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Title: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV and Awards
Post by: Probably Rob on August 24, 2016, 10:47:27 PM: (http://i.imgur.com/zTVMn0e.png)

Since Roboticollins Network lost a point for its previous cancellation, it's only fitting for its 2nd chance tournament to be none other than... The 2nd Chance.

Splash:

(http://i.imgur.com/A5HLcUi.jpg)

Brackets:

Round 1: Each participant was given a random number. When that number was drawn, they were placed in the match.

Round 2: Each Chance bracket participate was given a random number. When that number was drawn, they were placed in the match.

Round 3: Each Chance bracket participate had the number corresponding of their match when they won (example: A vs B, A wins and is #1. C vs D, D wins and is #2, etc.). When that number was drawn, they were placed in the match.

Round 1

(http://i.imgur.com/ONGxKet.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/Nq1JRqP.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/S9T8wyR.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/ldLbIby.png)

Round 2

(http://i.imgur.com/5asTjbe.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/eIIam5j.png)

Round 3

(http://i.imgur.com/FYW8x0W.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/qNNIQuI.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/3njUpcA.png)

Round 4 (Pre-Final)

(http://i.imgur.com/RxxPpZS.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/GwWvKPY.png)

Round 4 (Final)

(http://i.imgur.com/uYlTMGy.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/s0qJLEA.png)

Videos:

Round 1

https://youtu.be/SZzcPrEWarA

Round 2

https://youtu.be/XhxUEuDxXnU

Round 3

https://youtu.be/tCofduKOFQ0

Round 4 (a)

https://youtu.be/saCW4b55xtA

Round 4 (b)

https://youtu.be/p3dDEHJczTA

Grudge Matches:

Chemical Warfare Vs Polonium-210
ICE-Force Vs Toriodore Ultimo
Psychocandy Vs Salamandra
Polonium-210 vs Mass Accelerator

https://youtu.be/Ieo9ckgUbXI

Exhibition #1

Big Time Hammer vs ICE-Force

https://youtu.be/OsiDOk_Bk0Y

Exhibition #2

Salamandra vs ICE-Force

https://youtu.be/S8wwgf6MMz8

Exhibition #3

Mass Accelerator vs Psychocandy

https://youtu.be/7de0VHm0avU

Rumble Finale

https://youtu.be/YVzoY-pueKE

Awards:

Tournament Winner:

(http://i.imgur.com/0OXzio7.jpg)

Rumble Winner:

(http://i.imgur.com/whmJUET.png)

Best Entry:

3: Psychocandy
2: Goblin Shark, Polonium-210
1: Drop-Saw, Mass Accelerator

Unlucky Entry:

3: Drop-Saw, Cheap Surgery 4
2: Chemical Warfare

Coolest Entry:

3: Polonium-210
2: Mass Accelerator
1: ICE-Force, Goblin Shark, Salamandra

Worst Entry:

4: War Horse
2: Salamandra, Judge Man
1: Dine and Dash

Best Match:

2: ICE-Force vs Polonium-210 (Final, Match 1)
1: Mass Accelerator vs Cheap Surgery 4 (Round 2: Chance Bracket, Match 5), Salamandra vs Toriodore Ultimo vs Mass Accelerator vs Polonium-210 (Round 3: Chance Bracket, Match 1)

Best Moment:

3: Mass Accelerator eliminates Polonium-210 (Round 1, Match 4)
1: Chemical Warfare eliminates Salamandra (Rumble Finale), The Rumble Finale, Goblin Shark eliminates Big Time Hammer (Round 3: Chance Bracket, Match 2)
~~1: This tournament~~
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Jakewilliamson on August 25, 2016, 02:57:37 AM: Not liking my chances for round 1, but looking at Dine and Dash, it has no motor protection at all.

Hey zod, how on earth is the flamethrower on top of the hammer!?
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: 090901 on August 25, 2016, 03:13:01 AM: pretty sure the hammer has an AP on the top of it
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Pressure on August 25, 2016, 04:54:02 AM: Four different types of spinner (Vertical, Horizontal, Drum, Horizontal Bar) in bracket 4... Will be interesting.

My thoughts/predictions on the bots.

Big Time Hammer: Wasn't this obliberated in BattleBots recently?
Cheap Surgery 4: Only drum bot, could go far.
Chemical Warfare: Second best looking bot for me. Not sure how the DSL Bar alone will do without stuff like Beater Bars.
Dine and Dash: Unfortunatly can't see it going far, would love to see it as the plucky underdog.
Drop-Saw: I do like a bot that uses underused weapons, not seen many saws in events. Can't see it doing well in its heat though.
Goblin Shark: Like the look of it, but is underweaponed compared to most of the other bots. Wheels also look very exposed.
ICE-Force: Never seen a bot from Thyrus I didn't like. Great looking design, just unsure how well it will fare against some big hitters.
Judge Man: Umm... Will probally not do well.
Mass Accelerator: I admit i'm not too confident in my bot seeing some of the opponents. Hope it can deliver some big hits though.
Not Bushido: Lucky this in one of the two heats without big hitter I guess.
Polonium-210: The best looking bot by far, I love it. If it wasn't in heat four, it would probally do better.
Psychocandy: Great design, just not one that will win much in my eyes.
Rodune: Bye Bot, looks good but will be defeated easily but any spinner.
Salamandra: Exposed motor will be ripped off with a good enough hit. Neat design though, don't see many bots with things on their spinner frame.
Toriodore Ultimo: Toriodore is a prooven design, will probally do very well in its heat.
War Horse: Good looking bot. Has a nice target rich enviroment in heat 3.

Have fun everyone.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Thyrus on August 25, 2016, 06:03:11 AM: Polonium, Chemical Warfare, Drop Saw...
Can you please put a paperbag on my bot so no one can see that ugly thing anymore? :D These bots looks amazing. Good job guys
I like Big Time Hammer as well but in this case I would have like to see the flamethrower beeing bfe'd inside the hammer.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Thrackerzod on August 25, 2016, 06:04:54 AM: Quote from: Jakewilliamson on August 25, 2016, 02:57:37 AM
Hey zod, how on earth is the flamethrower on top of the hammer!?

Quote from: 090901 on August 25, 2016, 03:13:01 AM
pretty sure the hammer has an AP on the top of it
Bingo.

Quote from: Thyrus on August 25, 2016, 06:03:11 AM
I like Big Time Hammer as well but in this case I would have like to see the flamethrower beeing bfe'd inside the hammer.
I considered doing that with Component Freedom but I thought it might be a bit too cheaty.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: doot on August 25, 2016, 07:08:49 AM: My personal opinions on each of the 'bots now:
Big Time Hammer: Like the aesthetic and the name-scheme after Blacksmith. It looks good and I think will do good.
Che4p Surgery: Rather unique-looking and has a neat weapon that I hope to see do well. The wheels look fragile, however, as does the sides.
Chemical Warfare: A neat looking 'bot with a cool skin and weapon. I am worried if the weapon can do much damage, however.
Dine And Dash: It just looks like a hasty rush-job to me. It won't do well, especially against axes that can cleave the motor clean off.
Drop-Saw: It's rather neat, if a bit off-coloured. It's unique to see a TDD-style robot and it could do well, though the dustpan looks too small.
Goblin Shark: A cool-looking robot, if a bit bleak. Still, the weapon can grab and annoy others, though a good spinner will destroy it.
ICE-Force: Personally, I think Thyrus' 'bot is the best-looking. It has a neat angled weapon and cool aesthetic armour style that will work. Hope it does well.
Judge Man: Errr...
Mass Accelerator: I like the rather ramshackle-style appearance and the weapon looks fierce, though it has exposed parts that can hurt it.
Not Bushido: Again, errr...
Polonium-210: I'm surprised that my replacement for C.R.4.P is considered one of the best-looking. Still, I think flippers could give it trouble, especially with the low-slung flywheel.
Psycho Candy: I don't think the weapon on the front will do that well, especially seeing that it has a rather small area to grab with. The armour is durable, though.
Rodune: I don't expect it to go far, being a byebot and all, but it is still a good robot nonetheless.
Salamandra: That weapon motor is going to hurt it, especially against axes and other weapons. If flipped, it might as well kiss the weapon goodbye. Still rather neat.
Toriodore Ultimo: It looks very lethal. My only worry is if the weapons flay off, in which case it'll be turned into an unstable wreck.
War Horse: This is one that I think will do very well. Its weapon and heavy armour is seriously going to help it here, but the treads do have a few weak areas.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: DeadGenocide on August 25, 2016, 08:04:03 AM: Quote from: DemonOfTomorrow on August 25, 2016, 07:08:49 AM
Not Bushido: Again, errr...
Quote from: Pressure on August 25, 2016, 04:54:02 AM
Not Bushido: Lucky this in one of the two heats without big hitter I guess.

I guess this isn't any Throwback Throwdown
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Gulden on August 25, 2016, 11:12:02 AM: I think my noob is showing, here. :ermm:
Dine and dash always had problems with bots like mass accelerator. However, I only fear chemical warfare in its heat.
This still should be fun. Good luck. :popcorn
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Jakewilliamson on August 25, 2016, 11:26:25 AM: Quote from: Pressure on August 25, 2016, 04:54:02 AM
Judge Man: Umm... Will probally not do well.
Well Judge man was made for cool and fun looks, plus the weapon is based of his card where he used 2 maces.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: doot on August 25, 2016, 01:45:50 PM: Chemical Warfare VS Polonium-210
doitdoitdoit
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Probably Rob on August 25, 2016, 04:27:34 PM: Already with a grudge match? Geez, that didn't take long!

Of course, as is tradition, you'll be able to request grudge matches either with your machine and another robot(s), or if you feel a set of opponents need a grudge, request!

Also for the first time, you'll be able to request exhibition matches. Your opponents, are your choice!
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Probably Rob on August 26, 2016, 10:45:46 PM: Round 1

https://youtu.be/SZzcPrEWarA

Round 2 Brackets

Prime Bracket

(http://i.imgur.com/5asTjbe.png)

Chance Bracket

(http://i.imgur.com/eIIam5j.png)
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: 090901 on August 26, 2016, 10:53:47 PM: neat i won the retard heat
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: botomatic1000 on August 26, 2016, 11:33:06 PM: This is going to sound cringey but I can't believe I won that and am so happy I'm chuffed
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Thyrus on August 27, 2016, 01:54:38 AM: What is Gobkin Sharjs lower jaw attached to?
Mass Accelerator works very good for the nightmare design. It was funny how it fit perfectly inside the gap ofCheap Surgey
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Gulden on August 27, 2016, 02:13:17 AM: Well I didn't expect to go far, but I thought the srimech would work much better. Got to hate those havok explosions.
Well, That's a kink to work out... Good luck drop saw, we'll be fighting soon.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Pressure on August 27, 2016, 03:57:16 AM: Kinda feel robbed in Heat 4, no actual KO on any bot. Pollonium getting thrown out by Mass Accelerator was good though :)
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: doot on August 27, 2016, 04:47:13 AM: Aw, balls! Mass Accelerator clipped Po210's back and sent it flying while it was down. Unfortunate, I'd say, but those are the rumbles for you.

I would say that at least I get to fight Not Bushido, but then again... it was the 'bot the performed a razor guy run in Throwback Throwdown, so I'm uncertain.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Jakewilliamson on August 27, 2016, 04:51:48 AM: As expected for my match, I knew CW would beat me, GG RA, Zod, and Guldenflame.
Also not liking my chances against goblin shark as well.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: RedAce on August 27, 2016, 05:46:26 AM: Welp, good luck Thyrus. :dumb)
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: FOTEPX on August 27, 2016, 08:43:01 AM: I want a grudge match! Ice-Wave Vs. Toriodore Ultimo! No outside interference, no sir!

Pretty good heats all around. I think we'll have some fun against War Horse, hopefully the force of the swing from their axe will allow us to slip right under them.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Thrackerzod on August 27, 2016, 09:23:14 AM: Lemme just say that was a really good episode! Usually I kinda skim over 10+ minute RA2 videos, but I actually watched all of this one.

Hey, Big Time Hammer did pretty good! Glad you knew how to AI it, I sure didn't. And I'm against the byebot next, which is always nice. Still though, anthyding could hadplen.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Probably Rob on August 27, 2016, 09:30:02 AM: Quote from: Thrackerzod on August 27, 2016, 09:23:14 AM
Still though, anthyding could hadplen.

Hah, thank you ;)

Quote from: Thyrus on August 27, 2016, 01:54:38 AM
What is Gobkin Sharjs lower jaw attached to?

The sides of the burst, if I remember rememberly
Edit: Whoops, was wrong

Quote from: Pressure on August 27, 2016, 03:57:16 AM

Kinda feel robbed in Heat 4, no actual KO on any bot.

I feel more bad for Tashic, oh man. At least you got an elimination on the overall favourite, I lost a wheel AFTER being eliminated!
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: botomatic1000 on August 27, 2016, 10:30:52 AM: Quote from: Rob Collins on August 27, 2016, 09:30:02 AM

Quote from: Pressure on August 27, 2016, 03:57:16 AM

Kinda feel robbed in Heat 4, no actual KO on any bot.

I feel more bad for Tashic, oh man. At least you got an elimination on the overall favourite, I lost a wheel AFTER being eliminated!

I'm starting to think like I don't deserve to win and should be moved to the losers bracket. On another note is there any reason the spinner stopped spinning?
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Probably Rob on August 27, 2016, 10:33:03 AM: Quote from: botomatic1000 on August 27, 2016, 10:30:52 AM
Quote from: Rob Collins on August 27, 2016, 09:30:02 AM

Quote from: Pressure on August 27, 2016, 03:57:16 AM

Kinda feel robbed in Heat 4, no actual KO on any bot.

I feel more bad for Tashic, oh man. At least you got an elimination on the overall favourite, I lost a wheel AFTER being eliminated!

I'm starting to think like I don't deserve to win and should be moved to the losers bracket. On another note is there any reason the spinner stopped spinning?

I got confused at that, too. Same happened to Chemical Warfare. I think it's a havoc issue
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Pressure on August 27, 2016, 11:57:46 AM: Grudge match for me: Mass Accelerator vs Salamandra.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: botomatic1000 on August 27, 2016, 12:05:44 PM: Quote from: Pressure on August 27, 2016, 11:57:46 AM
Grudge match for me: Mass Accelerator vs Salamandra.
Awww I had other opponents I wanted to face but alas go on then lol challenge accepted.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Probably Rob on August 27, 2016, 04:13:49 PM: Quote from: botomatic1000 on August 27, 2016, 12:05:44 PM
Quote from: Pressure on August 27, 2016, 11:57:46 AM
Grudge match for me: Mass Accelerator vs Salamandra.
Awww I had other opponents I wanted to face but alas go on then lol challenge accepted.

You can have more than one grudge match, if you wanted more
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Probably Rob on August 28, 2016, 08:37:20 AM: Round 2

https://youtu.be/XhxUEuDxXnU

Round 3 Brackets

Prime Bracket

(http://i.imgur.com/FYW8x0W.png)

Chance Bracket

(http://i.imgur.com/qNNIQuI.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/3njUpcA.png)
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: doot on August 28, 2016, 08:55:50 AM: Well, at least my 'bot got a win.
As for the chance brackets, I am almost certain we did this fight before. If Pressure's 'bot kills me again, I'm gonna go for a grudge match with Mass Accel.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: botomatic1000 on August 28, 2016, 08:56:39 AM: Live reaction: "SPIN UP YOU OVERGLORIFIED LAND FISH!" Yeah im not too surprise don losing it at all and if anyone thinks im getting past the next one then you have some problems lol. good luck to that ICE one its probably going to win it for me or polonium with its rather annoying Mechavore blade.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Probably Rob on August 28, 2016, 09:00:20 AM: Quote from: DemonOfTomorrow on August 28, 2016, 08:55:50 AM

Well, at least my 'bot got a win.
As for the chance brackets, I am almost certain we did this fight before.

I was surprised and gave a li'l laugh when it turned out it was gonna be a somewhat 'Round 1: Match 4' reunion
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: 090901 on August 28, 2016, 10:08:09 AM: gori gori!
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Jakewilliamson on August 28, 2016, 10:23:11 AM: I can hear Yugi saying ''Your judge man falls!'' if he's watching my recent battle against the goblin shark, thats what I get for sending a robot with no srimech, GG Tom.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Probably Rob on August 28, 2016, 10:25:17 AM: Quote from: Jakewilliamson on August 28, 2016, 10:23:11 AM

I can hear Yugi saying ''Your judge man falls!'' if he's watching my recent battle against the goblin shark, thats what I get for sending a robot with no srimech, GG Tom.

It did self-right during testing, but you decided against it. Ya fool ;T
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Jakewilliamson on August 28, 2016, 10:27:26 AM: Quote from: Rob Collins on August 28, 2016, 10:25:17 AM
Quote from: Jakewilliamson on August 28, 2016, 10:23:11 AM

I can hear Yugi saying ''Your judge man falls!'' if he's watching my recent battle against the goblin shark, thats what I get for sending a robot with no srimech, GG Tom.

It did self-right during testing, but you decided against it. Ya fool ;T

I know but remember, it was made for coolness and fun, but next time, the Dark Magician shall come. :evilsmile:
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: TommyProductionsInc on August 28, 2016, 01:26:30 PM: Quote from: Thyrus on August 27, 2016, 01:54:38 AM
What is Gobkin Sharjs lower jaw attached to?
Mass Accelerator works very good for the nightmare design. It was funny how it fit perfectly inside the gap ofCheap Surgey
Another burst motor. His weapon functions a lot like St Agro/Maelstrom.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Gulden on August 28, 2016, 01:32:23 PM: That was a great episode.
I loved commentating to it. (Not weird at all)

Ice force vs Chemical warfare was the most repetitive fight ever. :ermm:
I think Psychocandy vs Salamandra was a huge upset, it caught me way off guard. However, I'm starting to doubt Psycho's wedge.
Goblin shark is my personal favorite in the tournament (Even over my own bot).
Rodune must be fun to destroy, pieces of him were everywhere.
Dine and dash's wedge stinks. Nuf said.
Ultimo looks powerful. I really didn't think too much of it at first.
Mass accelerator is insane to watch. The only difference in its rumble is Ultimo.
Too bad wedging doesn't get you points, eh, DeadGenocide?
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: botomatic1000 on August 28, 2016, 01:36:06 PM: Quote from: Guldenflame on August 28, 2016, 01:32:23 PM
That was a great episode.
I loved commentating to it. (Not weird at all)

I think Psychocandy vs Salamandra was a huge upset, it caught me way off guard. However, I'm starting to doubt Psycho's wedge.

Upset !?! BWAHAHAHAHA of course pychocandy would win that. Why would anyone think otherwise XD
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Gulden on August 28, 2016, 02:33:04 PM: Quote from: botomatic1000 on August 28, 2016, 01:36:06 PM
Quote from: Guldenflame on August 28, 2016, 01:32:23 PM
That was a great episode.
I loved commentating to it. (Not weird at all)

I think Psychocandy vs Salamandra was a huge upset, it caught me way off guard. However, I'm starting to doubt Psycho's wedge.

Upset !?! BWAHAHAHAHA of course pychocandy would win that. Why would anyone think otherwise XD

I personally didn't expect much of it. I thought Salamandra was a much better bot.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: botomatic1000 on August 28, 2016, 03:55:38 PM: Quote from: Guldenflame on August 28, 2016, 02:33:04 PM
Quote from: botomatic1000 on August 28, 2016, 01:36:06 PM
Quote from: Guldenflame on August 28, 2016, 01:32:23 PM
That was a great episode.
I loved commentating to it. (Not weird at all)

I think Psychocandy vs Salamandra was a huge upset, it caught me way off guard. However, I'm starting to doubt Psycho's wedge.

Upset !?! BWAHAHAHAHA of course pychocandy would win that. Why would anyone think otherwise XD

I personally didn't expect much of it. I thought Salamandra was a much better bot.

m8 the things terrible it was whipped up in about 15 minutes and has a WAY too exposed motor and is named a "spiritual successor" to something I built over a year ago. Tbh it didn't deserve to go past round 1 like that and I'm DAMM sure it's going out next round (lol incoming "don't be so miserable/depressing gits lol) I'm not too bothered on losing anyways lol
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Pressure on August 28, 2016, 03:55:55 PM: Toriodore scares me a bit.

Nice to see Mass Accelerator perfoming better than I expected though.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Probably Rob on August 28, 2016, 06:15:22 PM: Round 3

https://youtu.be/tCofduKOFQ0

Pre-Final Brackets

Prime Bracket

(http://i.imgur.com/RxxPpZS.png)

Chance Bracket

(http://i.imgur.com/GwWvKPY.png)

Reminder:

You may keep requesting more grudge matches. Non-tournament participants, you can still send an entry for the end-tournament rumble (both deadlines are when the Final is posted).
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: FOTEPX on August 28, 2016, 06:22:49 PM: Well, that's that, and also, the retirement of the Toriodore platform. A new DSL requires a new imagining of Toriodore, and the only way to do it is to scrap the old chassis and start from scratch. We had a good run, but that's the end.

Expect to see Toriodore, and it's spiritual succesor, Shurima, in the end-tournament rumble! (If Rob would allow both)
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: botomatic1000 on August 28, 2016, 06:24:26 PM: wow what a surprise I did nothing and I'm out 1 win 2 losses roll over finals time I'm not too bothered on grudge matches and don't really want any just yet.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Probably Rob on August 28, 2016, 06:26:44 PM: Quote from: FOTEPX on August 28, 2016, 06:22:49 PM

Well, that's that, and also, the retirement of the Toriodore platform. A new DSL requires a new imagining of Toriodore, and the only way to do it is to scrap the old chassis and start from scratch. We had a good run, but that's the end.

Expect to see Toriodore, and it's spiritual succesor, Sharima, in the end-tournament rumble! (If Rob would allow both)

One robot per person in the rumble. You can either use Ultimo, Sharima, or a different robot
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: doot on August 28, 2016, 06:38:00 PM: Well, vengeance is served for that fight with Mass Accel. ;)

The 3-way battle should be interesting. I feel bad for RedAce's 'bot going out the way it did, though.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Thrackerzod on August 28, 2016, 07:11:08 PM: rip in peace big time hammer

also Chemical Warfare getting stuck on its back like that was amazing
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Probably Rob on August 28, 2016, 07:12:41 PM: Quote from: Thrackerzod on August 28, 2016, 07:11:08 PM

rip in peace big time hammer

It was a true patriot
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Thyrus on August 28, 2016, 09:51:56 PM: Will thrre be a second chance for the bot that winns every fight except the final one?
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Probably Rob on August 28, 2016, 10:05:14 PM: The final is a first to two wins, so yeah, every robot has a second chance
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: TommyProductionsInc on August 29, 2016, 12:07:54 AM: I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! Goblin Shark won something! His weapon worked EXACTLY the way it was intended to. (I was beyond lucky. If it weren't for getting stuck on his back, Chemical Warfare would've raped me.

Literally. Chemical Warfare would've popped out of the computer screen and raped me.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Probably Rob on August 29, 2016, 09:14:44 AM: Pre-Final

https://youtu.be/saCW4b55xtA

Final Brackets

Prime Bracket

(http://i.imgur.com/uYlTMGy.png)

Chance Bracket

(http://i.imgur.com/s0qJLEA.png)
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: doot on August 29, 2016, 11:47:39 AM: holy crap on a cracker i made the final ^_^

This last battle should be interesting, but I worry that ICE-Force could do what it did to Chemical Warfare and kill me with the bar after a war of attrition. Regardless, best of luck to Thyrus and ICE-Force.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Thyrus on August 29, 2016, 12:08:05 PM: good luck to you too. but tbh I think you got this one. better weapon and well armored
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Probably Rob on August 29, 2016, 11:29:36 PM: Final

https://youtu.be/p3dDEHJczTA

Congratulations

Fourth: TommyProductionsInc (Goblin Shark)
Third: 090901 (Psychocandy)
Second: Thyrus (ICE-Force)

First: DemonOfTomorrow

(http://i.imgur.com/0OXzio7.jpg)

Thank you to everyone who's watched the tournament. But it's not over yet. It's time to settle those grudges, ladies!

Still to come: The rumble finale! Along with the post-tournament awards, to officially end The 2nd Chance!
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: botomatic1000 on August 29, 2016, 11:40:21 PM: wow what a superset the Mechavore disc win... Anyways well done to it for winning as for Grudge matches I really don't want one against mass accelerator but would like to face the ICE one and A Psycho candy rematch.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: doot on August 30, 2016, 05:07:45 AM: IT WON THE ABSOLUTE MADBOT

My god, what a good tournament! Full of ups and downs there, and I am extremely surprised that I managed to win in the end. I give my commiserations to Thyrus, 090901, Tommy and everyone else who competed. But I am going to send some C.R.4.P your way in the rumble...
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: TommyProductionsInc on August 30, 2016, 07:47:36 AM: 4th place? Nice! I'll have to make sure I revise Goblins Shark next time around to be more combat efficient.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Thyrus on August 30, 2016, 10:02:38 AM: congrats dot. the finale went exactly like I thought it would. second place is ok for me. at least I'm the only one not beeing in the loosers braket :P
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Tashic on August 30, 2016, 03:22:47 PM: Yep, surprised that I actually won a fight, but that robot had crap wedge + being top heavy and exposed chassis on the back.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Thrackerzod on August 30, 2016, 04:28:25 PM: Hey, I'd like to request a Big Time Hammer vs ICE-Force match. Because Battlebots.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Thyrus on August 30, 2016, 07:37:59 PM: totally forgot to thank Rob for this great tournament. Well done. Good editing and fast uploaded videos. good job!

if there was a board for grudgematches it would read: ICE-Force vs whoever wants a piece
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: botomatic1000 on August 30, 2016, 07:51:34 PM: Quote from: Thyrus on August 30, 2016, 07:37:59 PM
totally forgot to thank Rob for this great tournament. Well done. Good editing and fast uploaded videos. good job!

if there was a board for grudgematches it would read: ICE-Force vs whoever wants a piece
Salamandra would love to sample a piece of it.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Probably Rob on August 30, 2016, 08:01:35 PM: Quote from: Thyrus on August 30, 2016, 07:37:59 PM
Good editing

Pffft, yeah right, hah

But thank you, Thy'. And thank you to everyone else so far. Currently, grudge matches is uploading, but the exhibition between ICE and Hammer is already up. ICE vs Sal'dra can be done, too, sure

It's not too late to request exhibition matches, guys. I wouldn't mind seeing some more of the others bots before the rumble finale! Who do you wanna fight? Give a name, and it'll be done!
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Thrackerzod on August 30, 2016, 08:09:47 PM: It started so well for Big Time Hammer, but it was all over when ICE-Force got underneath BTH.

Thanks for doing that match for me, Rob!
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Probably Rob on August 30, 2016, 08:52:09 PM: Exhibition #1

Big Time Hammer vs ICE-Force

https://youtu.be/OsiDOk_Bk0Y

Grudge Matches

Chemical Warfare vs Polonium-210
Toridore Ultimo vs ICE-Force
Salamandra vs Psychocandy
Mass Accelerator vs Polonium-210

https://youtu.be/Ieo9ckgUbXI
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: botomatic1000 on August 30, 2016, 09:11:27 PM: The primordial amphibian finally got the fight he deserved.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Probably Rob on August 30, 2016, 11:21:15 PM: Exhibition #2

Salamandra vs ICE-Force

https://youtu.be/S8wwgf6MMz8

Exhibition #3

Mass Accelerator vs Psychocandy

https://youtu.be/7de0VHm0avU

Exhibitions are now over. It is time... to officially bring a close to the tournament. The rumble finale. Coming soon!
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: doot on August 31, 2016, 05:44:42 AM: That grudge match against Mass Accel was poetic justice right there. ;)

I can't wait for the rumble. So far, though, I think I am the only one to change 'bots.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: botomatic1000 on August 31, 2016, 09:41:08 AM: is there still time to make and send in a separate rumble entry?
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Probably Rob on August 31, 2016, 09:44:08 AM: Quote from: botomatic1000 on August 31, 2016, 09:41:08 AM
is there still time to make and send in a separate rumble entry?

I'm afraid so, the intro is done, and I deleted the files. That and the deadline was when the final was posted, sorry
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Probably Rob on September 01, 2016, 04:30:14 PM: Rumble Finale

https://youtu.be/YVzoY-pueKE

Congratulations

Fourth: RedAce (Chemical Warfare)
Third: / (Rodune)
Second: Thyrus (ICE-Force)

First: Pressure

(http://i.imgur.com/whmJUET.png)

Thank you. Thank you everyone who participated, and to everyone who's watched this. Whether you liked or hated it, I appreciate all of you.

The 2nd Chance is officially over. But those robots and builders need some awards!

You can vote for any of the following awards:

Best Entry: Which robot was YOUR favourite?
Unlucky Entry: Ah, if only that robot had a better draw, or better outcome.
Coolest Entry: Whoa, that robot looked cool. Which robot? Reveal that name!
Worst Entry: Self-explanatory.
Best Match: The match that you enjoyed the most.

Side-Award:

Best Moment: What was your favourite spot that happened during a match?

Splash for Reference:

(http://i.imgur.com/A5HLcUi.jpg)

Best Entry: 090901 - Psychocandy. It has become my absolute favourite robot of all-time, and I don't even know why. Just how, Chris. My heart. How.

Unlucky Entry: I'm going with Tashic - Drop-Saw. Such a shame for a robot that looks really nice, have that much bad luck, but it did manage to pull off a fantastic Rumble Finale showing.

Coolest Entry: Pressure - Mass Accelerator.

Worst Entry: Unfortunately, has to go to TBD Devastator - War Horse, because he built the robot with tracks. That's not the worst part. The worst part is that he built them with one normal motor, and one locked motor, hah. Such a shame, man.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Jakewilliamson on September 01, 2016, 05:02:15 PM: I feel like going back to making spinners after seeing how judge man did in the rumble, just knew how it hates being flipped.

Ill do the awards tomorrow.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV
Post by: Thrackerzod on September 01, 2016, 05:26:25 PM: rip in peace spear of justice, you were taken too soon

Thanks again for a great tournament! I'll need a bit to think of some votes.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV and Awards
Post by: doot on September 01, 2016, 07:53:00 PM: My personal awards:
Best Entry: Goblin Shark (A surprisingly simple 'bot that did very well and managed to take out a few 'bots in good fashion.)
Unluckiest 'Bot: Chemical Warfare (I felt sorry for RedAce. Chemical Warfare could have gone all the way, but was taken out too early in an unfortunate manner.)
Coolest Entry: ICE-Force (It's simple, but awesome-looking. The style looks great and the 'bot is combat-worthy to boot.)
Worst Entry: War Horse (I had high hopes for this. Unfortunately, it had a seizure in every match it was in. Doesn't help that the motors were not correctly designed - How do you forget to put a locking motor on one side?!?)
Best Battle:

ICE-Force VS Polonium-210, Battle 1 (An awesome fight that was a spectacle to watch because of the destruction that occured between both 'bots.)
Best Moment: This tournament. ;)
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV and Awards
Post by: Probably Rob on September 01, 2016, 08:35:25 PM: Quote from: DemonOfTomorrow on September 01, 2016, 07:53:00 PM
Best Moment: This tournament. ;)

Oh you... your cheque's in the post ;)
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV and Awards
Post by: Gulden on September 01, 2016, 09:14:28 PM: Best entry: Goblin Shark, someone can make clamp bots better than me (not like I was very good). I need to take notes.
Best match: Mass accelerator vs Cheap surgery 4, Just a hilarious match honestly.
Unfortunate luck: Cheap Surgery 4, placed with the eventual champ, then then mass accelerator

who went on to win the rumble
Coolest bot: Mass accelerator, I like Nightmare clones. Just very cool.
Worst entry: War Horse, I don't think they tested it.
Best moment: Watching Polonium 210 get shot out of the arena by mass accelerator.

This was a great tournament. It was fun seeing Dine and dash's weapon actually work against spear of justice.
Dine and dash, however, would've been my pick for Worst entry if War Horse had worked.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV and Awards
Post by: 090901 on September 02, 2016, 01:25:06 AM: best: drop saw
unlucky: drop saw
coolest: goblin shark
worst: dine and dash, doesn't even look remotely realistic
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV and Awards
Post by: Jakewilliamson on September 02, 2016, 02:46:21 AM: Best Entry: Psychocandy
Unlucky Entry: Drop Saw
Coolest Entry: Polonium-210
Worst Entry: Salamandra, never use T-connecters since they only have 300hp.
Best Match: ICE-Force VS Polonium-210, Battle 1 , Watching the 2 getting ripped to pieces was absolutely fun!
Best Moment: Watching Mass Accelerator getting Polonium-210 Out of the arena!

A well done hosting the tourney rob, its been really fun.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV and Awards
Post by: Pressure on September 02, 2016, 11:10:42 AM: Yay!

Great event.

Now for my award picks.

Best Entry: I really really liked Polonium-210, and seeing as it won the whole thing, my pick for best entry.
Unlucky Entry: Probally Cheap Surgery 4, unlucky in the first heat, then against Mass Accelerator.
Coolest Entry: Polonium-210 again for me, with Chemical Warfare and Goblin Shark a close second.
Worst Entry: Judge Man.
Best Match: Hmm... Hard to pick for me, so I won't :P
Best Moment: Heat 4, Mass Accelerator tossing Polonium-210 out the arena.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV and Awards
Post by: botomatic1000 on September 02, 2016, 11:19:59 AM: Worst entry: Salamandra
Best moment: Salamandra going out in the rumble
Best entry: Mass Accelerator
Unluckiest robot: whoever Salamandra beat they where beaten by the worst of the worst.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV and Awards
Post by: COOLRUNNER87 on September 02, 2016, 11:50:22 AM: Best Entry: 090901- Psychocandy
Unlucky Entry: Rob Collins- Cheap Surgery 4
Coolest Entry: DemonOfTomorrow- Polonium-210
Worst Entry: TBD Devastator- War Horse (your robot is not supposed to whip and nae-nae in the arena)
Best Moment: The Rumble Finale
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV and Awards
Post by: 090901 on September 02, 2016, 01:00:44 PM: actually i think rob set the turnspeed or something too high on war horse, thats why it drove the way it did :dumb)
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV and Awards
Post by: Probably Rob on September 02, 2016, 04:24:15 PM: Quote from: 090901 on September 02, 2016, 01:00:44 PM
actually i think rob set the turnspeed or something too high on war horse, thats why it drove the way it did :dumb)

Heeey, while that may be true (3.5), it was always bouncy on one side, and always the same side. Two locked motors keeps the chassis stationary, right? 'cause one track was always stuck moving, as if the chain had fallen off (i.e Mortis), making it difficult to turn
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV and Awards
Post by: TommyProductionsInc on September 04, 2016, 10:09:56 AM: You know, Goblin Shark's performance in this tournament taught me something important:

You don't need to make a try-hard bot design to get far in a tournament. Goblin Shark was thrown together and I expected him to lose immediately. Instead, he got 4th place. Now I'm gonna have to make Goblin Shark 2
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV and Awards
Post by: Probably Rob on September 04, 2016, 10:23:57 AM: Quote from: TommyProductionsInc on September 04, 2016, 10:09:56 AM
You know, Goblin Shark's performance in this tournament taught me something important:

You don't need to make a try-hard bot design to get far in a tournament. Goblin Shark was thrown together and I expected him to lose immediately. Instead, he got 4th place. Now I'm gonna have to make Goblin Shark 2

Exactly, man. It's all about fun and having a good time with your robot! Although I'll never forgive you for eliminating Big Time Hammer! Gaaargh!

Awards are ending tonight, lads! Get your last votes in!
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV and Awards
Post by: 090901 on September 04, 2016, 10:27:20 AM: Quote from: Rob Collins on September 02, 2016, 04:24:15 PM
Quote from: 090901 on September 02, 2016, 01:00:44 PM
actually i think rob set the turnspeed or something too high on war horse, thats why it drove the way it did :dumb)

Heeey, while that may be true (3.5), it was always bouncy on one side, and always the same side. Two locked motors keeps the chassis stationary, right? 'cause one track was always stuck moving, as if the chain had fallen off (i.e Mortis), making it difficult to turn
ok yeab, it was def the turnspeed :dumb)
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV and Awards
Post by: Probably Rob on September 04, 2016, 10:33:55 AM: Quote from: 090901 on September 04, 2016, 10:27:20 AM
Quote from: Rob Collins on September 02, 2016, 04:24:15 PM
Quote from: 090901 on September 02, 2016, 01:00:44 PM
actually i think rob set the turnspeed or something too high on war horse, thats why it drove the way it did :dumb)

Heeey, while that may be true (3.5), it was always bouncy on one side, and always the same side. Two locked motors keeps the chassis stationary, right? 'cause one track was always stuck moving, as if the chain had fallen off (i.e Mortis), making it difficult to turn
ok yeab, it was def the turnspeed :dumb)

Oooi, upon testing, 2.5 made it do the same, and everyone robot was either 2 or 2.5. Psychocandy was 2.5, another track robot :p
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV and Awards
Post by: TommyProductionsInc on September 04, 2016, 01:05:08 PM: Quote from: Rob Collins on September 04, 2016, 10:23:57 AM
Quote from: TommyProductionsInc on September 04, 2016, 10:09:56 AM
You know, Goblin Shark's performance in this tournament taught me something important:

You don't need to make a try-hard bot design to get far in a tournament. Goblin Shark was thrown together and I expected him to lose immediately. Instead, he got 4th place. Now I'm gonna have to make Goblin Shark 2

Exactly, man. It's all about fun and having a good time with your robot! Although I'll never forgive you for eliminating Big Time Hammer! Gaaargh!

Awards are ending tonight, lads! Get your last votes in!

Hey man, don't blame me. Goblin Shark was never intended to throw bots oota.

Oh, and here's my view on rewards:

Best Entry:

Polonium-210. I mean, come on. Not only did he win the tournament, but he also looks good. It also had a fairly even defense/offence ratio.
Unlucky Entry:

Chemical Warfare: I was bouncing up and down when I saw Goblin Shark flip Chemical Warfare JUST RIGHT, leaving the spinner in a position similar to Surgeon General when he fought Hexadecimator. Only difference is, while Surgeon General eventually got back onto his wheels, Chemical Warfare was rather...

...unlucky. :gawe:

But in all seriousness, if it weren't for that flip, Chemical Warfare would've ripped Goblin Shark a new one.
Coolest Entry:

Salamander. Aside from the weapon motor being a fluke, I didn't think it was half bad. I loved the decorations and clever use of stock decals.
Worst Entry:

Judge Man. Although I liked the paintjob, it would be better off as a middle weight.
Best Match:

Assuming rumbles count, I think it would have to be that 4-way spinner showdown between Toriodore Ultimo, Salamander, Mass Accelerator, and Polonium 210.
Best Moment:

Goblin Shark throwing Big Time Hammer oota. I never imagined that he could do that. A little biased of a decision, but it did leave me astounded.
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV and Awards
Post by: Probably Rob on September 04, 2016, 01:15:20 PM: Quote from: TommyProductionsInc on September 04, 2016, 01:05:08 PM
Assuming rumbles count

Well, of course they do, they're matches, hah
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV and Awards
Post by: botomatic1000 on September 04, 2016, 01:17:10 PM: Tommy.... mate its Salamandra! The amphibian king is far past the verocity of those little cuties
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV and Awards
Post by: TommyProductionsInc on September 04, 2016, 05:27:10 PM: Quote from: botomatic1000 on September 04, 2016, 01:17:10 PM
Tommy.... mate its Salamandra! The amphibian king is far past the verocity of those little cuties
Oh...oops. :facepalm:
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV and Awards
Post by: botomatic1000 on September 04, 2016, 05:32:37 PM: Quote from: TommyProductionsInc on September 04, 2016, 05:27:10 PM
Quote from: botomatic1000 on September 04, 2016, 01:17:10 PM
Tommy.... mate its Salamandra! The amphibian king is far past the verocity of those little cuties
Oh...oops. :facepalm:
It doesn't matter lol
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV and Awards
Post by: Probably Rob on September 04, 2016, 05:37:23 PM: I'm going to close the awards now, but leaving Unlucky Entry open for the next half an hour or so, if anyone's wanting to see Drop-Saw vs Cheap Surgery 4, where the winner wins the award... or if Drop-Saw gets enough leftover votes right now
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV and Awards
Post by: botomatic1000 on September 04, 2016, 05:41:04 PM: Quote from: Rob Collins on September 04, 2016, 05:37:23 PM
I'm going to close the awards now, but leaving Unlucky Entry open for the next half an hour or so, if anyone's wanting to see Drop-Saw vs Cheap Surgery 4, where the winner wins the award... or if Drop-Saw gets enough leftover votes right now
Sounds cool
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV and Awards
Post by: Probably Rob on September 05, 2016, 11:15:49 AM: Awards

Tournament Winner

(http://i.imgur.com/0OXzio7.jpg)

Rumble Winner

(http://i.imgur.com/whmJUET.png)

Best Entry

(http://i.imgur.com/SfSIItP.png)

Unlucky Entry

(http://i.imgur.com/gp7JtCf.jpg)

Coolest Entry

(http://i.imgur.com/OrFKa0I.jpg)

Worst Entry

(http://i.imgur.com/jXBh7Di.png)

Best Match

(http://i.imgur.com/iBwPDIQ.jpg)

Best Moment

(http://i.imgur.com/il1CqZi.jpg)

And with that, The 2nd Chance is officially over. Thank you once more to the participants, and the observers!

Let's see what happens when the next tournament (https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?topic=19321.0) airs on Roboticollins Network!
Title: Re: RNP: The 2nd Chance - SBV and Awards
Post by: yugitom on September 05, 2016, 11:31:13 AM: Congratulations on a successful tournament! Your host point will be added shortly.