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Title: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 19, 2010, 12:23:29 PM
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/12355Rust%20In%20Pieces%202%20Logo.png)

Okay, we're here guys. 16 SHW bots. 15 of them will Rust In Pieces. One will become a robotic champion.
Signups are now CLOSED, thank you for entering, and sorry to those who may have missed out.
All those who said they would send updates or bindings have until the 28th May, then I will be making the splash and AIing the last of the bots!


Entrants
Red if bot is recieved, not yet implemented into game
Yellow if bot is being AIed or there is a problem (problems will be in brackets)
Green if bot is ready to roll.
(A) = you said AI-related thing would be send in
(U) = you said an update would be sent in.

Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: ACAMS on May 20, 2010, 10:00:20 AM
Quote from: Craaig on May 19, 2010, 12:23:29 PM


Okay, we're here guys. 16 SHW bots. 15 of them will Rust In Pieces. One will become a robotic champion.
To enter for your chance, send your SHW bot to me, preferably by the 28th May.
If this fills up fast, there will be a 'WildCard' tournament for the last place.

Rules
1. Realistic DSL SHW. Bots must be over 800kg but under or exactly 1200kg.
2. Multibots are allowed, to a maximum of 2, both bots must be at least 400kg however.
3. The arena used will be The Electric Arena 2 with hazards disables for a large fighting plane with OOTA-able walls.
4. No custom parts, cheatbot2 parts or AI parts.
5. No glitches, e.g. Nasty Pickle or Trinity bots, although Trov Glitch may be accepted in realistic circumstances (see Sage's Hummingbird)
6. I will AI, but I would appreciate you sending your own AI lines if you can.
7. No BFE, AAM etc. All building must be done inside the bot lab (except chassis skinning)
8. Any complaints about the tournament itself, AIing or the like will result in instant disqualification. Any reason that things may not be going as fast as they should (highly unlikely) will be fully explained, and I would appreciate your co-operation. Not saying stuff will happen, but yeah. These rules are here for reasons.
9. A restart will occur if a bot havoks, or is immobilized unfairly (eg stuck on a component). If a robot havoks twice, it will be disqualified.


Entrants
Black if entry will happen, but bot is not recieved (Me and Pwn only)
Red if bot is recieved, not yet implemented into game
Yellow if bot is being AIed or there is a problem (problems will be in brackets)
Green if bot is ready to roll.

1. Craaig
2. Pwnator (Guaranteed entry if wanted for winning RIP 1)
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These are the rules....they can not change.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: JoeBlo on May 20, 2010, 10:03:13 AM
I had a really awesome idea.. but 1 of the rules prevented that :P

I will still try and build something
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on May 20, 2010, 10:31:29 AM
SHW eh? The things I can build...I'll see what I can build >:D
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: G.K. on May 20, 2010, 10:36:56 AM
I'll send my entry in soon.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Somebody on May 20, 2010, 10:58:47 AM
I shall enter.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: martymidget on May 20, 2010, 11:07:07 AM
I'll send what I've got once its as good as I can possibly make it.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: FOTEPX on May 20, 2010, 11:23:14 AM
I'll think about it.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: NFX on May 20, 2010, 11:39:15 AM
I might have a stab at this, if I can get the antiballasts to work.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Bubbleman on May 20, 2010, 12:34:54 PM
i'll have a go. time for scrap plastic to shine!
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: NFX on May 20, 2010, 02:48:04 PM
PMbomb'd. =P
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: ACAMS on May 20, 2010, 03:03:34 PM
Somebody needs to make a list of ALL the rules that MUST be stated........I let one slip this time!
 
You need to say how many times they can change their bots (if any)
 
Maybe one of you guys that like to type can make a list for US to go by.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 20, 2010, 03:04:34 PM
Ah, sorry, that one completely slipped my mind, is it okay if I add it on the end now?
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: NFX on May 20, 2010, 03:05:24 PM
Seems fine, seeing as you've only got me so far. =P
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: ACAMS on May 20, 2010, 03:09:29 PM
Quote from: Craaig on May 20, 2010, 03:04:34 PM
Ah, sorry, that one completely slipped my mind, is it okay if I add it on the end now?

 
Yes, please do.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: TeamXtreemer on May 20, 2010, 03:14:00 PM
I shall give this an attempt.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Badnik96 on May 20, 2010, 03:55:32 PM
I will enter with something cool.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: nicsan2009 on May 20, 2010, 04:53:48 PM
i might make something for this
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Condor33 on May 20, 2010, 04:59:42 PM
Sounds interesting, and DSL SHW is a pretty underdone class in tourneys. Only question is the two-havoks-you're out rule reset for every match, or is it global?


I'll probably enter this
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 20, 2010, 05:05:12 PM
Global would be pretty nasty, so just match. Which may also be seen as nasty. But yeah xD. I would like some originality in entries, as per usual, don't just spam me with popups and flail hs/ss :p
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: NFX on May 20, 2010, 05:23:33 PM
Problem solved with my entry. =D
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on May 20, 2010, 06:08:43 PM
I think I know what to enter, I have a SHW that defeated Blade Wave
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Clickbeetle on May 20, 2010, 08:54:24 PM
Quote from: JoeBlo on May 20, 2010, 10:03:13 AM
I had a really awesome idea.. but 1 of the rules prevented that :P


Let me guess... Rule #2?
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: JoeBlo on May 20, 2010, 09:00:17 PM
:O get outta my head mr clickbeetle.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: nicsan2009 on May 20, 2010, 09:19:59 PM
i sent my not (its from MM)
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Doomkiller on May 21, 2010, 04:32:29 AM
Sent ur not? Ummm ok

SHW. Multibots allowed.

TRAP MASTER AND DECOY REBUILD HERE I COME :D
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Jonzu95 on May 21, 2010, 04:44:36 AM
SHW? Meh. Not Interested...
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Naryar on May 21, 2010, 04:55:26 AM
DSL sHW is awesome. Shiva 2... i choose you ! (Unless i build a 2 Beta Burst flipper though :P)

I also quite like your logo Craaig.

Quote from: Bubbleman on May 20, 2010, 12:34:54 PM
i'll have a go. time for scrap plastic to shine!
 

Hah ! A Scrapyard Behemoth clone in such an arena ? Express OOTA !
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: JoeBlo on May 21, 2010, 05:07:04 AM
well I had built my bot but my RA2 crashed before I could try it  :FFFUUU
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: nicsan2009 on May 21, 2010, 08:14:35 AM
Quote from: nicsan2009 on May 20, 2010, 09:19:59 PM
i sent my not (its from MM)
I ment i sent my BOT
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: JoeBlo on May 21, 2010, 08:19:19 AM
sending now :D
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: G.K. on May 21, 2010, 10:22:42 AM
The Rebuild of Reaper Four Power should be expected.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Naryar on May 21, 2010, 10:23:53 AM
I am guessing this is DSL 2.1 and not NAR AI ?
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 21, 2010, 10:53:31 AM
Yeah, just DSL. No Nar AIs here. I have reason to believe one or 2 of the components may be imbalanced.... not that you don't know that... *coughs in Fuel's direction*

Thanks for the bots guys
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Naryar on May 21, 2010, 10:58:00 AM
Yes, there are some balance issues. Hopefully it will be better in v2.3 and completely fixed in v2.4.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: JoeBlo on May 21, 2010, 10:58:20 AM
I went unique but not my normal crazyuniquegeteliminatedround1andlistentonarystatethateventhoughitsnotalwaystrue unique :P
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Naryar on May 21, 2010, 10:59:39 AM
Quote from: JoeBlo on May 21, 2010, 10:58:20 AM
I went unique but not my normal crazyuniquegeteliminatedround1andlistentonarystatethateventhoughitsnotalwaystrue unique :P

I bothered to read all of that... you made a mistake which you have now corrected.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: JoeBlo on May 21, 2010, 11:03:39 AM
I have no idea what the heck I wrote :P Its past midnight, im trying to edit videos and wrote all that in one piece

but none of that matters since Im a moderator :P
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 21, 2010, 11:17:05 AM
Quote from: Naryar on May 21, 2010, 04:55:26 AM
I also quite like your logo Craaig.

Haha, thanks (only just read this.)
The powers of Microsoft Word are underestimated ;D
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: JoeBlo on May 21, 2010, 11:23:40 AM
Quote from: Craaig on May 21, 2010, 11:17:05 AM
The powers of Microsoft Word are underestimated ;D

IT BURNS!!! :P

I would get shot in the kneecaps if I used MS Word for one of my projects :P

still it can be useful.. just not compatible enough with anything else
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 21, 2010, 11:26:05 AM
Yeah, but I don't have photoshop or anything, so actually using word then screenshotting is the best tool i have XD
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Naryar on May 21, 2010, 11:37:26 AM
Using moderator powers to try and take the upper hand in a conversation is bad.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: JoeBlo on May 21, 2010, 11:57:45 AM
 :p

not taking any upper hand just correcting my mistake you pointed out :P
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 21, 2010, 12:00:28 PM
By the way Joe, I haven't checked any bots out yet apart from yours (couldn't contain the excitement) and I'm rather fond of it. In other words, I love it <3 :P
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on May 21, 2010, 12:36:19 PM
Just sent you my entry
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: G.K. on May 21, 2010, 12:39:03 PM
Likewise.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 21, 2010, 12:40:45 PM
I really am amazed at how fast you guys are getting these bots in, with tourneys not filling up so fast at the moment, it makes me feel priviliged to have so many people eager to join, thank you :D
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on May 21, 2010, 12:42:35 PM
Unlike the last RIP, I didn't enter a n00b bot in hopes of it getting far like good ol' BoEN did, I actually tried making something decent this time.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: JoeBlo on May 21, 2010, 12:50:32 PM
Quote from: Craaig on May 21, 2010, 12:40:45 PM
I really am amazed at how fast you guys are getting these bots in, with tourneys not filling up so fast at the moment, it makes me feel priviliged to have so many people eager to join, thank you :D

Good hosting history = fast joining normally

nearly half the 16 bot bracket in 1 day.. that puts you in RAW, CC, N00b Warz host level  :gawe: (before people say what about BBEANS.. that's light years away for us all 0_0)
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: G.K. on May 21, 2010, 12:55:28 PM
Quote from: JoeBlo on May 21, 2010, 12:50:32 PM
Good hosting history = fast joining normally

nearly half the 16 bot bracket in 1 day.. that puts you in RAW, CC, N00b Warz host level  :gawe:

QFT

But my entries have slowed up. *sobs*

Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Badnik96 on May 21, 2010, 02:59:53 PM
GAAH I CAN"T DO IT!!!1

All joking aside, it's really hard to make a decent SHW. Maybe I'll DOTFS SHW! :P
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: nicsan2009 on May 21, 2010, 07:44:57 PM
this is gonna be another one of those tourneys that is simply amazing
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Condor33 on May 21, 2010, 11:35:34 PM
It's going to be hard to get an entry in before this fills up completely.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Naryar on May 22, 2010, 03:12:03 AM
Quote from: Condor33 on May 21, 2010, 11:35:34 PM
It's going to be hard to get an entry in before this fills up completely.

Same here... until i get the non-skinned, poorly-wedged Shiva into this.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: yoda9726 on May 22, 2010, 06:38:48 AM
Bot sent.  Here's to hoping it does okay.   
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 22, 2010, 04:35:26 PM
Just 4 spots left guys, but I can open a small Wildcard if need be.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: nicsan2009 on May 22, 2010, 04:44:52 PM
woooo i cannot wait!
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 22, 2010, 05:04:07 PM
Okay, 3 spaces left, and I'm going to use some symbols on the front page now - (A) means you said you would send AI-related things (bindings, py etc), while (U) means you said you would send an update.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Doomkiller on May 22, 2010, 07:40:31 PM
Why havn't I got an A, im smart :P

But I will send bindings soon, after I get these SR vids out of the way.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: JoeBlo on May 23, 2010, 01:12:00 AM
lol Nar has half the alphabet next to him :P

I will have mine by monday :D
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: 090901 on May 23, 2010, 01:50:43 AM
My bot will either Back flip OOTA or toss everyone else OOTA.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Clickbeetle on May 23, 2010, 01:51:32 AM
Quote from: JoeBlo on May 23, 2010, 01:12:00 AM
lol Nar has half the alphabet next to him :P

I will have mine by monday :D


It might be full by then... I just sent Craaig my bot.


This lagfest err... tournament is shaping up to be a big event.


(Craaig better have a fast computer since SHW's can already be laggy and the Electric Arena 2 isn't the most poly-efficient arena out there.)
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: G.K. on May 23, 2010, 01:52:22 AM
Excellent, I'm ready to roll!
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: JoeBlo on May 23, 2010, 03:40:08 AM
Quote from: Clickbeetle on May 23, 2010, 01:51:32 AM
It might be full by then... I just sent Craaig my bot.

I sent my robot on day 1

its the new AI.py I need to finish
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: 123savethewhales on May 23, 2010, 06:59:49 AM
Lol did I just missed this?
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Pwnator on May 23, 2010, 07:05:29 AM
You can always send in Cash Cow as a rush entry. Or maybe not because I will lose ahahahahaha
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: nicsan2009 on May 23, 2010, 07:33:07 AM
My robot can cause damage but im worried that it will get fliped out of the arena
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: russian roulette on May 23, 2010, 08:06:48 AM
Why not, I'll join.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: 123savethewhales on May 23, 2010, 08:16:06 AM
Quote from: Pwnator on May 23, 2010, 07:05:29 AM
You can always send in Cash Cow as a rush entry. Or maybe not because I will lose ahahahahaha
I was gonna throw a modified Quasar in but it's not turning out so well.  If I can't get a working version in a few hours I guess Cow will have to do.

Edit:  Modification complete.  This RPP/Morning Star hybrid should be way more powerful than Quasar, just need to AI it now.
Edit2:  Bot send.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Somebody on May 23, 2010, 10:06:15 AM
Sended me update. Methinks its better than Super SnS 2, me placeholder bot
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 23, 2010, 10:17:05 AM
I'm not sure how many places there are left since I'm on my mobile on the m4 motorway, but feel free to send your bot in case there is a space in the wildcard... And I hope my pc's alright too click, but then again I don't mind waiting a long time :p
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 23, 2010, 10:28:35 AM
Okay simply 1 place remains! If you want to be a part, you need to send it NOW! :D
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: nicsan2009 on May 23, 2010, 11:42:06 AM
hurry hurry hurry!
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: 090901 on May 23, 2010, 11:43:50 AM
I'm going to send a update and the ai soon.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: NFX on May 23, 2010, 02:14:25 PM
This is shaping up to be a pretty good tournament. Should be fun to watch everything flying off my robot. =P
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: The Ounce on May 23, 2010, 03:26:20 PM
Sure I'll enter, I just have to build something that suits this tournament.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 23, 2010, 03:28:12 PM
I'd build fast, I only have 1 place left already :P
Seems very popular :D
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: nicsan2009 on May 23, 2010, 08:11:07 PM
it is popular! : P
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 24, 2010, 11:08:35 AM
Still got 1 place left, if anyone wants to enter.

Also please think about getting bindings in (those who are sending them but haven't yet), I need to start getting things moving!
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: FOTEPX on May 24, 2010, 12:13:43 PM
Quote from: Craaig on May 24, 2010, 11:08:35 AM
Still got 1 place left, if anyone wants to enter.

Also please think about getting bindings in (those who are sending them but haven't yet), I need to start getting things moving!

I WILL ENTER.

Bot coming in 10 minutes.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 24, 2010, 12:42:27 PM
Thank you for your entry, signups are now CLOSED.

I require all updates and AI bindings/py by FRIDAY 28TH thanks.
You may find this information PMed to you soon as a reminder.

Thank you for entering guys! :D
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: nicsan2009 on May 24, 2010, 06:39:33 PM
woohoo this will be fun!
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Badnik96 on May 24, 2010, 07:03:16 PM
What? They're closed already? Oh well, serves me right for not being able to do stuff right ^_^
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 26, 2010, 05:40:04 AM
I need updates soon guys or you'll have 123 to answer to *points down*

Quote from: 123savethewhales on May 25, 2010, 02:53:30 AM
Lol now I really want to see the splash for RiP2.

Only joking, I'd just like to get things moving soon please guys :)
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: JoeBlo on May 26, 2010, 06:22:11 AM
will finish my py as soon as I get these UK vs USA vids up
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 27, 2010, 02:52:36 PM
Thanks JB :)

I'm also nearing the point where I don't have anything to AI unless I get people's updates and AI's which I've asked for by tomorrow... just a reminder :P
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Condor33 on May 27, 2010, 05:12:46 PM
Beginning of tomorrow or midnight tomorrow?
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 28, 2010, 09:55:14 AM
Well I'll say midnight since I'm now on half term.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: JoeBlo on May 28, 2010, 09:56:22 AM
just got home from work  :gawe: doing it now
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 28, 2010, 09:57:13 AM
Awesome, thanks :D
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Naryar on May 28, 2010, 10:02:15 AM
I'll send my update and AI soon.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: JoeBlo on May 28, 2010, 10:15:49 AM
*facepalm* I have been spending this time writing a py that I have already previous written :P
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Naryar on May 28, 2010, 10:17:22 AM
HAHAHA LOL

Maybe you should not have started your drinking problem so eagerly now that you're legal age :P
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: FOTEPX on May 28, 2010, 10:19:58 AM
Quote from: Craaig on May 28, 2010, 09:57:13 AM
Awesome, thanks :D

Cannot wait for this. Hope there's less popups they I think they'll be.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: 090901 on May 28, 2010, 10:10:00 PM
Update and AI sent.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: nicsan2009 on May 28, 2010, 10:51:51 PM
is this only the second SHW tourney?
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Pwnator on May 28, 2010, 11:02:53 PM
Yep.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: 090901 on May 28, 2010, 11:03:48 PM
I hope you guys are ready to fly!
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: nicsan2009 on May 28, 2010, 11:05:08 PM
i dont think we are at our best making SHW because there is not much tourneys for it
 
@090901 i sure am! ;)
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Pwnator on May 28, 2010, 11:11:18 PM
I prefer building at lower weight classes simply because it's much more fun and challenging to build effectively with weight constraints. SHWs and UHWs barely rely on drive and armor. Just spam enough weapons and you'll cause phenomenal damage.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: JoeBlo on May 28, 2010, 11:15:39 PM
there is still work in SHW I think (not as much though) but UHW is just weapon spam.. really it only surfaced to try and wake up the DSL showcases more (same reason I think the two extenders should be allowed in stock)
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: 123savethewhales on May 28, 2010, 11:58:08 PM
I like SHW.  Part placements are neither random nor spam.  They are more intense in efficiency than any lower weight class.  Rather than 400 kg you have 1200 kg to be efficient about.  It's just that we have too little SHW tournaments and too little SHW on NAR AI, so nobody is pushed to be efficient with that 1200 kg.

As for UHW, it's too bad the game's physic's engine can't handle them too well in combat, but they are even more intense in planning and efficiency.  You have to be efficient with hundreds of parts, and you have to plan based on the maximum sphere and rule of 7.  It take days to build a combat efficient UHW.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 29, 2010, 02:59:32 AM
Yeah, I think there's a lot of work involved in making efficient bots in each class, they just have different needs to be efficient. Personally I like SHW a lot cos I can whack out some huge stuff :p
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: JoeBlo on May 29, 2010, 03:06:47 AM
its not so much that its not effient when building but rather the heavier the robots class the more forgiving it is with getting parts on

its a lot easier to adjust to fit on those extra irons or extra batt.. MW isnt so easy.. and LW IMO is the most competitive as far as building
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Naryar on May 29, 2010, 03:11:42 AM
Main problem in UHW is that effing maxsphere
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: 123savethewhales on May 29, 2010, 03:22:11 AM
I would have build something 50000kg by now if it isn't for the maxsphere and the physics engine.  I like having a lot of parts to work with.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 30, 2010, 05:20:10 AM
Okay guys, I'm only awaiting Nary's update/AI and Urjak's AI now and we can get the ball well and truly rolling (:
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Naryar on May 30, 2010, 05:23:26 AM
OK, i'll be tweakin the wedge and try to skin it, then will send.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Naryar on May 31, 2010, 06:40:00 AM
Will send over the next 15 minutes if everything goes right.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Naryar on May 31, 2010, 10:14:39 AM
Sent. I hope the wedge is better now that i'm usng small wedges... at least it has less ground clearance and looks much better with the new skin.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: G.K. on May 31, 2010, 10:16:51 AM
Now you can get your BTTB bot in.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Naryar on May 31, 2010, 10:26:35 AM
I totally expected that... but i am working on it right now, didn't you saw my post ?
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: Squirrel_Monkey on May 31, 2010, 10:28:05 AM
Quote from: Naryar on May 31, 2010, 10:26:35 AM
I totally expected that... but i am working on it right now, didn't you see my post ?
And I think he did.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: G.K. on May 31, 2010, 10:28:37 AM
I did, but not until after I posted that.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: NFX on May 31, 2010, 10:40:05 AM
At least things are all moving along again. =P
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 31, 2010, 12:41:25 PM
Only Urjak's AIing and/or update to get in then things will begin to roll.

I'll probably get AIing the other bots tonight.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on May 31, 2010, 02:05:19 PM
Okay, Urjak's bot has recieved (thanks :D) and so I will finish everything off tonight/tomorrow and with any luck have a splash tomorrow night/Wednesday. Hopefully. :P

Thanks to all those entering!
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: G.K. on May 31, 2010, 02:05:39 PM
:D
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: NFX on June 01, 2010, 06:53:49 AM
Yay. =D Let's see how quickly I fail.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: nicsan2009 on June 01, 2010, 08:44:24 AM
I like this tourney and i have a feeling im going to do horrible
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: NFX on June 01, 2010, 10:00:57 AM
I thought there would be a very narrow range of entry designs. I tried to do something different. And probably made something that's not going to do that great. XD
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on June 01, 2010, 10:29:32 AM
I gotta say NFX, your design is probably one of my favourites, but theres a nice range I think. Popups, Flippers, VS, SS, FBS, HS, Hammer... It's great!
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: G.K. on June 01, 2010, 10:33:53 AM
How long until the splash? (Not trying to sound impatient or anything - I'm going through the same exams as you are, I know what it's like)
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on June 01, 2010, 10:42:43 AM
Well I'm just AIing the last 3 bots as we speak, then I need to re-organize everything, the team HQ teams are a mess, and I shall begin taking screenshots. Maybe tonight, definately tomorrow.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: G.K. on June 01, 2010, 10:43:19 AM
Ok, thanks.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: JoeBlo on June 01, 2010, 10:47:42 AM
something you may or may not know that will make splash making easier

Quote from: JoeBlo on March 12, 2010, 11:52:49 AM
here this will make it easier for you

https://gametechmods.com/uploads/files/673batsuit.rar (https://gametechmods.com/forums/../uploads/files/673batsuit.rar)

just extract it and put it into UI/Botlab and overwrite the old one  :mrgreen:

makes the background behind the robots a bright blue (last I checked, it maybe a different colour) so you can cut out easier
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: G.K. on June 01, 2010, 10:48:49 AM
I do that technique for my splashes. It is helpful.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on June 01, 2010, 11:09:39 AM
Aha, thanks JB. Last bot is AIed so things will begin rolling forward now.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: NFX on June 01, 2010, 11:21:58 AM
Excellent. =D
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on June 01, 2010, 11:24:13 AM
All is organized, screenshots will now be taken and the splash made... should be finished in a few hours. Don't expect a work of art though, it'll probably end up being something very similar to the RIP1 splash, hopefully with larger bot images though.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: G.K. on June 01, 2010, 11:25:31 AM
Excellent.
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: S.T.C. on June 01, 2010, 11:59:08 AM
Quote from: Craaig on June 01, 2010, 11:24:13 AM
All is organized, screenshots will now be taken and the splash made... should be finished in a few hours. Don't expect a work of art though, it'll probably end up being something very similar to the RIP1 splash, hopefully with larger bot images though.
In my opinion, all that matters in a splash is the robot's pic, name, and builder. The background never mattered to me much (don't get me wrong, the backgrounds are awesome in my opinion).
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: NFX on June 01, 2010, 12:25:01 PM
True. That's really the basics of the splash, pic, name, builder. but there's always an opportunity for splashers to make something cool, like the BBEANS splash and stuff. =P
Title: Re: Rust In Pieces 2 - Signups
Post by: cephalopod on June 01, 2010, 12:25:58 PM
It's all done. And plain. But yeah, I'm not sure I care about art at all so yeah XD
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