie, not armour, not a weapon, not entanglement) accessories and decorations.

Also, regarding the filming happening very soon...
Quote from: Battlebots Website
Because of this short timeframe, we have already picked the majority of robots for the series (Your old favorites and some exciting, new bots). However, there are still some slots left.

If (and only if) you are capable of having a robot ready by early March, and you and your team are available for the two week + shooting schedule in late March, early April, then you may go ahead and submit an application using our online registration system here:

https://registration.battlebots.com
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: Gulden on February 07, 2018, 11:44:02 AM
Sees title

Naw, that's fake

Sees Phillipa posted it

Never mind
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: Philippa on February 07, 2018, 12:02:30 PM
Sees title

Naw, that's fake

Sees Phillipa posted it

Never mind
:heart_smiley:
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: Dark-Al on February 07, 2018, 12:05:01 PM
Checking out the site, the filming dates are pencilled in for March 24-April 9 2018, shooting in Los Angeles, CA.
That's not a lot of time for a new team to build a Heavyweight robot for the event, but it's possible for a few teams to build a robot within the strict time limit before the event if they really work straight on it, seeing that this happen with the reboot of Robot Wars. But it's nice to hear the news for the fans of the show to rejoice after over a year and a half waiting.
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: TheRoboteer on February 07, 2018, 12:21:59 PM
Checking out the site, the filming dates are pencilled in for March 24-April 9 2018, shooting in Los Angeles, CA.
That's not a lot of time for a new team to build a Heavyweight robot for the event, but it's possible for a few teams to build a robot within the strict time limit before the event if they really work straight on it, seeing that this happen with the reboot of Robot Wars. But it's nice to hear the news for the fans of the show to rejoice after over a year and a half waiting.
If you read Phillipa's other post you'd know that they already told several teams months ago and hence they've already started work on upgrading/building new bots.
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: TheOrcCorp on February 07, 2018, 12:25:29 PM
Checking out the site, the filming dates are pencilled in for March 24-April 9 2018, shooting in Los Angeles, CA.
That's not a lot of time for a new team to build a Heavyweight robot for the event, but it's possible for a few teams to build a robot within the strict time limit before the event if they really work straight on it, seeing that this happen with the reboot of Robot Wars. But it's nice to hear the news for the fans of the show to rejoice after over a year and a half waiting.
If you read Phillipa's other post you'd know that they already told several teams months ago and hence they've already started work on upgrading/building new bots.

I was thinking the exact same thing, several teams have been teasing this for a while now!
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: Dark-Al on February 07, 2018, 02:27:42 PM
Checking out the site, the filming dates are pencilled in for March 24-April 9 2018, shooting in Los Angeles, CA.
That's not a lot of time for a new team to build a Heavyweight robot for the event, but it's possible for a few teams to build a robot within the strict time limit before the event if they really work straight on it, seeing that this happen with the reboot of Robot Wars. But it's nice to hear the news for the fans of the show to rejoice after over a year and a half waiting.
If you read Phillipa's other post you'd know that they already told several teams months ago and hence they've already started work on upgrading/building new bots.
I'm aware that the article said about a lot of familiar faces for the season. But still, I was more apply my point to newer teams that do want to take part, but not having a lot of time to try and get a robot ready for the event unless they hastily build the robot for the competition.
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: Philippa on February 07, 2018, 02:57:00 PM
You know that applications never closed, right? People have been sending stuff since Season Two ended just because they were able to. Also, plenty of people build their robots in advance of any series being announced since they can also take them along to live events and stuff if they really want to. Also also, Robot Wars had a pretty similar timeframe, and that got plenty of new teams and robots. Also also also, they specifically say "Your old favorites and some exciting, new bots." which just illustrates my first point about applications never closing.
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: doot on February 07, 2018, 06:55:06 PM
****ing. Yes. Its about time Battlebots got another season, and the fact that it isn't going to get geoblocked/regionblocked/whateverblocked due to it airing around the world just makes it that whole load better in my books.

And now comes the long wait... holy hell, I'm hyped! c^_^c
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: Reier on February 07, 2018, 08:31:40 PM
great.
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: Lightning S. on February 07, 2018, 10:00:56 PM
great.
you don't sound too thrilled
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: Reier on February 08, 2018, 09:22:46 AM
i am!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: G.K. on February 08, 2018, 12:41:39 PM
excited
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: F1Krazy on February 08, 2018, 03:58:50 PM
I'm intrigued by the new rules. I wonder if the maximum tip speed rule is a reaction to HellaChopper. Certainly they won't be the only ones affected, though (I believe Nightmare's tip speed was 300mph, and Tombstone's was 350mph?) And the 10lb cosmetics allowance sounds pretty cool too, bots can squeeze every last ounce out of the weight limit without compromising on looks.

I'm really looking forward to this.
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: NeonCalypso on February 08, 2018, 04:00:35 PM
Hooray it's back, I've never been this excited before  :dance:
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: kill343gs on February 11, 2018, 01:53:58 PM
Pretty stoked, maybe it'll air on a night and timeslot when I don't have a soccer game this time
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: Shinkioh on February 16, 2018, 07:38:21 AM
Oh cool. Now maybe they can fix that damn stupid judging criteria that pretty much killed good driving and strategy in Season 2.
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: Philippa on February 16, 2018, 08:27:09 AM
First hints at how the tournament of BattleBots 2018 will be structured, courtesy of Robotic Death Company. (http://roboticdeathcompany.com/battlebots-2018-come/)

Quote from: Robotic Death Company
The format will be like no others in Combat robot history. Each episode will be like a UFC fight with a fight card and main event. After an equal number of fights for all contestants, each robot will be ranked and seeded into a final tournament.

As someone who doesn't know anything about UFC fights, fight cards, or main events in this kind of context, what does this all mean? How is the structure laid out and how well will this translate from humans to robots?
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: dragonsteincole on February 16, 2018, 01:37:48 PM
It probably means there's going to be a handful of matches each week, randomly picked until they have all fought. Then ranked and seeded based on how they performed and then organised into a tourney that way. UFC tend to have different weightclasses fighting and then a main event, but unless BB come out and say otherwise, I think it will just be heavyweight bots fighting for a few weeks to decide the seeding.

Which seems like a good way of having more competitive fights and giving bots more airtime.
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: Philippa on February 16, 2018, 02:08:37 PM
So it's kinda like having 10% of a round robin tournament, then going to an elimination stage? That's a lot easier to understand than the way RDC said it.
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: dragonsteincole on February 16, 2018, 02:21:46 PM
Yeah, everyone fights once, ranked based on that and then seeded and drawn for the tourney. May work quite well - everyone is guaranteed at least two fights, you could end up with a nice split of new/old/experienced/inexperienced bots through the tournament brackets, and you may be able to show full fights with the amount of episodes.
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: Philippa on February 16, 2018, 02:32:06 PM
Yeah, everyone fights once, ranked based on that and then seeded and drawn for the tourney. May work quite well - everyone is guaranteed at least two fights, you could end up with a nice split of new/old/experienced/inexperienced bots through the tournament brackets, and you may be able to show full fights with the amount of episodes.
Isn't that essentially the current format except EVERYONE gets a wildcard after the qualifiers?
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: Conraaa on February 19, 2018, 01:03:03 PM
You've got it a bit wrong. It's more akin to the UK FW Champs format where every robot fights a few times (Probably about 3) and then the top 16 are determined and are placed into the bracket.

The "UFC Fight Night" thing is more referring to the idea of each episode being comprised of lots of undercard matches and then a "Main Event" match in the first half of the competition, rather than there being a clear progression of "This robot won, he moves onto top 8" or whatever.
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: Thyrus on April 01, 2018, 04:28:01 PM
From the Facebookstorie that the official Battlebots page made
Witchdoc and Hypershock. Love them already
Title: Re: BATTLEBOTS SEASON THREE CONFIRMED
Post by: Conraaa on April 02, 2018, 04:00:38 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH5USLpPa_0

GREETINGS, MORTALS. IT IS I, CONRADAMUS.

I SHALL NOW PREDICT THE FUTURE BEFORE A SINGLE FIGHT HAS BEEN FOUGHT.


Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Philippa on April 17, 2018, 04:47:38 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMkDykik-rU

Poll coming soon. (Whenever the site gets updated, probably.)
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Gulden on April 17, 2018, 12:26:47 PM
Some really good looking matchups here.  Tombstone's in particular.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Thyrus on April 17, 2018, 01:10:03 PM
Spiler for the matchups in the trailer
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: COOLRUNNER87 on April 17, 2018, 01:42:57 PM
Spiler for the matchups in the trailer

Here's all the matches:
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Reier on April 17, 2018, 02:16:25 PM
fingers crossed that they ditch the mentally challenged commentators for some good ones
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Philippa on April 17, 2018, 03:23:31 PM
fingers crossed that they ditch the mentally challenged commentators for some good ones
Chris Rose and Kenny Florian are the hosts and commentators again.
Faruq Tauheed is doing general Faruq things.
Jessica Chobot is the post fight interviewer.
The judging panel is a rotating selection of three from episode to episode, including:
- Mark Setrakian
- Derek Young
- Lisa Winter
- Grant Imahara
- Alison Haislip
- Bobak Ferdowsi
- Simone Giertz
- Naomi Kyle
- Possibly more.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: [cringey name goes here] on April 17, 2018, 04:14:58 PM
This season is looking absolutely amazing. Discovery is truly where this series belongs.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Badnik96 on April 17, 2018, 04:20:00 PM
fingers crossed that they ditch the mentally challenged commentators for some good ones

i mean bil dwyer was there watching, who knows what might happen
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Reier on April 17, 2018, 04:21:04 PM
fingers crossed that they ditch the mentally challenged commentators for some good ones
Chris Rose and Kenny Florian are the hosts and commentators again.

noooooooooo
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Hoppin on April 17, 2018, 04:52:25 PM
fingers crossed that they ditch the mentally challenged commentators for some good ones
Chris Rose and Kenny Florian are the hosts and commentators again.
Faruq Tauheed is doing general Faruq things.
Jessica Chobot is the post fight interviewer.
The judging panel is a rotating selection of three from episode to episode, including:
- Mark Setrakian
- Derek Young
- Lisa Winter
- Grant Imahara
- Alison Haislip
- Bobak Ferdowsi
- Simone Giertz
- Naomi Kyle
- Possibly more.

Glad Chris and Kenny are back really good imo
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Conraaa on April 18, 2018, 08:16:25 AM
fingers crossed that they ditch the mentally challenged commentators for some good ones
Chris Rose and Kenny Florian are the hosts and commentators again.
Faruq Tauheed is doing general Faruq things.
Jessica Chobot is the post fight interviewer.
The judging panel is a rotating selection of three from episode to episode, including:
- Mark Setrakian
- Derek Young
- Lisa Winter
- Grant Imahara
- Alison Haislip
- Bobak Ferdowsi
- Simone Giertz
- Naomi Kyle
- Possibly more.

Glad Chris and Kenny are back really good imo

At least one of the awards (Most Destructive) given out is decided by the judges. It'll be interesting to see how that works out with no set judge there.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Resetti's Replicas on April 18, 2018, 08:23:00 AM
Maybe they vote for the tiebreaker if the two regular judges can’t agree on one.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Philippa on April 18, 2018, 08:42:41 AM
Maybe they vote for the tiebreaker if the two regular judges can’t agree on one.
I think that all three get changed per episode. (Although I can't be certain on that, because Derek Young has been at the table for every picture I've seen, but certainly the others get changed around.)
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: cephalopod on April 19, 2018, 07:51:28 AM
Lots of the judge panel stuff was probably dependent on schedules and when people could be free. :)
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Conraaa on April 19, 2018, 08:32:47 AM
It'll be interesting to see who the Founder's Award gets given to this year. Chomp got it last year because of literally everything about it, but for me this year there isn't really a standout.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: BDBlu on April 19, 2018, 12:10:41 PM
Zhuge?  To me, that bot stands out the most.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Resetti's Replicas on April 19, 2018, 07:15:18 PM
Zhuge?  To me, that bot stands out the most.
Zhuge is the wrong show.  Double Jeopardy team has been talking up their innovativeness.  If it's as new as they say, they could have it.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: 090901 on April 28, 2018, 12:45:22 PM
Please remember to not post spoilers. Thanks.

Also if someone does post spoilers, please don't quote then so I don't have to delete even more posts, thanks.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: freeziez on April 28, 2018, 12:48:56 PM
pretty hype to have this on discovery channel imo, should be a lot more focused on the actual robot fighting
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Philippa on April 30, 2018, 01:01:04 PM
https://youtu.be/_JUCfX1P1ik

https://battlebots.com/season-3-robots/

So far, eight of the competitors have been uploaded to this page, with more to be coming soon. Currently on show are Parallax, Huge, Axe Backwards, The Four Horsemen, Valkyrie, Kraken, Duck!, and Hypothermia.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: freeziez on April 30, 2018, 01:15:17 PM
https://battlebots.com/season-3-robots/

So far, eight of the competitors have been uploaded to this page, with more to be coming soon. Currently on show are Parallax, Huge, Axe Backwards, The Four Horsemen, Valkyrie, Kraken, Duck!, and Hypothermia.

+punjar when
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Reier on April 30, 2018, 08:23:34 PM
if SB doesnt win this hes off my friends list
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Philippa on April 30, 2018, 09:01:13 PM
New little poll added while we wait for all the robots to be officially announced. Will Tombstone successfully defend its crown?
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Philippa on May 07, 2018, 03:21:08 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/2IwhLQE.png)

Well the poll was pretty clear, you guys think that Tombstone won't be able to pull back to back victories, but who do you think will win this time? Check out the new poll to cast your votes!
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Somebody on May 07, 2018, 10:51:46 PM
if SB doesnt win this hes off my friends list

deal
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Badnik96 on May 07, 2018, 10:58:30 PM
First episode matchups have been posted!

Biteforce VS Blacksmith
Mecha Rampage VS DUCK! VS Free Shipping
SubZero VS HUGE
Bombshell VS LockJaw
Tombstone VS Minotaur
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Somebody on May 07, 2018, 10:59:40 PM
Huge time is now
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Philippa on May 08, 2018, 01:52:40 AM
So apparently Science Channel are getting a bonus rumble of Deviled Egg vs Sharkoprion vs Kraken that won't be shown on Discovery. Wut?
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Billy5545 on May 11, 2018, 08:38:29 AM
First episode matchups have been posted!

Biteforce VS Blacksmith
Mecha Rampage VS DUCK! VS Free Shipping
SubZero VS HUGE
Bombshell VS LockJaw
Tombstone VS Minotaur
Is the three way battle part selected because of being Robogames competitors? I know that DUCK! and Free Shipping are Whoops! and Original Sin in Robogames, respectively, but what about Mecha Rampage?
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Philippa on May 11, 2018, 03:58:44 PM
This is your three hour warning. BattleBots 2018 is coming soon, don't miss it!
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Philippa on May 11, 2018, 06:00:06 PM
ONE HOUR WARNING
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Natef on May 11, 2018, 06:15:25 PM
https://imgur.com/n2855u0

My viewing party guests are ready to go
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Philippa on May 11, 2018, 06:59:59 PM
There's only seconds to go so get to your TV as fast as you can...

IT'S ROBOT FIGHTING TIME!
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Ra2Winner999 on May 11, 2018, 07:36:48 PM
There's only seconds to go so get to your TV as fast as you can...

IT'S ROBOT FIGHTING TIME!

Watching right now
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Natef on May 11, 2018, 07:38:05 PM
I may have been born too early to travel the galaxy. I may have been born too late to explore the uncharted earth, but I was born at the right time to see Huge get on BattleBots.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Ra2Winner999 on May 11, 2018, 07:55:04 PM
I may have been born too early to travel the galaxy. I may have been born too late to explore the uncharted earth, but I was born at the right time to see Huge get on BattleBots.

He still uses uhmw. That gets shredded in antweights. Watching now, he just beat SubZero.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Thyrus on May 11, 2018, 08:09:48 PM
I may have been born too early to travel the galaxy. I may have been born too late to explore the uncharted earth, but I was born at the right time to see Huge get on BattleBots.

He still uses uhmw. That gets shredded in antweights. Watching now, he just beat SubZero.

when ever you post something I have to shake my head...

but on topic:
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Reier on May 12, 2018, 02:17:58 PM
haven't seen the episode cause i dont have cable. i'll see if discovery puts up the episodes in a week or something

but what the nuts is this
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why would you put really blatant terrible photoshop on the front page of your site
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Thyrus on May 12, 2018, 04:34:20 PM
I was wondering the same thing
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Ra2Winner999 on May 12, 2018, 07:18:15 PM
haven't seen the episode cause i dont have cable. i'll see if discovery puts up the episodes in a week or something

but what the nuts is this
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why would you put really blatant terrible photoshop on the front page of your site





Why is there spikes on bronco? It’s not like photoshopping spikes onto a robot makes it more appealing.
It has no benefit.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Serge on May 12, 2018, 09:02:05 PM
I really like the new format.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Conraaa on May 13, 2018, 10:41:17 AM
Very good opening episode. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Ra2Winner999 on May 13, 2018, 12:24:54 PM
Very good opening episode. Thoroughly enjoyed it.


I know!
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Somebody on May 13, 2018, 02:42:43 PM
I may have been born too early to travel the galaxy. I may have been born too late to explore the uncharted earth, but I was born at the right time to see Huge get on BattleBots.

He still uses uhmw. That gets shredded in antweights. Watching now, he just beat SubZero.

I mean steel does too. It's all in the thicknesses.

haven't seen the episode cause i dont have cable. i'll see if discovery puts up the episodes in a week or something

but what the nuts is this
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why would you put really blatant terrible photoshop on the front page of your site

God I wish I knew. It's the Yeti forks grafted on
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: kill343gs on May 13, 2018, 03:22:39 PM
Yea ep1 was pretty rad. I'm hooked (again)
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: JoeBlo on May 14, 2018, 07:39:20 AM
I enjoyed the Nostalgia trip with Robot Wars returning but THIS is the pinnacle of Robot Combat today..

I love the new presentation and format, it feels like a true sport and the hype is real.

Heres to a long, epic season!
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Merrick on May 14, 2018, 08:22:35 AM
Great stuff. Who needs Robot Wars when this standard of combat is being televised for almost half a year.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: cephalopod on May 15, 2018, 04:58:53 PM
Somebody why don't you look anything like Pikabob you've ruined all my dreams.
It's so sick to see the HW Huge doing the thing successfully. Here's hoping it continues ;)
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: JoeBlo on May 17, 2018, 07:51:45 PM
Fight Card for Episode 2 is up,

Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Scrapyard24c on May 18, 2018, 08:41:08 PM
Great episode tonight with some unexpected victories and total destruction.

Icewave vs. Vanquish


Rotator vs. Petunia


Brutus vs. Red Devil


Captain Shrederator vs. End Game


Yeti vs. Witch Doctor

Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Reier on May 21, 2018, 02:26:07 AM
found this randomly. figured here was as good a place as any to post it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcCA2xRBCZc

interview with ray
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: TheUnknownRobotics on May 21, 2018, 04:50:07 PM
Dang, sadly, I also don't have cable so I'm unable to watch the episode T-T Though I keep hearing from Reddit how well it was edited and directed. Nice to hear Battlebots is improving from its previous years!

Really interested to see how Tombstone can do this year. Was great to see it win last season. Putting my money on Ray again. Wouldn't mind an upset, though.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Philippa on May 21, 2018, 05:43:22 PM
They appear on YouTube and Dailymotion pretty soon after airing, just saying. Alternatively you could hit up the Discord for other ways.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Merrick on May 22, 2018, 05:22:05 AM
Yeah, if you go on the Battlebots reddit page the morning after the episode airs, there’s normally a link to a Dailymotion upload. That’s how I’ve been watching them.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: MassimoV on May 22, 2018, 07:41:39 AM
Finally got to watching this series. It’s just what I hoped for. Love the format, more robots, great designs, mostly effective hazards, lots of episodes. Totally into it right now.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Scrapyard24c on May 22, 2018, 03:55:48 PM
Team Witch Doctor posted a video on what exactly went wrong in their fight against Yeti.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kd0j1fuLuU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kd0j1fuLuU)
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: TheUnknownRobotics on May 22, 2018, 05:40:41 PM
They appear on YouTube and Dailymotion pretty soon after airing, just saying. Alternatively you could hit up the Discord for other ways.
Thanks for the heads up! Yeah, some guys at a discord linked the matches with me. Loved the episodes so far! Really happy with the matches and the format.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Ra2Winner999 on May 22, 2018, 09:45:45 PM
Discovery channel banned us from watching Icewave vs vanquish in my country. I LIVE IN THE USA DISCOVERY
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: FightingBotInformal on May 22, 2018, 10:47:29 PM
Discovery channel banned us from watching Icewave vs vanquish in my country. I LIVE IN THE USA DISCOVERY
You could’ve at least recorded it.  :dumb)
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Ra2Winner999 on May 23, 2018, 02:18:16 PM
Discovery channel banned us from watching Icewave vs vanquish in my country. I LIVE IN THE USA DISCOVERY
You could’ve at least recorded it.  :dumb)

Oh yeah I do have it recorded!
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: FightingBotInformal on May 23, 2018, 07:37:59 PM
Discovery channel banned us from watching Icewave vs vanquish in my country. I LIVE IN THE USA DISCOVERY
You could’ve at least recorded it.  :dumb)

Oh yeah I do have it recorded!
Then why not watch the recording lmao :really_makes_you_think:
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: powerrave on May 26, 2018, 08:43:14 AM
Hey guys. I'm looking for the new episode of this, but see nothing. Not even activity here. Was it not broadcast or anything?
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: dragonsteincole on May 26, 2018, 08:54:27 AM
Seems there's no VOD out yet.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: RageTester on May 28, 2018, 03:19:27 AM
I would like to see how Tombstone copes with The Four Horsemen, maybe cluster bot is what it takes to finally take a wheel off our champion...

I watch show for free over here, 1 day delay though... http://tvseries4u.com/?s=battlebots

Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: J on May 29, 2018, 09:41:26 PM
HOLD THE FUK UP-

The new season started!?!?!?! AND IM MISSING IT?!?!?!?
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Somebody on May 29, 2018, 10:03:23 PM
HOLD THE FUK UP-

The new season started!?!?!?! AND IM MISSING IT?!?!?!?

And they even let me in
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Dreamcast on May 29, 2018, 10:18:45 PM
HOLD THE FUK UP-

The new season started!?!?!?! AND IM MISSING IT?!?!?!?

And they even let me in

Uh oh, soon the world will know the horrors of 36 maces.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Reier on May 29, 2018, 11:57:24 PM
HOLD THE FUK UP-

The new season started!?!?!?! AND IM MISSING IT?!?!?!?

And they even let me in
if you get in next season you better shoutout ra2 somehow
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Somebody on May 30, 2018, 10:10:56 PM
I need to build a beetleweight SnSnSnSnS someday
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: cephalopod on June 01, 2018, 05:55:56 AM
HOLD THE FUK UP-

The new season started!?!?!?! AND IM MISSING IT?!?!?!?

And they even let me in

But didn't let me in. Cri.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Conraaa on June 03, 2018, 01:55:37 AM
In an act of blatant ableism, they didn't let me in.

I didn't apply but whatever.

Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Lightning S. on June 03, 2018, 02:05:44 AM
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Ra2Winner999 on June 03, 2018, 04:49:50 PM
Please remember to not post spoilers. Thanks.

Also if someone does post spoilers, please don't quote then so I don't have to delete even more posts, thanks.

fine
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: J on June 06, 2018, 08:10:48 PM
So Monsoon can hit like a truck...

(http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/911/734/9e8.png)
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Somebody on June 06, 2018, 09:02:19 PM
HOLD THE FUK UP-

The new season started!?!?!?! AND IM MISSING IT?!?!?!?

And they even let me in

But didn't let me in. Cri.

2HDF would have been far from the worst bot there
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: J on June 16, 2018, 01:53:44 PM
Monsoon vs Tombstone
OR
Huge vs Tombstone

I want to see one of these happen.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: RageTester on June 30, 2018, 03:40:45 AM
Yet another main event fail...
Is every robot supposed to fight 4 or 5 times before they rank them up for 16 bot play-offs?
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: kill343gs on July 01, 2018, 10:31:04 AM
Everyone is fighting 4 times
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Clickbeetle on July 01, 2018, 09:33:43 PM
I've been away too long.  Somebody is Jonathan Schultz of HUGE?  Last I remember, he was just borrowing other people's bots to run at events.  You've come a long way in a short time, Somebody.

Now I'm really rooting for HUGE to win.  Or Bombshell, but it's not looking good for Mike at this point.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Somebody on July 01, 2018, 09:48:15 PM
I've been away too long.  Somebody is Jonathan Schultz of HUGE?  Last I remember, he was just borrowing other people's bots to run at events.  You've come a long way in a short time, Somebody.

Now I'm really rooting for HUGE to win.  Or Bombshell, but it's not looking good for Mike at this point.

I stole Alex's (SKBT/Shish-ka-bot) robot in February 2016. Got into Battlebots in Feb 2018. It's been a little surreal. Mike was there, Alex also helped on us and SubZero, Kyle (zipdragon64) was with Bale Spear. Little reunion
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: freeziez on July 02, 2018, 04:59:47 PM
I've been away too long.  Somebody is Jonathan Schultz of HUGE?  Last I remember, he was just borrowing other people's bots to run at events.  You've come a long way in a short time, Somebody.

Now I'm really rooting for HUGE to win.  Or Bombshell, but it's not looking good for Mike at this point.

I stole Alex's (SKBT/Shish-ka-bot) robot in February 2016. Got into Battlebots in Feb 2018. It's been a little surreal. Mike was there, Alex also helped on us and SubZero, Kyle (zipdragon64) was with Bale Spear. Little reunion

HOLY sh** WAIT THAT'S YOU
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Somebody on July 02, 2018, 05:29:11 PM
I've been away too long.  Somebody is Jonathan Schultz of HUGE?  Last I remember, he was just borrowing other people's bots to run at events.  You've come a long way in a short time, Somebody.

Now I'm really rooting for HUGE to win.  Or Bombshell, but it's not looking good for Mike at this point.

I stole Alex's (SKBT/Shish-ka-bot) robot in February 2016. Got into Battlebots in Feb 2018. It's been a little surreal. Mike was there, Alex also helped on us and SubZero, Kyle (zipdragon64) was with Bale Spear. Little reunion

HOLY sh** WAIT THAT'S YOU

My brain says the same thing every time we're on
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: SKBT on July 02, 2018, 08:44:18 PM
I've been away too long.  Somebody is Jonathan Schultz of HUGE?  Last I remember, he was just borrowing other people's bots to run at events.  You've come a long way in a short time, Somebody.

Now I'm really rooting for HUGE to win.  Or Bombshell, but it's not looking good for Mike at this point.

I stole Alex's (SKBT/Shish-ka-bot) robot in February 2016. Got into Battlebots in Feb 2018. It's been a little surreal. Mike was there, Alex also helped on us and SubZero, Kyle (zipdragon64) was with Bale Spear. Little reunion

HOLY sh** WAIT THAT'S YOU

My brain says the same thing every time we're on


POOO WE KNOW WHO HE IS.

THE JOKE THAT IS HIS USERNAME DOESN'T WORK ANYMORE
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Somebody on July 02, 2018, 08:49:10 PM
I've been away too long.  Somebody is Jonathan Schultz of HUGE?  Last I remember, he was just borrowing other people's bots to run at events.  You've come a long way in a short time, Somebody.

Now I'm really rooting for HUGE to win.  Or Bombshell, but it's not looking good for Mike at this point.

I stole Alex's (SKBT/Shish-ka-bot) robot in February 2016. Got into Battlebots in Feb 2018. It's been a little surreal. Mike was there, Alex also helped on us and SubZero, Kyle (zipdragon64) was with Bale Spear. Little reunion

HOLY sh** WAIT THAT'S YOU

My brain says the same thing every time we're on


POOO WE KNOW WHO HE IS.

THE JOKE THAT IS HIS USERNAME DOESN'T WORK ANYMORE

OH DAMMIT
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Thyrus on July 03, 2018, 11:01:25 AM
Whatup THATbody?

Also I'm glad the Witch Doc team posted something about the srcew incident:
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: J on July 08, 2018, 09:55:49 AM
Somebody, if possible, you have to get the announcer guy- I forget his name, he’s the guy who introduces the bots- to reference GTM.

Do it for science.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Ra2Winner999 on July 08, 2018, 01:55:31 PM
Somebody, if possible, you have to get the announcer guy- I forget his name, he’s the guy who introduces the bots- to reference GTM.

Do it for science.

Did someone say science?
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: J on July 08, 2018, 10:19:36 PM
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/-y_x2Jh0VwM/hqdefault.jpg)
Hey Sparky, get ready to kick the bucket-
because this match is gonna' be...
HUGE


I'll buy you a hat in TF2 if you can somehow get him to say this for any of your upcoming matches.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: freeziez on July 08, 2018, 11:27:59 PM
(https://img.youtube.com/vi/-y_x2Jh0VwM/hqdefault.jpg)
Hey Sparky, get ready to kick the bucket-
because this match is gonna' be...
HUGE


I'll buy you a hat in TF2 if you can somehow get him to say this for any of your upcoming matches.

OH MY GOD
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Philippa on July 09, 2018, 04:33:44 AM
Filming ended around three months ago, just saying.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: J on July 09, 2018, 01:33:39 PM
Filming ended around three months ago, just saying.
Motherfuker....
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Somebody on July 13, 2018, 08:23:05 PM
Yuuuup just gotta keep lots of secrets ;)
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: G.K. on July 19, 2018, 11:23:41 AM
I've been away too long.  Somebody is Jonathan Schultz of HUGE?  Last I remember, he was just borrowing other people's bots to run at events.  You've come a long way in a short time, Somebody.

Now I'm really rooting for HUGE to win.  Or Bombshell, but it's not looking good for Mike at this point.

Having just learned the above, I echo Click's sentiment. Absolutely rooting for HUGE!
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: JoeBlo on July 31, 2018, 10:34:10 PM
Lets breath some life into this thread, Half way point in season 2018.. Battlebots is back this Friday after Shark Week(s)

(Current standings stolen off Reddit)

Current W-L Record:

SawBlaze(3-0)

Bite Force(3-0)

HUGE(3-0)

Bronco(3-0)

Tombstone(2-0)

Whiplash(2-0)

Skorpios(2-0)

Double Dutch(2-0)

Ultimo Destructo(2-1)

End Game(2-1)

ROTATOR(2-1)

Icewave(2-1)

Brutus(2-1)

Petunia(2-1)

Yeti(2-1)

Red Devil(2-1)

SOW(2-1)

DUCK!(2-1)

Monsoon(2-1)

Tantrum(1-0)

Gemini(1-0)

Warhead(1-0)

WAR Hawk(1-1)

Warrior Dragon(1-1)

Basilisk(1-1)

Valkyrie(1-1)

The Four Horsemen(1-1)

Minotaur(1-1)

Sharkoprion(1-1)

Overhaul(1-1)

Deviled Egg(1-1)

Witch Doctor(1-1)

HyperShock(1-2)

Lock Jaw(1-2)

Blacksmith(1-2)

SubZero(1-2)

Free Shipping(1-2)

Mecha Rampage(1-2)

Axe Backwards(1-2)

Vanquish(0-1)

Gigabyte(0-1)

Double Jeopardy(0-2)

Gamma 9(0-2)

Battle Royale With Cheese(0-2)

Reality(0-2)

Parallax(0-2)

Lucky(0-2)

Mohawk(0-2)

Bale Spear(0-2)

Predator(0-2)

Hypothermia(0-2)

Kraken(0-2)

Bombshell(0-3)

Captain Shrederator(0-3)

Chomp(0-3)
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: kill343gs on August 04, 2018, 08:40:39 AM
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Thyrus on August 04, 2018, 08:51:40 AM
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: JoeBlo on August 06, 2018, 06:58:38 PM
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Reier on August 06, 2018, 07:23:54 PM
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Clickbeetle on August 07, 2018, 01:25:24 AM


Unrelated note: Kind of sad that neither Chomp nor Blacksmith were in the Desperado.  I was really hoping to see at least one hammer in the top 16.  But Chomp is not going to happen at 0-3 and Blacksmith is really long odds at 1-2.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: freeziez on August 07, 2018, 11:34:39 PM
Unrelated note: Kind of sad that neither Chomp nor Blacksmith were in the Desperado.  I was really hoping to see at least one hammer in the top 16.  But Chomp is not going to happen at 0-3 and Blacksmith is really long odds at 1-2.

Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Clickbeetle on August 08, 2018, 12:53:55 AM
Unrelated note: Kind of sad that neither Chomp nor Blacksmith were in the Desperado.  I was really hoping to see at least one hammer in the top 16.  But Chomp is not going to happen at 0-3 and Blacksmith is really long odds at 1-2.


From what I heard, more than 8 teams entered, and production picked which ones got in.  So it's possible that Chomp/Blacksmith entered but weren't picked.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: freeziez on August 08, 2018, 10:09:12 AM
Unrelated note: Kind of sad that neither Chomp nor Blacksmith were in the Desperado.  I was really hoping to see at least one hammer in the top 16.  But Chomp is not going to happen at 0-3 and Blacksmith is really long odds at 1-2.


From what I heard, more than 8 teams entered, and production picked which ones got in.  So it's possible that Chomp/Blacksmith entered but weren't picked.

would be really interesting to find out who all entered
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: JoeBlo on August 25, 2018, 07:45:56 AM
Sooo im going to say that Warhead is still feeling the pain from its encounter with Minotaur in 2016, They look like they are having a truckload of fun though

Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: freeziez on August 25, 2018, 09:19:16 PM
Episode 16 main event confirmed

Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Clickbeetle on August 27, 2018, 01:59:26 AM
Sooo im going to say that Warhead is still feeling the pain from its encounter with Minotaur in 2016, They look like they are having a truckload of fun though

That's what I was wondering, if the hit from Minotaur created some tiny fracture in the dome they didn't notice.  It's just bizarre to wrap my head around the idea that a fight that happened 2 years ago could still have effects on fights today.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: kix on August 27, 2018, 02:40:37 AM
Sooo im going to say that Warhead is still feeling the pain from its encounter with Minotaur in 2016, They look like they are having a truckload of fun though

That's what I was wondering, if the hit from Minotaur created some tiny fracture in the dome they didn't notice.  It's just bizarre to wrap my head around the idea that a fight that happened 2 years ago could still have effects on fights today.
Disc was prolly reused from 2016, and was probably damaged by minotaur back in 16 (that is prolly what it means by feeling the pain?)
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: freeziez on August 27, 2018, 03:06:14 AM
Sooo im going to say that Warhead is still feeling the pain from its encounter with Minotaur in 2016, They look like they are having a truckload of fun though

That's what I was wondering, if the hit from Minotaur created some tiny fracture in the dome they didn't notice.  It's just bizarre to wrap my head around the idea that a fight that happened 2 years ago could still have effects on fights today.
Disc was prolly reused from 2016, and was probably damaged by minotaur back in 16 (that is prolly what it means by feeling the pain?)
...yeah
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: cephalopod on August 27, 2018, 04:43:40 AM
It's the same disc from the original BB series, been used all this time. They knew there was a small crack in it after the Minotaur fight and were aware of the metal fatigue so pretty much knew it was a matter of time!
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: [cringey name goes here] on August 27, 2018, 05:21:37 AM
It's all but confirmed that the dome is not going to be used for the rest of the season. What are the chances we'll see it again ever?
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Thyrus on August 27, 2018, 06:32:59 AM
I'm pretty sure they are going to make a new one. WH is way to iconic to not have the dome head. Maybe it's not even a bad thing it broke. With todays technology and CNC machines it might come back wit a even better one
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: JoeBlo on August 27, 2018, 08:24:31 PM
Isnt Simon Scott involved in machining somehow? (made Concussions drum iirc)

Sooo im going to say that Warhead is still feeling the pain from its encounter with Minotaur in 2016, They look like they are having a truckload of fun though

That's what I was wondering, if the hit from Minotaur created some tiny fracture in the dome they didn't notice.  It's just bizarre to wrap my head around the idea that a fight that happened 2 years ago could still have effects on fights today.

I agree, it sounds weird being 2 years ago... but Warrior Dragon was literally the first opponent they have faced with the disc since Minotaur played pinball with the head.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: 8bean on August 27, 2018, 08:41:24 PM
It's the same disc from the original BB series, been used all this time. They knew there was a small crack in it after the Minotaur fight and were aware of the metal fatigue so pretty much knew it was a matter of time!

I can't believe that it was the same one all those years! They've certainly done an excellent job of polishing that bad boy before pictures because it always looked brand new. Those tormach machines will really be tested if they make another disc before the next fight.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: freeziez on August 27, 2018, 08:42:26 PM
friendly reminder that warhead beat "bronco" in 2002
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Resetti's Replicas on August 29, 2018, 10:41:49 PM
Minotaur decided to be nice and not give the "head" an extra kicking after they broke it off.  But maybe they should've so that Team Warhead would make a brand new one for this season.

But hey, at least they didn't waste it on Chomp.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Lotica on August 31, 2018, 12:12:17 PM
Tonight is USA vs. The World! Who do you think is going to win?

https://twitter.com/BattleBots/status/1035150272715272192 (https://twitter.com/BattleBots/status/1035150272715272192)
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: toAst on September 07, 2018, 10:11:24 PM
im enjoying the crap out of this new season. anyone else recording episodes? i kind of caught this part-way through the season i think so im missing a few episodes but ive got six recorded right now iirc and ill upload them if i can when i get the chance (probably after the season finishes airing)
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Thyrus on September 07, 2018, 11:24:33 PM
im enjoying the crap out of this new season. anyone else recording episodes? i kind of caught this part-way through the season i think so im missing a few episodes but ive got six recorded right now iirc and ill upload them if i can when i get the chance (probably after the season finishes airing)

they are all on youtube

Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: toAst on September 09, 2018, 12:52:53 AM
fact. some really good robots had ludicrously hard schedules and had little chance to make it into the playoffs, and lots of robots that deserved far more difficult competition had a cakewalk journey into the sweet sixteen. cest la vie eh? :rolleyes:
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Somebody on September 10, 2018, 11:03:00 PM
Hey boyyyysss next episode might have something pretty big in it. The reddit dug up a photo.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: kix on September 10, 2018, 11:09:02 PM
Hey boyyyysss next episode might have something pretty big in it. The reddit dug up a photo.
Yeah, you might say its gonna be something HUGE!
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Resetti's Replicas on September 13, 2018, 10:36:42 AM
Hey boyyyysss next episode might have something pretty big in it. The reddit dug up a photo.
I hope you brought  extra wheels
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Somebody on September 15, 2018, 10:20:27 AM
We did! One of those was still usable, only had one cut in it. But we swapped it out anyhow.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: toAst on September 15, 2018, 06:16:05 PM
**** i didnt record it last night i have to watch the rerun next week and record both :confused:
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Billy5545 on September 15, 2018, 11:46:08 PM
We did! One of those was still usable, only had one cut in it. But we swapped it out anyhow.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: toAst on September 16, 2018, 09:50:13 PM
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Reier on September 16, 2018, 09:51:11 PM
you have a new fan jonathan
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: toAst on September 16, 2018, 10:02:31 PM
oh sicckk :popcorn
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Somebody on September 17, 2018, 08:00:55 PM
Real names on GTM feel wrong.

Also yep I did the thing  :gawe:
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: COOLRUNNER87 on September 18, 2018, 10:16:28 PM
Real names on GTM feel wrong.

Also yep I did the thing  :gawe:

You and Tweedy. Then again, it looks like GTM stuck together on this one.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Thyrus on September 19, 2018, 12:05:31 AM
Real names on GTM feel wrong.

Also yep I did the thing  :gawe:

You and Tweedy. Then again, it looks like GTM stuck together on this one.

And Mike "NCR" Jeffries
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Philippa on September 19, 2018, 12:55:09 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/E4QwQlI.png)
How does this make you feel?
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: COOLRUNNER87 on September 20, 2018, 05:58:56 PM
Real names on GTM feel wrong.

Also yep I did the thing  :gawe:

You and Tweedy. Then again, it looks like GTM stuck together on this one.

And Mike "NCR" Jeffries

True, but whose bots got torn in half by ICEWave?
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Jonzu95 on September 20, 2018, 06:14:28 PM
Real names on GTM feel wrong.

Also yep I did the thing  :gawe:

You and Tweedy. Then again, it looks like GTM stuck together on this one.

And Mike "NCR" Jeffries

True, but whose bots got torn in half by ICEWave?
That would be Tweedy.
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Somebody on September 20, 2018, 10:44:04 PM
Real names on GTM feel wrong.

Also yep I did the thing  :gawe:

You and Tweedy. Then again, it looks like GTM stuck together on this one.

Obviously the best club to be in  :bigsmile:
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Clickbeetle on October 01, 2018, 01:25:33 AM
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Reier on October 01, 2018, 02:21:09 AM
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: JoeBlo on October 05, 2018, 04:16:02 AM
Well I dont think there is a single soul on this planet that would have predicted this bracket unfolding.

Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: freeziez on October 06, 2018, 01:32:53 AM
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Virus Bomb on October 06, 2018, 12:18:06 PM
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Philippa on October 06, 2018, 04:24:46 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/VvyGIqz.png)
The five I picked in the preseason poll. Some did better than others. :dumb)
Title: Re: BattleBots 2018 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Jonzu95 on October 06, 2018, 04:48:08 PM
I got two.