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A Fractured Stock Showcase
« on: April 15, 2011, 05:41:57 PM »
Hey guys, I guess this is my real introductory post - I made a topic in the new member welcome forum but then I found out no one will see it unless they only have 1 post or are logged out...anyway I'll just quote my post from there.

Hello GTM and all the users here! I literally just joined the forums about 10 minutes ago, and I guess you'll be calling me Fracture from now on. Here's some stuff about me:

  • I got interested in robot combat at about 8 years of age when watching Robot Wars. My favourite bot was Dominator 2, and my least favourite was Pussycat; I think Pussycat just randomly beat Dominator once or something and that's why I didn't like it. Nowadays I don't watch it, and there's really no favourites for me.
  • I first got Robot Wars: Extreme Destruction for the PC because it seemed like a good game. Later I found Robot Arena 2, which seems a lot better, and realistic.
  • I'm from Canada, so don't start raging at me if I say centre instead of center or colour instead of color. :P
  • I've been playing RA2 for about half a year now, probably less. I started about a year ago but obviously I haven't been playing full time since then. At the moment I play about 5-30 minutes of RA2 per day, which I'm not sure would count as just right or lower than average.
  • So far I've only built Stock and I'm not bad at it, if I may say so myself. Really, I've been looking at some bots here so I know what level I'm at. I think I'd like DSL very much if I tried it, but I'm weird and won't. Dunno if I'm just lazy, scared, or whatever.
  • I'm also weird because I don't use AI parts. Yeah, kinda puts a damper on my building without the Snapper II, but whatever. Same reasons as for why I haven't tried DSL.
  • Again, also weird because I'm still staying in my little corner of building LWs and occasionally AWs. No HWs or MWs that I've actually worked hard on so far. Less options means less likely to build a bad robot, right? Also it doesn't take as long. :P

Anyway at this point I'm not sure how dead or alive this forum is, but hopefully I can get some good criticism in my showcase so I can become a better builder. I've been on a few other forums, but holy crap there's a lot of posting features here. I'm talking marquees, smileys, spoilers, insert FLASH?! And a BUNCH of profile customization too; I'm just used to an avatar and a signature.  :rage Also I have no idea what reputation is.

Anyway I guess I'll see you guys on the rest of the forums, it seems pretty friendly here! (I kinda want the post verification to go away though T_T)

So, I guess this is the part where I post my bots?

Just some pics of two previous bots I made a long time ago to show my progress...





Because N12s are were the bomb. I just felt like showing you that. Now for my first ever real showcased bot...I bet I'll look back on this in a few months and think "Wow, I really sucked back then."



It's very efficient: 200/1.6 + 100 +100 = 325, enough to be powered by a Nifty. A DDT, however, would make the total power output have to be 512.5, a Supervolt. (and kind of a waste even then)

Yes, the razors all hit at the same time.

Yes, the wedge is below the wheels.

Yes, the razors start below the top of the chassis.

Yes, it has DSA.

Yes, it can self-right.

Comments? Anything about my level in terms of AI packs? I'm not sure if I should shorten the wedge, to protect the extender, but making it less effective. The wedge blocks most frontal attacks though, so the only thing I can imagine hitting that extender would be a very well placed hammer shot. (whether it be side or vertical)

Sorry there's no epic battleshots of me beating Starcore bots or something. I'm still on RFS AI v1.5; it's too easy but I love the teams and bot names.  :mrgreen:

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Re: A Fractured Stock Showcase
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2011, 05:46:27 PM »
Hey, the last two aren't too bad!

And since I didn't get chance to say it before, Welcome.

May I also add, badass name you got there. *bows*


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Re: A Fractured Stock Showcase
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2011, 05:48:47 PM »
Well at least you built up to the weight limit on your first bots :P

As for you new bot, looks very nice and actually looks like one of my first bots.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34366851@N07/3202187556/#in/photostream

Only thing I suggest is maybe get rid of a couple of razors and get a black or something else, but it really is fine as is. Good job and stick around, you've already impressed me.

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Re: A Fractured Stock Showcase
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2011, 05:51:05 PM »
That actually doesn't look too bad, I reckon. I think if your MW and HW bots are of a similar standard, you might be able to hold your ground in Starcore V1.
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Re: A Fractured Stock Showcase
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2011, 05:51:48 PM »
Welcome to forums Fracture! :welcome

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Re: A Fractured Stock Showcase
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2011, 05:58:19 PM »
I lol-ed at the first bot.  XD

Welcome to the forums :D

You improvements look good so far.  Hope to see more of your bots.

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Re: A Fractured Stock Showcase
« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2011, 06:22:23 PM »
Nice bot there, excellent for a first showcased bot.
You do really need the snapper II at the very least though, in heavier bots they are VERY usefull.
I'd also highly recomend you do get DSL aswell, it's teh boss.

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Re: A Fractured Stock Showcase
« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2011, 06:27:00 PM »
Yes, those look very good.

I'm also happy to hear you speak Chinese, is the dialect Mandarin?

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Re: A Fractured Stock Showcase
« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2011, 06:27:41 PM »
That popup is awesome, better than any of my Stock popups for sure. Welcome to the forums.

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Re: A Fractured Stock Showcase
« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2011, 06:32:15 PM »
I never thought about making the chassis T-Shaped in a LW pop-up. Though it is less powerful than a DDT and regular z-teks are overkill for drive on LW. Use RedBirds or RADs and try to fit a DDT and it would be a pretty good pop-up.
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Re: A Fractured Stock Showcase
« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2011, 06:34:54 PM »
 :welcome
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Re: A Fractured Stock Showcase
« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2011, 07:01:56 PM »
The first one looks like Omnivore's slightly stupid and overweight cousin. :P

I'm lovin the LW popup though.

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Re: A Fractured Stock Showcase
« Reply #12 on: April 15, 2011, 09:44:17 PM »
NO ONE SHALL BE LEFT OUT.

Hey, the last two aren't too bad!

And since I didn't get chance to say it before, Welcome.

May I also add, badass name you got there. *bows*
*bows back* not sure if FOTEPX is just pure nonsense or an acronym though. xD
Thanks (to each line). Names that start with F are win. :P

Well at least you built up to the weight limit on your first bots :P

As for you new bot, looks very nice and actually looks like one of my first bots.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34366851@N07/3202187556/#in/photostream

Only thing I suggest is maybe get rid of a couple of razors and get a black or something else, but it really is fine as is. Good job and stick around, you've already impressed me.
Thanks! So would it be a good thing if I'm following in your footsteps? :o

That actually doesn't look too bad, I reckon. I think if your MW and HW bots are of a similar standard, you might be able to hold your ground in Starcore V1.
Just v1? D: That's depressing.

loljk, yeah I need to start building in other weight classes if I want to become a decent bot builder. I've heard the Starcore AI packs are really good for testing your bots so I guess I'll try them out soon.

Welcome to forums Fracture! :welcome
Wow you guys have a smiley for everything, don't you?

I lol-ed at the first bot.  XD

Welcome to the forums :D

You improvements look good so far.  Hope to see more of your bots.

SHUT UP IT BEAT EMERGENCY AFTER 8 TRIES >:O (that was my biggest achievement back then, lol)

Nice bot there, excellent for a first showcased bot.
You do really need the snapper II at the very least though, in heavier bots they are VERY usefull.
I'd also highly recomend you do get DSL aswell, it's teh boss.
Yeah, it's like that feeling when you have a buttload of homework to do...sometimes you just keep playing RA2 or something else, because you're either too lazy and/or you're kind of scared of doing all of it, in a way. I'll get to it sooner or later.

I'm also happy to hear you speak Chinese, is the dialect Mandarin?
Yayuhzz.

That popup is awesome, better than any of my Stock popups for sure. Welcome to the forums.
Thanks!

I never thought about making the chassis T-Shaped in a LW pop-up. Though it is less powerful than a DDT and regular z-teks are overkill for drive on LW. Use RedBirds or RADs and try to fit a DDT and it would be a pretty good pop-up.
Blehh I don't wanna waste 14 extra kg on a black.

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(see reply 6 quotes up)

The first one looks like Omnivore's slightly stupid and overweight cousin. :P

I'm lovin the LW popup though.
lul, though I don't know what Omnivore looks like.

Thanks for your support on the Popup. :)

Wow I regret typing this tediously long post now. The posting box keep messing up and randomly scrolling up so I can barely see what I'm typing. >_<

Question: What's with the "DP!" in like every single showcase I look in?

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Re: A Fractured Stock Showcase
« Reply #13 on: April 15, 2011, 10:02:33 PM »

Basicly your robot and Omnivore share the same concept of spinning weapon on a servo to attack the tops of other bots c

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Re: A Fractured Stock Showcase
« Reply #14 on: April 15, 2011, 10:13:33 PM »
DP is double post. TP is triple post, etc.

Also:
Following in Scrap's footsteps is a good thing

and

Listen to advice and trust us and you will be accepted. Generally the advice of colored name peoples, and a few non-colored name people (Badnik, martymidget, craaig, just to name a few I DON'T WANT ANYONE WHINING ABOUT THIS). Some people are not so good with the advice but I won't name names.

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You seem to have a good personality so I think that you'll fit in just fine.
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Re: A Fractured Stock Showcase
« Reply #15 on: April 15, 2011, 11:08:15 PM »
Type in the Quick reply to avoid that, I also have my posts glitch up if they are too huge in the reply page.

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Re: A Fractured Stock Showcase
« Reply #16 on: April 16, 2011, 03:35:20 AM »
welcome to GTM

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Re: A Fractured Stock Showcase
« Reply #17 on: April 16, 2011, 07:04:26 AM »
Welcome to the forums. :3

On your first bot, I like the Omnivore concept. The only things are:
- Change the drive motors to HPZ's.
- Upgrade your wheels to Shinies, Rubbers, or Slipperbottoms.
- Minimize empty space in your chassis.

On your second bot:
- Change the wheels to shinies. Once you do this, you could
- add an extra rack of weapons.
- Put the castor higher up as armour (castors are invincible, you know! ;))

On the third bot, IMO, I like it. Don't bother changing anything unless other people tell you to. :D

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Re: A Fractured Stock Showcase
« Reply #18 on: April 16, 2011, 10:27:27 AM »
DP is double post. TP is triple post, etc.
Oh, okay. I thought it meant Don't Panic or something. xD

So are there any specific rules about double/triple/quadruple/etc. posting here? And how about swearing?

Type in the Quick reply to avoid that, I also have my posts glitch up if they are too huge in the reply page.
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I made this little bugger in 2 hours. Motors attached to a servo or snapper spin faster, right?



Plastic and 8 Maces, attached the not-cool way where they don't hit at the same time.

But wait, maybe a DSA one with 9 Razors would be better?



Or is DSA with 6 Maces attached the cool way where they all hit at the same time better?



What if I keep the DSA but attach 7 Maces in the not-cool way...?



Maybe I should go back to Plastic and attach the Maces in the cool way?



Wat do? xD

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Re: A Fractured Stock Showcase
« Reply #19 on: April 16, 2011, 10:32:16 AM »
Keep all of 'em! They all look good! If you are going to attach stuff in the "not cool way" still rotate them so they are paralle to the ground instead of  perpendicular to it.