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Title: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on September 18, 2014, 05:54:04 PM
Tournament Rules:

1. Two bots start off in the King of the Hill match (1:00 minute match) in the Hilltop Arena . The goal here is to get more points than your opponent.

2. So the 2nd trial is gonna be a survival trial. On the Combat Arena, 1 entry will fight against 2 trialbots and attempt to survive as long as possible against them. The amount of time you survived will be summed up to the KoTH points and the winner will advance (if you survive 1 minute and 15 seconds, then 115 points will be added to your original score). If you destroyed both Trialbots, then 200 will be your score for this trial.

Trialbots:

1.

2.

3. Then the heat will end up with 2 bots, those 2 will fight it out in the RING ARENA and here's how it works; two bots start on the arena and they will fight it out for 3 minutes and the bot that gets destroyed, immobilized, or thrown OOTA will be eliminated and the winner will go to the finals.

4. All four finalists will face off in the KoTH and the bot with the lowest points will be eliminated. If a 2-way tie for last happens then both bots are eliminated and we head to the fight to the finish, if a 3-way tie for last or 4-way tie happens then the trial will start over. If three bots remain, they will face again in the KoTH, but the trialbot will join the others as a distraction. If there's a 2-way tie or 3-way tie for last, the trial will restart. The final two will head off to the Ring Arena...well I think we already get how that works.

I'm bringing back the losers bracket. This time, the bot that loses the KoTH on the semi-finals goes to the losers bracket semi-final and the bot that loses on the second trial in the semi finals goes to the second trial in the losers bracket semi-final.

More Rules:

1. Ironforge Heavyweight (both IRL and Standard)
2. Realistic Rules Apply
3. No cheatbot2 or custom components.
4. No SnSs (won't do good in the KoTH part anyways).
5. No crawlers.
6. Please AI your own bots, if you can't then I will AI the bots.
7.NO WHINING ABOUT THE BOT AI BEING SCREWY UNLESS THERE IS BELIEVABLE EVIDENCE AND NOT SOMETHING STUPID.
8. Multibots are NOT allowed (due to the fact that if there's a tie).
9. No havok prone bots.
10. No AAM or BFE.

My Entry

Feel free to let me know if I'm missing anything, or if I got something wrong.

Entries:
1. S.T.C.
2. NeighImACarrot
3. Martymidget
4. ty4er
5. G.K.
6. Mr. AS
7. Thrackerzod
8. RedAce
9. Squirrel_Monkey
10. MassimoV
11. Avalanche
12. Helloface199
13. Meganerdbomb
14. Reier
15. 090901
16. Badnik96

Received
Accepted
Problem

DEADLINE:
July 25th.

Click me for Ironforge download link (https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?topic=17027.0)
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: RedAce on September 18, 2014, 07:53:20 PM
Sure I'll enter. Few things to say:


1. For the Sumo tournament, you could use Serge's Ring Arena or any other tournament with a good enough height for the walls, try to make the trial bot as heavy as possible, or ban flippers entirely.
2. Will interchangeable weapons be allowed?
3. This will be an DSL-S and IRL tournament at the same time. Is that right?


Edit: You changed it to Ironforge? Nevermind then.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: S.T.C. on September 18, 2014, 08:47:47 PM
1. The thing with the ring arena is that there's walls, and the objective is to remove the trialbot from the arena as fast as possible. I could ban flippers entirely, but I'm unsure of adding weapon restrictions again.
2. Considering it.
3. Yes, its both.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: Jakewilliamson on September 19, 2014, 12:48:26 AM
Im entering this, will get a bot ready for this.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: S.T.C. on September 19, 2014, 09:47:17 AM
Recently modified the first post to say that this is an Ironforge HW tournament. I also slightly changed how the losers bracket works so the first 2 bots to lose in the main finals go to the losers bracket.

Like I said, still need trial ideas. It could be something completely new or something that makes the sumo trial a bit more fair.

Anither thing I'd like to add, which I've mentioned before a couple of times, if anyone is good at arena modding, the fight to the finish arena still needs walls that come down after a minute. It'd be nice if I could have a working FTTF arena for this tournament so if anyone knows how to do this and is willing to then let me know lol.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: KOS on September 19, 2014, 10:03:08 AM
you know i'm entering this :)
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: Badger on September 19, 2014, 03:24:09 PM
Sounds awesome.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: 090901 on September 19, 2014, 03:43:56 PM
What you could do is have 4 robots in each heat, with 2 pairs on robots in 3 different challenges, the winners (aka whoever won 2 challenges) would then fight each other in the Fight to The Finish arena to win the heat.
Challenges:
#1
King of the hill, but I think an increased time period to 2 minutes would work better, maybe use the other King of the hill arena since I think it would work better (aka less stupid things)
#2
Sumo, Ring arena with no walls would work good.
#3
1 v 1 battle in the combat arena, sounds pretty gud, then you don't have to worry about flippers that much I guess.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: S.T.C. on September 19, 2014, 03:52:58 PM
Quote from: 090901 on September 19, 2014, 03:43:56 PM
What you could do is have 4 robots in each heat, with 2 pairs on robots in 3 different challenges, the winners (aka whoever won 2 challenges) would then fight each other in the Fight to The Finish arena to win the heat.
Challenges:
#1
King of the hill, but I think an increased time period to 2 minutes would work better, maybe use the other King of the hill arena since I think it would work better (aka less stupid things)
#2
Sumo, Ring arena with no walls would work good.
#3
1 v 1 battle in the combat arena, sounds pretty gud, then you don't have to worry about flippers that much I guess.

OK, removing the Robotica similarities aside, I could use something among the lines of the COMBAT ZOOONE to remove an advantage on flippers later on so they won't be OP.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: thesnowingsteak on September 20, 2014, 02:02:39 AM
Quote from: S.T.C. on September 19, 2014, 03:52:58 PM
Quote from: 090901 on September 19, 2014, 03:43:56 PM

1 v 1 battle in the combat arena, sounds pretty gud, then you don't have to worry about flippers that much I guess.

OK, removing the Robotica similarities aside, I could use something among the lines of the COMBAT ZOOONE to remove an advantage on flippers later on so they won't be OP.

Dude you just reworded the last sentence of the person you were quoting.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: S.T.C. on September 20, 2014, 11:11:30 AM
In other words, I was agreeing.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: S.T.C. on September 26, 2014, 09:28:50 AM
DP

Just pointing out this is still here, might be making some rule changes soon. Also, if I do use the ring arena for the sumo, I'm probably gonna need someone to remove the walls. I might also restrict flippers if I decide this goes through. Any thoughts?
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: helloface on September 29, 2014, 05:56:35 PM
ARE YOU HAPPY NOW?
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: El Chickenado on October 13, 2014, 02:57:42 PM
what weight class is it
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: S.T.C. on October 14, 2014, 09:27:16 AM
Its Ironforge Heavyweight.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: S.T.C. on November 02, 2014, 12:45:32 PM
DP

Bringing this back up to see if there's still any interest.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: KOS on November 02, 2014, 01:01:20 PM
Still interested :)
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: RedAce on November 02, 2014, 01:11:03 PM
Changed my mind a bit, I guess I'll give it a try.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: S.T.C. on November 02, 2014, 01:35:38 PM
Still need an ieea for a 2nd trial tho, any ideas?
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: FOTEPX on November 02, 2014, 01:36:11 PM
Y'know, I've never entered RA2 Trials, and it's always been one of THOSE competitions - I like to call 'em the GTM All-Star series. Battlebots, BBEANS and RA2 Trials were always the big 3 for competitions on this site, so yeah, count me in.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: RedAce on November 02, 2014, 01:43:25 PM
Quote from: S.T.C. on November 02, 2014, 01:35:38 PM
Still need an ieea for a 2nd trial tho, any ideas?
I dunno, a survival match against an Ironforge SHW?
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: S.T.C. on November 02, 2014, 01:43:45 PM
Quote from: FOTEPX on November 02, 2014, 01:36:11 PM
Y'know, I've never entered RA2 Trials, and it's always been one of THOSE competitions - I like to call 'em the GTM All-Star series. Battlebots, BBEANS and RA2 Trials were always the big 3 for competitions on this site, so yeah, count me in.
I'm pretty sure you took 2nd place in the 2nd trials.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: FOTEPX on November 02, 2014, 01:47:58 PM
Quote from: S.T.C. on November 02, 2014, 01:43:45 PM
Quote from: FOTEPX on November 02, 2014, 01:36:11 PM
Y'know, I've never entered RA2 Trials, and it's always been one of THOSE competitions - I like to call 'em the GTM All-Star series. Battlebots, BBEANS and RA2 Trials were always the big 3 for competitions on this site, so yeah, count me in.
I'm pretty sure you took 2nd place in the 2nd trials.

Wha--? I did? Links?
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: S.T.C. on November 02, 2014, 01:55:08 PM
Quote from: FOTEPX on November 02, 2014, 01:47:58 PM
Quote from: S.T.C. on November 02, 2014, 01:43:45 PM
Quote from: FOTEPX on November 02, 2014, 01:36:11 PM
Y'know, I've never entered RA2 Trials, and it's always been one of THOSE competitions - I like to call 'em the GTM All-Star series. Battlebots, BBEANS and RA2 Trials were always the big 3 for competitions on this site, so yeah, count me in.
I'm pretty sure you took 2nd place in the 2nd trials.

Wha--? I did? Links?

https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?topic=4540.0 (https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?topic=4540.0)

And RedAce, you just gave me a good idea. I need to make a 790 ish VS now, anyone want to help? Lol
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: playzooki on November 02, 2014, 02:43:28 PM
I have a ~650 vs you can use
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: cephalopod on November 02, 2014, 02:47:37 PM
Quote from: FOTEPX on November 02, 2014, 01:36:11 PM
Y'know, I've never entered RA2 Trials, and it's always been one of THOSE competitions - I like to call 'em the GTM All-Star series. Battlebots, BBEANS and RA2 Trials were always the big 3 for competitions on this site, so yeah, count me in.

Clash Cubes and RIP sob quietly
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: FOTEPX on November 02, 2014, 03:01:48 PM
Quote from: Craaig on November 02, 2014, 02:47:37 PM
Quote from: FOTEPX on November 02, 2014, 01:36:11 PM
Y'know, I've never entered RA2 Trials, and it's always been one of THOSE competitions - I like to call 'em the GTM All-Star series. Battlebots, BBEANS and RA2 Trials were always the big 3 for competitions on this site, so yeah, count me in.

Clash Cubes and RIP sob quietly

Oh yeah, how did I forget the hype that went around when RIMP was announced?

RIMP RIMP RIMP

Clash Cubes was... A thing.

RIMP RIMP RIMP
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: S.T.C. on November 02, 2014, 03:07:54 PM
Quote from: playzooki on November 02, 2014, 02:43:28 PM
I have a ~650 vs you can use

Well, KOS said he'd make something for me, so if that doesn't work out I'll get back to you. Once I get the SHW I'll post the rules and can get this moved to signups.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: playzooki on November 02, 2014, 03:15:59 PM
Quote from: S.T.C. on November 02, 2014, 03:07:54 PM
Quote from: playzooki on November 02, 2014, 02:43:28 PM
I have a ~650 vs you can use

Well, KOS said he'd make something for me, so if that doesn't work out I'll get back to you. Once I get the SHW I'll post the rules and can get this moved to signups.
i may build a bigger one...

edit: I'm making a bigger one, but the max size is getting in the way >_<
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: S.T.C. on November 02, 2014, 03:37:44 PM
Well KOS gave up so we're back to you. Make it deadly, please :P
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: S.T.C. on November 08, 2014, 01:45:42 PM
So the 2nd trial is gonna be a survival trial. On the Combat Arena, 1 entry will fight against 2 trialbots and attempt to survive as long as possible against it. The amount of time you survived will be summed up to the KoTH points and the winner will advance (if you survive 1 minute and 15 seconds, then 115 points will be added to your original score). If you beat both trialbots, then 200 points will be summed up.

Here's the bots that were made as trialbots:
More Violence (playzooki)

Phantom Uppercut (NeighImACarrot)
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: Avalanche on November 08, 2014, 02:25:03 PM
Ah, so nothing will survive long. Good.
Prolly wont enter.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: S.T.C. on November 09, 2014, 11:37:22 AM
So any thoughts on the new trialbots added? Kinda wanted to know everyone's thoughts on this trial before moving to signups.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: NeighImACarrot on November 09, 2014, 11:48:36 AM
I'd say the one made by NeighImACarrot is pure perfection.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: S.T.C. on November 09, 2014, 11:51:55 AM
Quote from: NeighImACarrot on November 09, 2014, 11:48:36 AM
I'd say the one made by NeighImACarrot is pure perfection.
Looking back at it, I should've picked 2 bots off the AI list lol.

Also, FTTF arena won't be used, this time it will be the Ring Arena.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: S.T.C. on November 11, 2014, 09:47:38 AM
DP

I'm considering using bots from the Ironforge AI pack for the 2nd trial instead. The bots carrot and pkayzooki made aren't completely up to "destructive" standards. Will get back with more info soon. Any thoughts?
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: playzooki on November 11, 2014, 02:19:34 PM
I'll send you the 1000+kg version if you want
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: S.T.C. on November 11, 2014, 02:44:27 PM
Quote from: playzooki on November 11, 2014, 02:19:34 PM
I'll send you the 1000+kg version if you want
No need to, probably still use yours and another AI bot.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: S.T.C. on May 14, 2015, 01:38:38 PM
So I'm planning on bringing this back since summer break is almost here. Anyone still interested?

Also I still need trialbots for this, at least 1. I'm considering just using something from the Ironforge AI pack.

Anyone still interested?
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: S.T.C. on May 14, 2015, 04:16:30 PM
OK!

So I updated the first post with the trialbots and my entry (best bot 2015), I also reset the poll since its pretty outdated now. If anyone is still interested please vote.

Also if anyone has better candidates for trialbots, I wouldn't mind taking a look at them, the ones I made aren't necessarily that frightening.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: Naryar on May 15, 2015, 04:28:12 AM
am interested but need to actually build and send something
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: S.T.C. on May 15, 2015, 07:00:06 PM
Edited trialbot 2 a bit, really don't know what else to do at this point so I guess its ready for signups, before I move it, anyone have any suggestions regarding the rules?
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 Early Discussion and Ideas
Post by: S.T.C. on May 17, 2015, 04:51:12 PM
DP

This should move to signups soon, already messaged Craaig about it so prepare those entries :P
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 18, 2015, 05:33:58 PM
Quote from: S.T.C. on September 18, 2014, 05:54:04 PM
Tournament Rules:

1. Two bots start off in the King of the Hill match (1:00 minute match) in the Hilltop Arena . The goal here is to get more points than your opponent.

2. So the 2nd trial is gonna be a survival trial. On the Combat Arena, 1 entry will fight against 2 trialbots and attempt to survive as long as possible against them. The amount of time you survived will be summed up to the KoTH points and the winner will advance (if you survive 1 minute and 15 seconds, then 115 points will be added to your original score). If you destroyed both Trialbots, then 200 will be your score for this trial.

Trialbots:

1.

2.

3. Then the heat will end up with 2 bots, those 2 will fight it out in the RING ARENA and here's how it works; two bots start on the arena and they will fight it out for 3 minutes and the bot that gets destroyed, immobilized, or thrown OOTA will be eliminated and the winner will go to the finals.

4. All four finalists will face off in the KoTH and the bot with the lowest points will be eliminated. If a 2-way tie for last happens then both bots are eliminated and we head to the fight to the finish, if a 3-way tie for last or 4-way tie happens then the trial will start over. If three bots remain, they will face again in the KoTH, but the trialbot will join the others as a distraction. If there's a 2-way tie or 3-way tie for last, the trial will restart. The final two will head off to the Ring Arena...well I think we already get how that works.

I'm bringing back the losers bracket. This time, the bot that loses the KoTH on the semi-finals goes to the losers bracket semi-final and the bot that loses on the second trial in the semi finals goes to the second trial in the losers bracket semi-final.

More Rules:

My Possible Entry

Feel free to let me know if I'm missing anything, or if I got something wrong.

This is now a signups topic and the rules above may not change.
You have 9 months.
Can I go to bed now? :P
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on May 18, 2015, 05:46:05 PM
Welp, thanks lol, and so it begins.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: Meganerdbomb on May 20, 2015, 06:28:39 PM
You know what, since it's Ironforge, I'll enter.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on May 21, 2015, 03:37:05 PM
Good to know

I'll most likely be setting up a 2 month deadline soon. July 25 being the date I plan on making it up to.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: Naryar on May 22, 2015, 03:20:18 AM
i'm going to redesign that weapon flipper i entered into that tournament

with less design flaws

edit: maybe add a flamethrower somewhere

edit 2: and a sawbot yes.avi
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on May 22, 2015, 12:39:37 PM
Added a deadline: July 25th. I'll hopefully have enough time to finish this before the end of summer. That being said, time to get to building ;)
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on May 24, 2015, 12:51:24 PM
NeighImACarrot has entered the trials.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: NeighImACarrot on May 24, 2015, 01:40:36 PM
And will win it with my amazing skillz.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: RedAce on May 24, 2015, 02:12:25 PM
So wait, are you accepting IRL bots for a Standard tourney or is there two separate tournaments for both meta-games?
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on May 24, 2015, 04:04:28 PM
Quote from: RedAce on May 24, 2015, 02:12:25 PM
So wait, are you accepting IRL bots for a Standard tourney or is there two separate tournaments for both meta-games?
The former, its an irl and standard tournament alltogether.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 25, 2015, 02:40:08 AM
Basically it's a modern, regular Standard tournament :P
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: Naryar on May 25, 2015, 03:15:35 AM
Time to rek some IRL bots.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: NeighImACarrot on May 25, 2015, 09:31:58 AM
Quote from: S.T.C. on May 24, 2015, 04:04:28 PM
Quote from: RedAce on May 24, 2015, 02:12:25 PM
So wait, are you accepting IRL bots for a Standard tourney or is there two separate tournaments for both meta-games?
The former, its an irl and standard tournament alltogether.
Why would anybody enter a IRL bot then?
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 25, 2015, 09:33:57 AM
A lot of members from the last few years haven't bothered to learn how to build Standard because it takes effort. (Sorry. :P)
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: martymidget on May 25, 2015, 10:28:18 AM
Quote from: Craaig on May 25, 2015, 09:33:57 AM
A lot of members from the last few years haven't bothered to learn how to build Standard because it takes effort. (Sorry. :P)

hence the lack of standard tourneys, hence why I now lurk.

It's like stock all over again.

I'll whip something up on Weds after I'm done with uni for the academic year.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on May 28, 2015, 12:39:08 PM
Yeah I made it IRL and Standard to not limit the entries since bot everyone does standard, also there's been so many IRL tournaments so I decided to make it both. Also, IIRC, last time I did it like this an IRL bot almost won Trials 4 so anything's possible.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on June 04, 2015, 02:28:59 PM
ty4er has entered the trials and received marty's bot.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: Thrackerzod on June 04, 2015, 07:31:19 PM
Every time I build something in Ironforge, it's insanely fast and just flies around the arena uncontrollably.  Is this normal?
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on June 04, 2015, 07:49:08 PM
Depends on the motors you're using.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: helloface on June 04, 2015, 08:26:30 PM
You get 4 free ballasts. Use them.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: Badnik96 on June 04, 2015, 09:36:09 PM
Reading through the rules again, I may need to build something new. I dont think my proposed entry will be good enough for the KoTH.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: Reier on June 06, 2015, 11:37:04 PM
SURE LETS GIVE IT A SHOT i havent entered a tourney in a million years

ironforge HW is like 600kg right? something something ballasts dont count something?

yeah theres no way ill die horribly
and its not like ive never built in ironforge before *cough*

DON'T JUDGE ME
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on June 07, 2015, 12:29:25 AM
Quote from: Reier on June 06, 2015, 11:37:04 PM
SURE LETS GIVE IT A SHOT i havent entered a tourney in a million years

ironforge HW is like 600kg right? something something ballasts dont count something?

yeah theres no way ill die horribly
and its not like ive never built in ironforge before *cough*

DON'T JUDGE ME
Ballasts are 50 kg right? If so then its 400.0 kg without ballasts and 600.0 kg with the 4 free ballasts.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: G.K. on June 07, 2015, 05:16:52 AM
I think I'm going to go for the same principle as Reier. I literally have nevertouched Ironforge before. But what the heck.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on June 10, 2015, 01:49:36 AM
I don't use ironforge much myself, and my entry is pretty bad so I doubt anyone will judge that much.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: Reier on June 10, 2015, 08:51:41 AM
i can't figure out from your desc whether this is IRL or just try to make the best bot you can?
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: 090901 on June 10, 2015, 11:01:11 AM
Quote from: Reier on June 10, 2015, 08:51:41 AM
i can't figure out from your desc whether this is IRL or just try to make the best bot you can?
best bot you can
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on June 16, 2015, 08:48:30 PM
A little over 30 days left to get your entry in, haven't gotten much in a couple of days so grab a spot while you can.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: G.K. on June 17, 2015, 04:10:25 AM
Going to delve into Ironforge for the first time shortly. We shall see what happens.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on June 17, 2015, 03:25:57 PM
G.K. has entered the trials.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: G.K. on June 17, 2015, 03:31:38 PM
It's good to be back after 2 seasons out.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: Naryar on June 18, 2015, 10:43:54 AM
Ironforge HW eh ? Probably gonna build another weaponed flipper and enter. Gonna make it better than the latter instable thing i made.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on June 18, 2015, 02:43:04 PM
Mr. AS has entered the trials.

10 spots left!
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: Naryar on June 22, 2015, 08:54:54 AM
so ironforge HW has 200 free kg's of ballast, right ?
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: NeighImACarrot on June 22, 2015, 10:12:21 AM
Quote from: Naryar on June 22, 2015, 08:54:54 AM
so ironforge HW has 200 free kg's of ballast, right ?
4 free ballasts, so yes.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on June 25, 2015, 09:00:18 AM
Seeing as there's a couple of other tournaments getting a lot of attention, I felt the need to remind everyone that there's still spots left here.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: RedAce on June 25, 2015, 09:34:23 AM
I'm still trying bro.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on June 25, 2015, 11:10:48 AM
Ok, just wanted to remind everyone, specially since there's 30 days left until the deadline and I don't want to move it if I don't get enough entries.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on July 01, 2015, 01:31:51 PM
Still 10 spots left and we're already in july, this is still a thing everyone.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: Reier on July 01, 2015, 05:16:47 PM
I'll get something in I'm just super busy this week
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: Meganerdbomb on July 08, 2015, 12:30:02 AM
Well, i was kinda waiting till July to actually work on my bot. Close to something now.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on July 10, 2015, 07:49:44 PM
Still 10 entries short and 15 days to go on that deadline.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on July 15, 2015, 01:27:01 PM
And now we're down to 10 days left and still need 10 entries to get this going.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: G.K. on July 15, 2015, 02:32:00 PM
C'mon everybody!
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on July 15, 2015, 02:44:27 PM
Yeah, I'm not sure how I can run this tournament with less than 16 entries, let alone with 7. Losers bracket won't even work. This kind of tournament only really works well if I get all 16. I might be able to work with 12 but I would probably have to remove the losers bracket and figure something out with the final heat.

That being said, I would much prefer 16 entries, idk if its that no one uses Ironforge anymore, but this is also a good way to get back/start fresh/learn how to work with it. Also I wouldn't want to move the deadline too much since I feel people will just get used to that and put entering away for later, I only have 9 months to finish this and signups time takes away from that.

TL;DR: Need entries to get this going, I've said that a lot but its been pretty quiet in this thread lately :P

Also, Ironforge Download Link is on the bottom of the first post on the first page.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: Meganerdbomb on July 15, 2015, 03:07:59 PM
Well I got a bot built,  but it may be a few more days till you get it.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: G.K. on July 15, 2015, 03:12:00 PM
I'd consider messaging people who've regularly competed and are still active on GTM
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on July 15, 2015, 03:14:29 PM
Quote from: G.K. on July 15, 2015, 03:12:00 PM
I'd consider messaging people who've regularly competed and are still active on GTM
I was considering that, but I'm pretty sure some would just find that a bit annoying. I know Helloface, KOS, and Badnik said they'd enter before signups began. Still waiting on their entry.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: RedAce on July 15, 2015, 03:18:11 PM
Honestly, I have no idea what to build. That doesn't mean I don't want to enter, I just nothing to enter. If you can shoot me an idea, I will gladly build it.

[/desperation]
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on July 15, 2015, 03:27:56 PM
Quote from: RedAce on July 15, 2015, 03:18:11 PM
Honestly, I have no idea what to build. That doesn't mean I don't want to enter, I just nothing to enter. If you can shoot me an idea, I will gladly build it.

[/desperation]
Yeah, I see your point, idk if I'm the right person to give you an idea seeing as I know all the entries so far lol.
I say try some kind of HS, just a random thought to get the ball rolling.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: G.K. on July 15, 2015, 03:37:51 PM
Chicken Drill!
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: Thrackerzod on July 15, 2015, 04:15:33 PM
I'm terrible with Ironforge but what the heck, I'll throw something lame together.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on July 15, 2015, 05:55:56 PM
Thrackerzod has entered the trials. 9 more entries left, keep those entries coming!
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: MassimoV on July 15, 2015, 07:04:56 PM
I'll try entering tonight.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on July 15, 2015, 08:05:04 PM
RedAce and Squirrel_Monkey have entered the trials. 7 more spots left until we can get this going.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: Naryar on July 16, 2015, 04:09:55 AM
I have an entry. I just need to skin it.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on July 16, 2015, 09:11:05 AM
9 days left now, 7 spots left everyone, the sooner the better.

Also you can modify entries until the deadline if that helps.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: Avalanche on July 17, 2015, 10:32:15 AM
I will either send a old bot in or make a new one. Will keep you updated man!
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on July 17, 2015, 12:58:33 PM
Good to hear!

8 days left and 6 spots left now. MassimoV has entered the trials.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on July 17, 2015, 03:59:10 PM
5 spots left now.

Avalanche has entered the trials.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on July 17, 2015, 05:18:42 PM
Helloface199 has entered the trials. 4 spots left.

Signups are almost full now so get your entries in soon.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: helloface on July 19, 2015, 07:06:42 PM
BIG
MEATY
CLAWS
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on July 20, 2015, 12:27:30 PM
Officially 5 days left until signups closes and only 4 spots left so now is a really good time to enter something. Quick reminder that the losers bracket only really works with all 16 spots filled. I know a couple of people considered entering and haven't yet so, if you still want to enter, now's a good time.

I know I've been promoting this a lot but signups got slow for a while and the entry list is almost full now and the deadline is so close to being full.

Also, for those who did enter, you can still change and modify things on your bot until the deadline.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on July 21, 2015, 01:13:25 PM
4 days left until signups end, still need 4 more bots to fill up the signups list.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on July 22, 2015, 11:32:11 AM
3 days left and 3 spots left
Meganerdbomb has entered the trials.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: Meganerdbomb on July 22, 2015, 12:29:55 PM
Told ya I would.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: Naryar on July 22, 2015, 03:32:39 PM
must... enter... my bot
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on July 22, 2015, 03:46:43 PM
2 spots left. Reier has entered the trials.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: Reier on July 22, 2015, 04:01:14 PM
lets see how good my seriously first ever working ironforge bot does
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on July 22, 2015, 04:08:52 PM
1 spot left, 090901 has entered the trials.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: Thrackerzod on July 22, 2015, 04:09:48 PM
Quote from: Reier on July 22, 2015, 04:01:14 PM
lets see how good my seriously first ever working ironforge bot does

Same here, actually.  Only thing I've built in Ironforge before this was the giraffe for that one BotM.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: Meganerdbomb on July 22, 2015, 04:16:11 PM
This was like my third, but I seriously learned a lot about Ironforge from this one. I thought it was similar to DSL; I was wrong.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: Reier on July 22, 2015, 04:17:03 PM
yeah i found out the hard way during my tests this aint no dsl
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on July 22, 2015, 04:19:51 PM
Well, for those who are worried about how they will do, the second trial is stupid easy to do since you have to survive against 2 IRL noob bots because my knowledge with Ironforge is also limiting. The KoTH and Ring Arena is where everything mostly matters imo.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: 090901 on July 22, 2015, 04:33:49 PM
Quote from: S.T.C. on July 22, 2015, 04:19:51 PM
Well, for those who are worried about how they will do, the second trial is stupid easy to do since you have to survive against 2 IRL noob bots because my knowledge with Ironforge is also limiting. The KoTH and Ring Arena is where everything mostly matters imo.
Too bad the KoTH arena is pretty much luck based
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on July 22, 2015, 05:04:35 PM
And Badnik96 enters the trials and snatches the final spot to compete. Signups are now closed and those who entered still have until the 25th if they want to change anything or AI their own bots, after this expect the SBV thread.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on July 22, 2015, 06:41:25 PM
Might be a stupid question to ask but I'll ask it anyways to be sure. It doesn't matter if a bot is 0.1 overweight due to a smartzone right? lol
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: Squirrel_Monkey on July 22, 2015, 06:48:03 PM
It's generally accepted as fine. Though I thought the latest smartzones had no weight.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on July 22, 2015, 06:48:36 PM
The Ironforge smartzones are 0.1 apparently. Kinda figured it wasn't a big deal but I wanted to ask anyways.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: G.K. on July 23, 2015, 08:28:45 AM
YAY!

Also, I'll write my code today.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: Naryar on July 24, 2015, 05:47:12 AM
i was going to enter, too late apparently, oh well.
Title: Re: RA2 Trials 5 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on July 25, 2015, 10:43:34 AM
Final day to modify your entry/send an AI. After this, I'll be working on the splash and everything.
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