What about weapon, motor, ect. Improvement?
half-jokebot, half punchbotWhat's a 'punch bot'? Do you mean 'poker'?
titanium armor
I know about DSAIs this an old bot, then?
Ok, Thracker, thanks for the advice, but don't you need to build to the weight limit, if I use a nifty, won't it be underweight?You use that weight to add more weapons/armour.
Ok, Thracker, thanks for the advice, but don't you need to build to the weight limit, if I use a nifty, won't it be underweight? Also, I want to keep my bot running for long periods of time, that is why I used supervolt.
yes I meant that, but the BattleBots book said it's a "PunchBot", and I call it that, due to instinct on BattleBots. Also what do you think of Futball?half-jokebot, half punchbotWhat's a 'punch bot'? Do you mean 'poker'?
Also, try to avoid double posting. [...] you can use the edit button
Point the drive motors outward, you'll get better turning.But I want my motors to not be exposed, and be at risk of being cut off.
Your bot's sides will be more vulnerable if it can't turn as fast. There's a reason most bots have their drive motors as far apart as possible.Ok, Ok...but if the exposed wheels get cut off during battle, i'll say I TOLD YOU SO.
Pole spikes are a bad weapon choice. They have normals, which means they only deal damage in a certain direction. Using them on a VS means they won't do much damage. I'd recommend using iron spikes instead, which don't have normals.it does have a wedge, it just is a bit hard to see due to the in-game lighting and the camera angle
Also, you don't need the 3 pink batteries; one supervolt is enough to power this bot.
I understand wanting to protect your wheels, but the additional mobility gained by having your wheels far apart will be worth more than the wheel protection.
This bot needs a frontal wedge, or else nothing will ever reach the spinner.
Pole spikes are a bad weapon choice. They have normals, which means they only deal damage in a certain direction. Using them on a VS means they won't do much damage. I'd recommend using iron spikes instead, which don't have normals.it does have a wedge, it just is a bit hard to see due to the in-game lighting and the camera angle
Also, you don't need the 3 pink batteries; one supervolt is enough to power this bot.
I understand wanting to protect your wheels, but the additional mobility gained by having your wheels far apart will be worth more than the wheel protection.
This bot needs a frontal wedge, or else nothing will ever reach the spinner.
Chassis wedges are terrible, you need to put a wedge component on an extender attached to a green snapper.Pole spikes are a bad weapon choice. They have normals, which means they only deal damage in a certain direction. Using them on a VS means they won't do much damage. I'd recommend using iron spikes instead, which don't have normals.it does have a wedge, it just is a bit hard to see due to the in-game lighting and the camera angle
Also, you don't need the 3 pink batteries; one supervolt is enough to power this bot.
I understand wanting to protect your wheels, but the additional mobility gained by having your wheels far apart will be worth more than the wheel protection.
This bot needs a frontal wedge, or else nothing will ever reach the spinner.
So, like a flipper/VS hybrid? So it flips into the blade?Chassis wedges are terrible, you need to put a wedge component on an extender attached to a green snapper.Pole spikes are a bad weapon choice. They have normals, which means they only deal damage in a certain direction. Using them on a VS means they won't do much damage. I'd recommend using iron spikes instead, which don't have normals.it does have a wedge, it just is a bit hard to see due to the in-game lighting and the camera angle
Also, you don't need the 3 pink batteries; one supervolt is enough to power this bot.
I understand wanting to protect your wheels, but the additional mobility gained by having your wheels far apart will be worth more than the wheel protection.
This bot needs a frontal wedge, or else nothing will ever reach the spinner.
The point of the snapper is to put pressure on the wedge so it gets under other bots. You can use it as a flipper hybrid, but you'll lose all pressure on the wedge when you fire the snapperSo, like a flipper/VS hybrid?Chassis wedges are terrible, you need to put a wedge component on an extender attached to a green snapper.Pole spikes are a bad weapon choice. They have normals, which means they only deal damage in a certain direction. Using them on a VS means they won't do much damage. I'd recommend using iron spikes instead, which don't have normals.it does have a wedge, it just is a bit hard to see due to the in-game lighting and the camera angle
Also, you don't need the 3 pink batteries; one supervolt is enough to power this bot.
I understand wanting to protect your wheels, but the additional mobility gained by having your wheels far apart will be worth more than the wheel protection.
This bot needs a frontal wedge, or else nothing will ever reach the spinner.
Ok, GeiceThe point of the snapper is to put pressure on the wedge so it gets under other bots. You can use it as a flipper hybrid, but you'll lose all pressure on the wedge when you fire the snapperSo, like a flipper/VS hybrid?Chassis wedges are terrible, you need to put a wedge component on an extender attached to a green snapper.Pole spikes are a bad weapon choice. They have normals, which means they only deal damage in a certain direction. Using them on a VS means they won't do much damage. I'd recommend using iron spikes instead, which don't have normals.it does have a wedge, it just is a bit hard to see due to the in-game lighting and the camera angle
Also, you don't need the 3 pink batteries; one supervolt is enough to power this bot.
I understand wanting to protect your wheels, but the additional mobility gained by having your wheels far apart will be worth more than the wheel protection.
This bot needs a frontal wedge, or else nothing will ever reach the spinner.
If you actually want to get good at stock, I would just download a decent AI pack and learn from there. Starcore v3+v4, PYS AI, INF AI, ASAI are some of the available options.
Aluminum Armor
I know about DSAWhy aluminium armour?
Also I'd recommend going for a flail SnS (Sit aNd Spinner) approach. Use a vertical pointing free axle to make flails, and then put some racks of weapons on that flail.
needs more drive. at least 3WD HPZ drive for a MW SNS, but you're gonna need a radial design, something built in a circular fashion, instead of a standard box design.My chassis is supposed to look like a bow-tie, and I do not have room for supervolts or nifties. Also, why are sledgehammers bad? And if I use titanium, it will be a HW, and then UnderWeight!
your chassis shape is at the moment random: keep it simple.
Sledgehammers are literally the worst weapon in stock. use maces, irons, razors, or bear claws. ice picks and the lighter axe blades are also usable.
Also don't spam the tiny batteries in stock. They are pretty bad too. The only time you need those is in antweights/beetleweights, and occasionally when you have a bit of space and weight, you can cram one in a heavier weightclass.
Use the Supervolts if you can. You can use a Nifty if you stay 2WD but since you're gonna go 3WD on a MW SnS, stick to a single supervolt.
Also I'd recommend going for a flail SnS (Sit aNd Spinner) approach. Use a vertical pointing free axle to make flails, and then put some racks of weapons on that flail.
And if I use titanium, it will be a HW, and then UnderWeight!Why didn't you use DSA?
And if I use titanium, it will be a HW, and then UnderWeight!
And if I use titanium, it will be a HW, and then UnderWeight!
In case you are not already aware, DSA stands for Double Strength Aluminium.
I know about DSA
Pixel, in case you are in fact NOT aware of DSA, it stands for double strength aluminium.I know that! But sometimes I forget about DSA, and I remember when it's too late. Also, I got the BBEANS A.I pack.
Statistically it is the same weight as regular aluminium but strength wise, it is stronger than steel.
It's a sort of hidden part, to apply it, once you have drawn your chassis and adjusted it's height, click accept or whatever.
Then you should be on the armour/draw chassis tab, DO NOT CLICK ARMOUR. DSA is applied to your bot as standard, just build your bot as normal and never click the armour button and your bot will have DSA.
I know that! But sometimes I forget about DSA, and I remember when it's too late. Also, I got the BBEANS A.I pack.
I'm doing well, but the HWs are hard with other HWs! It's the DSL version FYI.I know that! But sometimes I forget about DSA, and I remember when it's too late. Also, I got the BBEANS A.I pack.
Try and get into the habit of always using DSA when playing in stock. It is the best armour and should always be used as it is also the lightest (feasible option). The only exception is (rarely) using plastic on the low weight classes (Lightweight and below) as it is even lighter than DSA and the low weight limit is more restrictive, but even then, DSA should still be used where you can.
How are you faring against the BBeans pack? Starcore v4 is also a good mix.