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Robot Arena Matches => Tournaments => Tournament Archives => Topic started by: R1885 on November 15, 2009, 10:33:36 PM
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You know how most bots, even DSL bots, seem to go low on realism? This Tournament fixes that issue! You see, here is how it works:
DSL Middle Weight.
No Custom parts, other than smart zones(Only for AI reasons)
No BFE of any kind.
All pointed weapons MUST be treated as if they have normals.
Jugglers, pop ups, and crawlers are banned.
No snapper, metal, or skirt hinged wedges(But you can have axle wedges)
Real Motors only(Excludes Snappers)
Controlled movement please.
I will accept up to sixteen bots.
Yes I can AI, yes I have FRAPS, and yes, I have the time.
1.Craaig
2.Naryar
3.Jack Daniels
4.Thyrus
5.Pressure
6.Scrap Daddy
7.Badnik96
8.S.T.C.
9.Team Zog
10.hypnodisc 7
11.JoeBlo
Ballot for loaners
12.G.K.
13.Ashman
14.lloopp D lloopp
15.027lightningbolt
16.bloxace14
Registration has ended.
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I'm in.
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I too shall send a bot in.
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thank you R1885s :-D I was going to do a tounament like this (mainly the wedge topic) but 1) didn't have the time and 2) didn't know the best way to write out the rules
I would love to jump in and say yes but I will have to weight and see if I get the time to build :-D
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So a shark tooth on a disk=ok then I'm in.
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Interesting. I don't really get your fourth rule though...
I am certainly going to enter and just had a pretty original idea.
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I guess it means you cant put spikes on a disc unless you have an extender pointing them in the direction the disc spins
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So you can't put directly iron spikes on the panels of a normal shell spinner ? Wasted weight :P
Oh and if you could ban flail shell spinners as well... at least the ones with like 20 axles and razors on them.
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You need to make it so components can't pass through each other. :P
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I'll give this one a go, heh.
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Realism?
*___*
I`m going to build one right now!
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And you better build something good enough to not fail again :P
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No snapper/metal/skirt hinge wedge? That's fine with me.
Can you tell us which arena it's going to be on?
Edit: In regard to rule #4
All pointed weapons MUST be treated as if they have normals.
Why not simply ban all weapons without normals? That will make sure all the weapons are pointing at the right way.
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Wouldn't a hinge wedge be called an axle wedge IRL...?
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@ Nar: thats the most difficult thing about it. -.- :P
I`m not realy motivated. I hope I will go to the second round of anything someday.
btw: with howmany losses do I get the SFTW award?
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Well, I got my entry now. It's not perfect, but it does work well.
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Will it work on the RA2 points system, or the Robot Wars point system?
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May give this one a try...
edit: I could even improve calypso and enter it, bwahaha.
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I am very interested in entering this tournament. Not sure when I will get time to work on a bot though... Will see what I can do.
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Beater bars. Nuff said.
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Beater bars. Nuff said.
My thoughts exactly...
EDIT: As long as Meat Tenderizer's are okay, my bot is fine. Queen Calypso is on it's way.
Yeah, I've had a lot of free time to build something decent today XD
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I was going to try and build a real flipper (pistons and hinges) but its proves more difficult then I thought lol
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I was going to try and build a real flipper (pistons and hinges) but its proves more difficult then I thought lol
Yeah, piston flippers are hard... maybe impossible in stock (atleast competently) , but with a Storm pistom, maybe a little doable in DSL...
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Anyone notice that it states no where in the rules that the bot must follow the rules of realism?
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Anyone notice that it states no where in the rules that the bot must follow the rules of realism?
With the very tournament name acronym translating to "In Real Life", I think that's a given.
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it could be International Robot League :P
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it could be International Robot League :P
Watch out for those Canadian bots... they are pretty mean.
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I like this Idea. I have an idea for a bot already!!
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Entry Sent. Hope it is realistic enough. It was actually kinda hard to focus on building something that does not exploit some of the perks that DSL building allows.
But, it should be ok. I even added sponsors. :P
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Double Post... Registration ends at the end of November.
How come people are not interested in this tourney? It seems like a fun/easy DSL trip. Some of you guys probably could make really awesome bots that would qualify for this.
Come on! You can do it!
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I guess I'll give this one a try. I'm horrible at DSL, but I'm sure I could get something running by the end of November.
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Realistic stuff is what i like :)
If i can get a good bot, i might enter.
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OMG! Pressure is back!!!
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heeyyy!
Pressure is back!
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I'll send of my bot today. Just gonna do a few minor touch up's.
EDIT: Just sent my bot off to via PM ;)
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I'll send of my bot today. Just gonna do a few minor touch up's.
EDIT: Just sent my bot off to via PM ;)
Rock on! Good to have you back.
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Think i might change my bot. Hope you don't mind R1885?
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Gah! I forgot all about this. I'm gonna work on my bot and send it ASAP.
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To all who wish to enter, you have three hours left.
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In hindsight, i'm gonna keep the bot i entered. I don't think i can get it as good without replica parts unfortunatly.
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Can I send my bot? Please?
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Dateline extended to next Monday
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in that case I will finish my entry ;)
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Just finished my bot :smile:
Should be able to give it to you in about a day
TeamZog
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Sent my bot...
SPOILER ALERT: It is called Wyvern, which translates as 'dragon', it is a full body spinner. Not good armour, though. 3mm titanium, and it is only just in the weight limit...
TeamZog
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Sent my bot...
SPOILER ALERT:
TeamZog
Sounds cool. Can't wait to see it in action.
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Sadly, I have to reject it.
The Spike Strips are not facing the right way.
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Would be good to see how some of the winners of the other Tournaments would fare in this one ;)
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Was never quite happy with it anyway...
I'll see if I can build a different one for monday....
TeamZog
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Ribbs, I've made so then the spikes are pointing in the right direction.
I'm going to send it to you in a moment.
TeamZog
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Sent my armored bot.
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Right, a completely new rebuild, uses real motors, No pointed weapons (don't really understand rule 4-I'm using a beater bar instead), no custom parts, if it gets rejected, then I need to know why....
TeamZog
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I sendet you an edited version of my bot.
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I have the final version of mine.. I think ? im not aiming for a win here lol
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I made a mistake while skinning. can I send you another one later that day?
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Ok, I now know. Thanks ribbs.
Should be able to give it to you in a couple of minutes.
TeamZog
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when does registration end and am i too late.
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Prbly not gonna make this tourney. I've had a design for the longest time and it's still in the trial stage. Doesn't really work that well yet.
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Registration has ended.
BUT...
You can still enter through the loaner bot program.
Here's how it works:
I made six loaner bots, all built to resemble real bots, that you can support. Those who are interested can put their name in a ballot. They are then chosen at random to see who gets which loaner. Not every ballot entree will get a loaner, and they will not be disclosed until the splash is made.
I find this as a better alternative to having byes, as all brackets can be filled.
You have next Friday to get your ballots in! Act fast!
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why am I not in the first post ?
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Fixed.
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ok cool thanks
I think my entry might do ok ? not really sure, had to ditch the door hinge wedge because it was inducing havoks
still more experimentation towards my final goal ;)
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ok cool thanks
I think my entry might do ok ? not really sure, had to ditch the door hinge wedge because it was inducing havoks
still more experimentation towards my final goal ;)
i think that some components could use more attachment points. that would make what you were trying to create easier to create.
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erm... what ?
have you seen my entry ?
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Can't wait to see the splash with all bots :)
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Same here.
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could i be in the loaner bot thingy.
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erm... what ?
have you seen my entry ?
oh. No I haven't. How could I have? Haha
I was talking about the door hinge wedge. I've been playing around with that idea for a while and I thought that extra connection points on axle mounts and hinges could help make that build easier. If you don't know what I mean, it's okay. -.-
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oh ok :P
my issue was for some reason every-time my robot self righted the door hinge havoked and through the robot all over the place
were abouts were you thinking for connection points ? (use image if that's easier)
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^^ Thunderclap :P
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How are things coming along Ribbs? Everything working out ok? Do we need more signups for loaners in order to progress with this tourney?
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*Bump... double post... and all that crap*
C'mon people let's get some volunteers for loaners. We don't want to see this tourney die. Thanks.
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Can I send a bot for my little brother, under the name 027lightningbolt?
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I can haz loaner?:P
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Entries have closed, loaners will be announced later tonight.
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good to know lol
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Good to see this hasn't died :)
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YAY!
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Double Post, Bump and all that crap
How's this going along Ribbs? When will the loaners be announced?
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They have. See page 1.
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A quick apology for those who have been waiting, I'm starting to recover from my burnout. Its nearly the end of my school year, and I 'm getting packed with tons of work, but I should have some free time by the 14th. Hopefully.
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In that case, can I rebuild my bot? My current bot sucks like heck :p
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Same for me.
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Dear god no updates! We don't want to delay him further. :gawe:
I am actually surprised that Ribbs came back. I thought he was going to be forever-gone after 1337 posts. Just seemed like the kinda thing he would do. heheh
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Ah, was this the one I entered Queen Calypso into? Aah, the design that started the Orange thing :)
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Dear god no updates! We don't want to delay him further.
my thoughts exactly
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Dear god no updates! We don't want to delay him further. :gawe:
I am actually surprised that Ribbs came back. I thought he was going to be forever-gone after 1337 posts. Just seemed like the kinda thing he would do. heheh
Quick, R1885, delete one of your posts!
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I cant beleive I missed this D: