Author Topic: RpJk's Stock Showcase: "Bring out your dead and unfinished design." (Read 86058 times)

madman3 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 10, 2011, 03:20:05 PM »

Quote from: NFX on May 10, 2011, 03:15:48 PM

For the moment, I'd focus on improving your machines here, though. Few general pointers to help you along.

Nifty batteries are almost exclusively used on Lightweights. Blackvolts for above, Pinks for below. As a rule of thumb, there can be exceptions. My poker is a good example. It's generally accepted on MW pokers.

The best weapons to use are maces, irons and razors, due to their lack of "normals", and they cause damage with any part of them. Axe heads are good on rammers if used correctly. Ice picks make an acceptable extender protector for rammers too.

You'll want to focus all your weaponry towards the front of your machine, as that's what'll be pointed at the opponent most of the time.

Shiny Hubs are the best wheels to use due to their low weight. Rubbers and Slipperbottoms (Grannies) can also be used in some circumstances when ground clearance becomes an issue.

Don't click on the Armour tab at all, and you will receive DSA. It's the weight of aluminium, but stronger than steel. Very, VERY useful.Just don't do it in DSL as it would be the worst armour there.

Sparkey98 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 10, 2011, 04:27:13 PM »

Quote from: RPJK on May 10, 2011, 02:23:22 PM

Do you mean stuff like text speak because I did not know. And like I said I will get that done more for tomorow oh and apart from this topic should I go onto other pages about other topics or should I wait until I get my reputation to different weight? ( I am the questioning type as well) And for my first impression I like people helping me as long as there arent people who keep saying until you get it right and Im just saying. And finally have anyone heard of Northern Ireland .

The grammar you're using now is fine.

RpJk · « **Reply #22 on:** May 11, 2011, 01:16:11 AM »

These are two more of my robots, first one with the H-shaped chassis with the hammer is called Fahrenheit (I need a better name for the robot so I need help with that) and the second one with the snowplows at the side is probably my favorite which is called Motorua Takedown. This will be my only post this morning but I will be back in the afternoon. So I would need 3 Pros and Cons please.

ty4er · « **Reply #23 on:** May 11, 2011, 01:21:59 AM »

Dunt need the airtanks.
Dunt need all the angle connectors or square extenders.
Needs more weaponry.
Erm...
Build up to the weight limit.
Not sure if you have enough batteries there.
Please say you used DSA...
I'll leave the rest to the people who know more than me about stock

Wacky Bob · « **Reply #24 on:** May 11, 2011, 06:41:34 AM »

Fahrenheit:

Delete the air tanks. You only need those if you use pistons.

Try putting another hammer on if it's going to stay a Heavyweight. Then put razors on both, and lots of them.

Instead of using angle connecters, angle the DDT.

Change the wheels to Shiny Hubs. They're the lightest wheel. Slipperbottoms are only used if you need a wheel that's barely bigger than the Shinies so you can drive upside-down. But you don't need them in this case because you can self-right with your hammer. (I'll bet)

Your bot weighs 597.3 kilograms. Heavyweights can go up to 800 before they get blocked by the weight limit warning. You want to use your weight wisely and put on as many weapons as possible.

Frontal protection would be a good idea, too. Side protection would be good if you have the weight.

Motorua Takedown:

Change the square extenders to round ones and change the Irons to wedges.

Try "stacking" the Supervolts. It takes a hefty amount of practice, but it's worth it.

You still don't need the air tanks.

Put on multiple DDT's and put on lots of razors on them all.

I'd love to see castor armor on this thing.

Unrelated:

This doesn't have anything to do with your bots, but could you a better job at cropping?

I think I'll go make a Stock Hammer now.

RpJk · « **Reply #25 on:** May 11, 2011, 10:42:59 AM »

What are the airtanks actually for?

RpJk · « **Reply #26 on:** May 11, 2011, 10:45:23 AM »

Oh and what are DDTs are again I forgot?

ty4er · « **Reply #27 on:** May 11, 2011, 10:47:33 AM »

Try editing your posts instead of double posting.
Airtanks are for pistons.
DDT's are the biggest (IIRC) burts motor.

RpJk · « **Reply #28 on:** May 12, 2011, 01:22:22 AM »

Ok here is my 5 robots. see what you think of them and post loads of ideas for them. Sorry about the quick post but I have to go shortly

Pwnator · « **Reply #29 on:** May 12, 2011, 01:41:50 AM »

Uhh... you gotta stop building too much robots at this stage. Choose a bot you're totally confident with and try to improve that one first, then work your way on the other ones.

Try cloning this first:

It has 4WD HPZ-Tek drive, and 2 Supervolts (although 3 is more recommended). I think it also has Snapper2 wedges.
If you're questioning the hammer arm length, that's because the DDTs are right behind the casters, so half the arms are hidden in the chassis.

RpJk · « **Reply #30 on:** May 12, 2011, 10:45:33 AM »

what do mean by cloning? And could I focus on improving 2 Robots at once?

Badnik96 · « **Reply #31 on:** May 12, 2011, 02:42:41 PM »

make a bot that's similar to that bot.

Somebody · « **Reply #32 on:** May 12, 2011, 03:15:01 PM »

And improve one bot at a time, and then incorporate what you learned into your next bot.

RpJk · « **Reply #33 on:** May 13, 2011, 10:43:40 AM »

When will I be able to compete in a tournament and when can I get on another weight.

Conraaa · « **Reply #34 on:** May 13, 2011, 10:47:03 AM »

You can compete in a tournament when there are some open for signups.
At the moment there isn't any. But patience is a virtue.

NFX · « **Reply #35 on:** May 13, 2011, 10:49:01 AM »

To enter into Tournaments, wait for Signups to open, then send a bot, either by uploading it to the Bot Exchange, or sending it through the File Host.

I don't understand what you mean by "get on another weight".

RpJk · « **Reply #36 on:** May 13, 2011, 12:19:33 PM »

I mean by ranking like antweight to beetleweight. Also would it be a good idea to go on another tread or should I wait until I get known?

ty4er · « **Reply #37 on:** May 13, 2011, 12:21:44 PM »

They are 'Post ranks'
Basically the more you post, the higher you become (or heavier)

RpJk · « **Reply #38 on:** May 13, 2011, 12:42:46 PM »

Can I take on someone online in stock now to test myself?

NFX · « **Reply #39 on:** May 13, 2011, 12:43:26 PM »

They're post ranks, which are kinda indicative of your Post Count. However, do not confuse quantity with quality. Lots of spam to increase your weight is bad. A small amount of intelligent posts is much better.

If you're wanting to challenge yourself in Stock, you could download the Starcore V1 AI pack, it gives you some slightly more challenging bots to fight against.