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Robot Arena => Showcases => Stock Showcases => Topic started by: Gazea2 on February 19, 2010, 06:22:59 AM
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Hi everyone. I'm new here and I wanted your feedback on my bots.
First of all, Killdozer:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/92414screenshot.bmp)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/65737screenshot_2.bmp)
6 wheel drive. 6 HP Z-teks.
It's got a lot of empty space that I need to work on but I think it is quite good.
Next it is Launch Into Orbit: (Note. Names are not permanent.)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/92448screenshot_5.bmp)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/52440screenshot_7.bmp)
Two HP Z-teks for drive. 6 DDT Burst Motors. (4 for wedges, two for razor tips.)
This one is the one that I am most proud of. It can beat Seism 13, from the BBEANS A.I pack, in three hits.
Comment and suggest improvements!
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They're not bod, but the chassis on both could be smaller. *waits for feedback from Naryar or Pwn*
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Both of them, Shrink the chassis, And don't use the BBEANS Supervolt Battery.
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I only used them because I still can't stack supervolts.
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I like the last one, but maybe you could even out the number of razors on each DDT for a cleaner look.
Also you're using cheaty parts on it - I see a bbeans supervolt - fine to use in private, but not generally received well on serious bots.
Finally, the nitpicky bit, chassis size could go down on it.
As for the first one, I wouldn't put weapons on both ends - concentrate it all on the one to get more power there. The other thing I would mention, you've already pointed out - chassis size - so I don't need to say anything there :P
Overall, they aren't too bad in my opinion :)
EDIT: As for stacking, I find it difficult to stack Supervolts. Try Niftys or pinks.
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Why are the plows on DDT's on the rammer?
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To let me put the weapons through it.
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To be more weight efficient, mount it on a Snapper II then.
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For KD, you won't need rear armor and weapons when you see how the game drives it, so shrink the chassis, use about 4 anchors and attach your weapons the same way you attached the razors on LIO. And if you really need that snowplow, you can use the DDT, but you can make it more beneficial by attaching a wedge onto that DDT.
As for LIO, 2WD is kinda slow for its weight class. Try to give it 4WD, and probably 3 wedges would be fine (although we usually make it slimmer and just use 2). And with that extra DDT, you can add some weapons to it. To get the weight for that, just use 4 blacks (which means you'll only need 2 BBEANS blacks).
Generic advice for now, but you can build more creatively when you get the hang of it. :D
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Also, .BMPZ!!!!
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I only used them because I still can't stack supervolts.
There's a tutorial for it in the "Tutorials and Tips" section.
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Also, .BMPZ!!!!
What lloopp here is trying to say, is it's quicker to load images if they're a format that isnt .BMP - .PNG is often recommended around here. It'll also save server space on GTM (:
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Thanks everyone for the suggestions.
I now reveal... Killdozer V.2!
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/15043screenshot_12.bmp)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/11066screenshot_13.bmp)
I am now going to work on Launch Into Orbit.
(Also, there are no BBEANS stacked supervolts!)
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Fast learner learns quite fast. :D
I think it's time for you to learn the magic of the eFFe glitch. This can be applied to your rammer. First, attach an extender to your Snapper2 with the side attachment points facing upward (you might have to rotate the extender). Then wire the snapper. Hover an extender over the outermost side attachment point (with the extender's attachment point facing outward for the plow), and fire the snapper. While it's out of the position and the extender is still floating in space, 'attach' it and it will still float in space. Then you'll have enough space to attach the plow.
This glitch's quite helpful, and you can make bots as compact as this:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/82793fury.PNG)
Both motors and the snowplow were attached using one burst motor (you can get it in the Combo AI + SZ pack. Those parts are legal, they're just hidden). :D
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I've heard of the eFFe glitch before but have never found it very useful. Maybe now I can. :mrgreen:
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Believe us, it is very useful.
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I've got Launch Into Orbit V.2 for you all! Here it is:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/1895screenshot_15.bmp)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/66570screenshot_18.bmp)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/90813screenshot_19.bmp)
Rate and comment guys!
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GRAH cange pics to PNG's!
other than that, do the iron's reach the enemy bot?
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Not bad. I'm not sure the long chassis wedge is totally necessary - it may be a waste of weight - but I'm not a stock specialist so I'm not sure. One thing I will say - again - please, after the screenshots are taken, take a few moments, go into paint, and save them as .PNGs to save our interwebs from being epicly sloooow
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Whoa, that's some funky extender work you've got there.
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Well, you definitely have something going on here! But it looks messy. But 11 irons (!) is too much for a DDT to handle for it to to heavy damage. A common rule here is to use 3-6 razors per DDT. Also, even up the snappers do they can get under bots nicely.
For starters try cloning this bot:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/61611Untitled-1.jpg)
It doesn't have to be an exact copy, since the tire-inside-the-motor is kinda time consuming. And the name's just to throw you off. It's actually quite destructive. :D
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Wow, that looks really complicated... One question though, how do you link an extender, which is attatched to a DDT Burst, onto another extender which is linked onto another DDT Burst like that? It would have to be perfectly positioned.
also i luv ty hes mai waifu <3333333333333333333
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They are not linked, just inside each other. (I should know, it's my bot xD).
http://www.veoh.com/search/videos/q/effe+glitch#watch%3Dv14621168PgRb3mq9
^EFFE GLITCH TUTORIAL
I also have one in the tutorials section of the forum for stacking black batteries (which would be quite beneficial).
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Sage, you are my HERO! I can actually (kind of) stack black batteries now!
N00bot will be finished soon. I am just adding the finishing touches. :bigsmile:
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Sorry for the double post.
Here is N00bot!
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/24308screenshot_21.png)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/68321screenshot_25.png)
(The pictures are .png's this time.) :bigsmile:
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very good popup, much better than mine.
give it a paintjob and a different name and its great
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You can still add 2 razors on the right DDT. :P
But it's actually quite nice, though you can shift the Snapper2 (or whatever motor's holding the middle wedge) slightly forward, so it's at the side wedges' length. You can spend the extra weight by removing the spike strip system and place 2 DDTs in front of the ones you already have, and probably fit 5 razors onto each DDT. If you still have extra weight, well that depends on how much you're left with. Just show us what you can come up with. :D
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Thanks for the good comments, guys.
I'm going to finish my popup and then I want to build a good spinner. One question though, how do you build good spinners like Absolute Chaos?
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Ooh. Eager learner is eager. :P
To make an uber-spinner (in this case a 36HS), you need an itty-bitty chassis (no more than 34 or 58 kg, depending on the weapon setup), 2 Snapper IIs (you can get them from the Combo AI + SZ pack in the Downloads section), 2 blacks (they have to be stacked to fit inside the small chassis), 2 HPZs for drive, 4 HPZs for weapons, and 36 irons/maces. Whether you have to stack snappers or not depends on the chassis size and motor setup. Try snooping around some showcases here for 36HSes and you can see how compact the chassis should be. :D
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Ok, here is (hopefully) my finished popup, Ripped:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/48127screenshot_36.png)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/27384screenshot_38.png)
(Paint job is kinda bad, I know. :bigsmile: )
Also, thanks for the info about spinners.
One more question, though, (I'm full of them.) How do you create spinners like... Heavens Sawmill? Basically the ones with all of the snowplows.
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Actually, you don't need such long arms for the popup. You want to try to have the center of gravity somewhere near the front, to keep the wedges effective.
As for the question about VSes, well that depends on what kind of VS you're trying to build. There are VSes which have small weapon radii to continuously gut-rip undersides, and there are VS which have large weapon radii (like Heaven's Sawmill) to throw bots OOTA. VSes tend to have wedges to feed bots to the spinners, and Heaven's Sawmill just extended that connection using plows. It also doubled its flinging power by chaining motors. As you can see it only has 2 discs while having 4 motors, but that means one disc can be powered by 2 motors. But that also means that it will have a longer spinup time, but it's all worth it when you see bots flying away. Also, probably the most important aspect that you should take in mind when building VSes is stability. Which is why a lot of VSes tend to have a wide stance. :D
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Why can everybody learn to stack batteries?
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Actually, you don't need such long arms for the popup. You want to try to have the center of gravity somewhere near the front, to keep the wedges effective.
As for the question about VSes, well that depends on what kind of VS you're trying to build. There are VSes which have small weapon radii to continuously gut-rip undersides, and there are VS which have large weapon radii (like Heaven's Sawmill) to throw bots OOTA. VSes tend to have wedges to feed bots to the spinners, and Heaven's Sawmill just extended that connection using plows. It also doubled its flinging power by chaining motors. As you can see it only has 2 discs while having 4 motors, but that means one disc can be powered by 2 motors. But that also means that it will have a longer spinup time, but it's all worth it when you see bots flying away. Also, probably the most important aspect that you should take in mind when building VSes is stability. Which is why a lot of VSes tend to have a wide stance. :D
Ok, thanks. I'm going to have a go at making one but don't expect a air-tight chassis on my first try. :bigsmile:
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Why can everybody learn to stack batteries?
Because we are good. :P
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Why can everybody learn to stack batteries?
Because we are good. :P
Because they are teens on the internet. They have the time to stack 4 black together, we are busy with lives and sh**.
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Why can everybody learn to stack batteries?
Because we are good. :P
Because they are teens on the internet. They have the time to stack 4 black together, we are busy with lives and sh**.
Aren't you 15 ?
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The point of making a 36 HS is that you figure it out yourself to prove your skills. The rules are also fairly strict:
1. 36 weapons that weight 10 kgs each, ex. Iron Spikes and Maces. (You can, if you have the weight, add a frontal weapon for protection)
2. These 36 weapons will be on 4 tribars that are on 4 HP-Zteks.
3. The drive will be 2 HP-Zteks, usually with shiny hub wheels on them.
4. The power will be 2 Black Batteries.
5. This is optional, but you will get much more respect if you can make it invertible as well.
That said, I have built a lot of them and will you give you a few tips:
1. Pretty much the only way is to use two blue Snapper II's. There are two workable designs that use 2 servos and a few with one snapper II... but i already made those :P
2. You should learn snapper loading before you attempt this. (Look in my signature for a tutorial.)
3. There are many, many ways to do a setup for this type of bot (which is why they are fun to build) but it's becoming hard to come up with new ones as of late. I would suggest looking at other peoples versions and copying the design. After you make your first it's easier to design a new setup.
4. Come up with the setup in your head or on paper before even attempting it in game. This will usually help. The weight of the stuff is 762-766 kgs (depending on if you use 2 20cms or 4 20cms for your setup) or 774 (if you choose granny guard wheels instead of shiny hubs) so your chassis will have to be fairly small. The breakdown for the components is here:
360= Weapons
120= Weapon Motors
60= Drive Motors
60= Batteries
56= Tribars
48= Extenders for weapons
26= Snapper II's
24= Wheels (Shiny Hubs) OR 36= Granny Guard Wheels
4-8= Extenders for setup
4= Control Board
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No, S32 is an exception obviously.
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Thanks Sage. That snapper loading is really helpful. :bigsmile:
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Oh I know :P
I'm loving this showcase. Keep it up Gazea!
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Wow, you really like it Sage? I'm new here though.
Anyway here is my VS (I think that is what it is called):
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/75586screenshot_41.png)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/4273screenshot_44.png)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/88079screenshot_45.png)
Rate and comment! (And Sage... do you notice anything about this bot :P.)
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I like this showcase not because the bots are amazing but because you actually listen to advice :)
Alright, so the main thing you should do is build to the weight limit (which is 800 kgs on a HW). Right now any decent bot you face will have 70 kgs more of weapons to beat you with.
As for the design itself, that middle spinner is kinda counter-productive, as well as completely vulnerable. I would recommend removing the center spinner and adding 2 more vertical spinners. That should really improve this bots performance. Also, you should test these bots out and then see what happens in battle before you showcase them, because you'll be able to fix things by yourself that way.
Also, the chassis is too tall. On the height slider while building your chassis, it only takes 6 pixels of movement for a vertical Snapper 2. It looks like you have 8 or so.
Have you looked at Clickbeetle's building tips? They help a ton.
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I like this showcase not because the bots are amazing but because you actually listen to advice :)
Alright, so the main thing you should do is build to the weight limit (which is 800 kgs on a HW). Right now any decent bot you face will have 70 kgs more of weapons to beat you with.
As for the design itself, that middle spinner is kinda counter-productive, as well as completely vulnerable. I would recommend removing the center spinner and adding 2 more vertical spinners. That should really improve this bots performance. Also, you should test these bots out and then see what happens in battle before you showcase them, because you'll be able to fix things by yourself that way.
Also, the chassis is too tall. On the height slider while building your chassis, it only takes 6 pixels of movement for a vertical Snapper 2. It looks like you have 8 or so.
Have you looked at Clickbeetle's building tips? They help a ton.
Yeah, I have looked at Clickbeetle's building tips and they have helped. :bigsmile:
I also tested this out and it did quite well. Also, when you say add two more vertical spinners, I'm not sure where to add them.
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Sorry for the double post.
Here is the updated version of my VS:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/90599screenshot_48.png)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/36464screenshot_49.png)
It does VERY well in battle.
Rate and comment guys!
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Those wedges aren't doing much dude.
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I think u should line up all the weapons so they all do damage at the same time.
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Those wedges aren't doing much dude.
I think u should line up all the weapons so they all do damage at the same time.
@Reier-The wedges help to self-right.
@Squirrel_Monkey-They already do damage at the same time. Anyway, when the front motors get ripped off at least I have a backup.
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what Reier meant was that you should make your wedges longer so the snowplows don't block it from getting under stuff.
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Ok, I made them longer.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/31744screenshot_50.png)
I'm not sure what to build next... maybe a HS?
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Make the extenders holding the wedges 40cm's. And rotate the front motors so they are straight.
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They don't need to be straight, in fact having them like that protects the motors. Also the weapons in the back would be blocked if the front ones were straight.
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They don't need to be straight, in fact having them like that protects the motors. Also the weapons in the back would be blocked if the front ones were straight.
Yes! Someone understands what I was trying to do. :bigsmile:
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Sorry for the double post. :p
I have found this website that I have found useful. It has helped me to A.I most of my bots. Here is the link:
https://gametechmods.com/rfshq/pafiledb/uploads/TUTORIALS/Making-AI-Robots.html
I've also been trying to mod arena's and have created a 60's type style combat arena. ;)
EDIT: I've made a new bot called Eat Razor! (Help with a better name!)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/93826screenshot_51.png)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/41128screenshot_52.png)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/97553screenshot_53.png)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/15048screenshot_55.png)
4 stacked Supervolt Batteries, DSA and 6 DDTs.
Rate and comment guys!
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Shrink the chassis, change to grannies, add more razors. and remove the pink.
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You need alteast 4 times more weapons on a HW, unless its a Popup, then 12 Razors would be good enough.
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4WD=good and space management is good.
Suggestions:
-Use four DDTs instead of six, and put more razors on each DDT. This is more efficient overall.
-Try to get some wedges on, like on your VS.
-You can get some extra weight for said suggestions by using lighter wheels.
-Name it Dolby Digital Surround Pound (you asked for a better name, not sure if that's better but it's something.)
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Front armor (or weapons) is necessary as well. You don't want to get trashed by a HS, do you ?
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Ok, after listening to your advice, here is Dolby Digital Surround Pound! (Thanks to Clickbeetle for the name!)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/13733screenshot_1.png)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/75418screenshot_58.png)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/82179screenshot_59.png)
Rate and comment guys!
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8/10
it seems the wheels need mor protection
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800 Kg? Good job! :mrgreen:
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Is it 4 blacks? You can shrink the chassis slightly at the front, shorten the extender holding the plow so the weapons are not as blocked.
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Yes, it is 4 blacks.
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Then remove the nifty and I don't know where else to use the weight.
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My router just caught on fire trying to allow the BMP images through to my computer.
Please post JPG or PNG images in the future.
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The pictures are .pngs.
EDIT: I have got a middleweight HS(?) to showcase soon...
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Here are two new MWs!
First of all a HS!
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/78037screenshot_53.jpg)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/96943screenshot_60.jpg)
And... a MW popup!
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/46942screenshot_62.jpg)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/48010screenshot_65.jpg)
Rate and comment on my first middleweights, guys!
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For the HS, you can conserve weight by using a T connector. However, that would require Snapper Loading. But it's worth it, since you can attach more weapons with the free weight. Also, you can eFFe the snowplow to that same snapper when you use the secret attachment point (it's just below the arm, where you can see a grey square).
As for the popup, the weapon setup is useless since only one of the razors hit the enemy. Rotate the main extender so the following razors are aligned side-by-side, so all of the razors hit the enemy at the same time. :D
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For the HS, you can conserve weight by using a T connector. However, that would require Snapper Loading. But it's worth it, since you can attach more weapons with the free weight. Also, you can eFFe the snowplow to that same snapper when you use the secret attachment point (it's just below the arm, where you can see a grey square).
As for the popup, the weapon setup is useless since only one of the razors hit the enemy. Rotate the main extender so the following razors are aligned side-by-side, so all of the razors hit the enemy at the same time. :D
I'm confused... secret attachment point?
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https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php/topic,3260.0.html
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https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php/topic,3260.0.html
Oh! I see!
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n the HS, arnt those maces custom parts? also dont they touch the floor?
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Just custom skins stag...
FYI. Those pics are BMPs
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On the popup, get rid of the two pinks and upgrade the wheels to Rubbers. You get better ground clearance, which is essential on popups.
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Ok, I have listened and come up with better versions!
First of all, the HS!
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/82237screenshot_5.PNG)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/16590screenshot_7.PNG)
...And the popup!
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/39124screenshot.PNG)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/46008screenshot_2.PNG)
Rate and comment as usual!
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On the popup, rotate the DDT's so the arms are in the middle of the bot. Get rid of pinks, upgrade to HPZ drive and make sure you have at least 2 blacks.
With the HS, change to shinies, remove the pinks and add more weapons.
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*cough* .BMPs *cough*
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On the popup, rotate the DDT's so the arms are in the middle of the bot. Get rid of pinks, upgrade to HPZ drive and make sure you have at least 2 blacks.
With the HS, change to shinies, remove the pinks and add more weapons.
*cough* .BMPs *cough*
My popup does have HPZtek drive. On my VS the grannies make it invertible and I also changed them to .PNGS!
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Good. And I like the bots there looking pretty good.
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My popup does have HPZtek drive. On my VS the grannies make it invertible and I also changed them to .PNGS!
good, but still rotate the DDTs. How many razors are on them?
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2 razors on each DDT.
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And how many blacks?
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One black and 2/3 pinks.
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DP!
I've made my first lightweight! It's a bit unstable but it can hit hard.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/80296screenshot.png)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/68950screenshot_4.png)
5 pink batteries, 2 RADs, mini wheels, steel armour (forgot to leave the armor tab :P)
I've also been messing around with Absolute Chaos's chassis and I now understand how they are built. One question though... how did Inf stack the control board in there?
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Please change your pictures' file types from BMP to something smaller or they will simply be removed!
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NOTHING will touch the blades
look, when you take your screenshot and open it in paint, save it as a PNG!
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Please change your pictures' file types from BMP to something smaller or they will simply be removed!
NOTHING will touch the blades
look, when you take your screenshot and open it in paint, save it as a PNG!
@Both of you - Sorry, I forgot to change it. I will from now on, I promise.
@Sparkey - I have tested it in battle and the blades hit the other robots perfectly.
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gre some TALL bots
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gre some TALL bots
It hits the bots because the motor weighs the front down.
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*f-f-f-f-facepalm!*
that's a prob then, flip the HPz
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*f-f-f-f-facepalm!*
that's a prob then, flip the HPz
What would that do?
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Sparkey stop. STOP. YOUR COMMENTS ARE PAINFUL.
Gaz, sparkey is a n00b. He can give some ok advice once in a while, but it's better not to listen to him.
You might want to read this (if you haven't):
http://beetlebros.gametechmods.com/ra2techs.htm (http://beetlebros.gametechmods.com/ra2techs.htm)
About the bot-
The Bad:
The weapon is a bit high, pinks are inferior to nifties or blacks (I'd recommend a nifty for this type), mini wheels < Shiny hub wheels, you need more weapons and a servo is a bit heavy TBH. Also, does that have steel? Use DSA.
The Good:
Nice job building to the weight limit. Bursted motors are a plus in most cases. Pretty good job with chassis space management.
If I were you I'd shrink my chassis to the bare minimum, use a snapper II (The blue one) to mount the weapon, get a nifty battery, and get a bit more weapons or a plow or something. The bot has potential, update us. :D
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i don't need to stop, I'm regurgitating what's said to me, make sure it's balanced, make the weps low, ect.
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Get good before you give advice dude. And you usually don't "regurgitate what's said to you".
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I'm atleast somewhat :good: by now, if you hav'nt seen my SC latley, I could destroy this guy
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Believe me, I've seen your showcase. You can't pull that one on me.
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I'm regurgitating what's said to me
Generally when you regurgitate something, it's vomit... so did you transformed the advice we gave into vomit ??
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lol @ Nary
Yeah, try to use one nifty one this one. Mount the ztek on a blue snapper to save weight.
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I'm just saying, I wold'nt say my building is n00bish anymore, I'm just.....new to building. Any thing else about me is n00bish though.
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This discussion is going nowhere. Back on topic, please. Sparkey, while the assistance is appreciated it would be preferred if you left the helpfulness to the more experienced and instead focus on improving yourself (I.E. Your post quality and bot building. I recommend you get firefox for a web browser as it has a spellchecker built in, that would be a step in the right direction.)
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I've got a new bot for you all. Last night I was messing around trying to make a 36 Mace HS. Instead I came up with a 24 Iron HS. Here it is:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/8941splash.PNG)
Rate and comment! (I'm off to build my lightweight again.)
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Twist the extender with the spikes on to make them all hit at the same time.
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What Av's tryin to say here that instead of this: oo
Zmake them go like this:
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So that the irons hit at the same time. And you need another black, try to stack one in
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He stacked 2 blacks, look closer.
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Try to get the plows in front of the weapon motors.
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Here is my updated lightweight!
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/54458splash.PNG)
Rate and comment!
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You can get rid of the pinks, shrink the chassis and add more weapons.
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I have changed my lightweight.
HP Razor Tek!
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/60562Splash.PNG)
Rate and comment guys!
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Definitely better, but the chassis can be shrunk further. My ROBONOVA entry was able to have 8 razors.
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the plow should be in front of the ztek.
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Get rid use extender attaching ztech to the snapper, just use snapper loading (See Sage's Sig!)
Then attach the plow to the hidden attachment point.
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I'm back!
I was building in DSL for a tournament (Tag Team Tornado).
Here is my new bot:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/70165splash.PNG)
I know it is like lots of other rammers.
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Chassis could be shrunk.
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Definitely coming on.
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Would be better with 6WD.
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uuunnndddeeerrrwwweeeiiiggghhhttt
Also use shinies.
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I'm going to upload the update on my bot soon. ;)
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DP:
I present to you... Permission to Puncture V.2!
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/27787splash.PNG)
I couldn't get shinies on to make it invertible.
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No comments? :embarr
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A Supervolt works fine for that, and move the razors from the middle rack to the upper rack, so the protection's more useful there. And since it's a generic rammer, there's nothing much you can do about that.
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Ok, thanks.
I have one question.
How do people, like Sage, make 36 mace hs's with only one snapper II?
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Sage posted the setup on the last page of his thread.
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Clever extender usage. All weapon motors should be no more than 2 extender attachments away from the snapper to be able to have 36 maces. Actually, they're quite easy to do. What's tough is to imitate what he did with the remaining weight (like adding 2 ramplates). XD
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Ok. I won't add ramplates.
I still don't understand how he managed to do it with one snapper II.
Can anyone help?
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What's even harder is doing it on one snapper2... :D
Anyways, it just takes a good amount of planning and knowledge of how glitches can work. If you don't know how to snapper load, then it will be pretty much impossible. Take a look at my sig for good tutorials on snapper loading. After you get that down it's just a matter of coming up with a setup, and then pulling it off. For me, I come up with my setups on my walk home from school (which is a mile or so). And then I go into bot lab and see if they work. If they work, I then calculate if I will have enough weight to add everything I want to and if there will be any leftover. I write all this down and then, FINALLY, do I actually build it.
Hope that helps. Maybe you should try a 2 snapper II 36HS first. IN WHICH CASE:
The point of making a 36 HS is that you figure it out yourself to prove your skills. The rules are also fairly strict:
1. 36 weapons that weight 10 kgs each, ex. Iron Spikes and Maces. (You can, if you have the weight, add a frontal weapon for protection)
2. These 36 weapons will be on 4 tribars that are on 4 HP-Zteks.
3. The drive will be 2 HP-Zteks, usually with shiny hub wheels on them.
4. The power will be 2 Black Batteries.
5. This is optional, but you will get much more respect if you can make it invertible as well.
That said, I have built a lot of them and will you give you a few tips:
1. Pretty much the only way is to use two blue Snapper II's. There are two workable designs that use 2 servos and a few with one snapper II... but i already made those :P
2. You should learn snapper loading before you attempt this. (Look in my signature for a tutorial.)
3. There are many, many ways to do a setup for this type of bot (which is why they are fun to build) but it's becoming hard to come up with new ones as of late. I would suggest looking at other peoples versions and copying the design. After you make your first it's easier to design a new setup.
4. Come up with the setup in your head or on paper before even attempting it in game. This will usually help. The weight of the stuff is 762-766 kgs (depending on if you use 2 20cms or 4 20cms for your setup) or 774 (if you choose granny guard wheels instead of shiny hubs) so your chassis will have to be fairly small. The breakdown for the components is here:
360= Weapons
120= Weapon Motors
60= Drive Motors
60= Batteries
56= Tribars
48= Extenders for weapons
26= Snapper II's
24= Wheels (Shiny Hubs) OR 36= Granny Guard Wheels
4-8= Extenders for setup
4= Control Board
^ I think I posted this before, but it's helpful.
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I've got a new bot for you all. Last night I was messing around trying to make a 36 Mace HS. Instead I came up with a 24 Iron HS. Here it is:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/8941splash.PNG)
Rate and comment! (I'm off to build my lightweight again.)
^^ That is the 24 iron HS that I made a while ago.
By the way, thanks for the tips. :bigsmile:
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Wow, that looks exactly like Absolute Chaos's setup xD Just... longer. Import AC into your bot lab and take a look at it. See if you can replicate it.
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Wow, that looks exactly like Absolute Chaos's setup xD Just... longer. Import AC into your bot lab and take a look at it. See if you can replicate it.
AC was exactly what I was trying to replicate. :P
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DP!
I've done it! I've managed to build black and blue! Here it is:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/63009splash.PNG)
And here is a re-make of my middleweight HS:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/33166splash mw.PNG)
(I need a name for my middleweight HS.)
Rate and comment guys!
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Congrats!
On the MW, you don't need another black. I'd go for more weapons instead.
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Congrats!
Thanks! I wouldn't have been able to do it without your tutorial. :P
On the MW, you don't need another black. I'd go for more weapons instead.
Ok, thanks.
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DP!
On my middleweight HS I have added a few more maces onto each tribar and now it can do this:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/73453splash.PNG)
...It can beat Fury from Starcore V.3!!!
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You should download Inf AI or Starcore v4 beta. Inf AI is better.
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I have both of them but never use them. :rolleyes:
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DP!
I've got 2 new bots for you all.
First one is a lightweight VS:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/48803LW splash.PNG)
Next one is a heavyweight FS:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/49294FS splash.PNG)
Rate and comment as usual!
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Use one snapper on the VS.
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Use one snapper on the VS.
How?
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Mount it on the other AP, attacth the drive to the secret AP, then attach the birds to the main axle using snapper loading.
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Mount it on the other AP, attacth the drive to the secret AP, then attach the birds to the main axle using snapper loading.
I did that and now it is really unstable. :/
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Oh.
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That VS is gonna have 0 reach.
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I've got a new bot for you all and it can out-wedge Neglected Waterbug!
Here it is:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/12998splash.PNG)
2 blacks (stacked)
DSA
8 HP Zteks
4 Discs with 4 irons on each
2 snapper IIs
Rate and comment guys!
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Wow. It's pretty rare to see bots with blue snappers that can outwedge NWB. Good job!
I'm quite worried about those exposed motors, though. Most HS could eat them in seconds.
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Wow. It's pretty rare to see bots with blue snappers that can outwedge NWB. Good job!
I'm quite worried about those exposed motors, though. Most HS could eat them in seconds.
I've noticed that but it usually kills them before they fall off.
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Wow. It's pretty rare to see bots with blue snappers that can outwedge NWB. Good job!
lol and it's a VS too.
I'm not too sure about the side protection you have, but good bot.
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I tink they're stabilisers.
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I tink they're stabilisers.
Correct. But they are also for wheel protection. :bigsmile:
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Try using plows for stablizers instead.
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Remind me how heavy those discs are please.
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Try using plows for stablizers instead.
Remind me how heavy those discs are please.
@Sage - I'll try to eFFe them on but before when I tried my game was being stupid and the snappers wouldn't fire. :FFFUUU
@G.K - 17kg.
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They're wasted weight then. Put an extender on each of the disc's attachment points and rotate them so the large part is facing inwards. Attach the irons on like that. You'll have weight for the plows.
EDIT: I'm an idiot. I though the HPZ's were chained. My advice is invalid.
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Nah... don't worry G.K.
I think I already have enough weight by using a 20cm extender sideways off of the one attached to the extender on the snapper II. Then if I eFFe another extender on I could use the sideways attachment points to attach the plow. (It's a lot easier to understand when I do it. :P)
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DP!
I've got plows on it:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/90800splash.PNG)
Is there anything else I can improve on?
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No comments? :(
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It's only been a few hours. Plus, there's nothing really different from the last version besides the plows. Tell us what it does poorly and we can help improve it that way. If it beats most bots consistently, then we don't need to comment on it :)
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It's only been a few hours. Plus, there's nothing really different from the last version besides the plows. Tell us what it does poorly and we can help improve it that way. If it beats most bots consistently, then we don't need to comment on it :)
Ok. :)
One thing that I need help with is getting it to self-right. Whenever it gets flipped over, which is a lot of the time, it has no way to self-right. It justs moves around the arena on its iron spikes. Help?
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Try spinning the motors the other way.
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I've got a new bot for you all. Here it is:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/3778splash.PNG)
I know it is underweight but I don't know what else to put onto it.
Rate and comment guys!
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Man... You NEED front armor to hope to win a match against anything else than a gut-ripper.
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Here is my updated version with front armour:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/24461splash.PNG)
Anything else that I could improve on?
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Using up all the weight?
Think of things that could hinder this bot, and think of ways to help make it less hindered.
For instance, can it self right?
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Aside from the srimech, spend the rest of the free weight with side trappers.
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Using up all the weight?
Think of things that could hinder this bot, and think of ways to help make it less hindered.
For instance, can it self right?
No, it can't. Thanks for the idea. :)
Aside from the srimech, spend the rest of the free weight with side trappers.
You mean snowplows on the sides to trap bots?
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Yep.
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Ok.
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Add more plows, widen them out, and angle the outside ones.
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Thanks for the advice, everyone. :)
Here is my bot, now:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/6415splash.PNG)
Rate and comment, guys!
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Lower the upper plow to the point that it's almost touching the lower plow, and angle it a bit downwards.
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^^Yes.
And skin the snappers blue :P
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How's this?
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/76021splash.PNG)
And skin the snappers blue :P
I'll do that. :P
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Nicely done. :D
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Nicely done. :D
Thanks. :)
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Theres something funkee with the extender setup, but otherwise nice job. How does it perform?
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That reminds me of that old Windows screensaver with the pipes that go every-which-way. :O
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Really like the plow setup, I always thought cool plow setups were underrated. Nice work. looks like it can scoop up HS's fairly well, but I can't help but question them sliding up those plows and regaining enough room to spin.
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Theres something funkee with the extender setup, but otherwise nice job. How does it perform?
It actually performs quite well. It can ruin a HS's motors very easily.
That reminds me of that old Windows screensaver with the pipes that go every-which-way. :O
Hehe... Wait... It does! :P
Really like the plow setup, I always thought cool plow setups were underrated. Nice work. looks like it can scoop up HS's fairly well, but I can't help but question them sliding up those plows and regaining enough room to spin.
Thanks. :) They do spin sometimes but most of the time I either destroy the motors
or the plows take the hits.
EDIT: I'm a middleweight!
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That reminds me of that old Windows screensaver with the pipes that go every-which-way. :O
LOL... Windows 95... i remember the screensaver perfectly but now the since last time i used it was 7 years ago... i think :P
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I've got an idea for a bot in my head but I need some help. It involves the Trovaner Chassis Glitch. I can only make a triangle chassis using the glitch. How can you make one with a rectangle on each side?
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No help?
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Oh, sorry, I didn't see your post. To make one with a rectangle on each side, it takes a little thought. It's really hard to explain in words.
Make a wide |__| shape with the bottom below the 2x2 square in the middle (make sure you do it starting with the top right point).
Now, make a _ _ shape. Go on with the normal Trov glitch now. You'll get these really big points. You can move those down manually.
| |__| |
|_____|
Uncheck the snap-to-grid button and then you should be able to make a rectangle shape on each side.
Hope that helps, I know it's confusing xD
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Oh, sorry, I didn't see your post. To make one with a rectangle on each side, it takes a little thought. It's really hard to explain in words.
Make a wide |__| shape with the bottom below the 2x2 square in the middle (make sure you do it starting with the top right point).
Now, make a _ _ shape. Go on with the normal Trov glitch now. You'll get these really big points. You can move those down manually.
| |__| |
|_____|
Uncheck the snap-to-grid button and then you should be able to make a rectangle shape on each side.
Hope that helps, I know it's confusing xD
I can only make triangles on each side. :/
I can't move the points around to get the rectangles because it messes up the shape.
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I did it! :dance:
Here is the bot that I made using the TCG.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/68058splash.PNG)
Rate and comment, as usual!
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Yay, you got it!
Nice bot. The grannies are probably making the wedge worse, and with the extra weight from switching to shinies you can maybe protect the wedges or add more frontal armor.
Also, rotate the razors sideways so they all hit at once.
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You are quickly becoming a top Stock builder.
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I would switch to shinies
possibly change extender work a bit so razors hit at the same time and that you can have more (maybe loose the axes) just becasue 6 isnt really enough for HW
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Yay, you got it!
Nice bot. The grannies are probably making the wedge worse, and with the extra weight from switching to shinies you can maybe protect the wedges or add more frontal armor.
Also, rotate the razors sideways so they all hit at once.
I'll do that tomorrow. :)
You are quickly becoming a top Stock builder.
Thanks! :D
I would switch to shinies
possibly change extender work a bit so razors hit at the same time and that you can have more (maybe loose the axes) just becasue 6 isnt really enough for HW
I can't add more razors because of the rule of 7. :/
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rotate the 80cm ? long one off the DDT 90 degrees
ditch the 40 cm one coming off it
then attach 20 cm ones off it
I can give you an example if need be.. but it should get 5-6 razors on each
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How do you make the Trovaner Chassis glitch work and actually appear in the bot lab?
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Make sure no lines touch or cross, just make the thin bit as thin as possible.
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Somebody, I have a video tutorial :D
But quickly, the rules. No line crossing, no lines on top of each other, no extreme angles (close to 2:1 ratio)
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Here is my updated bot:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/8555awesomesplash.PNG)
Rate and comment!
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Make the back Zteks flush with the floor. Like the flat part down, not the pointy part down.
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Make the back Zteks flush with the floor. Like the flat part down, not the pointy part down.
It wouldn't let be do that before but I'll sort it out after. Anything else?
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Oh, just tighten it up, stuff like that.
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It's just a little messy, that's all. Plus hammers should really be able to take down HS. See how it fares against some of the Starcore HS.
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A V shaped plow setup would help with trapping HS's. I would put the Zteks back the way they were before and narrow the side plows, bit, it looks sloppy that way.
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I decided to take a break from my last bot and built this:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/96360splash.PNG)
(I know it is kinda like Pwnators bot :P)
Rate and comment!
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Some casters aren't sticking out so offer no protection.
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Anything else?
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Triple wedge is unneeded... these mover blades aren't protecting much as well.
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Here is my updated Blitz:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/45491splash.PNG)
It gets under NWB every time.
And here is the ultimate Tag Team for Robonova 2:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/14101Tag Team splash.PNG)
(I think I may have disgraced Joe with my splash skills :P)
Rate and comment as usual!
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just to clarify before people say "WTF Orange Thing?"
Its another clamp, a new kinda thing im playing with.. its a weapon breaker for spinners basically.... rips off maces the best.
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Blitz looks nice.. how many batts ?
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It's 2 batts.
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Are there any improvements that I could make?
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Why does one of the bot has to be an original and cool design and the other generic as all heck ?
That distinction also means what is the better fighter though :P
But Joe's is my favorite.
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Why does one of the bot has to be an original and cool design and the other generic as all heck ?
That distinction also means what is the better fighter though :P
But Joe's is my favorite.
Joe is gonna a.i them himself and work his magic. :P
His bot is really good. I know mine is generic but all of the other ones will either be crawlers or mace-spammed uber spinners. So, ugh... yeah...
EDIT: Also, credit to Joe for helping me fine tweak my bot. XD
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That distinction also means what is the better fighter though :P
But Joe's is my favorite.
probably :P
At the risk of getting a "hahaha and you said they were good" I dare say I spent some time on wedges and they are good ?
im pleased it snags spinner maces good.. then hopefully MoM can take it out while they are not spinning
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I have another bot:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/54968splash.PNG)
Rate and comment!
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that is an odd choice of drive placement for the front set, well done on the stacking though you seem really good at it
I had the idea for a 4 z-tek drive spinner the other day too :P how does it fair against other spinners
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You should check out Diamond IV in II AI. Similar setup for more weapons. You could just burst the drive as well so you won't need such a large chassis.
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@Joe - Very well but, as you'd expect, it gets ruined by some hammers. It can kill some hammers, though.
EDIT: What's II A.i?
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Infinite Inertia AI
Infinite Inertia = Veteran who left the forums in 2009
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Ohhh... I have that.
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DP!
Here is my updated bot:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/85203splash.PNG)
It still doesn't have a name yet...
It has 2 blacks, 18 maces, 8 HP Zteks, grannies and 4 HP Zteks for drive.
Rate and comment!
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Yay! Thanks for the non-generic HS.
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Credit to me of course. :P
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That HS reminds me of what HS we're like right as I was learning. Three snappers, snow plows, 18-24 weapons. ah nostalgia.
Anyways, can you put the drive more inwards? Like instead of the back motors where they are, move them to the other side of the first set of motors.
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I've got a new bot for you all and it can out-wedge Neglected Waterbug!
Here it is:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/12998splash.PNG)
2 blacks (stacked)
DSA
8 HP Zteks
4 Discs with 4 irons on each
2 snapper IIs
Hey, remember this bot that I showcased a while back? Well, I was thinking of entering it into BTTB but it is really unstable. Any help?
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see the 20cm extenders holding the 120's / pick axes ?
move it to the more forward attachment point and angle them and attach a plow straight to it so you get something like this
/ \
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Oh yeah... I forgot to say, this is an early version of my bot. My updated one has plows where the ice picks are. Thanks, JoeBlo. I'll try that.
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My bot is a bit more stable now. Thanks, JoeBlo. [:D]
EDIT: I'm thinking of building a new bot for BTTB because this bot can't self-right. I'll build another later. :D
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DP!
I've built a new bot for BTTB:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/99039splash.PNG)
It is very stable and can get under NWB.
Any comments?
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TP!
I can't wait until this tournament starts. The wedges on my bot are really good and they put up a fight against Pwnator's Hot Wheels. I'll post Battleshots up soon.
Also, no comments?
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Damn, that looks quite impressive. I might have a tough time against that, though mines had to be a VS/Flipper Hybrid.
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You guys both Pwn mine.
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Damn, that looks quite impressive. I might have a tough time against that, though mines had to be a VS/Flipper Hybrid.
Thanks. :D
You guys both Pwn mine.
We'll wait and see. :P
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No, seriously.
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No, seriously.
Ok. :D
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I'm sure it'll be a good tournament, regardless of who comes out on top. :)
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I'm sure it'll be a good tournament, regardless of who comes out on top. :)
Yeah, I agree. Your entry looks really good. :D
By the way, do you reckon you could teach me how to make awesome splashes like yours?
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I'm sure it'll be a good tournament, regardless of who comes out on top. :)
Yeah, I agree. Your entry looks really good. :D
By the way, do you reckon you could teach me how to make awesome splashes like yours?
Sure. XD I've got a free image editing program called Paint.NET, and you can upload several images into one "project", and then you can mess around with the colour, you can delete bits of the images, fuzz them all up, and stuff like that. Just trial and error finds what works, I suppose. =) I'll find a link if you want it.
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I have Paint.Net. I just don't know how to mess with the colours.
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Paint.NET is a life saver.
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I have Paint.Net. I just don't know how to mess with the colours.
If you want to change the colour of something, use any of the Select tools you want to change, I like the Magic Wand, (=D) and then go to Adjustments -> Hue/Saturation. And you can tweak the colours of what you want in there. =]
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And that's just the features that come with the thing. You should see the plugins.
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Ooh, Plugins. :D I don't really need the Drop Shadow one, thanks to my ingenuity. *happyface*
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I like just Gimp fine
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I like just Gimp fine
:eek: BLASPHEMY!
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gimp is pretty bad :/
I think things like photoshop and fireworks are worth the money personally
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I have photoshop 7 and Gimp 2.
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I'm getting on fine with Paint.NET just now. =) I had GIMP for a while, but Paint.NET seems better to me. ^^
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I promised you battleshots and here they are. (Thanks NFX for teaching me how to make decent splashes. :) )
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/90925battle.png)
So, how's my bot?
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Your bot actually looks quite potent. I reckon you'll do pretty well in the tournament.
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Here is a bot that I made:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/33394splash.PNG)
It fails due to no wedges because of the rule of 7 and the weight.
Later I will post up a team for my skin and A.I pack. :)
EDIT: And the blacks are stacked weirdly. One is slightly further over than the other one.
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That's actually the easiest way to stack blacks. Stacking them in the exact spot is harder.
And it reminds me of this:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/88940tunnelvision2.PNG)
Anyway, you don't need that Snapper2. Just replicate Diamond 4's setup: 2 snappers for the motors (and possibly wedges), and another snapper for the drive and the plow. And just use the small discs and adjust your motor placement to get the reach you need. :D
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I'll update my undercutter later.
Here are two new bots that I made.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/76204splash 36.PNG)
This is an SNS/36 mace HS hybrid. It havoks lots and the drive is very wobbly. I don't know what I can do to fix it.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/47902splash 362.PNG)
This is a 36 mace HS. It havoks lots and the weapon makes it fly into the air. I don't know what to do with this one, either.
Any help?
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Those bots for the most part are looking pretty good.
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Dunno what to say. the 36hs is a little messy. If it havoks i would try another setup.
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Ok, thanks for the comments. :)
I was practicing my stacking:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/21101stacking.PNG)
:D
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4 baseplate anchors is easy
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Try stacking 3 Niftys. =) I managed to do that once, then RA2 crashed.
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It crashed after you did that? It must have crashed because of the awesomeness. :P
Everyone, expect a new bot soon. :)
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*Sigh* I just built a bot and it fails. Now I can't think of what to build...I've got builders block!
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Show it and we'll think of some ideas to improve it. :D
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I'm off school because I'm ill as well...That doesn't help. :P
Anyway here is the half-finished bot:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/43399splash.PNG)
I can't be bothered to make a half-decent splash. I was going to snapper load the stuff out of the way and attach the same stuff onto the other snapper but even that won't take me up to the weight limit.
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Should be more symmetrical in weight distribution.
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Yeah, I know...I have builders block at the moment. Does anyone have any ideas for what I should build?
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Use S32's Make A Bot Using A Dice maybe ?
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Ok, I'm going to make a lightweight crawler.
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lightweight crawler.
er wat
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I used the "Make a bot using a dice" thread, and I have to make a lightweight crawler.
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Yes... but... you... fell... on... a... CRAWLER...
Whatever. Try and do it, though good luck to make a good lightweight one :P
Thought it might be easer to make a 2WD.
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LW A for Abstract?
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You should just post the whole alphabet again in your showcase. I've only ever seen like two of the letters, but you always talk about them.
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I've done the crawler:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/23459splash1.PNG)
12 Razors, DSA, HP Zteks, Control Board stacked into the Nifty...;D
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looks awesome!
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Shrink chassis around the nifty, maybe use some irons or add a caster.
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He can't, chassis weight = surface area, not size.
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The decrease of top/bottom area is more than the increase in back/front area.
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No it's not.
It's all about surface area. Everyone who lurks knows this, and it's why nobody uses H shaped chassis as often.
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Here's my proof:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/26180scan0004.jpg)
Yes the exact dimensions aren't correct but it shows the concept.
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Maths is confusing...
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Just proving a point.
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Here's mine.
http://filesmelt.com/dl/screenshot_4.bmp (http://filesmelt.com/dl/screenshot_4.bmp)
http://filesmelt.com/dl/screenshot_512.bmp (http://filesmelt.com/dl/screenshot_512.bmp)
Exaggerated, but true.
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I used 45 degree sides, you used 90 degree sides.
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Hmm. I'll test that...
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OK, I am right IN THEORY. I'm not sure what the game mechanics will think.
It will depend on the ratio between height and top area.
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height stays the same.
You should only count the parimeter of the bot if you are thinking of shrinking a chassis without a wedge.
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height stays the same.
You should only count the parimeter of the bot if you are thinking of shrinking a chassis without a wedge.
Sorry, I don't get you.
But if the chassis is question is very tall or thin, the shrunk chassis will have a larger area, if it is very short or wide, the shrunk chassis will have a smaller area.
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Yep, knew it. A LW A for Abstract xD
EDIT: I don't know if i could find my whole alphabet again. I never actually finished it either. There was nothing that important about the alphabet other than it helped me come up with names :)
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I'm a bit curious as to the chassis sizing, does the bot not get stuck on the razors and rotate around its own axis at all?
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Yep, knew it. A LW A for Abstract xD
EDIT: I don't know if i could find my whole alphabet again. I never actually finished it either. There was nothing that important about the alphabet other than it helped me come up with names :)
Restart it?
Abstract
Dangerous???
Lick
Quizzical???
etc???
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Shrink the chassis, ad more weapons if possible.
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Aight, I'll restart my alphabet and then finish it.
BUILDING BINGE
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I'm a bit curious as to the chassis sizing, does the bot not get stuck on the razors and rotate around its own axis at all?
Nope. It spins fine. I can post a video if you want. :)
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DP!
Here are two FAILS:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/7179splash123.PNG)
The rammer AGODs and the popup's wedges aren't very good. The rule of 7 also stops me from adding more weapons. :/
Help?
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Try to avoid using tri connectors on the rammer, and on the popup the bursts are probably wobbling too much because they are on a snap-
WHAT IS THE THING THAT I SEE NEAR THESE BURSTS AND THE BASEPLATE ANCHOR ON THE POPUP ????
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It is...BALLAST. ItI anyone? =P
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*Seismic Tosses NFX because he dared to say that blasphemous word*
On a more serious note, these low-placed casters on the popup are most likely ruining your wedge.
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I'll remove the castors and the ba- never mind. :P
Still, the rammer AGODs so I can't do anything with it. :(
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I'm inclined to agree with Nar.
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Your best bet is rebuilding.
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Ok. *Scurries off to the bot lab*
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DP!
Here is a new lightweight:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/7934splash12.PNG)
Originally, I put maces on the side hammers but it fired really slowly so, I settled for razors.
Rate and comment!
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You probably need a black, take out two razors for it, if you can fit it.
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what's the thought process behind the odd chassis? if you made it airtight you could fit another castor on the front with the weight (which should also be raised more, just so you know).
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I don't know why I built the chassis like that. I couldn't think of another one.
And it won't let me raise those castors more.
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Use a box chassis. saves weight.
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Yeah, I realise that now. :P
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Yeah, the chassis can also be lower, and chopping bits out of it like that really only works if the chassis is a fair bit lower than it is long or wide. Put a BlackVolt in there, shrink the chassis down so everything's right up against each other. =P
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I don't know why I built the chassis like that. I couldn't think of another one.
And it won't let me raise those castors more.
Well use the smaller casters. if they are more centered they will protect more.
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Needs a black, as duck and NFX said.
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Here is the updated lightweight:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/90743splashsplash.PNG)
Rate and comment!
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:O all those skinned components and you left the chassis plain white?
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I like it. Extenders seem kinda easy to snap off, though.
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Your turing is going to be slow.
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I would move the drive motors up next to the black batt.
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I have an idea for a new bot but I need help with it.
How do you get your bot to be upside-down like Click's Noble Sacrifice?
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With a burst motor.
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Is it that simple?
Ok, thanks. :)
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You just wire it to flip your robot over at the start,
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Here is a new bot:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/46384AGOD splash.PNG)
2 stacked blacks, discs etc...but the weapon motors AGOD! :FFFUUU
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Meant to have upside down caster armour?
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Yup. :)
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Kewl. An upside-down bot.
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Kewl. An upside-down bot.
There have been many threads bots like this.
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So?
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How does his get a "Kewl"?
It's not finished of yet effective.
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Yup. :)
You're doing it wrong then... the wedge needs to be sloped the other way, so the bottom of the bot becomes the front when it's upside down. You can't put caster armor on that front wedge so it will end up being exposed an nullifying the advantage of any casters on the top.
I'm pretty sure Scrap Daddy has an upside down caster armored VS somewhere in his showcase. Maybe look at that for inspiration.
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Scrap Daddy's VS was what I was looking at. :P
Yeah... I slightly messed up the caster armour. I'll rebuild it later..... Wait! I just realised I've attracted Click to my showcase! *Faints*
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Next step is attracting Starcore to your showcase.
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I'm not that good. :P
Anyway, here is my BOTM bot:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/21019BOTM splash fin.png)
A FS/Rammer hybrid. 2/3 blacks, 6 wheel drive, lots of irons and razors. :D
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You should go SCv4
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I have that but I don't really use it much because I can't be bothered to copy the teams folder. I'll do that after. :P
EDIT: I'd have to copy my component re-skins as well. (Most of my bots use them. :P)
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just replace the AI instead.
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Good idea.
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Here is a new bot:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/58507popupdownsplash.PNG)
2 blacks, lots of razors, lots of damage and a new record for me! It beat NWB in a record time (for me).
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Looks pretty interesting. Chassis could stand to be a little smaller, I reckon.
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Yes, you're right. This was just a test to see how it would work. ;)
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Scissor-action popups are quite good if you can pull them off correctly.
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so was this the attempt at making gravity storm as a HW ?
looks like cool but yeah a lot of empty space
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^Yes it is. I'm proud of it; it worked a lot better than I thought it would.^
Here is my first attempt at a poker:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/56797pokersplash.PNG)
A lot of empty space, I know, but hey, it's my first attempt. :P
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What's the long extender there for?
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On the snapper II? It's to attach the snapper for the wedge.
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it's a shrimech
Offtopic, @VB plutonium crashes my game :S
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the snapper attachment seems really pointless
I would put the red snapper on the other side (base mount) and the wedge would be in the same place with less weight
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Here is my first attempt at a poker:
A lot of empty space, I know, but hey, it's my first attempt. :P
*cough* :P
Yeah, I was just messing about with ideas. It's not really serious.... I'm just gonna go back to the popup. :P
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DP!
Here is the updated scissor popup:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/55952scizorsplash.PNG)
For now I just called it Scizor... Dunno why. :P
I'm going to test it against Hot Wheels next.
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Now skin it like Scizor :D
(Scizor is my favorite pokemon)
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Are 60cms really necessary? You can shrink the chassis lengthwise and the Snapper2s will be more useful.
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The Snapper2's for the weapons? They have 40cms, not 60cms. :P
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I meant the 60cms on the DDTs. Making them 40cms (even 20cms) would make the bursts swing faster (especially the Snapper2s).
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Here is a new middleweight:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/30938Afiadorsplash.png)
Air-tight chassis. :D
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Chassis isn't airtight. See the space between the battery and the snapper? As well as the little space on the in the back section with the motors. other than that, looks good! :P
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LOL, well, it is for me. :P
EDIT: I'm a super-heavyweight!
DOUBLE EDIT: Can someone help with my problem? Look in the tech support section.
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DP!
Here is a new bot:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/39909unfinishedHS.PNG)
2 blacks, 4 weapon motors etc. Now I just need to add the weapons.
P.S - Anyone that can guess the setup gets a cookie!
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Snappers Mounted at the back with drive on the normal attach point, then motors on the round attach point?
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Correct. :)
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I has many cookies.
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watch out, I wouldnt say that to loudly S_M
(http://www.motifake.com/demotivational-poster/0805/cookie-monster-demotivational-poster-1210296649.jpg)
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^LOL^
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LOL
D'you guys think this is a good setup?
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Motors seem a little exposed? Seems to work though.
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I've got the masters approval! :P
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As long as it doesn't havok, and you can get the weapons on there, it should be good.Motors facing down are gonna do a lot worse against popups, unfortunately. You might want to turn two of them right side up, if you can.
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Plus, if he gets inverted, he's still got the two-up, two-down setup for all-around attackage. ;)
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I tried to do that but it ended up like this... Anyway, if I did remake it, I would have to take out the stacked blacks and do it all again. :/
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I decided to make it all again and came up with this:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/6665setup2.PNG)
Same setup but with 2 motors up and 2 down.
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nice! now put weapons on.
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Done.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/23873fin36hs.PNG)
I can't believe that I'm going to say this, but I have spare weight on a 36 hs. I want to put a weapon breaker on but then I would have to re-do my whole setup. I put grannies on to make sure that the maces don't touch the floor. (I don't think they did anyway :P)
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Casters. That's what I did on Fission. XD
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^yeah^ or I wouldn't mind seeing the drive moved a little inwards just so the weapons protect it more
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New bot!
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/71563splash.PNG)
This is just an interesting concept that I was messing around with. Outwedges NWB and can score some big hits.
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Archetype was supposed to be a HS/juggler hybrid but its reach is too high. What wedges are those?
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They are snapper 2 wedges. I think it's 80/100cm wedges.
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reminds me of Sandstorm :gawe:
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New bot!
This is a rammer/undercutter hybrid:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/65689splashundercutter.PNG)
:gawe:
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you really like to stretch your robots out a lot dont you ? :P
I know there is the myth it improves wedges but your current set up has a horrible turning circle which will allow it to be flanked very easy, I suggest moving the drive closer to the front
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rammer/undercutter? *c showcase* HEY I just built one of them yesterday! :P
Yea turn the snapper around so the drive is just behind the snowplows. It will look cooler & move better.
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Actually, yours was a poker. Not a rammer. :P
I built a prototype of this a couple of days ago and I re-built it when I saw your hybrid.
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Looks like quite a good bot. I agree with JoeBlo, I am really not a fan of long wedges, the flanking possibility is terrible, but they do apparently make your wedges better. There must be some sort of cut-off point, like a 240cm wedge must be overkill.
Incidentally, can I just ask what the baseplate anchor is doing?
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The baseplate anchor holds the ramming axes.
If I move the drive in more, it should be ok and not get flanked easily.
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What parts are those? Looks like your RA2 got jizzed on by a clown.
Seriously, those part skins are not aesthetically pleasing.
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You don't need to be so harsh, he's new.
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Don't know how that's harsh? Simply recommending changing the skins for the public's eyes sake...I mean I do assume he wants us to help him get better!
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yes. remember childrens, to encourage someone, compare there product with Jizz.
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Congratulations on another fine, unnecessary post asshat!
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Sorry gosh :embarr
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You don't need to be so harsh, he's new.
Gazea is not a new member. Inf has saying his skins are kinda of a annoying on how they were all these different colors.
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Enough Sparkey. Any more on this and warnings will be issued.
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I thought it looked alright. Like some kind of futuristic battle cruiser, only 800kg.
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What parts are those? Looks like your RA2 got jizzed on by a clown.
Seriously, those part skins are not aesthetically pleasing.
They're my own parts. :P
Here's the skin pack and A.I that I'm working on:
https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php/topic,3604.0.html (https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php/topic,3604.0.html)
You can help to build the teams, if you want. It would certainly help if someone of your building skill could build a team. :D
Anyway, I've been here for about 6 months now so I don't really see how I'm new.
I see what Inf is saying about the skins being loads of different colours. In my skin pack, they aren't like that. You don't have to add lots of different colours.
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DP!
Here is a new bot:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/55008hammerbotsplash.PNG)
Say hecko to Hecatoncheir. 3 blacks, 6 plows, lots of razors, 2 axes etc.
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That's a lot of plows.
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Any advice or is it good as it is?
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Plows aren't that strong.
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That's why I used that many. :P
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You've still only got 600hp of plow on there.
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What could I use instead?
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https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php/topic,921.msg156561.html#msg156561 (https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php/topic,921.msg156561.html#msg156561)
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Ok, thanks. :D
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DP!
New middleweight popup:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/68418mwpopupsplash.PNG)
3 DDTs, 6 razors, 2 blacks etc.
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PPC?
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Psycolone's popup challenge? I've read it but I didn't make this for it. Did I complete the challenge?
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IIRC it was meant to be perfectly airtight
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Did I complete the challenge?
Getting there. PPC popups have 8 razors. Just shrink the space between the black and DDTs.
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Pwnie! I haven't seen you for a while. :P
I'm going to fix it right now.
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Pwnie
D: D: D:
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LOL
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Ok, Pwn. Is that better? :P
Do you like my bots on the last 2 pages as well?
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The hybrid's too long, and the hammer's good enough. :P
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What about the 36 mace hs? :P
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Casters. That's what I did on Fission. XD
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I've done that. :P
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I like it!
Also, this ended but I love how after Inf flew off, insulted Gazeas skins, called me an asshat, and insulted two other guys before hand it got ended with the wonderfull
"enough sparkey, any more of this and warnings will be issued"
but of course Inf got off alright because he's a vet. Facism.
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Why did you need to make that text so small?
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Popup looks quite good, but could use some front protection. And needs some awesome skin.
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Popup looks quite good, but could use some front protection. And needs some awesome skin.
I'll send it to you then. :P
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Here is a new middleweight:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/66058mwhsradundercutter.PNG)
It's going to be the second middleweight for my team for my pack. It even beat the new fury! :D
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Why did you need to make that text so small?
So I wouldn't get baned for standing up for myself.
Anyways nice bot, but aren't the Rads exposed?
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You mean RADs? :P
They destroy the other bot before being ripped off. Anyway, there's 4 of them so I can lose 2 whilst still having 2 to fight with.
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Woops yeah sorry RADS.
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Why did you need to make that text so small?
So I wouldn't get baned for standing up for myself.
Don't be ridiculous.
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the ZTEKS are exposed tho. I always hate long chassis like that because you need a wide turning radius.
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I was trying to get the weight for a plow but I couldn't.
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Why did you need to make that text so small?
So I wouldn't get baned for standing up for myself.
Don't be ridiculous.
Dude, it's pretty obvious. Kill343gs is gonna go out of his way to get me off this forum in anyway possible, the only reason he ever comes around is to punsih me. I stood up for Gazea when Inf was trash talking him and his skins, all I did was try to shut up Inf and I get threatend? ah hale no
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I don't really see how Inf was "trash talking" me. He only said that the skins were a bit bright and the mixture of colours was annoying. I'm sorry Sparkey. Anyway, Kill won't try to get you off of this forum. As long as you improve, you will start to earn more and more respect.
Now, B.O.T guys.
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Don't be ridiculous sparkey. Punishing you is not the only reason K343 comes around any more.
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B.O.T.
Any improvements?
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Actually, I thought of a different setup but it will look totally different. XD
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Is it lighter? Heavier?
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Actually, I thought of a different setup but it will look totally different. XD
Well that's not only descriptive and informative, but helpful too!
This isn't Twitter. You have more than 140 characters to tell us what you're thinking xD
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LOL XD
Any tips on my bots, R0B0?
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DP!
Here is a new bot:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/99568lwhpmaceteksplash.PNG)
It is another lightweight for my team, Spinners From The East. ;)
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*Cricket chirps* O_O
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TP!?
Here is my finished team for my pack:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/20455finishedteam.PNG)
:gawe:
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the weapon motor on the HP series bots look exposed :( any way that you can fix that? also screenshots of spin cycle please or link to it in your showcase, hard to tell what it is from that pic (looks like a dual FS).
Stock Showcase section is so quite >.>
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That LW design has been done and redone so much, people get tired of commenting on them.
Team looks fine. Good job.
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I know about the lightweight. I'm going to lengthen the extender for the plow. ;)
I'll get a screenie of the other lightweight as well.
@Sage - Thanks for the compliment. :D
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Most of the stuff has already been mentioned here, so I can't think of any specific advice right now...
To me, it looks like you're on the right track. Ruiner and HP Mace Tek look like two of my earlier bots xD
I'd like to see more of Vortex though.
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Here is Vortex:
^Ok, I'll check.^
Here is the first heavyweight for my first team, Spinners From The East:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/76514splashskinpack.PNG)
I just have to skin the grannies and iron spikes.
EDIT: I just realised that there aren't any inside pics. >_<
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Actually, I thought of a different setup but it will look totally different. XD
Well that's not only descriptive and informative, but helpful too!
This isn't Twitter. You have more than 140 characters to tell us what you're thinking xD
That's because I still can't help much if I can't think of a setup that makes it look similar to his. All I could think of was double-snapper setups. I still haven't found a decent single-snapper setup that makes it invertible. :P
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Mine is invertible.
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DP!
Here is a new bot:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/10204juggler.PNG)
It's not finished yet but I'm going to add a few castors on the front, tilt the weapon motors a bit and add some more weapons. Comments?
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reminds me very much of my old robot Circus
the weapon motors may need to be mounted lower to get robots ontop.. otherwise it would probably knock them away
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Higher plow.
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Here is the updated version:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/27119juggler2.PNG)
Not sure what to do with the weight.
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I refer you to Badnik's CT. Other than that, looks sweet. The scoop at the back might be a bit too high, making the Extender vunerable if they clear your weapons.
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Here is the updated version:
*Pic*
Not sure what to do with the weight.
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4 maces on each disk instead of 2 and 2, possibly more casters on the front.
If you can, what I'd do is try and get a third wedge inbetween the other two, 'cause one long wedge will get under you easily.
[offtopic] 1111 posts lol. [/offtopic]
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Wayyyy to high center of gravity. Put the motors and the plow DOWN, and maybe extend the wedges.
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longer wedges with blades on them as protection.
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New bot!
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/17587castorhammer.PNG)
Would have been great if it weren't for the right wheel and one of the DDTs AGODing. :/
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Indeed it would. Try to find a setup that eliminates the AGOD. I'm assuming this isn't invertible either?
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You can use a larger caster and save weight.
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*Facepalm* Good idea, Sage. :P
I think I can make a sri-mech for it as well.
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also why not mount all 4 Zteks on the snappers (no extra extenders required) and shave off half you chassis
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Here is something new:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/30228AWBW chassis.PNG)
Thanks to Ian and this month's BOTM, I've decided I might start building some interesting designs. I was wondering, is this lighter than Ian's chassis? 1 pink, plastic etc.
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Shrink some more to get rid of the 0.9 kg.
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Should I shrink it around the battery? I can't shrink it anymore lengthwise.
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you could shave a tiny bit off the front with the CB
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he could shave a lot off actually :)
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Hmm, isn't this month BW?
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Yes.
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New bot!
Here is a bot that I made for this months BOTM. I'm not using it, though. I've got another bot...
Here it is:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/70161Pidgey splash.png)
:D
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Any comments?
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Well, Splash & Bot doesn't look very good... Sorry Gazea... :frown:
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That bot wastes over 3% of it's weight limit, thats almost 24 kg in terms of a HW.
So..... Change the Ice Pick to a Razor and an Iron mounted on the sides of the extender.
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Well, Splash & Bot doesn't look very good... Sorry Gazea... :frown:
That bot wastes over 3% of it's weight limit, thats almost 24 kg in terms of a HW.
So..... Change the Ice Pick to a Razor and an Iron mounted on the sides of the extender.
This bot is for show. It's not really serious (although it does do quite well in SCV4).
@Jonzu - I can't really make good splashes anyway. :P
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DP!
I've got builders block... Any suggestions on what to build?
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DSL UHW Anything ;)
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I'm working on a trapper now and I managed to do this:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/96474exostacked black.PNG)
Partly exostack a black. xD
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That does sometimes happen when you positoin a black right at the edge.
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/70161Pidgey splash.png)
Make it a Shiny Pidgey. Its hilarious that way.
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^LOL, good idea.^
New unfinished bawt:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/13062Trapper.PNG)
DSA, 2 blacks, 8 razors etc. I'm going to add some more spinners. :D
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Didn't we ban the 140cm extender? Messy extenders, and needs 2 more spinners.
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Didn't we ban the 140cm extender?
The gray one that uses more weight?
I think the only time someone would use it, is if they are too lazy to make perfect angles with the roud extender by rotating it a bunch of times.
....Or something like that
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you weren't here. theres a 140cm square extender that weighs 5kg.
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you weren't here. theres a 140cm square extender that weighs 5kg.
Custom part I guess? O,o
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Nope the GMF was found in the game, we just had to modify the .txt to get it to show up.
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Nope the GMF was found in the game, we just had to modify the .txt to get it to show up.
Ahhh... so it was a left over file due to the game being rushed.
Gotcha'
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As far as I know, it isn't banned. I'm allowing it in my tournament.
I'll post the finished bot up later.
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DP!
Here is the finished bot:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/72439trap_hammer.PNG)
3 blacks, 4 wheel drive, great wedges, 14 razors etc.
:D
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I fear for those extenders behind the plow should any HS sneak around the side of you.
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Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that. There's two plows there.
Any ideas on what I could do to protect them?
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Your most ideal solution is to use more anchors to minimize extender work. 3 anchors for 2 HPZs (with roughly 8kgs of extenders) and a DDT is much better than 2 anchors and 24 kgs of extender work.
And based on your tendency to make thin and long bots, you'll probably have a slightly hard time doing that. XD
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Your most ideal solution is to use more anchors to minimize extender work. 3 anchors for 2 HPZs (with roughly 8kgs of extenders) and a DDT is much better than 2 anchors and 24 kgs of extender work.
And based on your tendency to make thin and long bots, you'll probably have a slightly hard time doing that. XD
Yup.
I'll start building a bot and it will become longer and longer and longer until it's the biggest bot evar. :P
Thanks for the advice.
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Didn't we ban the 140cm extender?
I dont think there was a definite ruling...
all I know is the mod I made to unhide it got kicked down the stairs and set on fire :rolleyes:
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Oh stock... I still wuv you.... :gawe:
I have builders block again. What should I build?
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Fix your hybrid. :P
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you guys banned that 5kg extender ?
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unofficially
I made a patch for it to make it appear and it was shot down quite promptly by a majority
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It'll be allowed in any stock tournament I run. It is as legal as any AI part in my book.
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^Same. I'm allowing it in The Best Bot Builder.^
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Oh stock... I still wuv you.... :gawe:
I have builders block again. What should I build?
42HS.
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Here is a new bot:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/966183 way spinner.PNG)
2 blacks, lotsa weapons etc.
Now I need to clone a VS. :D
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A disc would work instead of that VS setup you got there. :P
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A sic would work instead of that VS setup you got there. :P
Wha-?
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Grah. Unresponsive keyboard. >.<
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Personally, I don't like how you've attached the VS and the wedge to the same snapper. VS's tend to flex back and forth, so it might wreck your wedge a little bit, maybe bounce the bot slightly. You could shrink the chassis a fair amount, bring the baseplate anchors inward, that would focus more of your weaponry into the forward position.
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ah a disc..
my guess was a bit off then...
A sick child thrown at the enemy would work instead of that VS setup you got there. :P
anyway it seems razor HS hybrids are the new thing to do
kinda cool except the caster Armour isnt protecting much and you could probably fit a LW in that empty space :P
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@Pwn - Ok, lol.
@NFX - This was just a prototype. Looks like my idea worked. :)
@Joe - LOL
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so it might wreck your wedge a little bit
Tell that to the battleshot. Then again, a lot of my single wedges were able to slide under Hot Wheels. XD
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if im not mistaken the rear AP of the blue snapper is static (or close to it) inside the arena and that the axle AP (white thing) can move the back one but the back one cannot move the white one...
but I need to test more..
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New bot!
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/50134Popup splash.png)
2 blacks, lots of razors, 2 ramplates, angled wedges etc.
I'm proud of this bot. It's my first popup that can OHKO Hot Wheels. :D
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You forgot to remove the grey area between the right DDT and Snapper2. :P
And the angled wedges got under Hot Wheels? I'm surprised, but good job nonetheless. :D
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Whoops. :P
Thanks for the comment. Any suggestions to improve it or is it good as is?
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Distribute your razors evenly. :P
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Oops, forgot to mention that the middle DDT has about 5 razors overlapped.
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sure looks cool :gawe:
could be done a bit better (mainly looking at those snappers with no used top AP :P) but I dont want to be to picky
angled wedges was the main worry here but if it gets under hot wheels then no problem there
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Yay! My bot looks cool! ;P The angled wedges actually do quite well. I was surprised when I was testing them but I remember reading a post from Click about angled wedges being good.
EDIT: LOL at your 9999 post count. :P
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Looks a bit messy, has some wasted weight, but if it works it works.
Angled wedges are hit-or-miss.
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Looks great, as Joe said. Although try and chop down on empty space as much as you can. And attaching the razors as you have with the middle DDT does limit the amount of razors you can get on.
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@Sage - It sure works. :D
@NFX - The empty space is only in the middle. I'll work on that. ;)
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Pwn G.K. me Stag?
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wat
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He's talking about the beaten team in the battleshot.
Maybe he AI'ed some of your bots and put it in a team, roughly like Sage did for RAW2.
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Yup. It's one of the teams for The Best Bot Builder. ;)
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Does it beat my failbot? XD
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I haven't tested it against that yet.
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Nice popup. Angled wedges should be good in theory, but I think they're actually not much better than straight wedges. You may want to invest in some armor on the wedge extenders, as they will get hit by HS's more like that.
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Thanks. :)
Once I get rid of the empty space in the middle of the chassis I will add some protection on the wedge extenders.
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DP!
When you thought Evrae couldn't get better... Along came Evrae Altana....
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/40733Evrae Altana splash.png)
I've shrunk the chassis, taken two razors off of the middle DDT and added blades on the wedges. I think I've found the "sweet spot" for angled wedges. :)
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that's an awkward chassis... can it get under Nuclear Fallout?
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I don't know. I'll check but it gets under Hot Wheels easily. ;D
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Any more comments on the bot?
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It's pretty. I don't know if that works as a compliment or an insult for a popup, but it could go eather way.
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I've got a popup hybrid to show you guys. I'm going to skin it and I will probably showcase it tomorrow. ;)
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I've got a popup hybrid to show you guys. I'm going to skin it and I will probably showcase it tomorrow. ;)
*Expecting another crazy chassis*
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Here it is, a popup/side popup hybrid:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/64086Elder Drake.PNG)
Meet Elder Drake. 3 blacks (lol, I got one of them to stack partly in the Ztek. ZeroG maybe?), 4 DDTs, 2 snapper 2 wedges, lots of weapons etc. I haven't made a proper splash yet because it is still in testing. It can out-wedge NWB with ease. ;)
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Empty space :O
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Yup. I need to rebuild it. What do you think of it?
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I liek :P
Super long square extenders eh?:O
T connector looks like HS food :P
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Yeah, HS will tear off the front ddts straight away
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Remove the casters and protect your ddt's and extenders.
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yup in the rebuild I would use Base Anchors instead of the funky T connection you got going there. and loose the casters / empty space and get some angled ramplates over the DDT's/ Chassis wedge.
but nice design on the weapons.. something different
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yup in the rebuild I would use Base Anchors instead of the funky T connection you got going there. and loose the casters / empty space and get some angled ramplates over the DDT's/ Chassis wedge.
Good idea.
but nice design on the weapons.. something different
:O Are you saying that my design is different and original? That means alot from the almighty Joe who always builds awesome designs. :P
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:O Are you saying that my design is different and original?
The frontal weaponry of it is basically a pinball machine.
Of course its original.
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Oh, I thought it was a side hammer. XD So it's like an angled side popup wedge.
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^Yeah, it's a popup/side-popup hybrid.
I just found a weird glitch when I was re-building my bot:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/22485glitch.PNG)
The snapper 2 isn't attached but it has AGODed. I re-built the bot several times and it kept doing it but, when I alt-tabbed out of RA2, it fixed itself. Weird... o_0
EDIT: 1500 posts!
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It happens when you try to attach an axled component while the game is paused. :P
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Whoops. :P
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Here is the finished bot!
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/71501Elder Drake splash.png)
3 blacks, armour etc. I had to lose 6 razors, though, to get that. Oh well. It still out-wedges NWB and Hot Wheels. :D
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Sorry for the double post but, any comments?
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Looks much better. DDTs still seem a little exposed though.
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I'm not sure what I can do about that but you don't really need to protect them when you can OHKO everything. :P
EDIT: Any more comments?
EDIT #2:
Any more comments?
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Make it shorter so it can flank as good as Hot Wheels. XD
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And Why Square Extenders?
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And Why Square Extenders?
These are these 5 kg extenders.
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Make it shorter so it can flank as good as Hot Wheels. XD
I'm not sure whether I can do that. The baseplate anchors and the DDTs are as far forward as I can put them.
And Why Square Extenders?
They are the super long ones.
EDIT: Naryar beat me to it. :FFFUUU
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Also called cheat extenders.
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How are they cheating?
They were in the game, like the A.I parts. You don't even need to make .txts for them.
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the community is greatly divided.
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If they weighted the correct weight (or even 14 kg) i would be OK with them, but 5 KG... no !
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They are just as balanced as Snapper II's, wheteher you like it or not.
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^QFT.
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Snapper II's are not balanced !
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But they have been accepted in the community so, why can't these extenders?
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Because in stock terms, 5 kg for a 140 cm extender is bullsh**, period :P
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Snapper II's are not balanced !
That's the point.
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I meant they are not balanced because they have an absolutely horrible torque/amp drain ratio compared to other bursts = aka we can use them since they're really bad :P
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I have an idea! Lets call this thread:
"Extender Debate #3"
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The extenders are as legal as any other AI part. There's nothing anyonce can do about it.
/debate
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The only reason why Snapper II's are not balanced is because of the way that we use them (they weren't initially used for stacking nor were they planned to be used for stacking until several years later).
The extenders were not officially included in the game for a reason. The developers hadn't gotten a chance to balance/fix them. If they were to be introduced, IMO it would be on the same plane as changing the HW weight class to 900kg and still calling it stock. Just because the original file was included with the game doesn't mean changing it (so that it shows up) is still stock.
The AI parts are just as balanced as the normal stock parts (as unbalanced as they are). The extra extenders are not.
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But you also pay bigtime for the fact that those huge extenders have 100hp, so the slightest touch takes them off. They suck in their own way, along with being quite impractical to use in most situations.
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If you don't have to create a text for them, what do you have to do? I mean, you have to add something. The stock AI components were just un-hidden.
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Why can't everyone just agree? These extenders could bring some life to the stock community. And, anyway, I don't really need them. I could use different ones.
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I wouldn't makes 140cm wedges anyway, I'd be flanked to death. And would probably lose them immediately with the 100HP deal.
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The snapper2's are far back in the bot, though, so they are like 60 cm wedges.
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The snapper2's are far back in the bot, though, so they are like 60 cm wedges.
That's what I tried with HaleStorm 4, and it didn't work at all. Wedges sucked. And they were on DDT's. Although maybe that's my fault.
In my view, the 140cm extender should only be allowed if we edit it to the correct weight (35kg, I believe). If we leave it as 5kg, then it's a massive NO, in 72pt Impact Bold font.
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The snapper2's are far back in the bot, though, so they are like 60 cm wedges.
That's what I tried with HaleStorm 4, and it didn't work at all. Wedges sucked. And they were on DDT's. Although maybe that's my fault.
My wedges slide right under Hot Wheels'.
In my view, the 140cm extender should only be allowed if we edit it to the correct weight (35kg, I believe). If we leave it as 5kg, then it's a massive NO, in 72pt Impact Bold font.
Why? It's like any other hidden part in the game. Anyway, like I said, I could easily change my wedges.
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DP!
AHAHAHAHAHA! Take that weight limit!
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/97288PPC.PNG)
:gawe:
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Not difficult to do :P
Is that a pysc challenge popup ?
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Yup. I can shrink it a lot more.
By the way, isn't the weight limit for a middleweight 389.9?
EDIT: I have a question. How did Click add the weapons for this Frag Beetle series? (You know, the side hammers)
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By the way, isn't the weight limit for a middleweight 389.9?
Nope
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I thought it was. Oh well. :P
Oh, and...
EDIT: I have a question. How did Click add the weapons for this Frag Beetle series? (You know, the side hammers)
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its 399.00 the theory is the second decimal point isnt seen but the chassis weight does use 2 decimals thus making 399.0 HW robots possible also
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Snapper2 -> 60cm extender with APs facing down
At the end of that extender is one mace. On the outermost bottom AP, there's a 20cm extender rotated a click or 2 inward (hehe, click, hehe). On the innermost AP of that 20cm is a mace. On the outermost AP is an iron. On the remaining AP left (facing upward) is another mace.
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The weight limit is indeed 399.0.
The reason I believe is that when you have between 399.01 and 399.05, it rounds down to 399.0 BUT is a HW.
Between 389.95 and 399.00, it rounds up to 399.0 and still is a MW.
Edit: Not drunk, i just don't have a very high wisdom stat :P
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r u drunk bro
It's 399.0, not 390.0. :P
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Thanks, Pwn.
Here is another bot for RA2INBOW:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/47751MW Side-hammer.PNG)
:D
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its 399.00 the theory is the second decimal point isnt seen but the chassis weight does use 2 decimals thus making 399.0 HW robots possible also
Which is such crap.
As the robot could weight 399.00000000000000000000000000001, and then be classified as a Heavyweight.
@Gazea: Why are the maces on the inside? O,o
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To beat popups.
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To beat popups.
So.... if you fire and they get under you, the maces would damage there spikes?
(I think?)
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Yup. It would also damage their chassis. ;)
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As the robot could weight 399.00000000000000000000000000001, and then be classified as a Heavyweight.
noooo
I said 2 decimals, not unlimited, ;)
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Any more comments on my
klones bots?
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As the robot could weight 399.00000000000000000000000000001, and then be classified as a Heavyweight.
noooo
I said 2 decimals, not unlimited, ;)
RA2 is evil like that.
.........At least to me.
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Your setups are really quite odd. But if they work, then I guess that's fine. =)
Does it havok at all when it's turning?
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Your setups are really quite odd. But if they work, then I guess that's fine. =)
LOL, that's me. There's an easy way to do everything but I always find the hard way. :P
Anyway, the side hammer's setup isn't that complicated. All I did was attatch the drive to the hidden attachment point and then add the weapons.
Does it havok at all when it's turning?
Nope.
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Your setups are really quite odd. But if they work, then I guess that's fine. =)
LOL, that's me. There's an easy way to do everything but I always find the hard way. :P
At least you dont do it the way I do, in which you plan to build a LW off a single Snapper 2, only to end up building an underweight MW that havoks all over the place.
Does it havok at all when it's turning?
Nope.
It only havoks when you mount over 9000 things on that single snapper.
Just a round extender + T-Connector + 2 HPs it fine.
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Your setups are really quite odd. But if they work, then I guess that's fine. =)
LOL, that's me. There's an easy way to do everything but I always find the hard way. :P
At least you dont do it the way I do, in which you plan to build a LW off a single Snapper 2, only to end up building an underweight MW that havoks all over the place.
LOL, true.
Does it havok at all when it's turning?
Nope.
It only havoks when you mount over 9000 things on that single snapper.
Just a round extender + T-Connector + 2 HPs it fine.
Not necessarily. I've had a setup like this havok before.
Any more comments on my klones bots?
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Move batt back and get static drive to save weight.
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You mean "batts"? There are two of them. :P
Anyway, how would that save weight? The chassis would have to be a lot bigger.
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Use 2 baseplate anchors stacked facing opposite ways.
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Good idea. Thanks. :D
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Cool side hammer. I would use Snapper 2's though... smaller, lighter, and you only need 1 Supervolt to power them. And you need all the weight you can get for a MW side hammer.
A DDT side hammer is cool in its own way though. Can it really beat popups?
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Cool side hammer. I would use Snapper 2's though... smaller, lighter, and you only need 1 Supervolt to power them. And you need all the weight you can get for a MW side hammer.
I would have used snapper 2's but when I used them on this lightweight.....
Here is the updated lightweight:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/90743splashsplash.PNG)
Rate and comment!
....It fired really slowly. (Oh, that just reminded me of something. I still need to move the drive beside the black.)
A DDT side hammer is cool in its own way though.
First Joe called one of my bots cool and original and now you did. :D
Can it really beat popups?
I haven't tested it much yet but the mace was meant to beat them.
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DP!
Who wants to see the first bot that I ever built?
Well, here it is...
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/93018first ever bot.PNG)
Meet SaberTooth. LOL, it fails so badly. I'll post a new bot soon but, for now, enjoy my noobishness!
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OH GOD ONLY CAR STEERING
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I had the same skin in my first bot...
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LOL chassis reminds me of an old HW poker I had way before (cloning every bot on YOutube LOL)
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Noob-Bots are the best.
I had the same skin in my first bot...
Seriously, who didnt.
Lava+Bloody edges are awesome
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I had the same skin in my first bot...
Seriously, who didnt.
Lava+Bloody edges are awesome
Yup. :P
I'll post a new bot soon.
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I had the same skin in my first bot...
Seriously, who didnt.
I didn't. =P
I had black skin with that "kill" decal on the front, Dotted Rail and Notches around the edges.
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lava texture was what all the cool kids put on there robots :gawe:
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lava texture was what all the cool kids put on there robots :gawe:
I loved the lava texture back then.
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Even when I was a newb, I thought the lava texture was too nooby. XD
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Updated middleweight side-hammer:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/87288MWSH.PNG)
Should I put another black in or put more weapons on?
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Stack another black and put an additional razor on each hammer.
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^I'll do that in a minute.
For now, enjoy my fail at trying to clone Click's rammer thingy:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/3118MW Rammer.PNG)
1 black, 8 razors overlapped etc. It fails because it is way too fast for it's own good and it can't drive straight.
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Make it 3WD
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Make it 3WD
Are you serious? I mean it would be a nice balance between 2 and 4 wheels speed-wise, but when you already have problems with driving straight... 3WD doesn't seem like the best solution.
Also, the Snappers should be rotated 180 degrees so the razors all overlap in as small an area as possible, if the goal is to 1-hit KO bots in their exposed middle.
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Make it 3WD
Are you serious?
Absolutely ! Just make it 3WD, then try to balance the weight and/or turn the wheels so it goes straight.
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Speaking of which, I might rebuild my stock Rage III when I have the time. XD
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I have a never-before-showcased DSL Rage IV :P
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I'm tempted to make another stock rammer now because I just made a DSL rammer.
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I'm working on a new bot and I realised that I am Venko...
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/99084weird black stack.PNG)
:gawe:
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TP?!
Can anyone give me some tips on exostacking? *CoughR0B0Cough*
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What you did is just normal stacking.
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I was joking. :P
Anyway...
Can anyone give me some tips on exostacking? *CoughR0B0Cough*
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Nah venko would have done 4 in a row like that
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......
Good point. :P
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DP!
Another Click klone bot that was inspired by Click. Here it is:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/73967Stock flailz.PNG)
2 blacks, flails etc. It sometimes tips over when turning but it is still good. :D
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heckloooooooooo AGOD!
You might want to rotate your weapon setup a click (hurr hurr) or two clockwise, or just shift the whole thing to the right. :P
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Nope. No AGOD. I used this trick....
https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php/topic,1736.0.html (https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php/topic,1736.0.html)
.... to be able to beat the AGOD. :D
I'll move my weapon setup as well.
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Here's a bot that I was going to post earlier but couldn't because...
Anyway, today I was off of school again. I was playing RA2 and was going to post a bot when my internet went down. Fun.
.... Anyway, here it is:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/47560Wammer splash.PNG)
1 black, lotsa weapons etc. It can out-wedge Hot Wheels 90% of the time. Also, when I was making this bot, this happened:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/6276Exostacked.PNG)
:D I can exo-stack!
EDIT:
Rate and comment?
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Hot Wheel's must've sucked when it's in your comp lolz
AND WHY THE VERY LONG SETUP D:
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IT IS WHAT HE DOES.
He likes his bots long, like his ________. =P
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I though it was inversely proportional. XD
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Hot Wheel's must've sucked when it's in your comp lolz
Are you saying I can't build wedges? :( :P
AND WHY THE VERY LONG SETUP D:
BECAUSE I'M GAZEA2!
Any other comments?
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Hot Wheel's must've sucked when it's in your comp lolz
Are you saying I can't build wedges? :(
Nah, I reckon he's saying you have a bit of a screwy game. =P Like my game hates any bots I build that have smartzones.
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Didn't you see my ":P" after it? :P
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Hot Wheel's must've sucked when it's in your comp lolz
Are you saying I can't build wedges? :(
Nah, I reckon he's saying you have a bit of a screwy game. =P Like my game hates any bots I build that have smartzones.
Is that a Venko excuse ?
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LOL
Maybe an epic showdown between some of my bots and Hot Wheels on your game, Pwn?
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Hot Wheel's must've sucked when it's in your comp lolz
Are you saying I can't build wedges? :(
Nah, I reckon he's saying you have a bit of a screwy game. =P Like my game hates any bots I build that have smartzones.
Is that a Venko excuse ?
No, because I am not improving my bots with it. Besides, I re-downloaded RA2 from Sage's Sig when my hard drive crashed. So there. :approve:
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I'm working on a new bot and I realised that I am Venko...
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/99084weird black stack.PNG)
:gawe:
Try this then :P
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/5892lk.JPG)
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LOL
Maybe an epic showdown between some of my bots and Hot Wheels on your game, Pwn?
UPLOADZ BAWHT PLZ
Anyway, Ouncey's bots seem to lose to mine on my comp, while the opposite happens in his.
SENTIENT ROBOTS ACKNOWLEDGE HOME ADVANTAGE :O :O :O
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^I'll send them to you in a PM because the bots are going to be in RA2INBOW and I don't want other people to get them. I'll probably do it tomorrow because I have a ton of homework now.
Any more comments?
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Try this then :P
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/5892lk.JPG)
But its such an awkward stack xD
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I'll send you the bots soon, Pwn. ;)
Anyway, here is a new bot that I am working on:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/88506Unfinished rammer.PNG)
Rate/comment/give me suggestions!
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Best spike-skin evar
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I disagree... Razors and Irons looks ugly, but I love the Mace...
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feels like im going to have a seizure with that skin :P
I might me absolutely crazy but Drive could help that robot...
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LOL! Anyway, talking about skins, you still haven't sent me anything yet. :P
But, yeah... I think drive might help a bit. xD
Yeah, it's not finished yet. I'm planning to do a lot of things with it because at the moment it is only a middleweight.
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DP!
Any more comments before I finish it?
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I would reskin the weapons, in my view, it kinda looks like a bit of a mess. And maybe add a wedge or two. I'm taking it it's 4WD?
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^Lol, I might. It took a while to get the weapon setup right, though.
I haven't decided about the drive or anything yet. I don't know whether to make it a hammer hybrid or not.
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Is that a linear actuator back there? o_O
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^LOLWUT. Where do you think there is one?
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Behind the Snapper2 and under the CB.
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Nah, I think it's a skinned battery.
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That's my re-skinned black battery. xD
EDIT: Naryar beat me to it!
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Mah eyes, they burn!
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Here is the finished bot (I'll make a proper splash later...):
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/64891hammer rammer splash.PNG)
6 HP-Ztek drive, 2 blacks, lotsa weapons etc.
Rate and comment!
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Seems too narrow. Does it tip over?
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IIRC axes fail on hammers. USE RAZORS, irons, maces or bear claws (unsure about them though)
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@G.K - Sometimes.
@Naryar - Then why did Sage use them on L for Lick?
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I don't remember sage using axes on hammer weapons. Maybe on static weapons for rammer hybrids, yes, but on DDTs ? I don't think so.
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https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php/topic,755.msg8926.html#msg8926 (https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php/topic,755.msg8926.html#msg8926)
^Proof.
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L for Lick had more hammer weapons that weren't axes. And its over 2 years old XD
Also, I think that you should put something to keep bots from getting up onto the top of the bot. (Like the plows on L for Lick). Keeps them away from your DDT and extenders, an within range of hammer.
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Those axes were there to protect the extenders. they didn't extend past the razors, which do far more damage. In later versions (as well as fatal encounter and final destination) only razors are used.
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^LOL, whoops. :P
Here is a fail that I was going to use for my challenge with Pwn:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/90335failchallengebot.PNG)
The wedges SUCK. I've tried spinning the spinners up and down and it doesn't make a difference. Oh well. Back to the drawing board...
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Now that you've made the challenge, you won't be able to make a good wedge. :P Maybe the "must be unshowcased" rule wasn't such a good idea...
On average though, VS's tend to have worse wedges than popups or jugglers. I think it has to do with the higher center of gravity.
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I thought it was because the spinning forces of the weapons lifted the front of the bot off the ground.
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I thought that too... but then again RA2 throws sense out the window sometimes
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Now that you've made the challenge, you won't be able to make a good wedge. :P Maybe the "must be unshowcased" rule wasn't such a good idea...
Yup. I'm thinking on changing it....
On average though, VS's tend to have worse wedges than popups or jugglers. I think it has to do with the higher center of gravity.
Yup. Most of the VS' that I have made have really bad wedges.
I thought it was because the spinning forces of the weapons lifted the front of the bot off the ground.
Some VS' have great wedges, though.
I thought that too... but then again RA2 throws sense out the window sometimes
Agreed.
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If the VS's are spinning upwards, then I thought Newton's second law would push the front of the bot down, resulting in better wedges. But if they're mounted on snappers, then they tend to bounce the robot instead, rendering the wedges useless.
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Newton's second law would push the front of the bot down
Yep, because this game TOTALLY follows the rules of physics
:)
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Newton's second law would push the front of the bot down
Yep, because this game TOTALLY follows the rules of physics
:)
YES, BECAUSE ADDING BALLASTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF YOUR BOT WILL MAKE YOUR BOT VEER TO THE LEFT
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Newton's second law would push the front of the bot down
Yep, because this game TOTALLY follows the rules of physics
:)
YES, BECAUSE ADDING BALLASTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF YOUR BOT WILL MAKE YOUR BOT VEER TO THE LEFT
But we all know the the ballasts will push down on the wheels more and aid traction. =P
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Newton's second law would push the front of the bot down
Yep, because this game TOTALLY follows the rules of physics
:)
YES, BECAUSE ADDING BALLASTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF YOUR BOT WILL MAKE YOUR BOT VEER TO THE LEFT
But we all know the the ballasts will push down on the wheels more and aid traction. =P
WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT ADD BALLASTS. PERIOD.
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Has this idea ever been thought of?
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/75379Concept drawing.PNG)
The ovals are casters, the badly drawn line is a side-hammer and the right angle is the chassis. The idea is that one side is invincible whilst the other side hits the other bot over and over again. I'm gonna make a bot like this. Thoughts?
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Could do with Castors all over.
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I'm guessing you could use casters on both inside chassis sides. It seems like a not bad idea, completely trapping the opponent. Depends how much weight you'd have left over for mobility and such.
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I forgot to add, the side without casters is meant to have razors on to ram with.
EDIT: 2000 POSTS?! :O
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Yeah, add casters everywhere.
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Ok. Is it a good idea then?
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HELL YEAH.
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We will now all be able to tell your BOTM entry :P
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True. Unless someone else copies the idea. =P
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Yeah. SOMEONE.
:trollface
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We will now all be able to tell your BOTM entry :P
Who said it was for BOTM? :P
Yeah. SOMEONE.
:O
Somebody's evil twin!
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Yeah. SOMEONE.
:O
Somebody's evil twin!
I thought Somebody's evil twin would be called Nobody. Fun Fact, There was a moderator called Nobody on a forum I used to be a part of a while back. =P
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^LOL
:O
Somebody is one of three triplets!
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Has this idea ever been thought of?
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/75379Concept drawing.PNG)
The ovals are casters, the badly drawn line is a side-hammer and the right angle is the chassis. The idea is that one side is invincible whilst the other side hits the other bot over and over again. I'm gonna make a bot like this. Thoughts?
Basically like Pwnator's Halftone, but with casters.
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(https://gametechmods.com/TournamentFiles/botm/jan11/003.png)
My BOTM bot. It can't drive in a straight line. It can't do any damage, the drive falls off and it sucks...
Apart from that, it's great! :P
I'm going to follow Click's advice from the BOTM thread to improve it. What else could I do to make it better?
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Its like MissingNo on crack.
Wonderful.
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/48126POC.PNG)
Time to bring this showcase to life again! This is a proof of concept for my Tail Whip re-build.
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lol, I thought you were Pwn. :P
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It must be the avatar. It's kind of an unusual setup you have there, would it be possible to see the internals?
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The setup is basically:
Baseplate anchor -> T connector -> HP Ztek + Weapons
There's also 4 pinks in there. The chassis is WAY too big.
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You're right. You could easily use a Blackvolt instead. And you could just use a 20cm extender for the drive and weaponry, save another 3kg either side.
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The wheels seem to be in front of the weapons.
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Pwn builds better chassis than that...
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Pwn builds better chassis than that...
You should've seen the chassis from my BTTB 3 prototype before I recycled an old one. The end result is pretty much as ugly as BBros' ALARM prototype. :P
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Meh. I need inspiration. I have no clue what to build and, now that I have the time to build something, can't build anything decent. :frown:
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Welcome to my world.
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Welcome to my world.
A terrible world to be in.
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Build a HW HS/hammer hybrid. :P
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Build a HW HS/hammer hybrid. :P
lolno, terrible idea, although i'm sure you knew that XD
Build....a wedgeless spinner ;P
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Build a HW HS/hammer hybrid. :P
lolno, terrible idea, although i'm sure you knew that XD
Build....a wedgeless spinner ;P
What, so build a 36HS?:P Wedged spinners are less common in stock (yay iron filings:D)
My idea is so much better. More of a challenge to get right. :P
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Build a HW HS/hammer hybrid. :P
lolno, terrible idea, although i'm sure you knew that XD
Build....a wedgeless spinner ;P
What, so build a 36HS?:P Wedged spinners are less common in stock (yay iron filings:D)
My idea is so much better. More of a challenge to get right. :P
lolfail, i didn't realise this was stock, i'm too used to my DSL land ;P
And no, HS hammer's still daft, how about.....a stock drum
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I think I'm gonna go with the HW HS/hammer hybrid. Hopefully it won't fail... >_>
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I would try a HS side hammer one.
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I would try a HS side hammer one.
Yeah, that COULD be made somewhat effective.
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/39467New bot.PNG)
244 kgs, 2 HP Z-teks, 2 RADs, 1 Nifty w/ control board stacked in. Nearly air-tight.
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Nice Whirlpool clone :D
You should enter this (https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php/topic,7153.0.html)
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I have a few MWs kicking around so, sure, I'll send you a bot soon.
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Great :D
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Gazea is back yaaaaaaay
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Insides of LW:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/24508Bot 1 insides.png)
New HW:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/49387New bot 2.png)
(Lol, that splash looks soooo bad) 2 blacks, decent wedges etc. Does quite well with keeping the bot on the weapons. And, hai Somebody! I'm gonna stay now. I sort of ran out of ideas and left last time. (:
Edit: The pictures broke. O:
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isn't that pretty much exactly the bot that geice posted, only a LW and without the nice exostacking?
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isn't that pretty much exactly the bot that geice posted, only a LW and without the nice exostacking?
Like I said, this is the first time I've been on the forum in aaages. I made this a while ago whilst I was testing a couple of ideas. If it is like it, sorry, it wasn't meant to be a klone.
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CURSE YOU AND YOUR 'DECENT' WEDGES
Try angling the RADs down a down and use irons. That might be better.
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/97571HAXMODE.PNG)
HAX MODE
2 blacks, 4 HP-Zteks...
VERY underweight. I'll make another version later.
EDIT: Just realised that there is a Hax Mode thread... Fail...
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THE SKINS, THEY BURN MY EYES!
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/97571HAXMODE.PNG)
Are those the RA2INBOW skins?
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/97571HAXMODE.PNG)
Are those the RA2INBOW skins?
Yes.
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THE SKINS, THEY BURN MY EYES!
Come on, the blue razors look awesome.
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THE SKINS, THEY BURN MY EYES!
Come on, the blue razors look awesome.
Other then the extenders and razors, my eyes just burn :P.
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I think you should upgrade the snapper2's to DDT's.
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Am I allowed to showcase Hax Mode bots?
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There was a hax mode showcase somewhere...
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Am I allowed to showcase Hax Mode bots?
No. Post those here: https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php/topic,7469.0.html (https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php/topic,7469.0.html)
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/68019LWFS.PNG)
Sort of stuck on this one. What would be the best way to attach the weapon RADs?
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Why do people build like that when they could easily make their bot symmetrical
And you have the weight for a T-Connector, which would make everything perfectly symmetrical
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Was trying to make it lighter. By the end, I realised that I had weight for a T-connector. :P
Is that the best way to attach the RADs then?
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Was trying to make it lighter. By the end, I realised that I had weight for a T-connector. :P
Is that the best way to attach the RADs then?
Probably best if you attach them like CP5
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Ugh, I've been away for a while. Who built CP5/what is CP5? :P
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Child's Play 5, BBEANS 3 champ, built by ACAMS
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Ooooh... I originally had a chassis like that but changed it for the extra weight... What a fail.
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/11352LW Hammer.PNG)
Getting back into the swing of things. Made this for my challenge with RPJK, Nightcracker and smashysmashy. 1 black w/ cb stacked into it, RAD drive, 4 razors and jumps whenever the hammer is fired.
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Hammer's not arced enough, dude.
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Ok, that'll be easy to fix. What about the jumping? I have a feeling that a DDT might be too powerful.
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Ok, that'll be easy to fix. What about the jumping? I have a feeling that a DDT might be too powerful.
Not sure why I am helping my opponent, but you can make your chassis even smaller. In order to create smaller chassis you have to grab the height slider and quickly slide it down, past the bottom. The slider won't move below the bottom, but if you look in the preview you see the bot height will. Release the slider quickly afterwards.
Just try and retry until the chassis is just as high as the black.
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Yeah, I know. This was pretty much a draft bot thingy. Another way is to lift the slider all of the way up and then click a pixel below the bar.
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/51355LW Hammer upgrade.PNG)
1 more razor on there + a moar angled hammer. It still jumps, though and can't get a solid hit because of it. :/
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No, you need to angle the razors too. And try a less powerful burst motor or stabilizers for your bot if it jumps too much.
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What do you mean by "angle the razors"?
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Well, I removed a razor and added some supports around the back of the bot. I made the arc of the DDT smaller and it doesn't jump as much now... I might try a snapper or two and see how that turns out.
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Segment the long arm and angle it so teh razors are pretty much vertical when the come down
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So here's the deal on hammers. The only bot types they can beat are HS and rammers (and maybe popups if the popups have popupAI.py so they don't hit weapons). But anyway, they only way for hammers to even beat those types is to have a wedge AND a trapper. You want to slide under bots and you want to keep them from sliding up more.
I would suggest a S2 burst motor, less razors, no bottom plow, and a wedge of some sort. Don't know if it's possible, but as it is now a DDT will be way too powerful for the little grip the bottom plow has on the bot.
Segment the long arm and angle it so teh razors are pretty much vertical when the come down
Why? that's completely pointless and removes weapon reach. Having them hit diagonally is fine.
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Thanks for the advice, Sage. I used it and came up with this:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/9304Stock LW HAmmmer.PNG)
VERY annoyed with this. For starters, the snapper 2 is showing through the plow and I don't have the weight to make the plow come out another 20 cms. I only have two razors on it so it is VERY under-powered in the weapons department and it just isn't great...
The insides are the same as before except with an anchor at the front in front of the snapper II. The weight is 247.9. At least it doesn't jump any more. :gawe:
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That's because you're wasting weight with the Snapper II. You just need 2 anchors - one pointing upwards to hold the weapon burst and another pointing towards the front for the wedge&plow burst.
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Thanks. Later I'll showcase another team from RA2INBOW for you all.
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I've pretty much given up on the hammer after this attempt.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/38191Baaad LW Hammer.PNG)
Instead, I upgraded my old side hammer:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/65969LW SH.PNG)
Managed to sload the axles of the snappers away and fit some casters on there.
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That hammer looks quite good and it could do well but if you enter the side Hammer you'll be destroyed by my LW VS.
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You seem quite confident. I'll challenge you once this challenge is finished.
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Dont bother.RPJK is mine.And lets see how he can do in MW.
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side hammer looks at least decent. But the hammer is way sloppy and doesn't need a black if you are really persistent with trying to fit all the extra frontal stuff on.
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Thanks, I appreciate the compliment. I do agree that the hammer is very sloppy. I will rebuild it with a nifty to see if that makes it any better.
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Yup. And try to use 4kg that you have left on the sidehammer to give the arms a more arc-y/wrap-y shape.
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Ok, I'll do that.
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DP
Update on the hammer. Still not too happy with it, but at least it works (sort of)...
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/73437Lw hammer update.PNG)
Can self right 60% of the time. 4 razors, 247.2. Slightly unstable when turning.
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2 new bots:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/78723Awesome MW HS.PNG)
I'm soooo happy with this one! It havoked at first but after a re-build, it doesn't. Pretty awesome I think.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/50318MW Poooopup.PNG)
The idea with this one was to have a large-ish chassis for more hp+ gaps in the wedge so that you don't get hit as much by HS. It works about 60% of the time and can get 2HKOs on Fury (SCV4). 5 Razors.
Both have DSA.
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I wonder if this might work better as a True Popup. But you're actually giving HS two targets to his instead of one, because they more than often hit the corners. If you're wanting to stick with it, then move the casters so they stick out the outside edge.
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Come on now...that is a terrible popup...and everything else is damn ugly. It's a mixture of sloppiness and your gay component textures.
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Ok, I agree the popup isn't, well... GOOD but it was just an idea I had. When you say "everything else is damn ugly", which bots do you exactly mean? And, yes, my building is sloppy and I have already seen that you don't like my textures so, if you haven't noticed, I have stopped using them. Now how come people are always hating on my skins and I don't get too many constructive comments, yet other people get loads of good comments and people aren't always hating every single bot that they make?
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...because they're good...and their bots are not sloppy/ugly...? Maybe?
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Last time I checked, this showcase section was so that people could:
a) Show their good bots.
b) Improve as a builder.
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...and my presence is so that B can actually occur.
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Gaz, Infinite has a point....
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I know he does but so do I.
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But his makes more sense.
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Yah, your's makes so sense Gazea. They are your best bots? So what? They are still ugly and sloppy...which is where B comes into play.
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/78723Awesome MW HS.PNG)
(http://imageftw.com/uploads/20110628/2.1.png)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/50318MW Poooopup.PNG)
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/31413screenshot_47.png)
:rage
First one has lots and lots of extra weight, but if you want to keep the DSA and 15 weapons that's fine. However, you could definitely find a new chassis/extender setup that uses all the extra weight to get the motors protected by being (mostly) inside the chassis. Example: Intruder Alert in Starcore v4. Also, the inside irons should definitely be switched to maces, and the most outward ones could be either irons or maces, to fight popups and enemy HS, respectively.
The second one just has too much empty space. I think you can survive with either a shallow chassis wedge or caster armor, so choose one and stick with it. As for the setup, maybe you could put the black behind the DDT (although you'd need some extra chassis points to make room) and have the chassis wedge narrower; just enough for the Snapper2s. Alternatively the Snapper2s could be placed farther back or beside the DDT while the chassis wedge is made into a triangle shape rather than a rectangle.
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Good advice Fracture. But stop crying, those are already completely generic designs.
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Inf, this is a showcase.People make bots to show.Simple.And they can build the damn way they bloody like.Oh hi thar thyrus.
If he likes to buil-nah, if ANYONE decides to build even ONE bot different to your way you start flaming on them.Just accept the fact some people like to build different ways to you and your "perfection".And why the heck do i not see you flameing clickbeetle(Ice Pheonix)
Thyrus(Pretty much every bot hes made) and infact EVERY PERSON WHO ENTERED BLADES OF FURY.So gaz can do what he likes with his bots.
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Avalanche are you seriously THAT dumb
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Avalanche, Gaz JUST SAID he wanted help becoming a better builder. You are trying to say he doesn't give a crap what people think of his bots, which is completely untrue.
Inf doesn't UNLEASH TEH FLAMEZ on any bot he doesn't like, he just say's they are ugly or sloppy, which is true but everyone else is afraid to tell them because they are "nice" and stuff. If Gaz, instead of a paragraph arguing with him, would ask: "What makes my bots sloppy, and how can I fix it?" then Inf would glady help you out.
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One annoying thing I do notice is that Inf seems to get a free pass when talking to people rudely and unhelpfully. If some n00b had just said what Inf says, then they probably would have gotten flamed. Yet when Inf says it, its called "helping." Just an observation.
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Mostly because when a Noob says something like that they have no idea what they are talking about. It's a difference between veteran and newbie, not an Inf and newbie.
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Mostly because when a Noob says something like that they have no idea what they are talking about. It's a difference between veteran and newbie, not an Inf and newbie.
They'll also get flamed because people sense that the n00b in being a jerk in their replies. Inf seems immune to this, even though his comments are often very mean and unhelpful (not much in this particular showcase, but others).
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Mostly because when a Noob says something like that they have no idea what they are talking about. It's a difference between veteran and newbie, not an Inf and newbie.
They'll also get flamed because people sense that the n00b in being a jerk in their replies. Inf seems immune to this, even though his comments are often very mean and unhelpful (not much in this particular showcase, but others).
worked out fine for me.
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Inf, this is a showcase.People make bots to show.Simple.And they can build the damn way they bloody like.Oh hi thar thyrus.
If he likes to buil-nah, if ANYONE decides to build even ONE bot different to your way you start flaming on them.Just accept the fact some people like to build different ways to you and your "perfection".And why the heck do i not see you flameing clickbeetle(Ice Pheonix)
Thyrus(Pretty much every bot hes made) and infact EVERY PERSON WHO ENTERED BLADES OF FURY.So gaz can do what he likes with his bots.
IIRC infinite has never flamed me. Perfection is a great thing; you don't like it because you will never achieve it. You should really go out and buy some sense. Oh and please get some tampons while you're at it... it seems like it's your time of the month again.
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Where on earth was I a jerk? mean? Or unhelpful?
I'm brutally honest. That's it. If you can't stomach reality or my honesty, then seriously, gtfo. this is an online forum. Not a middle school lunch table. If anyone is bringing their "feelings" to this online setting, then something is seriously wrong with their perspective of emotion and interaction.
Urjak, you can't even pinpoint a time in the past month whe I have done any of the things you have just described. So please do not mess with me...there is no where in forum history wher I have acted based upon some belief that I have some "free pass" that seems to be a figment of your imagination. Developing stock builders is what I do (Are you going to tell me that Sage and SD arent some of the top tier builders right now?). Go back to DSL and do your thing there.
Avalanche is a moron. We all know this...so I'm not a by saying it. It's the truth, and I have a hard time believing anyone accepting a different POV.
I'm here to HELP. Gaz is just another noob to add to the list who chooses to cry rather than further his skills.
So END this discussion. Anything more is spam and will be cleaned because this joke of a debate has gone on way too long as is.
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Right, looking back at yesterday... I was acting like an idiot. Just forget it. Sorry inf. Just one thing: I do want to further my skills. That's the reason why I continue to post bots. So, any advice on how I can make them less sloppy?
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Gazea2, sorry to spam your showcase, but would you please send your bot for our rumble to That Robot Is A Spy today? Thanks.
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Urjak, you can't even pinpoint a time in the past month whe I have done any of the things you have just described. So please do not mess with me...there is no where in forum history wher I have acted based upon some belief that I have some "free pass" that seems to be a figment of your imagination. Developing stock builders is what I do (Are you going to tell me that Sage and SD arent some of the top tier builders right now?). Go back to DSL and do your thing there.
There is no better teacher than I, you tool bags.
Wakkydude, I'll leave your showcase forever. Screw you and your "awesome" bot building abilities.
No, Robo, see...They dont care either way. These n00bs are hopeless.
Like I said...you need help...because you are retarded if you don't catch my drift.
You wanted examples, I'll post them. Now I admit these are not recent, and you do seem to have toned down a bit, but these were in people's showcases, and had most any other member posted things like that, they would have gotten flamed and Naryar easily could have deleted it as spam. Posts in showcases are supposed to be constructive, or at least help the showcaser. I am not denying that you give great advice, I am simply saying you get away with posts other members would not be able to. I don't think YOU ever necessarily posted thinking you had a free pass, but other members are not quick to flame you like they would a n00b in the same situation.
I do however agree that this discussion should not be continued in Gazea's showcase (or maybe continue at all). I would appreciate it if you did not delete this post, simply because I am defending my position.
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And I will defend every one of those posts to the death because I know exactly who's showcase you pulled that from. And it was only because I was disrespected by some blithering moron with no sense of logic that I said those things because they were completely applicable. Feel free to defend Wakkydude,or avalanche, or SotG, or Garvin or anyone of those morons. But those are the people I have problems with and I WILL be disrespectful to if I feel necessary because they have no sense of respect...or anything sensible really.
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Urjak, I know infiniteinertia a bit better and more personal than you, and this is what I think of this case. Inf is an intelligent person that can build bots well and likes to help people. But I can understand how frustating it is when you are helping that people they tell you they know it better, that people tell you to go GTFO because they are already good and that people don't understand what you are saying. It's like giving a dollar to a drunk homeless guy on the street and he says GTFO that dollar is fake, everyone knows they are red (not saying you guys are homeless drunks).
Infiniteinertia can be (like me), a bit blunt at times. Instead of saying "you might need to angle those wedges a bit" he says "those wedges are bad, angle them". I think this is wrongly seen as offensive, it's just advice packaged in a no-nonsense wrapper.
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And I will defend every one of those posts to the death because I know exactly who's showcase you pulled that from. And it was only because I was disrespected by some blithering moron with no sense of logic that I said those things because they were completely applicable. Feel free to defend Wakkydude,or avalanche, or SotG, or Garvin or anyone of those morons. But those are the people I have problems with and I WILL be disrespectful to if I feel necessary because they have no sense of respect...or anything sensible really.
We could dissect and argue about those posts, but I do not want to do this in Gazea's showcase so I will cease this discussion. I do believe my point stands and those above quotes were evidence, however everyone is free to decide for themselves whether those comments were warranted. I hope this has not made me an enemy of yours, for I do respect the advice you give and your bot building ability.
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And I will defend every one of those posts to the death because I know exactly who's showcase you pulled that from. And it was only because I was disrespected by some blithering moron with no sense of logic that I said those things because they were completely applicable. Feel free to defend Wakkydude,or avalanche, or SotG, or Garvin or anyone of those morons. But those are the people I have problems with and I WILL be disrespectful to if I feel necessary because they have no sense of respect...or anything sensible really.
Agree totally. However ill stick up for Garvin; he hasn't been too bad recently and he is trying to improve his bot building.
Now back to something a bit more relevant. Gaz, I like your LW hammer, much better than the one ive been trying to build. I like it.
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I'm brutally honest.
And thats why you became a mod :gawe:
this is an online forum. Not a middle school lunch table.
Awww.... But today they are serving tater-tots...
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/6959wammer popup.PNG)
Don't have time to put the weapons on the DDTs + it needs a re-build as the snapper is one notch further back than the other, making the wamming rack un-even. Will probably work better as a true popup because of how high the DDTs are.
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Ramplates.... It burns... X_X
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Comments on bot plz
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Needs wedges. That's all.
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I don't have time to put them on. I mean, comments on the design of the bot etc.
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I'd try and slant the rear stabiliser things as much as you can, personally. Maybe you could add some casters, or perhaps strengthen the wamming rack.
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Right, I'd post up the update of it if I could stack this stupid black. >_<
EDIT: Forgot to add that I'm trying to stack three blacks.
DOUBLE EDIT: I STACKED THE THIRD BLACK AND THEN MY GAME CRASHED! :FFFUUU
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Right, I'd post up the update of it if I could stack this stupid black. >_<
EDIT: Forgot to add that I'm trying to stack three blacks.
DOUBLE EDIT: I STACKED THE THIRD BLACK AND THEN MY GAME CRASHED! :FFFUUU
That's just............... pwnage :L
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Right, I'd post up the update of it if I could stack this stupid black. >_<
EDIT: Forgot to add that I'm trying to stack three blacks.
DOUBLE EDIT: I STACKED THE THIRD BLACK AND THEN MY GAME CRASHED! :FFFUUU
You need a larger ragetoon.
Just BFE 3 blacks together and tell people you have stacked them :P
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yaaaay rebuild
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/24388wopup.PNG)
3 blacks and 6 razors.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/33154wopup vs NWB.PNG)
2HKO.
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niice
Coulda sworn those razors were irons at first >.>
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those are irons. I believe it's a typo.
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those are irons. I believe it's a typo.
There is a true popup bit...
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Personally, I would swap a couple of irons on the wamming rack for a couple more razors on the popup arms. Maybe you could score some OHKO's with it that way.
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Yus, it's a true popup. I probably should've mentioned that in the first post. I really do think that I need some more razors. Stupid weight limit. :P
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/8668LW VS.PNG)
Nifty, DSA.
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Use samurai swords and upgrade to Irons. I also favour casters over the semi-ramming rack but it's just a matter of choice.
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LW? Doesn't look too bad, I think. I'm a bit curious as to how fragile or stable it is?
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Yus, it's a LW. 240 something. Will try to upgrade to irons and a caster if I can.
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Can I see you chassis better?
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Can't at the moment as I'm at my Dad's. Will post it up tomorrow.
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/34509LW VS updated.PNG)
Slight update. Changed to irons + changed to shorter blades. My brain has gone dead. How can I use samurai swords for support?
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Attach them to the end AP's of the extenders, I think.
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Put them on the end of the extenders? :P
EDIT: dammit ninjad
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/34509LW VS updated.PNG)
Slight update. Changed to irons + changed to shorter blades. My brain has gone dead. How can I use samurai swords for support?
Like this:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/18602SOAR.png)
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How do I get the extenders angled like that, though? Stupid brain...
EDIT: OWAIT I SEE NOW
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You just need to rotate the Samurai Swords so they slant downwards and keep the front off the ground.
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Tried that at first and it didn't really make much of a difference.
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/51045LW VS update thing.PNG)
Looks too much like S_M's now except for the fact that his is better built.
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Looks too much like S_M's now
Welcome to Stock building.
I'm a bit confused to the rear wheel setup, lersonally. You could attach them to the front stuff, perhaps, with some 20cm extenders. That would allow you to shrink the chassis around the Nifty, but you probably need to protect that assembly at the front. A quick rammer'll probably take it off fairly sharpish.
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Dat drive...
You could scrap the rear baseplate anchor method and just attach the drive back from where the swords are attached.
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That back BA was a poor attempt at making it different to S_M's. The stack was just lucky.
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/57265rammer.PNG)
714 kgs. Could probably stack another black in and put on some side protection.
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Only needs one black for this, though. Nicely done, though, I reckon you could lose the casters, however, and possibly add some more weaponry with the rule of 7.
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It looks so... small...
And yeah two blacks is overkill. One black is fine but tends to slow down after 2 minutes. One black and one nifty for 4 spin motors seems to be the best choice.
Of course it's still overpowered as heck, but you will need the lasting power.
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It looks so... small...
And yeah two blacks is overkill. One black is fine but tends to slow down after 2 minutes. One black and one nifty for 4 spin motors seems to be the best choice.
Of course it's still overpowered as heck, but you will need the lasting power.
QOOC?
By the way, there's three racks of weapons.
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/57867stock rage III.PNG)
Somehow it drives as straight as an arrow. I don't like the amount of irons on this one. I think that I could sacrifice a wedge so that I could add some more.
inb4ty4erMYBESTFWIENDFOWEVER
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Do my eyes see 4 irons?
You could ditch teh 3wd for moar irons if you wanna be generic :P
inb4ty4erMYBESTFWIENDFOWEVER
omgihateyoushutup
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Nah, I want to keep the three wheel drive.
inb4ty4erMYBESTFWIENDFOWEVER
omgihateyoushutup
i'msowwyfwiendletsbefwiends
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Get a room you two!
And by that I mean a chatroom :L
3WD is awesome :D
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THREE WHEEL DRIVE.
If you want, you could lose the ramplate and add more irons that way.
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lose the black for a nifty.
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lose the black for a nifty.
Nifty = 2 HPz
Black= 4 HPz
Would it be best to make it underpowered for more weight?
I honestly don't know
Because I am a n00b and I can't even stack :D
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Nifty doesn't make it underpowered.
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Cool bot.
Switching to a Nifty and ditching the ram plate will only get you enough weight for 3 more irons though... maybe use razors instead, just so you can have better coverage across the chassis?
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lose the black for a nifty.
Nifty = 2 HPz
Black= 4 HPz
Would it be best to make it underpowered for more weight?
I honestly don't know
Because I am a n00b and I can't even stack :D
Smashy, just DON'T POST if you can't give good advice. Kthx.
Anyways, a nifty can power this bot yeah, but it's batteries will be flat after two minutes.
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Anyways, a nifty can power this bot yeah, but it's batteries will be flat after two minutes.
As if 4 irons will last two minutes. :P
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lose the black for a nifty.
Nifty = 2 HPz
Black= 4 HPz
Would it be best to make it underpowered for more weight?
I honestly don't know
Because I am a n00b and I can't even stack :D
Smashy, just DON'T POST if you can't give good advice. Kthx.
Anyways, a nifty can power this bot yeah, but it's batteries will be flat after two minutes.
Fine the only contributions I will make will now be negative.
My point was it would be fully powered for three minutes with a black, and not if it was a nifty.
Looks like its probably best if I stop contributing at all...
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dont baww, just don't give out false advice.
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/72438Afmedx.PNG)
Nifty + razors + two casters
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/27186CS.PNG)
Made this three months ago. 4 FS' and two HS'. Two blacks and a massive wedge.
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Casters should ideally be mounted out the sides of the chassis, to prevent HS getting any hits in. But looks not too bad nonetheless.
MW/FS looks suitably mad. It looks a bit too long and narrow for my liking, however, I'm sure you could attach the motors above the Snapper2 to save some space and improve turning.
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Casters should ideally be mounted out the sides of the chassis, to prevent HS getting any hits in. But looks not too bad nonetheless.
MW/FS looks suitably mad. It looks a bit too long and narrow for my liking, however, I'm sure you could attach the motors above the Snapper2 to save some space and improve turning.
Yeah, I tried to put them on the edges but it wouldn't let me stack them in. I'll try later.
I'm not sure what the heck I was thinking on the HW. Everything I build is long and narrow. XD
I could probably cut down on the length but I like how stupidly crazy it is. :D
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Gaz casts bumpaga!
Just getting back into RA2. Don't expect anything special.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/94062hwshh.PNG)
2 blacks, DSA.. The usual. Slightly underweight but I'm not sure what to spend it on. Armour would probably help but I'm not sure where to place it.
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Armour would probably help but I'm not sure where to place it.
Anchor ---> 20-60 cm extender ---> Ramplates/snowplows
right in the center
below the exposed ddt
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More armour. Ramplates or Plows to front.
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Just extend the front and add some castor armor.
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needs armor !
(what Sage said)
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/87758updated 3 point hammer.PNG)
789.5.
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/87758updated 3 point hammer.PNG)
789.5.
Get another caster in the middle.
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Why the useless square extender?
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To aid with self-righting. It's the super long one.
inb4QOOC
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/75867mw sidehammer.PNG)
I'm loving these curved hammers.
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Looks pretty good. I may shrink up the chassis a tiny bit at the back, and try to get some protection on the front somehow. It looks a bit exposed for my liking at the moment.
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Less weight on weapon system, more weight on a wedge or casters.
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I think what's been needed to say has been covered.
I like it =D
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2 DDT's for a MW side hammer is overkill.
May want to add a wedge and more weapons, and maybe reduce the drive as well to normal Zteks.
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popup food.
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Someone else has seen the light of that side hammer setup. :mrgreen:
Having a wedge is pretty essential though. It's almost impossible to outweapon an HS with a side hammer, and you can't hit their top or bottom either, which means you need to focus on killing wedges because that's the only thing you CAN kill (except rammers, but anything non-HS can beat a rammer).
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Thanks for the advice, guys. Sticking a wedge on there shouldn't be too hard. Now, a new bot:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/43967hw hammer thing.PNG)
Kay, not completely new. I used the chassis that Zephyr made and finished it off. 2 blacks, caster armour, 4WD... the usual.
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Widen the wedges and it will better take out HS... but keep them the same and have a better chance against wedges bots. HMMMM
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Needs a blue-hued skin to go with the weapons and extenders. I reckon it would look pretty cool then.
Some trappers in the front to keep bots from climbing on top of it will also help greatly against spinners.
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^Upside down snowplow?
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/57803hs setup.PNG)
I just wanted some advice on this setup. I used a 90 degree extender thing (I can't remember the name xD) so that the drive wasn't too low down but I know that I'm wasting weight. The weapons are also quite high up although I could flip the HP Z-teks. Any advice is appreciated.
inb4unoriginal
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Would raising the SnapperII work? You could flip the HPZ's over then, and the weapon's wouldn't be too high.
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/43645MW HS.PNG)
15 maces, DSA.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/81302hw popup.PNG)
I got inspired by Sage (or marty?) and built this. Outwedges everything I've put it against, from RPB to NWB. Also managed to OHKO NWB.
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Gazea, no offence at all, But I don't like the HW... it just doesn't look effective.
But the MW looks Very good.
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MW looks pretty good now. I'd be slightly worried about the lack of defense, however.
HW is interesting, to say the least. Good job with getting the wedges so good, but I'm not entirely certain about the 6WD Redbird setup. I'd have gone for the usual 4 HPZ's myself. I'd also try to widen the ramplates slightly to extend over the corners of the chassis.
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Gazea, no offence at all, But I don't like the HW... it just doesn't look effective.
But the MW looks Very good.
No offence taken.
MW looks pretty good now. I'd be slightly worried about the lack of defense, however.
HW is interesting, to say the least. Good job with getting the wedges so good, but I'm not entirely certain about the 6WD Redbird setup. I'd have gone for the usual 4 HPZ's myself. I'd also try to widen the ramplates slightly to extend over the corners of the chassis.
Against Fury (SCV4) it did well and managed to beat it at least 50% of the time.
With the HW, I was aiming to create a bot that cannot be out-wedged. The redbirds give the lowest ground clearance with the mini wheels and aren't too bad. It's not exactly the fastest bot and it doesn't have the largest amount of weapons but it still manages fine without them.
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so much klone :P
but on the hw, what is the snapper in the front of the chassis doing?
And can any of them even run inverted?
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The snapper holds some of the weapons. The HW can self-right and the MW moves about due to the weapons when inverted.
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I see. You kinda mixed these two bots:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/93601screenshot_22.jpg)(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/41358Untitled-1.jpg)
cool idea! Might be low on batteries though
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^That's the one.
After recent testing, it seems that the snapper at the front hinders the bot. It doesn't fire fast enough, despite the fact that it only has 3 razors. I've completely removed it and this is what is left:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/22798hw popup.PNG)
I've moved the ramplates to protect the corners of the chassis... That's about it. Any idea on what I could use the extra weight for?
Oh, and remember that (red)BIRD'S THE WORD!
Edit: 3 blacks btw
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either add something in the middle/top or add more razors. Or both.
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maybe more ramplates
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WTF is with the drive? 6WD redbird/mini is sorta off-the-wall.
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Does it still self-right?
I'd try and get at least one more ramplate on the front, personally. And perhapr something to stop the opponent fron going straight over the top, but only if that wouldn't interfere with self-righting.
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Oh, and remember that (red)BIRD'S THE WORD!
/total ripoff of the name I gave my 6wd redbird popup D:
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That isn't the name of the bot. I'm just reminding everyone that bird's the word. D:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/46091lw poker.PNG)
3 pinks. I'm thinking about changing to 'bird's (yeeeeah) because it's painfully slow.
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Make the piston shorter and add more weapons, gonna get outweaponed pretty easily IMO
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8 razors is more than enough for a 2HKO. :P
The drive should be fine, though. It just needs to be slightly further apart so it can react faster. Either that, or push the drive up to the front of the chassis.
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Shorter pistons aren't lighter dude. I suppose I could decrease the length of the chassis slightly, though.
Edit: Gah, Pwn posted. Hey, Pwn. I haven't seen you in a while. Do you still build?
Thanks for the quick replies. xD
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blegh i don't do stock as much as dsl >.<
owait you can rotate the rads so the wheels are further forwards
is that good enough advice? :P
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:P
It's two airtanks btw. I always seem to forget something. >_<
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Woah, page 3...
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/68360dual hs.PNG)
DSA, 8 razors... I believe Scrap or Sage made something similar for ReStocked but hey-ho. That BA took so long to stack. >.<
247.something
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doubting the reach and spin speed of the weapon
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nice, is the reach ok?
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It hasn't been tested. As soon as I got that BA stacked in I shoved everything on and posted. xD
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It's Child's Play, but with more weapons. Very much doubting the reach, though.
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IT'S NINJA FROM RESTOCKED!
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^I knew that I'd seen something like it before.
Anyway, another LW. My older brother got a BA stacked into a Nifty so I tried to make something out of it.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/64287lw rammer.PNG)
DSA, two casters and 6 irons. It's a little hard to control but I think it's pretty cool.
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Ugly.
Sorry to be harsh, but that's my opinion... I don't like it. :(
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Casters seem a bit pointless to me. You could get rid of them, and maybe swap the ice picks on the side for irons.
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Yeah, it's not the prettiest of things.
@NFX - I added the casters on after testing it against some LW HS and getting beaten because of it getting hit on the sides. I'll try your idea, though.
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uh it's not the prettiest
it would be better to have something facing sidewards instead of the ice picks such as irons like nfx suggested
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If you've got a one above, one below situation with the BA's there, I might consider switching to razors (I reckon you could get 8 on there), and then putting maces on the ends. That will give wider coverage than irons, and help prevent HS getting to the chassis.
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^That's an awesome idea. Cheers, NFX.
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/6849LW popup.png)
Tried to refine Marty's design. 2 casters, 3 razors... You know it by now.
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uuhhh
snapper load the wedge
the asymmetric look is killing me :/
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Oops, didn't think about doing that.
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I agree with Pwn, asymmetric wedge isn't going to do well. You can axle load it out of the way, then attach the Snapper2 for the weapons. Is the CB under the Nifty?
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Yeah the CB is stacked into the Nifty because the chassis is the exact height for Z-teks and it won't fit above it. I'll definitely test the bot out after that. What should I do with the extra weight?
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Perhaps extend the front of the chassis a little so you can get the casters higher up. At the moment, they're quite low, and I'm concerned HS are just going to go straight over them.
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I found with just a nifty the snapper started to weaken after only a few hits, which is why I have the extra pink in mine :P
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nooooo why is everyone building popuuups
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/39085LW popup update.png)
Tested it and it seems to do fine so shhh Marty. :P
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Good work, but is it possible to get the wedge and ramplate centered? It's going to annoy me quite a lot. :gawe:
Something you could do is angle the rear of the bot to match the Z-tek slope, so it doesn't get stranded on its back.
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the unsymmetrical-ness makes me cringe a little but otherwise it looks nice
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Woah, page 3...
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/68360dual hs.PNG)
DSA, 8 razors... I believe Scrap or Sage made something similar for ReStocked but hey-ho. That BA took so long to stack. >.<
247.something
Pwn made a version that wasn't invertable, but then I made the current version for Re-Stocked.
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^Ahh, ok. Thanks for clearing that up.
Anyway, another bot?! I haven't been this productive in ages...
Meet Spherimorph!
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/79057monster VS.png)
24 irons, 8 ice-picks, DSA and 1 black with CB stacked in.
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Looks badass, but fragile.
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looks awesome, can it self-right easily?
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It's the worst bot I've ever seen.
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Teehee, you wuv it really.
From testing it seems like it can self-right fine which I was surprised about. Now I just need to re-install Starcore V4 and I can start some serious testing..
Edit: Also, showcase name change. yay more alliteration
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Awesome VS is awesome
I was gonna make something similar for MLP but then I got lazy.
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You should ditch the icepicks on the discs and use the free weight to add more weapons onto the arms.
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yea, icepicks have normals so they wont do much at all like that.
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Awww guys don't be so picky
[/bad joke]
This next bot took so long to stack as anyone in the GTM skype group would know.
Omnis:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/59187hs on axle.png)
HS built off one axle which is stacked INSIDE the Nifty. I believe Sage did something similar. Spins relatively fast and no havok! :D
Might re-build later with the spinners side by side. I'll also probably add some extra razors or something to eat up the weight.
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I made three (one of each class), although I used a T-connector instead of a disc on the LW and MW (and the HW's axle is not stacked in). And yeah, it's nice to have a stable HS once in a while. :P
Upgrade your wheels to grannies so it's invertible.
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nice splash :P
pretty cool bot anyway
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^Ahh, ok. Thanks for clearing that up.
Anyway, another bot?! I haven't been this productive in ages...
Meet Spherimorph!
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/79057monster VS.png)
24 irons, 8 ice-picks, DSA and 1 black with CB stacked in.
Im loving the look of that robot..
It's the worst bot I've ever seen.
Too many Red Extenders for you? :P
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Ahh, cool Pwnie. At first I tried a sideways extender but it havoked. >.>
And thanks for the comment Joe.
For Marty:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/40173lw vs.png)
I'm loving these ideas. DSA, 3 casters, 4 razors on disc, nifty etc etc
Edit: I could bring the disc forward by moving the snapper arm.
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Does the weapon reach well?
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/48867tempus fugit dead.png)
I think that sums it up pretty well. :P
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Yeah. :P
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Try the V4a Tempus Fugit. =P
I would probably move the motor forward myself, but you need to make sure it doesn't strike the ground as you do.
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Already way ahead of you; I moved it forward after I showcased it. :P
I can't find a download for Starcore V4, mainly because the search function is dead. Isn't it in VB's showcase?
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Here:
https://gametechmods.com/uploads/files/StarcoreV4Alpha2.zip (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/files/StarcoreV4Alpha2.zip)
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Cheers! :D
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You're Welcome. :)
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So I've got a LW VS and a HW VS... Hmm, what's missing?
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/58459Multibot.png)
On the left is the MW VS. The random bear claw is to protect the extenders. On the right is a MW crawler. About 50 kgs underweight and I was thinking about doubling up on irons again.
There you go Marty. You can call them Gaz and ty if you want. :P </inside joke>
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ogawd
vs looks nice but the crawler looks a bit exposed. and add moar irons
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M'kay.
And another bot. Tried to re-build Spherimorph but it just decided to havok every time it moves D:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/79000Havoky VS.png)
I didn't even finish putting the weapons on. >.>
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the asymmetrical-ness hurts D:
would've been a good bot if not for the havok imo
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I re-built it without the asymmetrical thing but it still havoks. D:
Anyway, NEW BAWHT:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/37781lw poker.png)
LW poker. 248.something. I tried a T-shaped chassis and that used up more weight so I opted for this. Seems to do alright and can beat SCV4 Tempus Fugit.
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you could put the drive right next to the piston and move the pinks to the back, otherwise its pretty cool
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Only 1 pink? Also chassis should be symmetrical.
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2 pinks and asymmetrical-ness ftw. :P
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I last posted a bot YESTERDAY? :O
Let's fix that:
(http://i47.tinypic.com/35k1nw1.png)
(Had to use Tinypic, GTM uploader was broken)
Nifty, DSA etc etc. Surprisingly all of the weapons do damage and it's stable.
Edit: Just tested it and it havoks like crazy. >.>
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can we see a bit more? :P
tbh sm's is better but this is still pretty good for 1wd
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Okies:
(http://i45.tinypic.com/ynzu1.png)
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looks pretty cool, you'd want a redbird on it though
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So... ineffiecient...
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How can I make it efficient...?
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Smaller chassis.
Don't use a Slipperbottom...
Make sure you use only 3 extenders MAX.
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Smaller chassis.
Don't use a Slipperbottom...
Make sure you use only 3 extenders MAX.
Ok.
That was because I messed up the invertibility. I can fix that.
...There's only 1 extender.
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Smaller chassis.
Don't use a Slipperbottom...
Make sure you use only 3 extenders MAX.
Ok.
That was because I messed up the invertibility. I can fix that.
...There's only 1 extender.
I used more, to get a better wheel/motor position and have a horizontal snapper IIRC.
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/8086chained ddts like a boss.png)
Chained DDTs like a... boss? Usual stuff, 12 razors. Super fast firing wheeeee~
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snowplow
does it prevent bots from going up the wedge often ?
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the snowplow would best be further back or have longer wedges
and is it any good with chained ddt's compared to normal popups
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That bot is..........different. :P
it's cool too.
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snowplow
does it prevent bots from going up the wedge often ?
Yeah it did unfortunately. I changed it to two ramplates and a blade.
the snowplow would best be further back or have longer wedges
and is it any good with chained ddt's compared to normal popups
It's waaaay better than I thought it was going to be. 3 blacks really makes it fire fast.
That bot is..........different. :P
it's cool too.
It's from the inner depths of my mind, what did you expect? :P
A few battleshots:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/86387popup battleshots.png)
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So how does it do against V4 Spin Doctor? :P
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I would tell you if I had SCV4 installed... :P
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Install it, fool.
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...Okay I tried and it got murdered. xD
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So I just loaded up RA2 to stack a black that I couldn't be bothered to do earlier and it stacked instantly without me having to zoom in... Kinda weird.
Expect a massive bot dump tomorrow of bots that are actually half decent for once...
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Shhh forget the bot dump
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/69425wam bam.png)
wam bam wheeeee
DSA, 5 razors, nifty, z-tek drive... I have another version where I dropped the casters and had irons but I think this version is better. Also...
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/32866screenshot_28.png)
WEDGE ARMOUR IS THE WAY FORWARD
Yeah, we had the match and my bot started bouncing around for some reason... As in, bouncing off the floor. Kinda funny. Re-match ty?
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bit underweaponed and hs are going to love those corners :P otherwise it seems good to me
and bring it
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Woah woah woah, slow down these comments guyz
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/10903fail attempt.png)
First attempt, failed. ATTEMPT TWO...
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It's a good hybrid to go for. Although the snowploe should really be further forwards, and you should try to get the extra razor on the left-hand disc. What you could do to instantly improve it, though, is attach the RADs by their end AP, rather than the one by the axle, to give you a much wider reach and improve trapping ability. Plus they won't get in the way of the FS weaponry.
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Okay, I did this:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/76360undercutter mw.png)
Now that I have the setup, I could change the way the RADs are attached. Works better than expected. 1 black, DSA.
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Heh, nice.
It works with 1 black? When I did my version of this (which inspired gaz to make his) 1 black wasn't enough.
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Woah woah woah, slow down these comments guyz
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/10903fail attempt.png)
First attempt, failed. ATTEMPT TWO...
I found with hs/fs hybrids, that it's better to use a static setup for stability, compared to a snapper.
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Heh, nice.
It works with 1 black? When I did my version of this (which inspired gaz to make his) 1 black wasn't enough.
The power drops by about the minute/1:30 mark. But, as you saw, it beat yours so it's fine. :P
Woah woah woah, slow down these comments guyz
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/10903fail attempt.png)
First attempt, failed. ATTEMPT TWO...
I found with hs/fs hybrids, that it's better to use a static setup for stability, compared to a snapper.
I can see why you might say that but this bot is surprisingly stable. Hooray! A decent MW from me at last :D
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...now test it against v4 fury
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Make it FASTER for no good reason.
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...now test it against v4 fury
Tested. Wins 40% of the time.
Make it FASTER for no good reason.
So that's the comment that I asked for? lolol
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Getting very productive again...
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/65296lw hs.png)
The most air-tight chassis I've ever made. Setup is pretty much the same as the MW and it works fine.
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I think you'd save a good amount of weight if you built it pointing the other way, with the SnapperII at the front of the bot. Also, if you use a Reverse RAD for the right-hand spinner, you'd be able to have them both level, and get an equal reach with both sides.
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/33010lw hs rebuild.png)
Not sure how to use up the weight. Any ideas?
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You could switch two of the razors to irons/maces?
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Caster?
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wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/45401Side hammer VS hybrid.png)
Chained VS just to get on the bandwagon
DSA. Side hammers are powered by the green snappers (snapper2s? I always get them mixed up lel) Manages to trap bots quite well.
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hehe
you can move the mace to the end of the other extender anyway
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Yeah I could, that would protect the extenders more and give the mace some more action.
EDIT: So ty commented and deleted his post before editing my post. Why..?
EDIT 2: OH STOP CHANGING POSTS AND DELETING AND RE-POSTING GRAHHH
<3
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Looks quite good. Although I'd use a 20cm rather than a T connector to attach the RAD. It's lighter, and MUCH more stable. I'd also try to have the RAD attached more vertically, so there's less chance of it bouncing off the floor.
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Uhh the T connector helps to line up the axles on the motors. I suppose I could try a 20 cm but I thought that would be the best way from looking at other VS'.. I originally had the RAD vertical but it didn't reach too far. Doesn't bounce though. :)
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Uhh the T connector helps to line up the axles on the motors. I suppose I could try a 20 cm but I thought that would be the best way from looking at other VS'.. I originally had the RAD vertical but it didn't reach too far. Doesn't bounce though. :)
You're thinking of Z-Teks. A 40cm extender and T connector line up two Z-Teks as good as possible, but a pair of 20cm extenders at 90 degrees line up a RAD and Redbird exactly. Take a look at my recent chained LW VS in my showcase to see what I'm on about.
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Uhh the T connector helps to line up the axles on the motors. I suppose I could try a 20 cm but I thought that would be the best way from looking at other VS'.. I originally had the RAD vertical but it didn't reach too far. Doesn't bounce though. :)
You're thinking of Z-Teks. A 40cm extender and T connector line up two Z-Teks as good as possible, but a pair of 20cm extenders at 90 degrees line up a RAD and Redbird exactly. Take a look at my recent chained LW VS in my showcase to see what I'm on about.
OHH I remember now.. I saw Pwn's VS and that confused me.
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What the heck is happening there ? Abusing the failing moderation system is breaking the law ! DOUBLE JUSTICE FIST !
Ty4er and Skiitzzox220 have earned each 50% warn for abusing the moderation system. From one I am not surprised, the other should however know that nobody trifles with the showcases without getting me in the way.
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..Is now a bad time to point out that AS did it too?
https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php/topic,3321.msg109117.html#msg109117 (https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php/topic,3321.msg109117.html#msg109117)
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..Is now a bad time to point out that AS did it too?
https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php/topic,3321.msg109117.html#msg109117 (https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php/topic,3321.msg109117.html#msg109117)
You did not broke the law, you need not fear my wrath.
I will smite AS right now, however.
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On topic: Love the VS Side Hammer Hybrid!
Off topic: Seriously? 50% warning for editing in a heart?
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On topic: Love the VS Side Hammer Hybrid!
Off topic: Seriously? 50% warning for editing in a heart?
It's till editing; you know the way Nary enforces the law, if you break the law you will be smited, no matter how serious the offence was.
Anyway, I still don't get how those chained VS work. Help?
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smd
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On topic: Love the VS Side Hammer Hybrid!
Off topic: Seriously? 50% warning for editing in a heart?
It's till editing; you know the way Nary enforces the law, if you break the law you will be smited, no matter how serious the offence was.
Anyway, I still don't get how those chained VS work. Help?
One motor spins the weaponry, while the other motor spins the first motor in the same direction as the weaponry, making it much faster, and therefore much more damaging. Although it's harder to spin up, and if you can get in before it does spin up to speed, then you'll have a relatively easy time.
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Off topic: Seriously? 50% warning for editing in a heart?
You do not understand, do you...
Yes, your edit did no harm to the showcase. But it nevertheless was potentially dangerous. Because if one breaks the law and I don't strike, other people will be tempted and will start to edit posts. I suppose you can figure what enough people playing with other's posts in the showcase means. And if one of these people was badly intentioned, we would have quite a bit of showcase damage.
Do you understand what "everyone can edit everyone's showcase" means ? It's anarchy ! Besides, one badly intentioned spirit just had to delete enough posts to ruin part of the showcase section !
Since I was unsure about how people would act, I had to act. By striking hard and by waving the threat of an immediate mute, I was expecting to introduce enough fear in some people so they wouldn't deal actual damage to the showcases.
I was all doing it for the sake of the showcases, to avoid damage and to avoid repairs, because it's better to prevent destruction that to repair damage.
As far as I know, there have been no more edits after I struck. So now, repairs are minimal.
Besides, by editing a showcase you had absolutely no right to edit, you took yourself for a moderator when you are not one.
Yes, you did it for amusement. Yes, I do that sort of stuff as well. But NEVER in the showcases ! There's a subforum to amuse yourself and it's Playground !
Now did you get why what you did, while harmless, was wrong ?
On topic: Love the VS Side Hammer Hybrid!
Off topic: Seriously? 50% warning for editing in a heart?
It's till editing; you know the way Nary enforces the law, if you break the law you will be smited, no matter how serious the offence was.
If there is no punishment for breaking the law, the law is pointless because people can break it and get away with it.
The law protects you, until you decide you don't want the law. But then do not expect neither protection nor mercy from her.
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As far as I know, there have been no more edits after I struck.
...because acams changed it back and now we/they cant vandalize
not much to do with your moderating or "STRIKING FEER INTO MY ENIMES XD"
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Off topic: Seriously? 50% warning for editing in a heart?
You do not understand, do you...
Yes, your edit did no harm to the showcase. But it nevertheless was potentially dangerous. Because if one breaks the law and I don't strike, other people will be tempted and will start to edit posts. I suppose you can figure what enough people playing with other's posts in the showcase means. And if one of these people was badly intentioned, we would have quite a bit of showcase damage.
Do you understand what "everyone can edit everyone's showcase" means ? It's anarchy ! Besides, one badly intentioned spirit just had to delete enough posts to ruin part of the showcase section !
Since I was unsure about how people would act, I had to act. By striking hard and by waving the threat of an immediate mute, I was expecting to introduce enough fear in some people so they wouldn't deal actual damage to the showcases.
I was all doing it for the sake of the showcases, to avoid damage and to avoid repairs, because it's better to prevent destruction that to repair damage.
As far as I know, there have been no more edits after I struck. So now, repairs are minimal.
Besides, by editing a showcase you had absolutely no right to edit, you took yourself for a moderator when you are not one.
Yes, you did it for amusement. Yes, I do that sort of stuff as well. But NEVER in the showcases ! There's a subforum to amuse yourself and it's Playground !
Now did you get why what you did, while harmless, was wrong ?
I understood the reasoning behind your actions, I just believe they were incredibly stupid, no harm no foul.
I'd understand if I had that warning for screwing with entire posts and ruining the quality of the thread, starting a flame war etc
But over a harmless little joke I find it to be a waste of time, however i'm not really bothered and am not going to pursue the matter any further.
Hope you don't mind your showcase being temporarily derailed with this conversation Gaz =P
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(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/86105attempt1.png)
ahh idk, too lazy to put weapons on, I'll get 'round to that laterer
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Welcome back to RA2 Gaz my man :D
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oh hey gayzea- oh wait
also lol
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^wat
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/54077hello.png)
dsa, 2 blacks+cb stacked, 4 snappers for weapons with 3 razors on each snapper. 790.something. idek what I've created
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Woah, that looks awesome, very original :mrgreen:
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psycho sweeper: the popup
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Do the snappers fire up or down
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They fire up. After testing it I may need to move the wamming rack further back and idk how with the setup I have, back to the drawing board
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QUACK
(http://i.gyazo.com/e279a36e04861777d5de558c53737541.png)
powered by 3 stacked quacks blacks, double strength feathers DSA, 12 razors and the wrath of an angry mother DUCK
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QUACK
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My...eyes...*melts*
From what I can see, it looks pretty solid, well done on the triple stack :D
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"Absolutely quacking 10/10 - IGN"
LOL
But yeah nice build (of what i can tell XP)
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what is it, a flipper or a popup
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I honestly don't understand what you have against me, Naryar :L
it's totally a flipper with 12 razors
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/195002poopup4u.png)
quack
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it's so fabulousss
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Love the wheel skin.
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Duck skins aside, it looks alright. I've never been a fan of putting drive on the baseplate like that. Do you realize how much weight it uses compared to putting it all on a snapper?
You only need 2 blacks. 1600 total imput from drive + 2 DDTs = 1600 total output from 2 blacks. You could put an extra pink in there to be safe but I wouldn't really recommend it.
Are those 4 plows on the front? I'm feeling really doubtful that you managed to stack snowplows like that.
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Duck skins aside,
excuse me my ducks are fab
Yeah, I could have saved lots of weight by putting it all on a snapper, I have an idea actually for my next bot
It's only 2 plows, the plan was to kill everything on the initial box rush. I could remove a black and add more armour
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Duck skins aside, it looks alright. I've never been a fan of putting drive on the baseplate like that. Do you realize how much weight it uses compared to putting it all on a snapper?
Really? well then me and you are opposites. I find that baseplate drive helps out it numerous ways. First, the wedges tend to be better because of more pressure from the weight of the robot (I could be wrong here but I think if something is put on a snapper, that weight is on the axle and not the baseplate. That's why Snapper loading, AGOD, and axle loading all happen). Also a bigger baseplate means more health of your robot. Wasted weight is not "wasted" its just not as apparent.
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yeah and bots built on the baseplate tend to be more stable than bots built on snappers. you also don't have to worry about goofy s*** like agod ruining your whole bot
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yeah and bots built on the baseplate tend to be more stable than bots built on snappers. you also don't have to worry about goofy s*** like agod ruining your whole bot
What? I've never gotten severe AGOD on a popup (or on anything except VS and maybe some RAD spinners), but yet I eFFe and axle load the hell out of them. Probably because I abuse the pause button while effeing.
Also a bigger baseplate means more health of your robot. Wasted weight is not "wasted" its just not as apparent.
A bigger chassis also = a bigger target to hit.
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but a wider chassis = easier time to pick up HS
I've always preferred popups like that anyway.. oh well. I have absolutely no inspiration, any ideas?
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yeah and bots built on the baseplate tend to be more stable than bots built on snappers. you also don't have to worry about goofy s*** like agod ruining your whole bot
What? I've never gotten severe AGOD on a popup (or on anything except VS and maybe some RAD spinners), but yet I eFFe and axle load the hell out of them. Probably because I abuse the pause button while effeing.
Also a bigger baseplate means more health of your robot. Wasted weight is not "wasted" its just not as apparent.
A bigger chassis also = a bigger target to hit.
But harder to flank, plus less likely to leave you without drive. Against an HS I'd call that a worthwhile trade.
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0909403294302968320598623095872430962345 forced me to build bots for his tourney
I'm sorry for this
(http://i.gyazo.com/25e3a2832cd555e9f37a6b4a9098e9a5.png)
Mallard Mania.
And then I found out that the arena had low walls..
(http://i.gyazo.com/d999893022dcce3f0775fbda3c585186.png)
CANETON RAPIDE OUI OUI
yes that's 5WD
yes it can drive straight
yes that's a duck
quack.
edit: also no problem for your bot skin, nary :^)
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(http://i.gyazo.com/9ff912ed00bf2366d8b608d551411053.png)
1 black with anchors stacked inside
Wasn't sure if it needed a black so I dropped to a nifty and built:
(http://i.gyazo.com/016f29c55343e5b9e927810096287745.png)
added a couple of weapon breakers. could lower the motor but I'm lazy
and a mw version:
(http://i.gyazo.com/f236c332cafae686d0efed5e0c09c8f4.png)
(yes it uses the first chassis, I'm lazy)
Chained weapon motors. Was going to add more weapons but lolno rule of 7
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Drive using a sawblade... now that's a technique I haven't seen in a long time.
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Sawblade? Where? sage r u ok :P
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(http://i.gyazo.com/d999893022dcce3f0775fbda3c585186.png)
the snapper2 axle + angle extender looked a lot like a sawblade...
oh god im senile.
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It kinda does if you squint. :P
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omfg wow, I guess it kinda does..
sort of..
it's ok though the bot has GOTTA GO FAST stripes
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it's ok though the bot has GOTTA GO FAST stripes
SANIC? in duck form
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The magic of the beard has lost it's touch, Sage is going Senile
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(http://i.gyazo.com/7c803de8277e0898668e84a60701d179.png)
Quick 20 min build.
Also, does anyone know how I can save all of the pics of my bots from my showcase without going and saving each individual one?
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wot
it looks weird, but good at the same time :P not sure about the razor on the wedge, or the position of the fs :P
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I tried to be le original and failed miserably pretty much. and razor is extra weight ;-;
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it looks just derp
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(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/197015775628886016/822584050689900584/unknown.png)
well im drinking and building RA2 again. i blame the midget
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(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/197015775628886016/822584050689900584/unknown.png)
well im drinking and building RA2 again. i blame the midget
I find this weirdly pleasing to look at. Could we get a better look at the skin?
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(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/197015775628886016/822584050689900584/unknown.png)
well im drinking and building RA2 again. i blame the midget
I find this weirdly pleasing to look at. Could we get a better look at the skin?
Why of course, stranger! I can provide the source in DMs if you so desire
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/197015775628886016/822586923175772181/unknown.png)
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(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/197015775628886016/822584050689900584/unknown.png)
well im drinking and building RA2 again. i blame the midget
I find this weirdly pleasing to look at. Could we get a better look at the skin?
Why of course, stranger! I can provide the source in DMs if you so desire
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/197015775628886016/822586923175772181/unknown.png)
LMAO, yeah sure DM the source friend!
On a serious note would angling the Ztek slightly give it a bit more protection?
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(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/197015775628886016/822584050689900584/unknown.png)
well im drinking and building RA2 again. i blame the midget
I find this weirdly pleasing to look at. Could we get a better look at the skin?
Why of course, stranger! I can provide the source in DMs if you so desire
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/197015775628886016/822586923175772181/unknown.png)
LMAO, yeah sure DM the source friend!
On a serious note would angling the Ztek slightly give it a bit more protection?
check your DMs!!!
maybe? but iirc bear claws have normals so more angling = less likely they'll do (decent) damage, and it's bouncy enough as it is i don't wanna break it even more
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needs more chaining
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the t connector is fairly exposed and the stabilizer is pretty heavy
just use a larger caster and push it forwards to cover the extenders from below and if possible use separate anchors for each stabilizer
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Please tell me you two actually fought these while blasting 2010 royalty free youtube music for old times' sake