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Title: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Gigafrost on August 01, 2010, 09:28:07 PM

Here I present to you, the splash, brackets and videos of the ELBITE Super Tournament Season 1 - DSL MW!


SPLASH (http://www.elbite.gametechmods.com/images/splash1.png)
Forum View (Huge File)

(http://www.elbite.gametechmods.com/images/splash1.png)

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TOURNAMENT 1

BRACKETS (http://elbite.gametechmods.com/)

BRACKETS(forum view - Updatable Image)

(http://challonge.com/images/brackets/ELBITE-S1T1.png)
http://challonge.com/images/brackets/ELBITE-S1T1.png (http://challonge.com/images/brackets/ELBITE-S1T1.png)

ARENA

THE ELBITE SUPER TOURNAMENT ARENA By Clickbeetle

(http://beetlebros.gametechmods.com/images/elbite_preview.jpg)




The     tesla coil rises from the floor after 50 seconds.  It takes 7 seconds     to charge up, at which point it shocks any bot that drives on that   metal   plate in the middle, dealing 20 damage to all of the bot's   components   (so the more components you have, the more total damage you   take).  It   also continues to charge up another power level every 2   seconds after   that.  There are 5 power levels, and each one adds 20   damage, so if you   get hit by the fully charged tesla coil, it will be   dealing 100 damage   to all your components.  That doesn't sound like   much, but if you have   weak extenders anywhere, or weak chassis armor,   it can hurt a lot.  The   electric shocks also fling bots away towards   the edge of the arena (but   not enough to throw them OOTA, don't   worry).


There's just one   problem.  Bots with hinged wedges   putting pressure on the floor   interfere with all plus.force()   applications, which includes the tesla   coil rising from the floor and   the coil flinging bots.  For some reason   plus.force() doesn't do   anything unless the wedges get lifted off the   ground a bit, either   from driving or flipping.  However, this problem   appears to be   unavoidable as it also happens in the Combat Arena.    You'll just have   to deal with it--in any case, the tesla coil can   usually still rise up   as long as the bots keep moving.


Download link:


http://beetlebros.gametechmods.com/files/elbite.zip (http://beetlebros.gametechmods.com/files/elbite.zip)


All   credit goes to Clickbeetle for turning my vision of the arena into a   reality, and a special thanks to JoeBlo and Madiaba for helping out   along the way. ;)

VIDEOS (2 New Videos as of 11/16/10)

PRELIMINARIES:

 
  PRELIM 1 - Invisible Pink Unicorn vs Berserk Killer (forum view)
 

PRELIM 1 - Invisible Pink Unicorn vs Berserk Killer (http://elbite.gametechmods.com/vids/ELBPRELM1.wmv)
Note: This is the uncompressed version, so it may be a bit slow. It will   be compressed once I finish uploading the compressed version.

 
  PRELIM 1 - Match Summary
   

I honestly did not expect it, but this one turned out to be a   yawner. Both  bots being Sit And Spinners, you can expect that the   entire match was just the  two bots, sitting and spinning. Out of all   three of them though, the first  round was the most interesting. In   Round 1 Berserk, in an attempt to prevent  from being counted out,   charges into Invisible Pink Unicorn. The better built  bot of the two,   IPU manages to score more points than its adversary, and more  than the   other two matches (none). However, IPU in all of its matches breaks  off   its weapons against the walls of the arena. Possibly the most   anticipating  moment besides wondering if they will ever come into   contact with one another.  Rounds 2 and 3 are similar, except that no   points were scored. The Winner:

Berserk  and IPU both tying in   Rounds 2 and 3, Invisible Pink Unicorn breaks the tie and  wins by TKO.   Earning more total points than Beserk Killer in Round 1.

   

 
 
 
  PRELIM 2 - Residential Madness vs Agitator JR (forum view)
 

PRELIM 2 - Residential Madness vs Agitator JR (http://elbite.gametechmods.com/vids/ELBPRELM2.wmv)
Note: This is the uncompressed version, so it may be a bit slow. It will   be compressed once I finish uploading the compressed version.

 
  PRELIM 2 - Match Summary
   

In reference to these three bouts, I have 3 very pronounced   things to say.  Agitator Jr-Agitator JR-AGITATOR JR! To my disbelief, it   was able to hold its  own during the matches despite its major   unbalanced weapon system. In Round 1,  Residential Berserker wastes no   time in taking full advantage of its agility  over Agitator. However it   needed to be a little faster to get to it before it  spins up. Once AJR   got up to speed, it was all over for the rammer. Even with  the   desperate attempts RB had in almost winning an OOTA, AJRs chassis was   just  to awkward for it to score a good outing. Eventually with enough   battering to  the exposed top and sides of the Berserker, and   dismantling its razors altogether,  Agitator scores an easy win. Round 2   and 3 were similar. Residential gets too  excited with its pushing   power advantage and simply gets top-ripped by the  flailing sledges of   Agitator. RB does get a chance to slow down the motors of  Agitator JR   in one of the bouts, but it simply was out matched in terms of weaponry.    The Winner:

Agitator JR with 3 KOs for all 3 of its   matches.

ROUND 1 Matchups: 

 
 
  ROUND 1 - MeatCleaver vs Backfire (forum view)
 

ROUND 1 - MeatCleaver vs Backfire (http://www.elbite.gametechmods.com/vids/ELBR1.wmv)
Note: This is the uncompressed version, so it may be a bit slow. It will     be compressed once I finish uploading the compressed version.

 
  ROUND 1 - Match Summary
   

This match has actually messed up fraps quite a bit! Due to   the  external DDTs of MeatCleaver, havoking was extremely common in all   three  rounds. That being said, it is only fair to allow both bots to   fight in one extra  round. We all get to see the true potency of a Drum   in a tournament. In the  first round, Joda's MeatCleaver, having the   faster HP motors, zooms head on  into Backfire and as expected, strikes   some points in the process over  Backfires exposed sides. However,   things for the Big red bot soon turn for the  worse. Almost instantly,   the deadly spinning drum of Backfire makes short work  of the arms of   MeatCleaver - rendering it quite useless. Now, every good bot  builder   knows that when you snap off an exposed DDT or any burst motor for that    matter, chances are, havok follows. And so it did! In all three rounds,   027LB's  Backfire manages to snap off both of MeatCleaver's arms who in   return,  invisibly knocks Backfire around shortly after. You can even   see me struggle to  keep the cam view straight as it gets knocked around   due to the sudden lowering  in FPS! In the end, and quite comically,   Backfire simply turns around and  gut-rips the exposed chassis of   MeatCleaver; finishing the job with its TMD  powered weapon. Rounds 2   and three are similar, as Backfire does the same  strategy to dispose of   its Sausage-slicing duelee, except that in the REDO  round, Backfire   gains a little lift from a havok burst from MeatCleaver's first  arm,   sending it straight on top of MeatCleaver's second arm; breaking it (in    matrix style almost). The Winner?

Backfire with 3 KOs for all 3   of its  matches. Granted winning the REDO match as   well.

 
 
 
  ROUND 1 - Indestructable vs Whoop (forum view)
 

ROUND 1 - Indestructable vs Whoop (http://www.elbite.gametechmods.com/vids/ELBR12.wmv)
Note: This is the uncompressed version, so it may be a bit slow. It will   be compressed once I finish uploading the compressed version.

 
  ROUND 1 - Match Summary
 

The two bots, though both are pretty well designed, it then comes down  to who has built their bot to outlast and   outclass the other. As  expected Round 1 starts, and FOTEPX's MW   Rammer, Indestructable wastes no time  in charging the Sns of Somebody,   the enduring Whoop. Things look pretty slim  for it as Indestruct deals   heavy blows on all sides of the spinner, trying to  close the gap   between it and the spin up intervals of Whoop. During its  onslaught   through timed attacks, Indestruct overcompensates and misses Whoop    completely, nicking the arena walls and breaking off its protective Sir   Kill  Drill guards. This one error has now put its much needed mobility   at risk,  since now Whoop is able to land a blow on those huge wheels.   The Rammer slides  and spins around trying to aim for another opening   but it then becomes apparent  on the toll on the bot due to its reckless   hurls and thumps. Slowly but surely  Indestructable begins to fall   apart and ultimately one lucky strike from Whoop  slams off its right   wheel, costing it the match. In Round 2 Indestruct flies  off course of   Whoop and slams into the wall, giving Whoop much needed time to  spin   up. Whoop then deals a massive blow to the Rammer and knocks off it's    right drill guard. Both bots as in round 1 take turns knocking weapon   after weapon  off eachother. Ultimately though, Indestructable's   mediocre turning gets the best  of it and it spins itself out of the   arena, giving Whoop another win. Round 3  starts out similar to Round 1,   except Whoop knocks off Indestructable's wheel  early on. Having   trouble maneuvering, the Rammer is now pretty harmless besides  an   occasional crash here and there. However it wins the round through   racking  up more points that the Sns.
  The Winner?

Whoop wins with 2 TKOs Indestructable wins 1 TKO.

 
 
 
  ROUND 1 - Vector BLING vs Enigma X (forum view)
 

Vector BLING vs Enigma X (http://elbite.gametechmods.com/vids/ELBR13.wmv)
Note: This is the uncompressed version, so it may be a bit slow. It will   be compressed once I finish uploading the compressed version.

   
  ROUND 1 - Match Summary
   

This match up was one of the more anticipating ones for me. As   G.k.'s  powerful but weaponless flipper, Enigma X, Takes on Doom   Killer's Destructive  Hammer, Vector BLING! All of the three matches   were action packed, as you will  see in the video. Round 1 starts off   with Enigma gaining the upper hand in  terms of maneuverability, thanks   to its special popup AI, and slams into the  hammer bot. Vector quickly   retaliates by slamming down on the non-damaging foe  with some heavy   blows, costing Enigma a flipper panel. Both bots continue to  clash   brutally until Enigma catches a huge havok, sending it spinning   violently  before crashing its right side into the ground and earning it   a Redo. Round 2  goes out much better for it at first, with Enigma   literally throwing Vector  around judo-style, but it then becomes   apparent that the wide robot simply  needs to land some few quality hits   in, and it does, this time breaking off  both of Enigma's flippers.   Vector BLING then simply finishes it off for a KO.  Round 3 was probably   the greatest in showing a flippers true potential. Lots of  good   launches by Enig in this round and in most cases leaving Vector BLING    mostly on the sides or edges of the arena. Thanks to its wide design   however,  it made it awkward for the flipper to OOTA successfully.   Things then seem to  look better for the hammer, as Vector manages to   snap off a flipper, but then  it instead amplifies Enig's flipping power   drastically! Acting almost as a  Rupt, with one well timed flip, Enigma   X manages to launch Vector BLING CLEAR  out of the arena! You can even   see me have a little bit of trouble trying to  find the hammer, just   managing to get a shot of it coming down in the overhead  cams. The Redo   match was less spectacular however, being identical to Round 2,  Enigma   was once again rendered useless by the powerful hammer and destroyed    after a long tussle.
   The Winner?

Vector BLING wins with  2 KOs Enigma X wins 1 OOTA.

   
   
   
ROUND 1 - Darkblade 2.5 vs Agitator JR (forum view)
 

Darkblade 2.5 vs Agitator JR (http://elbite.gametechmods.com/vids/ELBR14.wmv)
Note: This is the uncompressed version, so it may be a bit slow. It will   be compressed once I finish uploading the compressed version.

   
  ROUND 1 - Match Summary
   

Nothing could be any more expected than the loss of my VS   Darkblade 2.5 vs the HS Agitor JR, and to be frank, I concur. Round 1   was completely in the hands of Agitator, who simply knocked Db 2.5 over   and hacked away at it till it won. Rounds 2 is similar with Darkblade   losing its drive and most of its blade. Round 3 was also similar but   ends with Agitator OOTAing himself due to its high recoil. Still it   didn't affect its score too much.
The Winner?

Agitator JR wins with 1 TKO and 1 KO Darkblade 2.5 wins 1 TOOTA (Technical OOTA).

   



ROUND 1 - Purple-xed vs Electronic (forum view)
 

Purple-xed vs Electronic (http://elbite.gametechmods.com/vids/ELBR15.wmv)

   
  ROUND 1 - Match Summary
     

This match was extremely straight forward, as Purple-xed by   Squirrel_Monkey simply dominates all three rounds with J24's Electronic.   In Round 1 though, the rammer seemed to do the most damage by   successfully snapping off both small flippers off of the popupish robot.   Luckily however, it didn't do much in hindering the wedgyness of Purple   who easily slipped underneath Electronic for a gut-ripping win. The   other 2 matches were similar, as I cannot really say much without   spoiling most of the details within this match, it was that short and   sweet. But looking towards it at another perspective, this match is   probably the fastest loading video so far! -ahem-
The Winner?

Purple-xed wins all its rounds with 3 KOs.

   



ROUND 1 - Sparkplug vs Kulpa (forum view)
 

Sparkplug vs Kulpa (http://elbite.gametechmods.com/vids/ELBR16.wmv)

   
  ROUND 1 - Match Summary
       

Another match that was in favor to the expected. Despite   my uttermost hatred towards crawlers (of which I forgot to ban, so my   bad on that one), I must agree that Daemon's Kulpa actually functioned   pretty well in terms of mobility. However, a few scratchy wheels wasn't   enough to deter the mighty Badnik's  Badnik, Spark Plug. Extremely   durable, the face spinner only had to endure the brutal onslaught of its   spiky friend, like a tiger in the grass waiting for the fatal blow.   Kulpa, though well armed, eventually loses its wheel weapons in Round   one, which also had cost it the little mobility it had. Well deserved   after dealing with it, Spark Plug simply gets the crawler into a corner   for a gut-ripped KO. Round two was similar to Round 1 and Round 3 was   also similar, except that Kulpa was able to withstand being destroyed by   the Eggman themed bot, but was unfortunately counted out in the end.
The Winner?

Spark Plug wins all its rounds with 2 KOs and 1 TKO.

   


ROUND 1 - Glacier vs SEGA 32X (forum view)
 

Glacier vs SEGA 32X (http://elbite.gametechmods.com/vids/ELBR17.wmv)

   
  ROUND 1 - Match Summary
         

Round 1 starts to come to an end, and the matches are   just getting better and better! freeziez's Glacier pits up against   R1885's SEGA 32X. Who will win this battle of the wedges? Let's find   out! Round 1 buzzes off with SEGA and Glacier charging in at the start,   being matched in speed, it all comes down to who gets underneath who   first, and it doesn't take long before we find out who that really is,   effortlessly, the hinged wedges of SEGA 32 get underneath the MCB wedge   of Glacier and push it around for some damaging points. Glacier attempts   to retaliate with a few blows on the titanium chassis of SEGA 32X but   it just wasn't enough to bat away the opponent. In the end, Glacier's   armor-less back and top are its downfall as SEGA scores a win. Round 2   and 3 are similar, except that if you notice, it seems that with every   new round, Glacier is launched higher and higher in the 'start up   clash'. Bravo to Glacier though, it puts up a pretty good fight in   Rounds 2 and three, but it sadly was only able to smack down on the huge   front wedge of its opponent. That, and the fact that it was too slow to   self right had cost it the bouts.
The Winner?

SEGA 32X wins all its matches with 3KOs.

   
 
 
 
  ROUND 1 - Tunneler vs Invisible Pink Unicorn (forum view)
   

Tunneler vs Invisible Pink Unicorn (http://elbite.gametechmods.com/vids/ELBR18.wmv) Note: This is the uncompressed version, so it may be a bit slow. It will be compressed once I finish uploading the compressed version.

     
    ROUND 1 - Match Summary
               

Now I know what you all are thinking, "What  the heck!? An 11 minute video??? Here we go again...." I could feel your  pain, honestly, however this match is chuck full of action all over the place!  At least... I thought so. This vid is cut to the tee, and was much longer (22  full minutes to be exact). So let's dig in on some highlights during the three  rounds, shall we? At the start of round one we see Tunneler steaming ahead to  face the SnS, Invisible Pink Unicorn. Of course though, one can get an inkling  that a face spinner is at a disadvantage against a Sit and Spinner, and with  that factoid I must concur. As true as my predictions before the tournament  even started, Pwnator's IPU spins up. Though it seemed as though the powerful  Juggler could just get it into a corner for a gut-ripping win, this Robot  Unicorn isn't one that will be pushed around - even if it is pink! Tunneler  puts up an excellent opposition, relentlessly ramming itself into the spinner  in search for a weak spot, but the triangular IPU has just too much torque to  let it in. It over time loss most of its components, it and the SnS, and  Tunneler manages to hang on until time is up. Sadly though, IPU wins the round  by points. Rounds 2 and 3 are similar, except IPU which havoks mysteriously in  Round 2 adding another round after Round 3 (the round in which Tunneler gets  counted out in an awkward position). The Redo match was also similar to Round  1, and 3. Basically IPU is pushed around by the Juggler, Tunneler, who in turn  is broken down again and strikes out with less points.
  The Winner?

IPU wins with 3TKOs.

ROUND 2 Matchups:

ROUND 2 - Whoop vs Backfire (forum view)
   

Whoop vs Backfire (http://elbite.gametechmods.com/vids/ELBR21.wmv)

     
ROUND 2 - Match Summary

A very quick match indeed, all in favor of a simple rule that we all must abide and learn from. If you don't fully protect your robot, don't expect to go very far. A nice match overall however for our first ROUND 2 match, Backfire storms in in attempt to grind down the super durable Whoop. The Sns, though slow to spin up, just manages to muster enough speed for a plethora of hard smashes and thrashes, mainly targeting the unprotected sides of the Drum and costing it a win. Rounds 2 and three were similar.
  The Winner?

Whoop wins with 3KOs and moves to the Semifinals!

ROUND 2 - Agitator JR vs Vector BLING (forum view)
   

Agitator JR vs Vector BLING (http://elbite.gametechmods.com/vids/ELBR22.wmv)
Note: This is the uncompressed version, so it may be a bit slow. It will   be compressed once I finish uploading the compressed version.

     
ROUND 2 - Match Summary

Though this match turned out lengthy (18 minutes compressed to 8 minutes anyone?) I was able to save all the highlights of this match. The match pits two very strong competitors and the outcome was pretty interesting as well. Round 1 starts off with Vector BLING getting the upper hand in terms of speed, seeing as the HS Agitator JR spins itself off balance at the start of the match. In fact, if I'm not mistaken, it kind of does this in all three of its matches. Anyway, Vector and Agitator switch blows until its apparant that the hammers extenders just can't take anymore abuse. Eventually, all of the weapons of the poor Vector BLING get knocked off and around the arena floor, and a simple turnover (after a dose-e-doe of the two behemoths i believe) immobolizes it - costing it the match for that round. Rounds 2 and 3 were actually the ones that had me more interested. As Vector BLING, though trying its best to damage the chassis of the sledge hammer slinging Agitator, loses its weapons one more. Only this time, it was snapped off just enough for the remaining extenders on the bot to still srimech the bot (good last resort building IMO). In result, and I kid you not, Vector manages to snag the HS on one of its Overkill blades and tosses it out of the arena, effectively counting as a TKO! The third round was similar but the high recoil of Agitator did most of the work in throwing itself out.
  The Winner?

Vector BLING wins with 2TKOs and moves to the Semifinals! Agitator JR wins with 1TKO.

UPCOMING MATCH UPS:
 

- Agitator JR vs Vector BLING
  - SparkPlug vs Purple-xed
  - Invisible Pink Unicorn vs SEGA 32X

 
  SYNOPSIS
 

Working on it...

 
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   TOURNAMENT 2 Is almost underway! When it starts, feel free to check out my channel for past videos!
   
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  What's Taking So Long Gig?!
 
  As   you know, doing tournaments takes a while,  let alone matching entire   teams, so I am working diligently to get as much  stuff rolling as   possible. First, We'll start with tournament 1. After that  tournament   is complete, we'll start tournament 2 and so on. This way, all of your    bots will be in at least one of the 3 tournaments. Until then, let's   get this  party started with Tournament 1! Good Luck to all of the   competitors.
 
  Also, just letting those new to tournaments know. This thread will be huge. All  three tournaments will be discussed here.
 
  Regards, Gig

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Preytor_4 on August 01, 2010, 09:34:57 PM

LOL at Charlie the Unicorn

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Pwnator on August 01, 2010, 09:41:22 PM

Uuuhh Gig, HPZs and DDTs aren't in DSL. :D
 
[Edit] Also, Team Plasma belongs to G.K.. XD

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on August 01, 2010, 09:52:51 PM

Quote from: Pwnator on August 01, 2010, 09:41:22 PM

Uuuhh Gig, HPZs and DDTs aren't in DSL. :D

Meh.. A lot of stock components are in DSL. Hammer heads, Slipper Bottoms. I'm allowing it.

 

Quote from: Pwnator on August 01, 2010, 09:41:22 PM

[Edit] Also, Team Plasma belongs to G.K.. XD

Holy crap! <Changes data before G.K finds out> :P

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: G.K. on August 02, 2010, 01:32:34 AM

What happened there?

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Daemon on August 02, 2010, 03:04:46 AM

I'm entered 1st,2nd & 3rd bot in DSL=D

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: The Ounce on August 02, 2010, 05:06:13 AM

Looking forward to the tournaments.    :bigsmile:

As for the entries, here are my thoughts:

Team Uncia: Sorry guys, nothing new because of builders’ block (except for Tunneler’s new weapon setup), but I still think I can do well.  BTW it’s Iron Tumbleweed VI as in 6, not IV as in 4.

Team Ultimatum: Stock parts in DSL?  Blasphemy!  That being said I like the look of Darkblade 2.5.

Team Lazer: Shoop and Da look pretty good, but in not sure about the extenders on Whoop.

Team G-Union: *Insert whiny comment from Naryar about crawlers being "ghey" here*.  I like Kulpa the best because it has a lot of weapons and is realistic (as much as a crawler can get).  Still though, stock parts as well as no realistic rule?  What were they thinking?

Team Distant Lack of Monkey Related Bots: I’m assuming we’re fighting in a closed arena, thus I don’t think the flipper is going to do well here.  The other two however look good enough.

Team Eruption: Again the flipper is not going to do well in a closed arena, and Backfire would have been better as a gut-ripping drum.  Although since Spitfire has more weaponry than a standard MW sawbot, I think it might win a match or two.

Team Bling: Depends on the wedges, and Doomkiller really needs to get over his obsession with razor tips.  Since these bots have a wide stance they could trap bots easily, but how much damage they can do to their opponents’ chassis is crucial.

Team “The Big Freeze”: The popup looks like the only good bot on this team, but that shell spinner looks well-defended.

Team Genesis: They look well-built, but Sega Megadrive looks strange to me.

Team Plasma: Another flipper?  Defiance of Asimov doesn’t look like it has the speed to knock away fast opponents, nor does Whisk look like it has a good wedge, but I could be proven wrong.

Team Meatbeaters: Seriously why all the stock components?! 

Team Lastminuters: Not bad, but what’s with the third one?

Team Badnik’s Badniks: AOTFC is one to watch out for, and Spark Plug looks dangerous as well, but Grawlix looks too fast for its own good.

Team In: They all look really good; I’m just not sure about the wedge on the VS.

Team Residential: They look underweaponed, and underweight unless the weapons are on pistons.

Team Robot Unicorn Attack: I personally think PC4 is better than PC5.  Erasure, I’m sure, is deadly, but I don’t have a clue of how good IPU is.

Team The End of the Road: Not very well-built, but the SnS is okay.

Team Without a Cool Name: The popup and VS look pretty good, but I’m not sure about the HS’s stability.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Pwnator on August 02, 2010, 05:15:37 AM

Quote from: The Ounce on August 02, 2010, 05:06:13 AM

I personally think PC4 is better than PC5.

PC4 is definitely a bit wedgier than PC5, but PC5 tends to have harder attacks than PC4 due to having the razors closer together. And PC5's more realistic. XD

And IPU has NPCFs, so it's brittle but deadly. :P

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Doomkiller on August 02, 2010, 05:34:12 AM

Quote from: The Ounce on August 02, 2010, 05:06:13 AM

Doomkiller really needs to get over his obsession with razor tips. 

NEVER!!!!! :rage

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Vertigo on August 02, 2010, 05:38:49 AM

Pwn's team are the best IMO, atleast one of his bots should get to a final

^Prediction^

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Jodapower on August 02, 2010, 05:42:24 AM

when i look at all the other bots i get some strange feeling that i am going to lose big time!

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: JoeBlo on August 02, 2010, 06:21:20 AM

if your robots were made 100% in stock they wont last very long at all, the balance for stock is lower in terms of strength compared to the DSL stuff

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: freeziez on August 02, 2010, 09:22:21 AM

PREDICTIONS:

Team Uncia: All three bots look good and stable, yet vulnerable in the back. The HW should go the farthest.

Team Ultimatum: The LW should go about midway through its tourney, the MW looks good, but I'm not sure about its stability, and the HW is too vulnerable in the sides.

Team Lazer: The LW and MW look great, but the HW's weapons might break off too easily.

Team G-Union: ZOMG A WHOLE TEAM OF CRAWLERS!!!!1 Should all go pretty far.

Team Distant Lack of Monkey Related Bots: Depending on if there is a closed arena or not, the flippers could go very far if so. If not, then they shall Epically  :fail: . The MW looks very destructive, and should advance far.

Team Eruption: The LW has a good weapon but too much exposed chassis, the MW should get destroyed easily, and the HW should go far if in an OOTA-able arena, and possibly even if in a closed one.

Team Bling:  :fail: ... NOT! They should reach at least the Semifinals.

Team “The Big Freeze”: Yes, the LW is well-protected, and that should get it far, the MW should eventually get destroyed because the wedge isn't actually that good, and unless by a streak of luck he wins alot, the HW will Fail.

Team Genesis: They all look like good bots. The MW should go the farthest.

Team Plasma: The LW and HW should go far, however, the MW looks too unstable and top-heavy.

Team Meatbeaters: The LW might go midway, but Stock in DSL? Really?

Team Lastminuters: LW > Great, MW= Great, HW < Great.

Team Badnik’s Badniks: The MW and HW should do decently, and the LW is the best.

Team In: All should go pretty far.

Team Residential: LW should do good, the MW should do OK, and the HW will Fail.

Team Robot Unicorn Attack: They should all go far, but Erasure's the best. But his stability looks odd...

Team The End of the Road: I don't think the MW and HW should go far, but the LW looks good.

Team Without a Cool Name: They all look like winners.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Somebody on August 02, 2010, 09:37:08 AM

Shoop and Whoop are built to last. IMO, Whoop is better. Its OHKOed bots before.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: freeziez on August 02, 2010, 10:57:41 AM

Quote from: Somebody on August 02, 2010, 09:37:08 AM

Shoop and Whoop are built to last. IMO, Whoop is better. Its OHKOed bots before.

?

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: G.K. on August 02, 2010, 11:00:21 AM

freeziez, they are all MW's.

Ounce, the arenas are supposed to be OotA-able.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Badnik96 on August 02, 2010, 11:02:18 AM

Team Uncia: Should go far, unsure about Tunneler's new setup though...

Team Ultimatum: HPZS? BLASPHEMY! but still, the VS should make it to at least round 2.

Team Lazer: Shoop and Da look awesome, Whoop I'm unsure of.

Team G-UNION: Kabanis and Kulpa should make Round 2, but Zeniok is UNREALISTIC!

Team DLOMRB: Should make semis at least.

Team Eruption: Spitfire and Flashfire look OK, Backfire won't go far.

Team Bling: Semifinals at least.

Team The Big Freeze: Popup is best, but SS looks OK. The HS will fail though.

Team Genesis: SEGA CD should go far, SEGA 32X should make at least round 2, but what's with SEGA MEGADRIVE? It looks more like a Stock bot then a DSL one...

Team Plasma: These bots aren't bad, probably all will make it to round 2, at least one in the semis.

Team Meatbeaters: STOCK IN DSL!!! should lose in Round 1.

Team Lastminuters: Should do OK, Lava Flow will go out first.

Team Badnik's Badniks: I'm surprised Sparkplug is getting such good predictions, (it's not invertible), I just wanted to make something really hard to kill.

Team In: Looks OK, maybe Indefatigable will make the semis.

Team Residential: OK for TX, not the best

Team Robot Unicorn Attack: LOLOLOLOL I KNEW IT! Should go very far.

Team The End of the Road: The SFTW team. Dark Boxer and Angry German Kid miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight make it to round 2 but depends on their opponents.

Team WACN: Should make the semifinals.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: FOTEPX on August 02, 2010, 12:03:22 PM

Oh, so here it is. I wanted to remove the wedge off of the VS cause it SUUUUUUUUUUUCKS but I was on holiday when upday date ended. Ah well. VS will go out in first round or second, Rammer second, and SS 3rd or even 4th.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: GroudonRobotWars on August 02, 2010, 12:16:48 PM

I made the bots with no piglet motors and they are powerful

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: FOTEPX on August 02, 2010, 12:22:19 PM

No offense, but a lot of better bots are in this thing. Yours are still good from a noob like point of view.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: freeziez on August 02, 2010, 12:24:15 PM

I mean, come on, I guess I'm a n00b from some people's point of view, and I can still make decent bots.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: FOTEPX on August 02, 2010, 12:25:17 PM

Quote from: freeziez on August 02, 2010, 12:24:15 PM

I mean, come on, I guess I'm a n00b from some people's point of view, and I can still make decent bots.

True, you ARE a noob. Decent, however, Ain't gonna be enough to win tournaments.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: freeziez on August 02, 2010, 12:29:26 PM

Quote from: FOTEPX on August 02, 2010, 12:25:17 PM

Quote from: freeziez on August 02, 2010, 12:24:15 PM

I mean, come on, I guess I'm a n00b from some people's point of view, and I can still make decent bots.

True, you ARE a noob. Decent, however, Ain't gonna be enough to win tournaments.

Someone ain't the brightest bulb on the Christmas tree.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: FOTEPX on August 02, 2010, 12:33:37 PM

Quote from: freeziez on August 02, 2010, 12:29:26 PM

Quote from: FOTEPX on August 02, 2010, 12:25:17 PM

Quote from: freeziez on August 02, 2010, 12:24:15 PM

I mean, come on, I guess I'm a n00b from some people's point of view, and I can still make decent bots.

True, you ARE a noob. Decent, however, Ain't gonna be enough to win tournaments.

Someone ain't the brightest bulb on the Christmas tree.

Hey, stop insulting Someone!

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: G.K. on August 02, 2010, 12:38:05 PM

Stop calling people n00bs FOTEPX. It isn't a nice term.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Somebody on August 02, 2010, 12:49:17 PM

Especially when you are one.

What? Who said that? ;)

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: J24 on August 02, 2010, 12:56:39 PM

well, im probably going to get owned, but its still going to be fun though
also if anyone else asks about lava flow, i dont know why i made him how he is but it looked alright at the time
hindsight is a blessing

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: SKBT on August 02, 2010, 01:48:17 PM

Here we go

Team Uncia: Proven bots should do well.

Team Ultimatum: 7 Colors of Death doesn't look great and uses stock components and don't Overkill blades have normals on the front?

Team Lazer: SNS's are going to be hard to kill unless they go OOTA and DA looks deadly.

Team G-UNION: Krawlerz

Team Distant Lack of Monkey Related Bots: Looks like a good team.

Team Eruption: Backfire looks useless inverted and chasis's look like big targets on all.

Team Bling: Look cool and deadly.

Team The Big Freeze: glacer might get a win before it melts. :P (had to get the lame pun in)

Team Genesis: Solid team Megadrive looks like it needs to score KO's fast againt any spinner.

Team Plasma: Good bots nothing bad to say.

Team Meatbeaters: Stock... why????

Team Lastminuters: 2 out of three look like they could win some fights. Lava flow looks below average.

Team Badnik's Badniks: Grawlix looks like it might fly off a wedge.

Team In: Indestructable might OOTA off a wedge as well.

Team Residential: Decent and generic pokers.

Team Robot Unicorn Attack: They should do what the builders name is and Pwn

Team The End of the Road: Angry German Kid might get a wedged bot OOTA but I don't see this team winning anything.

Team Without A Cool Name: Agitator's lack of stability scares me. Expect it to bounce OOTA.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Sage on August 03, 2010, 12:46:14 AM

G-union isn't crawlers, it's a CnS (crawl-n-spin) team. Crawlers just kinda suck, but CnS are really good.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: The Ounce on August 03, 2010, 02:39:40 AM

Freeziez what are you talking about?  Two of them clearly have rear armor, if only a little, and they're all MWs.
 

Quote from: G.K. on August 02, 2010, 11:00:21 AM

Ounce, the arenas are supposed to be OotA-able.

Apparently Giga did say that but he still didn't give any other idea of what the arena would be like.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Jodapower on August 03, 2010, 05:42:18 AM

i choosed stock because im not a good reader :P i just read the part i thought would be good. but next time i will read everything

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Vertigo on August 03, 2010, 05:46:14 AM

So your not expecting to win the tourney then? ;P

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Somebody on August 03, 2010, 08:18:15 AM

Predictions!

Team Uncia - Proven bots will go far

Team Ultimatum - Love the use of the Stock parts here. Not. But they are balanced out by being incredibly weak, but I still won't be happy if it wins a match.

Team Lazer - 2 SnSs are my best ever. Both built for longevity, and for power.

Team G-UNION - 1st of all, there is no way that Zeniok is realistic. Second of all, I think Kulpa is better than Kabanis.

Team DLOMRB - All three are bots to look out for.

Team Eruption - Backfire looks alright, Flashfire is marginal, but Spitfire just doesn't have the weapons.

Team Bling - All look well built. Lots of razor tips ;)

Team 'The Big Freeze' - Is that an MCB Wedge I see on Glacier? It could be alright. Meltdown has nowhere near enough weapons, but Blizzard looks okay.

Team Genesis - 3 well built bots from our invisible member of GTM

Team Plasma - Two of these look strangely similar to two bots on S_M's team... hmm...

Team Meatbeaters - These stock bots won't stand a chance

Team Lastminuters - Not sure what Lava Flow does. Doesn't look to good though.

Team Badnik's Badniks - All look good

Team In - All look good. Maybe FOTEPX won't be bawwwing when he loses this time.

Team Residential - Not half bad. Worried about Residential Madness' exposed extender though.

Team Robot Unicorn Attack - *facepalm* Good robots, but just... just no....

Team The End of the Road - Pretty bad. Probably the SFTWs of the tourney, maybe in the running with Jodapower's bots.

Team Without a Cool Name - Can't see the HS doing well, but the rest look fine.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Pwnator on August 03, 2010, 08:19:32 AM

Quote from: Somebody on August 03, 2010, 08:18:15 AM

Team Robot Unicorn Attack - *facepalm* Good robots, but just... just no....

 :trollface

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: freeziez on August 03, 2010, 08:35:01 AM

Quote from: Somebody on August 03, 2010, 08:18:15 AM

Predictions!

Team Uncia - Proven bots will go far

Team Ultimatum - Love the use of the Stock parts here. Not. But they are balanced out by being incredibly weak, but I still won't be happy if it wins a match.

Team Lazer - 2 SnSs are my best ever. Both built for longevity, and for power.

Team G-UNION - 1st of all, there is no way that Zeniok is realistic. Second of all, I think Kulpa is better than Kabanis.

Team DLOMRB - All three are bots to look out for.

Team Eruption - Backfire looks alright, Flashfire is marginal, but Spitfire just doesn't have the weapons.

Team Bling - All look well built. Lots of razor tips ;)

Team 'The Big Freeze' - Is that an MCB Wedge I see on Glacier? It could be alright. Meltdown has nowhere near enough weapons, but Blizzard looks okay.

Team Genesis - 3 well built bots from our invisible member of GTM

Team Plasma - Two of these look strangely similar to two bots on S_M's team... hmm...

Team Meatbeaters - These stock bots won't stand a chance

Team Lastminuters - Not sure what Lava Flow does. Doesn't look to good though.

Team Badnik's Badniks - All look good

Team In - All look good. Maybe FOTEPX won't be bawwwing when he loses this time.

Team Residential - Not half bad. Worried about Residential Madness' exposed extender though.

Team Robot Unicorn Attack - *facepalm* Good robots, but just... just no....

Team The End of the Road - Pretty bad. Probably the SFTWs of the tourney, maybe in the running with Jodapower's bots.

Team Without a Cool Name - Can't see the HS doing well, but the rest look fine.

What's an MCB wedge? I just used a skirt hinge.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Somebody on August 03, 2010, 08:42:15 AM

A wedge using the collision mesh of a skirt hinge. Or are there polycarb skirts on it?

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: freeziez on August 03, 2010, 08:46:21 AM

Nope, no skirts. If I put skirts on, they would interfere with his self-righting.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: G.K. on August 03, 2010, 11:17:28 AM

Quote from: Somebody on August 03, 2010, 08:18:15 AM

Team Plasma - Two of these look strangely similar to two bots on S_M's team... hmm...

wat

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: FOTEPX on August 03, 2010, 11:38:28 AM

Quote from: Somebody on August 03, 2010, 08:18:15 AM

Team In - All look good. Maybe FOTEPX won't be bawwwing when he loses this time.

As long as I get past the first round.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: J24 on August 03, 2010, 11:58:28 AM

Quote from: Somebody on August 03, 2010, 08:18:15 AM

Team Lastminuters - Not sure what Lava Flow does. Doesn't look to good though.

neither am i really
its funny how you can build a robot and it looks brilliant at the time, then once signups are closed you realise it sucks!
anyway i don't think it'l survive the first round

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Somebody on August 03, 2010, 12:22:49 PM

Glad everyone is reading my predictions ^_^

@G.K. The flipper and VS are similar.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Daemon on August 03, 2010, 12:29:31 PM

Quote

Team G-UNION - 1st of all, there is no way that Zeniok is realistic. Second of all, I think Kulpa is better than Kabanis.

Kulpa is my the 1st DSL bot, Kabanis is the 2nd, Zeniok -3rd.
Kulpa is quite good against AI MW, but others....

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: G.K. on August 03, 2010, 01:08:56 PM

Quote from: Somebody on August 03, 2010, 12:22:49 PM

@G.K. The flipper and VS are similar.

Well, his flipper's a clone of mine (Done better :S), and the VS's are only similar in weapon setup.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: FOTEPX on August 04, 2010, 07:58:24 AM

When's this kicking off?

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: TeamXtreemer on August 05, 2010, 04:31:17 AM

Quote from: Somebody on August 03, 2010, 08:18:15 AM

Predictions!


Team Residential - Not half bad. Worried about Residential Madness' exposed extender though.

Really, you think my team is ACTUALLY good!?

Thanks!

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: TeamXtreemer on August 05, 2010, 04:57:04 AM

Prediction Timee!

Team Uncia: Ill Expect These To Get To AT LEAST Round 2 - 3
Team Ultimatum: Im Not Trying To Say My team Is Good But I Am A Bit Unsure About Gyro Spinner...
Team Lazer: Whoop Looks A Tad Underweaponed, Good Space Utilization Though :)
Team G-Union: Im Not A Fan Of Crawlers But They Look Like They Will Cause Damage.
TDLOMRB: Id Say Intergalactic Vortex As The Strong Point, But The Others Are Great Bots Too... Id Say They'll Go Far.
Team Eruption: 2 Words, Exposed Chassis. 027, They Also Look A Bit Underweaponed...
Team Bling: Not Sure About The Polys On Vector, But All The Others Are Great, Im Looking Forward To Seeing You...
Team TBF: Blizzard And Glacier, Ive Seed Done Before...  Sorry... But Meltdown Is A Bit underweaponed, Say 4000 And A Bit Weapon Hp On A MW, *Shudders*

Team Genesis: Crap Names, But All In All, Im Thinking Semis.
Team Plasma: Enigma X Looks Like it Might Fall Over on A Misfire... But The Others Look Really Good, Whisk looks A Bit like A ross
Between Mako  And DOAM But With DSL Hamer 1s, You Will Go Far Though G.K.

Team.... Wait... MEATBEATERS!?: You Are Gonna Regret Calling It That When You Realize What It Means... But The Bots Are Kinda Exposed, Apart From Blood Reaper, but BR Is Kinda Underweaponed Aswell.

Quote From Somebody
Team Lastminuters - Not sure what Lava Flow does. Doesn't look to good though.

Team Badnik's Badniks: All Is Well Here.

Team In: Ive Seen All These bots Done Before, Nothing New Here, But I Guess They'll Go Far, At Least Round 2.
TRUA: Nothing Wrong Here, At Least Semi Final Competitors Here...
TEOTR: Uhh... Kinda Exposed Chassis Again... Probs Wont Go Far...
Team Without A Cool Name: Love The Designs, At Leats Semi Fnals.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: freeziez on August 05, 2010, 08:17:34 AM

Can we see the brackets anytime soon? I wanna make bracket predictions!

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: FOTEPX on August 05, 2010, 09:01:33 AM

Quote from: TeamXtreemer on August 05, 2010, 04:57:04 AM

Im Not Rating FOTEPX's Team, Because He Will Flame Me If I Say Anything Negative.

You would be the one flaming me via skype if I said anything negative about yours, not the other way round. This is just pure laziness.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: TeamXtreemer on August 05, 2010, 09:26:40 AM

Ok smart arse, i will rate your bots.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: TeamXtreemer on August 05, 2010, 09:28:14 AM

Updated.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Somebody on August 05, 2010, 09:36:30 AM

TX! That was the 177,000th post on Gametechmods!

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: FOTEPX on August 05, 2010, 09:41:49 AM

Quote from: Somebody on August 05, 2010, 09:36:30 AM

TX! That was the 177,000th post on Gametechmods!

Nobody cares, BTW. The 200,000th post is a bigger milestone.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: 090901 on August 05, 2010, 09:49:06 AM

Shut up already TX and Fotepx.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: FOTEPX on August 05, 2010, 09:50:21 AM

Quote from: 090901 on August 05, 2010, 09:49:06 AM

Shut up already TX and Fotepx.

We don't tell you to shut up, I don't expect you to tell us to shut up.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: JoeBlo on August 05, 2010, 10:39:15 AM

must everyone go off topic in every tournament thread  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: FOTEPX on August 05, 2010, 12:47:06 PM

Quote from: JoeBlo on August 05, 2010, 10:39:15 AM

must everyone go off topic in every tournament thread  :rolleyes:

Yes.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Somebody on August 05, 2010, 12:59:24 PM

Either that or nobody really posts in the thread at all. Hmmm I wonder what tournaments are like that...

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: TeamXtreemer on August 05, 2010, 01:59:59 PM

Quote from: Somebody on August 05, 2010, 09:36:30 AM

TX! That was the 177,000th post on Gametechmods!

Cool!

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: FOTEPX on August 05, 2010, 02:04:57 PM

Quote from: TeamXtreemer on August 05, 2010, 01:59:59 PM

Quote from: Somebody on August 05, 2010, 09:36:30 AM

TX! That was the 177,000th post on Gametechmods!

Cool!

You do realise that's not an achivement, it's just luck?

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Somebody on August 05, 2010, 02:31:32 PM

It is a big achievement. Nobody ever really paid attention to the post count, and now we realize that this forum is definitely not dying, not because of the amount of people, but their dedication. I can come on here any time and there will always be new posts. Those posts mean that plenty of people have spent a ton of time here, and the people here have gotten 177,000 thoughts and opinions they would not have had without GTM.

And thats one heck of an achievement if you ask me.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Jodapower on August 05, 2010, 02:41:27 PM

I declare this off topic closed...

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: FOTEPX on August 05, 2010, 02:48:00 PM

Quote from: Somebody on August 05, 2010, 02:31:32 PM

It is a big achievement. Nobody ever really paid attention to the post count, and now we realize that this forum is definitely not dying, not because of the amount of people, but their dedication. I can come on here any time and there will always be new posts. Those posts mean that plenty of people have spent a ton of time here, and the people here have gotten 177,000 thoughts and opinions they would not have had without GTM.

And thats one heck of an achievement if you ask me.

200,000 is still really the marking point. Even though 177,000 posts is massive and proves that people have spent loads of time here, remember that 1/177th of that is Naryar ALONE. Somewhere, Naryar is just laughing at you because you will never have as many posts as him.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Somebody on August 05, 2010, 02:57:49 PM

Actually wait... *does math*
1/177th is 1000 posts, so I have almost 5/177ths and Nary has 1/17.7th

And I agree on the 200,000th achievement.

Another milestone for the forum. Nary wastes waaaaaay too much time here. XD

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: FOTEPX on August 05, 2010, 03:00:18 PM

Quote from: Somebody on August 05, 2010, 02:57:49 PM

Actually wait... *does math*
1/177th is 1000 posts, so I have almost 5/177ths and Nary has 1/17.7th

And I agree on the 200,000th achievement.

Another milestone for the forum. Nary wastes waaaaaay too much time here. XD

Lol agreed.

Well done Nary, approx. 1/17th of this fourm is yours.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Jodapower on August 05, 2010, 05:06:19 PM

hhhmmm ,;\

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: TeamXtreemer on August 06, 2010, 05:39:53 AM

Dont worry, i knew fotepx would probs say something about it just because he doesnt get the 177000th post

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Vertigo on August 06, 2010, 05:42:57 AM

Where is th post count anyway?

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Somebody on August 06, 2010, 07:31:06 AM

At the bottom of themain forum page under "Forum Information"

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on August 06, 2010, 10:12:22 AM

Back on topic gentlemen...

Brackets should be up either today or tomorrow! Check the first post often see who your up against!

I'm currently creating the tournament bracket - Tournament 1.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: FOTEPX on August 06, 2010, 10:23:38 AM

Quote from: Gigafrost on August 06, 2010, 10:12:22 AM

Back on topic gentlemen...

Brackets should be up either today or tomorrow! Check the first post often see who your up against!

I'm currently creating the tournament bracket - Tournament 1.

Yay! I can't wait to see who i'm up against.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: J24 on August 06, 2010, 10:34:11 AM

yay brackets! i cant wait to see who i'm probably not going to beat! still be fun though!

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: TeamXtreemer on August 07, 2010, 11:04:27 AM

Awesome!

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Naryar on August 07, 2010, 12:18:39 PM

Stock parts in DSL = fail. Notably, the HPZ is better than the NPC Fast and some batteries as well.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on August 07, 2010, 10:26:02 PM

Tournament 1 Match ups are now complete. Quick huh? You can check it out on the first page. (https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php/topic,4505.0.html) or through my elbite website (check sig for link).

Overall I am giving this site called CHALLONGE! a shot with this. They seemed decent, so I bought a premium package to speed things up. We'll see how it goes.. Once videos start though, I may resort to an accompanying image map for the links.

Edit: Don't be startled if the appearance of the brackets changes colors from time to time. I'm playing around trying to see if I can change the coding. Currently editing site page as well. In the meantime, feel free to post predictions, discussions, etc. You guys know the drill! Good Luck!

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: R1885 on August 07, 2010, 11:04:01 PM

I.P.U.vs Berserk Killer: Battle of the SnS, but I have a hard time seeing battle axes working like that.


Glacier vs 32X: MCB wedge vs door hinge wedge. I would say I have a high chance of winning, but M.L.P.Mk2 failed miserably, and 32X is a reskinned Launch Platform Mk2.


Kulpa vs SparkPlug: I see Kulpa getting drilled


Purple Xed vs Electronic: Disembowelment at its finest.


Residential Madness vs  Agitator JR: Decent rammer vs decent spinner. Should be interesting.


Vector BLING vs Enigma X: I just can't see Enigma winning this. Vector hammers will most likely remove the JTs before it gets a chance to flip.


Whoop vs Indestructible: Too many spikes to eat through. Indestructible has this in the bag.


Backfire vs MeatCleaver: ...are you serious?

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Somebody on August 08, 2010, 07:34:11 AM

Hmmm I think my only chance is to take off his wheel...

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: freeziez on August 08, 2010, 08:55:01 AM

Well, the only way I can win is if I get around to the side...

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: FOTEPX on August 08, 2010, 09:04:21 AM

Ooh, this is gonna be a good fight. Me against Whoop... Can't wait!

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: TeamXtreemer on August 08, 2010, 09:53:57 AM

Im Going Down...
:\

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: J24 on August 08, 2010, 12:50:42 PM

great. electronic against the very bot type that is electronic's only weakness. oh well

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Squirrel_Monkey on August 09, 2010, 02:47:16 AM

Surely I can't lose this.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Doomkiller on August 09, 2010, 06:04:01 AM

The uhh, website isn't working Giga. Says its not there....

But enigma? Cool. Cant wait

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: G.K. on August 09, 2010, 06:05:27 AM

I'm hoping to hook under the overkills.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Doomkiller on August 09, 2010, 06:07:22 AM

hook? You do relise they do damage to heh?

Nah, it should be a good match

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: G.K. on August 09, 2010, 06:08:31 AM

But not enough damage. My thing can throw EFIE 2 OotA.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Doomkiller on August 09, 2010, 06:11:39 AM

Who?

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: G.K. on August 09, 2010, 06:13:24 AM

Somebody's UHW multibot.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Doomkiller on August 09, 2010, 06:13:51 AM

Madness.

You better hope ur wedgy enough though, but we shall see.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: G.K. on August 09, 2010, 06:14:55 AM

Aye.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on August 09, 2010, 07:23:40 AM

Apologies Doom, did some testing last night. It should work now.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: FOTEPX on August 11, 2010, 03:18:45 PM

What's happened? Has everyone forgot this or something?

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: G.K. on August 11, 2010, 03:20:13 PM

No.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Jodapower on August 11, 2010, 04:45:40 PM

sooo how far do you think meatbeaters will go on this tournament?

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: freeziez on August 11, 2010, 05:11:09 PM

Well, MeatCleaver might win his first match, but then he will definitely lose to either Whoop or Indestructable.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Jodapower on August 12, 2010, 03:25:19 AM

meatcleaver will not win the first match he is mine worst bot

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Squirrel_Monkey on August 12, 2010, 03:43:15 AM

OK
Round 1:

IPU over Berserk Killer
Agitator over Residential Madness

Round 2:

Tunneler over IPU (I'm not sure though)
Sega 32X over Glacier (Wedge war)
Sparkplug over Kulpa (Exposed cenrtal chassis unless it SnS's)
Purle-xed over Electronic (Rammer vs Popup)
Agitator over Darkblade (Weapon HP and wedge design)
Vector BLING over Enigma X (Wedge shape)
Indestructible over Whoop (Outweaponage)
Back Fire over Meatcleaver (Unless Meatcleaver gets some good early side hits in)

Round 3:

Tunneler over Sega 32X (Ounce's wedges)
Purple-xed over Sparkplug (Well I'll just get under it)
Vector BLING over Agitator (Will get underneath and attack the top of the weapon)
Indestructable over Backfire (Well, obviously)

Round 4:
Tunneler over Purple-xed (Wedges again)
Vector BLING over Indestructible (Wedge vs Rammer)

Final:
NOT SURE AT ALL

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Daemon on August 12, 2010, 03:46:02 AM

Kulpa is CnS(Crawler and Spin)

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Squirrel_Monkey on August 12, 2010, 03:48:09 AM

Quote from: Daemon on August 12, 2010, 03:46:02 AM

Kulpa is CnS(Crawler and Spin)

OK, I guess Sparkplug is too armoured and tall still.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Daemon on August 12, 2010, 03:50:31 AM

I made Kulpa for fun, not for fights, moreover its my first bot in DSL, so I must lose.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Squirrel_Monkey on August 12, 2010, 03:52:45 AM

Quote from: Daemon on August 12, 2010, 03:50:31 AM

I made Kulpa for fun, not for fights, moreover its my first bot in DSL, so I must lose.

You could still out last it and WBP

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Daemon on August 12, 2010, 07:22:02 AM

Quote from: Squirrel_Monkey on August 12, 2010, 03:52:45 AM

Quote from: Daemon on August 12, 2010, 03:50:31 AM

I made Kulpa for fun, not for fights, moreover its my first bot in DSL, so I must lose.

You could still out last it and WBP

I don't really care.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: JoeBlo on August 12, 2010, 07:49:22 AM

the delays would be my fault, I have only really now got enough spare hours for the first time in 2 weeks to work on the arena  :embarr

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Clickbeetle on August 12, 2010, 08:08:59 PM

Quote from: JoeBlo on August 12, 2010, 07:49:22 AM

the delays would be my fault, I have only really now got enough spare hours for the first time in 2 weeks to work on the arena  :embarr

Wait what, YOU'RE working on the arena too?  Gigafrost asked ME to work on it!


We might end up with two ELBITE arenas here... I guess Gigafrost can just pick the one he likes best.  Unless yours isn't very far yet, then maybe we could make it a joint effort.  Here's what I have done:


(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/54969elbite.jpg)


Just the basic layout and the walls, which lower to OOTA-able height after 30 seconds.  Still needs a bit of skin work and the tesla coil in the middle.  I'll be quite busy over the next couple weeks so I probably won't be able to work on it more... maybe you can finish it up?


Here's the download: http://beetlebros.gametechmods.com/files/elbite.zip (http://beetlebros.gametechmods.com/files/elbite.zip)  (the rest of ya'll can practice in it and make predictions if you want.)

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: FOTEPX on August 12, 2010, 08:11:32 PM

Quote from: Clickbeetle on August 12, 2010, 08:08:59 PM

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/54969elbite.jpg)

That is beautiful. I'll download it when I get home.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: JoeBlo on August 12, 2010, 09:12:07 PM

Quote from: Clickbeetle on August 12, 2010, 08:08:59 PM

Wait what, YOU'RE working on the arena too?  Gigafrost asked ME to work on it!

your working on it too 0_0 Madiaba was asked also.. how many arena's does he want?


I was only to model the GMF/ skin it all for Madiaba to add the coil effects and the wall moving (though I have figured out how to do that latter myself I believe)


well yours looks good, I havent done ample to mine and I personally dislike it when people ask for multiple jobs of the same thing :/ (unless there is some mix up)


in any case I wont carry on with this project then,

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Clickbeetle on August 12, 2010, 09:32:07 PM

Well Mad said that he didn't have time to do it.  Giga said you were a "maybe" I think, so I told him I would start on it, and I guess he didn't pass the news on to you.


Well good thing you weren't far on it yet.  Not much effort wasted.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: JoeBlo on August 12, 2010, 09:52:17 PM

I guess this is Ians lucky day then, I can now make his arena is Serge isnt


keep up the good work Click  ;)

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: freeziez on August 12, 2010, 10:08:28 PM

Yeah, go Click! You rock! :claping

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: G.K. on August 13, 2010, 03:52:55 AM

Giga wanted 3 different arenas.


And great work Click btw.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: JoeBlo on August 13, 2010, 08:46:39 AM

Quote from: G.K. on August 13, 2010, 03:52:55 AM

Giga wanted 3 different arenas.

but they are all the same thing he asked of it.. it would save wasting efforts by simply building one an re-skinning it 3 times.. im happy to help click with any skins if he needs it

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: G.K. on August 13, 2010, 08:47:57 AM

You'll have to ask Giga about that then.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on August 16, 2010, 04:52:21 PM

Amazing job Click! As usual.

@Joe: Apologies for making you work extra. I let click know that you were working on a collab thing, but I am aware of your guy's busy schedules (I can relate as well. College,  car died a couple of days ago, for starters...) I was surprised anyone started on the arena.
Once the tesla coil is all scripted and ready to go, it can instead be added into the second tournament, just to make things quicker.

This tournament will have no hazards besides the OOTA walls, in that time you can take your time (you, click, mad and whoever else) to make any revisions if you'd like. We can use Click's for tournament 1. Skins aren't too bad, just have to clean it up a bit.

New vids this week. And thanks again you guys for helping out.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: JoeBlo on August 17, 2010, 10:24:58 AM

no worries Giga, I am open to help if Click needs it.

looking forward to the videos

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on August 17, 2010, 11:25:40 AM

TOURNAMENT PREDICTIONS:

PRELIMS:

Invisible Pink Unicorn vs Berserk Killer: IPU for this match's win. Those extenders on Berserk Killer don't look too reliable and will possibly be its downfall.

Agitator JR vs Residential Madness:  Agitator has the upper hand in terms of power. Unless the smaller RM can somehow get to that exposed Perm? I have my doubts. Agitator should win all bouts in this round.

ROUND 1:

Tunneler vs IPU: All Tunneler would have to do is immobolize the Sns and gut rip it. It is also well armored enough to prevent any serious blows from IPU. I strongly believe that IPU will most likely lose this match. Tunneler should win all bouts for this round.

Sega 32X vs Glacier: Both bots are wedgy. It will all come down to who goes underneath who first. That being said, Sega32X has a slight advantage over that skirt hinge of Glacier with its lower profile and the metal sheet/stock wedge combo. But who knows? Perhaps Glacier will be able to get access to that largely exposed bottom of Sega. Nonetheless, I'm rooting for Sega32X for this bout's win. It should at least win 2/3 of its matches.

Sparkplug vs Kulpa: Kulpa simply will not have the friction to win this bout. It's best chance is if it somehow deals enough damage to destroy the incredibly pushy Sparkplug. Sparkplug should win all three matches, unless it somehow isn't able to knock Kulpa OOTA. Even then, it should win by at least immobolizing the crawler.

Purple-xed vs Electronic: Expect a pretty straightforward match. S_M's popup should win everytime, getting under Electronic's chassis for a knock-out gut rip - despite the speed advantage of J24's Electronic. As a matter of fact, this may actually risk the rammer an OOTA or two.

Agitator JR vs Darkblade 2.5: My odds are against my own bot in this bout. It all comes down to the basics, HS>VS. Perhaps if the slow driving Darkblade could somehow muster up enough force to flip SKBT's Agitator it may have some chance, but I highly doubt it. Even though Darkblade may have a weapon advantage it is simply out-matched here.

Vector BLING vs Enigma X: A legendary matchup and one that will probably bring tears to my eyes -sniff-. A hammer vs a flipper. To be quite honest I have my feelings towards G.K.'s Enigma. I WANT it to win, since it has no weaponry other than its flipping power. It has a lot of heart but that will, of course, not guarantee it this match. However, I still think it has a good chance of winning through an OOTA or two, and even though Doom's dreaded Vector BLING may win by destroying it. My hopes are on it at least staying in one peice until the 30 seconds are up. Then we shall see who wins. I hope I'm right on this one!

Indestructible vs Whoop: A Sns vs a Rammer. What else needs to be said? FOTEPX has this in the bag. This is unless Somebody's Whoop manages to pop off those big wheels of his for an immobolization win.

MeatCleaver vs Backfire: Four words for you in reference this match. EXPOSED DDTS ON EXTENDERS! 027's Backfire should have no problem gnawing off the arms of Joda's stock-based bot, MeatCleaver. But truth be told, MeatCleaver may be able to whack at its sides for some easy points. Being that it is a larger bot, it should easily be able to hit Bfs wheels as well - may not do much though.

ROUND 2:

Sega 32X vs Tunneler: Tunneler is simply more pushy. It may be close, but I have high hopes that Tunneler will win this match.

Sparkplug vs Purple-xed: Purple-xed is more wedgy. And Sparkplugs lack of any wedges could cost it its match. Once the popup gets under, its all over.

Agitator JR vs Vector BLING: Agitator will win this bout. All of those weak extenders may not stand the beating of those sledges once Vector wedges underneath the HS, this may render it pretty harmless afterward.

Backfire vs Indestructable: The exposed sides of Backfire will be hearty eating for the Rammer. The only hopes that it really has for a win is if it is somehow able to score through rolling its aversary over or through a gut rip, but Indestruct is probably too front heavy for such a thing to be succesful without the drum taking a lot of damage.

SEMIS:

Purple-xed vs Tunneler: This match witll be a big one. Tunneler shouldn't have a problem wedging in this bout but it really comes down to who gut-rips who first. Neither bots have bottom protection so we shall see who wins this one. More or less, I will be rooting for Tunneler.

Indestructable vs Agitator JR: Being a Rammer, Indestructable should, without a doubt, have no problem winning the semis match. But as I am only predicting, anything can happen.

FINALS:

If my predictions succeed, the match with Tunneler vs Indestruct should be a no brainer. Tunneler should simply gut rip it for a win. But who really knows? 

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: SKBT on August 17, 2010, 11:33:16 AM

Not trying to be pushy (I understand you have a life and all) but could you give us a timeframe for when the fights will start?

Edit: There's no way Agitator will make it that far. I should have entered "Another Generic Flail Sheck Spinner". :P

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Jodapower on August 20, 2010, 08:28:33 AM

im wondering where is the videos sorry for asking ;P

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on August 23, 2010, 08:11:45 PM

Currently working on them... College project midterms threw me off so last week was not possible. These videos have been held long enough. Prelims WILL be finished by the end of Wednesday (no school) and I'll probably try to throw in another on Friday if I have time left. Please bear with my college life, I know its annoying for these dates to change occasionally. All I can say is that it happens. I'll be making up this lost time with more videos; It's only fair. 

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: GroudonRobotWars on August 24, 2010, 06:30:49 PM

I always end up against a very strong bot that always makes it to the grand finals.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on August 25, 2010, 07:53:44 PM

Preliminary video is up for the 1st matchup! Prelim 2 is should be up later on...

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Somebody on August 25, 2010, 08:36:50 PM

I love the intro!

Match. not so much. (I don't have 15 spare minutes...)

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: FOTEPX on August 25, 2010, 09:04:08 PM

THE VIDEO DOESNT WORK WHAT THE HELL  :rage

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Somebody on August 25, 2010, 09:07:33 PM

You gotta hit play d00d

Or just click the link and it'll open in Windows Media Player

Its a 16 minute video, its going to take a while to load.

Edit: 5400 posts w00t!

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on August 25, 2010, 11:26:43 PM

Prelim 2 is finally up! Will try to work on some more Friday.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Naryar on August 26, 2010, 02:18:07 AM

WTF did Pwn used fail spike strips anyway ?

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Pwnator on August 26, 2010, 03:58:01 AM

Spike strips has only 3 DP less than a razor tip for 2.7x the HP. I figured the normals wouldn't hinder the bot too much anyway. :P

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Naryar on August 26, 2010, 08:30:11 AM

WTF are you talking about ? In DSL 2.1 they have 336 DP and razors have 420 !

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Pwnator on August 26, 2010, 08:31:11 AM

Darn. Must've accidentally overwritten it with NAR AI values. Oh well. XD

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Naryar on August 26, 2010, 08:32:30 AM

LOL did you thought that tournament was NAR AI ?

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Pwnator on August 26, 2010, 08:39:35 AM

Nope. I probably accidentally clicked 'overwrite' on the .txt file when I was pasting your components into my folder. XD

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on August 31, 2010, 08:18:57 PM

2 new vids tomorrow - Round 1 vids. I had to slack today due helping mother with "new house searching".

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on September 01, 2010, 02:14:32 PM

UPDATE: Match video ROUND 1 is up - MeatCleaver vs Backfire.

Tip: To view how many new videos have been uploaded today, just look for the green text where it says VIDEOS.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: freeziez on September 01, 2010, 05:23:27 PM

Round 1 Match 1 downloading...

Can't wait for my match!

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Somebody on September 01, 2010, 06:06:33 PM

For the round one match, that would be KOs, not TKOs Gig ;)

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on September 01, 2010, 07:33:08 PM

Ah thanks Somebody, I get confused with such things at times, I'll change accordingly.

I also resolved the FPS (skipping) issue. I had to change Fraps so it saves the movie files to an external hard drive, gaining some FPS. Expect smoother vids from here on out guys.

EDIT: The next movie is done uploading... Whoop vs Indestructable!

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Somebody on September 01, 2010, 08:50:00 PM

Woohoo!

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on September 04, 2010, 06:59:21 AM

Quote from: Somebody on September 01, 2010, 08:50:00 PM

Woohoo!

Woohoo indeed Somebody, Woohoo indeed.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Somebody on September 04, 2010, 08:01:50 AM

Surprised nobody is posting seeing that everyone predicted Whoop to lose...

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Naryar on September 04, 2010, 08:02:31 AM

Turnspeed fail.

Also the reason i believe you don't need faster drive than 2WD NPCF-Hypno on a non-SnS MW.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: freeziez on September 04, 2010, 08:06:59 AM

Well, I am surprised, and congrats to Somebody!

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on September 07, 2010, 11:23:05 AM

I'm surprised no one is discussing that much in this thread. C'mon people, share your thoughts!

As usual expect two exciting matchups to be posted this week:

- Darkblade 2.5 vs Agitator JR
- Vector BLING vs Enigma X

The next matchups (including these) can only get more and more interesting, so I'm pumped to see how everyone's bots will do.

For those who are still waiting, I'm currently sending out email notification verifications (try saying that 10x fast) to those who wanted to sign up for notifications. I was preoccupied that time due to my stuck-up teacher demanding assignments done and turned in by 11:59 yesterday, she has no heart...

That aside as said before you can expect some awesome matches from this point forward - As the ELBITERS get ever so close to nabbing the golden ticket. Who will win to become the first ELBITE Tournament 1 Champion?

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: G.K. on September 07, 2010, 11:25:03 AM

Come on Engima!

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Doomkiller on September 08, 2010, 05:47:19 AM

No! My Vector will fill you full of holes
(not that it makes any sense though)

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Naryar on September 08, 2010, 06:32:55 AM

Well, if that hammer HS doesn't gets OOTA by itself, DarkBlade will get raped obviously. It doesn't have the speed or weapons to beat it.

But about the second match... while i do support DK's hammer, i think GK's flipper can flank it and toss it OOTA because it looks more stable, faster and maybe has the better wedge.

I'm not sure at all though, DK can wedge itself under and hammer the extenders, making Enigma worthless.

LAMEPUN : DK VS GK ahahahaha

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Clickbeetle on September 09, 2010, 02:46:34 PM

Great work with the intros Giga.


If the game is too laggy, it might be because I had to make the arena very high-poly in order to make it shiny like that.  If necessary, I can make a low-poly version that isn't as shiny.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Somebody on September 09, 2010, 07:59:10 PM

What does the little G next to Whoop on the brackets mean?

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: freeziez on September 10, 2010, 08:07:33 AM

Quote from: Somebody on September 09, 2010, 07:59:10 PM

What does the little G next to Whoop on the brackets mean?

^QFT^ I think it means that who built Whoop has a Challonge account.

Then why don't I have one?

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on September 10, 2010, 05:55:24 PM

@click - Thanks click that would help, whenever you have the time it is greatly appreciated.

@freeziez - exactly correct, and that is what I'm currently trying to fix. That means that he is receiving email verifications. For some reason it wont send, I'm working on it but I think I know the problem, should be fixed HOPEFULLY tonight.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Somebody on September 10, 2010, 08:34:43 PM

I have no CHALLONGE account, but yes I am receiving the emails, so that explains it. Thanks gig.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on September 11, 2010, 09:30:00 PM

Vector BLING vs Enigma X... Darkblade 2.5 vs Agitator JR... Rounds are up!

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: SKBT on September 11, 2010, 09:37:02 PM

I won? I haven't watched the video due to Internet being slow tonight but regardless good match Gig.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Doomkiller on September 12, 2010, 03:00:06 AM

F@#! YEAH I WON TAKE THAT G.K.
I mean, nice battle G.K. Loved the beginning of round 2. Epic flying ninja skills are epic XD

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: G.K. on September 12, 2010, 05:36:34 AM

Damn. That was an epic match. Well done Doom

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Naryar on September 12, 2010, 07:02:01 AM

*Watches DK VS GK*

Well there obviously was need for BountyHunter.py !

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Somebody on September 12, 2010, 08:23:58 AM

GK you need some rear stabilizers on that thing.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: G.K. on September 12, 2010, 08:39:25 AM

Enigma 20 does not have this problem.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Naryar on September 12, 2010, 08:44:02 AM

Quote from: Somebody on September 12, 2010, 08:23:58 AM

GK you need some rear stabilizers on that thing.

Also true

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: G.K. on September 12, 2010, 08:46:17 AM

New version is fine.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Naryar on September 12, 2010, 08:47:26 AM

I understood :P

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: G.K. on September 12, 2010, 08:48:35 AM

Ah. :P

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on September 15, 2010, 03:44:59 PM

So sad, I was rooting for enigma! Either way the epic flip made up for it in that particular round. Vector is a tough competitor.

edit: may not be posting vids next week due to finals at my school.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on October 01, 2010, 05:59:46 PM

UPDATES!!!

Today and tomorrow... Expect some new vids! Also thanks to some advice from Click, they will be shorted down to around 5 min matches to allow for better playback - no unnecessary chunks.


Also just wanted to say a huge congrats to those who've competed in the BBEANS and those who've won. A job well done on that part and to Click for taking the time to make it possible! May there be many more tournaments (and hopefully I'll be able to enter the next one -.-).

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Daemon on October 03, 2010, 04:19:53 PM

What programing languages do you study, Giga?

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on October 03, 2010, 07:17:15 PM

Currently HTML, XHTML, CSS, Actionscript 3.0, Python... some others that I can't think of atm.

Btw, sorry guys for the delay, I screwed my video playback quality while trying to compress it (Using windows media profile editor). Currently trying to fix that.

Edit: Using windows LIVE movie maker... I think that's just half of the problem right there. Oh well, New vid is up!


Purple-xed vs Electronic!

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Clickbeetle on October 03, 2010, 10:46:20 PM

Quote from: Gigafrost on October 03, 2010, 07:17:15 PM

Edit: Using windows LIVE movie maker...

I hear that is nowhere near as good as the XP or Vista versions of WMM.  I'm not sure if you can get either of those versions to work on Windows 7 (which I'm assuming you have).  If not you may need to find something else.


Also, I'm going to start finishing the ELBITE arena now that BBEANS is over.  Never fear.  :mrgreen:

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on October 04, 2010, 06:42:53 AM

Awesome! And as always please take your time on it. I greatly appreciate what you're doing to help me out, I don't know if I would be able to get this going as smooth without you guys ;)

I also was able to download Windows Movie Maker 2.6 (in all honesty the Live software SUCKS!) and now everything is suddenly compressing and playing at the smallest framerate save of some quality. Definitely compressing the other vids as well.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Squirrel_Monkey on October 04, 2010, 10:20:27 AM

W00T!
Also, why are there only 2 beeps in the 3...2...1...?

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on October 04, 2010, 12:41:08 PM

No idea, my game's been doing that for a loooong time. I think its because the Fight sound clip that goes after the countdown is a home made one. I liked how my laughing announcer sounded so I just stuck with it.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: J24 on October 04, 2010, 02:14:22 PM

*commentator voice* and the bot that no-one expected to win...   Isn't winning!
LOL Bad match up but Great match S_M

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on October 13, 2010, 11:39:51 AM

Expect new matches this week, I should be able to finish Round 1matches then. But It only gets better from here. All I can say is, Round 2 will be epic!

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Clickbeetle on October 17, 2010, 02:26:49 PM

I finished the arena!


(http://beetlebros.gametechmods.com/images/elbite_preview.jpg)


Everything is to spec according to that pdf you sent me, as near as I could get it.


The tesla coil rises from the floor after 50 seconds.  It takes 7 seconds to charge up, at which point it shocks any bot that drives on that metal plate in the middle, dealing 20 damage to all of the bot's components (so the more components you have, the more total damage you take).  It also continues to charge up another power level every 2 seconds after that.  There are 5 power levels, and each one adds 20 damage, so if you get hit by the fully charged tesla coil, it will be dealing 100 damage to all your components.  That doesn't sound like much, but if you have weak extenders anywhere, or weak chassis armor, it can hurt a lot.  The electric shocks also fling bots away towards the edge of the arena (but not enough to throw them OOTA, don't worry).


There's just one problem.  Bots with hinged wedges putting pressure on the floor interfere with all plus.force() applications, which includes the tesla coil rising from the floor and the coil flinging bots.  For some reason plus.force() doesn't do anything unless the wedges get lifted off the ground a bit, either from driving or flipping.  However, this problem appears to be unavoidable as it also happens in the Combat Arena.  You'll just have to deal with it--in any case, the tesla coil can usually still rise up as long as the bots keep moving.


Download link:


http://beetlebros.gametechmods.com/files/elbite.zip (http://beetlebros.gametechmods.com/files/elbite.zip)


Now you have no excuse not to get your videos posted.  ;)

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Badnik96 on October 17, 2010, 02:46:21 PM

Looks cool, Click.

And Sparkplug's match being last= :FFFUUU

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on October 17, 2010, 08:08:25 PM

Click: Amazing work once again click! As always I appreciate your efforts -single tear-. Since I'm almost done with Tournament 1, I will continue using the old one, however on the FINALS of Tournament one, I'll make the 'transition'. And like you said, no excuses now XP.

The match between Sparkplug vs Kulpa is actually done. I just have to put it together. I was able to get my USB cable back for the external drive that has the matches on it (little brother needed it for his nintendo wii), so I will push on to make some more tonight spend all night working on the remaining videos. So don't be surprised if I'm still on this site early in the morning (though it would be assuring if someone is still logged on during that time). Now back to work! -runs off to finish vids-

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Somebody on October 17, 2010, 09:12:22 PM

Go Gig Go! :D

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: J24 on October 18, 2010, 02:24:13 PM

Cant wait for tournament 2!
(mostly because i don't have a chance in tournament 1, so... yeah)

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on October 18, 2010, 03:26:56 PM

Spark Plug vs Kulpa video is up! Check it out on the first page (If you don't see any video, give it some time as I'm like 99% done with putting it on the server).

-Runs back to work-

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Daemon on October 18, 2010, 04:13:34 PM

Why can't you paste videos on youtube?

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Gigafrost on October 18, 2010, 07:32:57 PM

SEGA 32X vs Glacier is done! Check out the videos on the first page!

@ Daemon: I simply need some time to put the vids up there, it may take me a couple of weeks granted that I also have college life. I have been thinking about it though, perhaps once we start tournament 2 and after Tournament 1 is complete, I will post the Tournament 1 videos on youtube and then proceed with Tournament 2 on this thread. Hopefully I will have my site revamped so you could watch videos there as well, but I'm not going to make any promises until that time comes.

EDIT: I also cleaned up the page for easier navigation, Took out the empty tournament stuff, its not needed  :gawe:

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Somebody on October 18, 2010, 08:07:43 PM

Matches are looking good Gig.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Naryar on October 19, 2010, 03:45:54 AM

One crawler less... AND PWN WON DESPITE USING FAIL WEAPONS AHAHAHAHA

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Daemon on October 19, 2010, 04:45:36 AM

Quote from: Naryar on October 19, 2010, 03:45:54 AM

One crawler less... AND PWN WON DESPITE USING FAIL WEAPONS AHAHAHAHA

I actually don't crawlers too, but I'm a student right now, so I can't spend some time learning DSL. Anyway, I built crawlers that really sucks, cuzz its unfair when they win.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Daemon on October 19, 2010, 04:47:54 AM

Quote from: Gigafrost on October 18, 2010, 07:32:57 PM

SEGA 32X vs Glacier is done! Check out the videos on the first page!

@ Daemon: I simply need some time to put the vids up there, it may take me a couple of weeks granted that I also have college life. I have been thinking about it though, perhaps once we start tournament 2 and after Tournament 1 is complete, I will post the Tournament 1 videos on youtube and then proceed with Tournament 2 on this thread. Hopefully I will have my site revamped so you could watch videos there as well, but I'm not going to make any promises until that time comes.

EDIT: I also cleaned up the page for easier navigation, Took out the empty tournament stuff, its not needed  :gawe:

How is your student life? Is it hard to learn new things?
P.S. Srry for my poor English

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Naryar on October 19, 2010, 06:00:31 AM

Quote from: Daemon on October 19, 2010, 04:45:36 AM

Quote from: Naryar on October 19, 2010, 03:45:54 AM

One crawler less... AND PWN WON DESPITE USING FAIL WEAPONS AHAHAHAHA

I actually don't crawlers too, but I'm a student right now, so I can't spend some time learning DSL. Anyway, I built crawlers that really sucks, cuzz its unfair when they win.

You entered a crawler that mostly failed just for entering EVEN if you don't like crawlers ?

That makes only 10% sense to me...

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Daemon on October 19, 2010, 07:22:04 AM

Quote from: Naryar on October 19, 2010, 06:00:31 AM

Quote from: Daemon on October 19, 2010, 04:45:36 AM

Quote from: Naryar on October 19, 2010, 03:45:54 AM

One crawler less... AND PWN WON DESPITE USING FAIL WEAPONS AHAHAHAHA

I actually don't crawlers too, but I'm a student right now, so I can't spend some time learning DSL. Anyway, I built crawlers that really sucks, cuzz its unfair when they win.

You entered a crawler that mostly failed just for entering EVEN if you don't like crawlers ?

That makes only 10% sense to me...

Блядь, ну ты и долбоёб

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Naryar on October 19, 2010, 07:27:36 AM

I don't speak whatever cyrillic tongue is this, please make yourself undestandable on an english forum.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids
Post by: Somebody on October 19, 2010, 02:32:38 PM

His youtube channel says Belarus.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Badnik96 on October 24, 2010, 07:04:47 PM

bump but I just noticed this

Woo go SparkPlug! Hopefully I can grind up Purple-xed's wedges, SparkPlug is kinda an anti wedge...

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: JoeBlo on November 14, 2010, 08:02:41 AM

if I have worked out the updates right.. you have 2 days to make another of 1-2 videos...  ;)

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Clickbeetle on November 14, 2010, 08:49:21 PM

Last active: November 03


He might not get the message...


And he better not bail on this, not after all the work I put into that arena.  :mad:   I guess I could still reskin it and release it as a generic tournament arena.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Gigafrost on November 16, 2010, 07:01:54 AM

Blasphemy! I refuse to bail... especially for the fact that you worked your "thorax" off on the arena. I actually sent a pm message to Joe some time ago, -sigh- but i guess it didn't go through. Might as well let everyone know why I'm taking so long.

This is kind of embarrassing because its a personal issue, but the reason why I haven't been posting new videos is because my Time Warner Cable (internet) has been shut down some time ago. Basically mother couldn't pay it and so I am still working to pay it off. I actually got some money recently and were working on getting it back online.

As for ELBITE, I am at school right now and I don't get out till 10pm EST. I will try to post at least 3 videos by then - while i still have internet access.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: JoeBlo on November 16, 2010, 07:13:07 AM

apologies Giga I must have missed that one..

umm for those wondering how I miss pm's.. well I have 4 pages in my inbox from various different members for November alone (16 days)

losta people must love me  :gawe: or at least love mailing me...

maybe we should have a talk to ACAMS (or have a staff meeting) about the limits in Brackets and Videos or tournaments in general... ?

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Gigafrost on November 16, 2010, 07:20:09 AM

That would be nice. But nevertheless though I still want the limits to take effect for my tournament. The rules are that I am to post vids within the next two days and this is the last day for me to post videos before I can no longer host. I will abide by those rules, with wifi or without it. In all fairness.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Gigafrost on November 16, 2010, 06:48:09 PM

A new vid is up (finally). I will push for one more.

EDIT: 2 new videos are up! Check them out on the 1st page!

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Somebody on November 16, 2010, 08:50:37 PM

Woo!
Not sure what to expect out of Vector BLING next round... hmm...

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Doomkiller on November 17, 2010, 03:50:40 AM

Giga!

Is it possible for you to upload my match and pm it to me? Even with my ubers internet the damn page won't load, and neither will the vids. Don't know why....

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: JoeBlo on November 17, 2010, 03:57:15 AM

what browser ?

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Doomkiller on November 17, 2010, 04:02:48 AM

IE

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: JoeBlo on November 17, 2010, 04:30:14 AM

they seem fine on my Firefox if you feel like a change :P

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Gigafrost on November 17, 2010, 12:16:27 PM

@Doom: Page loading? You should just be able to view it from the forums. You can also Right click the linkable text under the video and click on "Save Link As". It will download the link as a wmv.

A rather nice job on those who are left so far! Just a few more matches to go before the semis!

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Doomkiller on November 17, 2010, 07:17:13 PM

Well, the page loads, but when I click on the spoiler, the vids all messed up and, o how do I explain this? It just doesnt work...

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Gigafrost on November 17, 2010, 07:24:08 PM

Underneath the video, right click on the link that says "Agitator JR vs Vector BLING" and click on "Save Link As". This will download the video. Your browser for some reason is messing up so you may have to manually download it. I'm using IE 8 right now on a public school computer and is having no issues.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Doomkiller on November 17, 2010, 07:59:58 PM

But its not even loading, so there is no link..

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Gigafrost on November 18, 2010, 08:48:52 AM

Try copying this and paste it in your address bar.

Code: [Select]

http://elbite.gametechmods.com/vids/ELBR22.wmvOther than that I don't know what else to do. I say It's your media player. But I don't have an honest clue.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Gigafrost on December 12, 2010, 06:58:42 AM

UPDATE: Back online, Will upload more vids throughout this week. Just so happens that I caught a bad case of strep throat (woohoo....)

Regards Gig

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: JoeBlo on December 12, 2010, 08:53:16 AM

take your time to get things sorted given your circumstances..  ;)

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Gigafrost on December 12, 2010, 12:56:57 PM

Much appreciations, I will.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: ACAMS on December 13, 2010, 05:26:10 PM

Why not, It has only taken 2, maybe 3 years to get this far......another couple years won't matter much.
 
NOW, for the important part.....THERE WILL BE NO ADVERTISEMENTS ON GAMETECHMODS.COM......YOU HAVE 3 DAYS TO GET IT DOWN OR I TAKE ACTION!!!!!
 
Because of you and Sage, there will be no more sites hosted on gametechmods and when you finish this tournament I am locking your site!

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Clickbeetle on December 13, 2010, 11:11:51 PM

Quote from: ACAMS on December 13, 2010, 05:26:10 PM

Because of you and Sage, there will be no more sites hosted on gametechmods and when you finish this tournament I am locking your site!

:O Mine too?

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Gigafrost on December 14, 2010, 03:11:58 AM

Advertisements? What advertisements?

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: JoeBlo on December 14, 2010, 08:26:50 AM

currently its a Milo competition above the brackets :P

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Gigafrost on December 14, 2010, 12:16:06 PM

I don't understand. -scratches head- The brackets look fine to me...? You guys mean the Splash page?

@ACAMS: In any rate, if it's a problem, I can just finish this tournament (Tournament 1) and give the prize. It's almost finished anyway. I don't want people losing privileges just because of me, be it sickness, classes, or whatever else. Click for one deserves to have his site hosted though.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: ACAMS on December 14, 2010, 03:09:58 PM

If you will PM me your password......I lost it long ago, I will remove it.
 
(https://gametechmods.com/Pics/elbitead.jpg)

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: G.K. on December 14, 2010, 03:11:24 PM

I don't see that.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: ACAMS on December 14, 2010, 03:13:47 PM

I see it on both of my comps.
 
 
I thought Gigafrost added it, it must be something that is in his flash install.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: JoeBlo on December 14, 2010, 10:07:18 PM

I have it too as I said earlier... its a Nestle Milo competition on mine :P

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Somebody on December 14, 2010, 10:08:11 PM

Nothing on my brackets...

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Gigafrost on December 15, 2010, 02:31:29 AM

That is the challonge site doing the ads, I get nothing out of it. Actually, I'm paying for it to NOT show the ads:

(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/5894/siteb.png) (http://img135.imageshack.us/i/siteb.png/)

This is what it looks like on my browser (IE and Firefox), and the public computers at my school. Don't know why it's doing that for you guys. But oh well... ACAMS I'll pm you the password.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: JoeBlo on December 15, 2010, 02:43:03 AM

I get an ad telling me to download Chrome when viewing the brackets on Chrome LOL

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Somebody on December 27, 2010, 11:48:25 AM

Quote

Hello Somebody, Apologies for this informal message, but I suppose there is no other way that this can be done. Why am I sending YOU this message? Well, I suppose you seem to be a pretty good guy who is adept at spreading a word or two. What I am about to tell you may shock you, give you mixed emotions, etc. and whoever you tell afterward (Or not depending on who knows who I am). I only ask that you don't respond to this message. Just listen to what I want you to do. Whoever you tell is totally your business and I actually advise that you DO tell what I am going to tell you. Copy and paste this message if you want. I don't care anymore.

You see, I have found out recently that ACAMS (the one providing me webspace), announced on my tournament that I am hosting advertisements on my brackets page. That, and basically the fact that I am simply taking too long to continue the tournament, perhaps in reference to my shortcomings with college courses, my current illness, and so on. He says that If I don't post a video within Two-three days that he will take action (basically in my opinion meaning that he will close my tournament). This is something that is not very alarming to me. He then adds that after I am finished with this tournament then he will be locking up the website. along with not letting anyone else host (Actual thread message).

This partly is of my concern, because the sites of BBEANS and the other tournaments will be in jeopardy of  being closed down. And I don't want to be the reason behind it all. There are other minor issues that I have not addressed, but I guess I don't want to bore you more than necessary. This isn't a rant about how I've been treated and such, nor am I offended in any way.  But all in all, I am officially ending ELBITE.

Now this is where you come in, statistically speaking, you have the best bot with the best possible chance at winning. So as a  christmas present, I'm sending you the Holy Jagged Blade. I really wish I haven't done it like this, being that some may see it as unfair, but oh well. Take good care of it! Copy and paste the folder into your components. She's yours.

(link removed because its mine  :evilsmile: )

As for me... I'm officially leaving gametechmods. You can tell this to anyone you wish, they'll find out eventually. I suppose I just can't make the time to spend it here anymore, and things will just worsen from this point out. For all parties. A tournament bail? Yes. From Gigafrost? Yes. Even though he promised not to? Life is very unexpected. I have now have serious responsibilities in my life both physical and with my own career, and if I continue to ignore them, well... Let's just say that I can't. And I am willing to make the sacrifice in order to better my own being. Even if that means that I am practically destroying my reputation.

On that note, of course as you know, this also means that The Fear and Respect Ratings/Grudge Ally List is now kaput, or at least, I won't be in charge of it anymore. That is for you guys to decide who does what with the system.

I hope you have a good evening. And I hope you and the other community keep their passion for the building of bots alive. My last burden on you is to at least Send ACAMS and the team my deepest apologies and much love and appreciation for the thing's they've done for me throughout the years, and Click, JoeBlo, and Madiaba for being there when I really didn't deserve their help. I do not want to leave on a bad note and I appreciate their efforts in dealing with me and my crazy life. God Bless all of you guys and keep the peace.

~Gig

I got this from Gig on the 16th. I sent him PMs back and tried emailing him (his email address was expired), and I sent this to the mod staff before posting it here. I figured it should be posted just to clue people in on some things. I hate to be the bringer of bad news, but I can't exactly say that this is good news in this PM.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: freeziez on December 27, 2010, 03:11:46 PM

Oh my god...

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Squirrel_Monkey on December 27, 2010, 04:03:14 PM

Why did Somebody have the best team? *Frowns*

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: The Ounce on December 27, 2010, 04:07:11 PM

Wait, so ELBITE is canceled for good then?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWaLxFIVX1s&feature=related# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWaLxFIVX1s&feature=related#)

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Enigm@ on December 27, 2010, 04:09:36 PM

Quote from: The Ounce on December 27, 2010, 04:07:11 PM

Wait, so ELBITE is canceled for good then?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWaLxFIVX1s&feature=related# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWaLxFIVX1s&feature=related#)

AND that Gig is leaving?
*goes to cry in the corner*

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Stagfish on December 27, 2010, 04:42:21 PM

Even stranger is that he's packed up, him closing down all ways of talking to him means that he's turning his back on everyone here forever, unless he decides to return some day.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: JoeBlo on December 27, 2010, 09:04:11 PM

shame to see him go.. he was the one that made me fell welcome on this site when I first joined.

but I guess he is choosing whatever he feels is the right thing for his situation.

best luck with what your future holds Gigafrost.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Clickbeetle on December 28, 2010, 11:58:41 PM

So his email expired?  That would explain why I haven't heard back from him.  I tried to explain that this was all just a misunderstanding, and the BBEANS site was never in danger of being taken down.  I misunderstood ACAMS' comment about no more sites being hosted on GTM, and asked for clarification, and then Gigafrost misunderstood my misunderstanding, and the whole thing blew up like a chunk of sodium thrown into a pail of water.  Lots of steam and fire, but not really a big deal at its core.


HEY GIGAFROST, if you're secretly lurking here and reading this thread, read that. ^  It's safe to stick around and finish your tournament.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Sparkey98 on December 29, 2010, 12:33:29 AM

Oh god, I don't know whats worse. The fact we lost him to a misunderstanding, or that I soiled my pants for nothing.

EDIT: Not to jump to conclusions or be a jerk, but maybe he's tricking us..........

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: freeziez on December 29, 2010, 11:20:26 AM

Quote from: Sypher878 on December 29, 2010, 12:33:29 AM

EDIT: Not to jump to conclusions or be a jerk, but maybe he's tricking us..........

Yeah. Because that's EXACTLY what Gig would do.

I trust Gig, and I hope he has a bright light at the end of his tunnel. [/end bad metaphor]

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: Naryar on December 29, 2010, 11:24:19 AM

Quote from: freeziez on December 29, 2010, 11:20:26 AM

Quote from: Sypher878 on December 29, 2010, 12:33:29 AM

EDIT: Not to jump to conclusions or be a jerk, but maybe he's tricking us..........

Yeah. Because that's EXACTLY what Gig would do.

Do you know him personally ? Do you know his mind more than he does ? I don't think so.

We do not know if he is tricking us. It's unlikely, and it doesn't makes a lot of sense, but possible.

Title: Re: ELBITE Splash, Brackets & Vids (TOURNAMENT 1)
Post by: MassimoV on December 29, 2010, 04:43:11 PM

I can understand that personal life comes first.  I will miss him.

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