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Title: The Battle Arcade: Signups Closed
Post by: Silverfish on October 24, 2015, 08:54:31 PM
Alright, I wanna try hosting a tourney. Here are the rules:

Rules:

Stock-Standard HW
3-Minute Matches
SnS banned
No external glitches (AAM,BFE,etc.)
HAX mode is banned
Cheatbot components banned (just to specify, this does NOT include AI components)
Just to specify, clusterbots ALLOWED
One havok restart per match, afterwards a havok forfeit will occur every portion of the match (A restart will be caused if it is obvious that the havok caused a loss)
Sergepatcher is banned except for Ro7 Break
Arena will be randomly selected from the following list (Just to specify, I mean using Trov's random arena selector, with a restart for 2 of the same arena in a row):
Main tourney will be best of 3 with hazards ON, while the final (and 3rd place match) will be best of 5 with hazards off.
There will also be a Bo1 rumble for the 4 bots with the most kills (again, in a random arena)
16 spots, obviously
Unlimited minor adjustments while this is still in signups (afterwards, no adjusting, obviously), but you can only perform ONE major upgrade.
I will enter this if there is space, with this thing:
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: cephalopod on October 25, 2015, 04:38:40 AM
send entries to creepalot AND me when signups go up.

Why? How are you planning on splitting this?
Also whose AIing?
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: The Red Blur on October 25, 2015, 05:34:49 AM
Id join it. If I knew who was AIing.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: RedAce on October 25, 2015, 07:23:35 AM
creepalot and i are thinking of doing a tourney. nuff said
No, not 'nuff said.  Might wanna explain what's happening here?  Who's doing what?  How do you want to do this with multiple hosts?
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on October 25, 2015, 08:50:57 AM
XD plz excuse me for being a complete idiot. Creepalot will be aiing(due to the fact that i don't have access to the software for it), with my help, hopefully explaining the split (i will be filming). sorry XD.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: yugitom on October 25, 2015, 08:57:16 AM
XD plz excuse me for being a complete idiot. Creepalot will be aiing(due to the fact that i don't have access to the software for it), with my help, hopefully explaining the split (i will be filming). sorry XD.
So you have the software for recording the matches... but you don't have Notepad in order to AI?
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on October 25, 2015, 09:04:30 AM
you can ai with notepad? i thought it couldn't write py files... oh well, i'll still have creepalot ai.

(as you can tell, my knowledge of files in RA2 is not 100% complete)
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Squirrel_Monkey on October 25, 2015, 09:12:05 AM
you can ai with notepad? i thought it couldn't write py files... oh well, i'll still have creepalot ai.

(as you can tell, my knowledge of files in RA2 is not 100% complete)
It's easier to AI in something like Notepad++ which is free anyway.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on October 25, 2015, 09:17:27 AM
on my main computer(which is down at the moment), i just use python's official GUI(also free). Either way, should i go to a poll or is there something that needs to be changed? (i highly suspect the latter, but i don't know what)
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: cephalopod on October 25, 2015, 09:29:14 AM
AIing is literally just changing text lines in bindings.py which you can open with notepad or notepad++
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on October 25, 2015, 09:30:12 AM
i know how to ai, i just thought notepad couldn't edit .py files XD.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: cephalopod on October 25, 2015, 09:40:01 AM
Fair enough.
If the split is as you've described, you (in documentation) will be the host of the tournament and the host point that comes for successfully hosting will go to you.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on October 25, 2015, 09:54:47 AM
ok. it should be as i've laid it. should i start a poll or not, do you think? or is there something i've missed?
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: yugitom on October 25, 2015, 09:58:17 AM
You can make a poll right from the get go. Making a poll does not prevent you from changing the rules. In fact, people change the rules to get more yes votes during a poll. It's only if this gets to signups that you won't be able to change the rules.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on October 25, 2015, 10:19:52 AM
alright, poll added. suggestions for arenas would be appreciated, as well as pointing out things i may have missed.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Thrackerzod on October 25, 2015, 11:22:23 AM
Sounds cool.  Good luck!
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Reier on October 25, 2015, 01:05:22 PM
we need a kenzorg tourney
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on October 25, 2015, 06:00:31 PM
thanks, man! i always though that arena needed more attention(srsly tho).
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on August 14, 2016, 03:16:37 PM
Okay, I decided that I want to revisit this old thing.
The ruleset has been completely rewritten, and I will be the only host. I have also restarted the poll.


Please, feel free to suggest things I could do to make this better.
Thanks!
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Hi5er on August 15, 2016, 03:36:43 AM
Stock tourney, you'll have a bot from me :)

Gimmicks always help make a tourney standout, but nothing wrong with a standard tourney as well... Just make it run smoothly and get the matches completed sharpish and everyone will be happy :)
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: yugitom on August 15, 2016, 06:29:58 AM
Considering that you intend to enter your own tournament, you need an image of your bot in the OP.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Mystic2000 on August 15, 2016, 06:46:04 AM
well, another stock tourney, and a HW one... and no BS SNS to **** everyone over, cool, also Wen please enter so i can utterly destroy you and everything you care about have my revenge for crapcan derby that and completeting Back To The Roots will be my new objectives
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on August 15, 2016, 09:49:54 AM
Considering that you intend to enter your own tournament, you need an image of your bot in the OP.
Yeah, I'm working on figuring out what I'm entering.


By the way, how do you guys feel about me adding some more "Imba" maps, e.g. Geosphere, Insanity arena, things like that?
I doubt it, so that's why I'm going to you, so please, go ahead and tell me what you think of that.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: 090901 on August 15, 2016, 12:57:45 PM
whos ready for the unholy amounts of popups again!!!!
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on August 16, 2016, 12:24:48 PM
Okay, I've added the twiiisted arena, electric arena 2, and the RAR arena 1.5.
Any more you guys think I should add?


EDIT: I actually do need you to vote if you want to enter, because I can't run the tourney if I don't have 8 yes votes.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Thrackerzod on August 16, 2016, 12:39:32 PM
Voted yes; might not actually have time to build something new though.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on August 16, 2016, 12:41:05 PM
Voted yes; might not actually have time to build something new though.


That's vote 8, guess I'll say you have until sunday to suggest arenas, then, if you could please yugi, move this to signups.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: yugitom on August 16, 2016, 12:45:48 PM
Voted yes; might not actually have time to build something new though.


That's vote 8, guess I'll say you have until sunday to suggest arenas, then, if you could please yugi, move this to signups.
People need to start getting into the habit of pm'ing me this request.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on August 16, 2016, 12:50:59 PM
Voted yes; might not actually have time to build something new though.


That's vote 8, guess I'll say you have until sunday to suggest arenas, then, if you could please yugi, move this to signups.
People need to start getting into the habit of pm'ing me this request.
I'll remember that for next time.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: 090901 on August 16, 2016, 04:22:28 PM
you should add the raw 2 arena tbh
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: 09090901 on August 16, 2016, 06:48:55 PM
if you're a real man you'd put the seizure arena in
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Conraaa on August 16, 2016, 06:52:15 PM
Seems a bit odd it jumps from Bo1/Hazards On for most of the tournament to Bo5/Hazards Off for the finals.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on August 16, 2016, 08:04:09 PM
Seems a bit odd it jumps from Bo1/Hazards On for most of the tournament to Bo5/Hazards Off for the finals.
Yeah, I was thinking of changing it to Bo3/Hazards on for the main, in case of horrible arena luck.
Do you guys think that's a good idea?
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Thrackerzod on August 16, 2016, 08:13:13 PM
yo you should add the flextop arena
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on August 16, 2016, 08:58:39 PM
yo you should add the flextop arena


Actually, I was considering that to nerf popups, but I think it may be a bit too imbalanced.
I don't know, I may add it, may not.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Thrackerzod on August 16, 2016, 08:59:13 PM
yo you should add the flextop arena


Actually, I was considering that to nerf popups, but I think it may be a bit too imbalanced.
I don't know, I may add it, may not.

If you turn hazards off on it, it doesn't flop around and is just a donut-shaped flat surface.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on August 16, 2016, 09:00:47 PM
yo you should add the flextop arena


Actually, I was considering that to nerf popups, but I think it may be a bit too imbalanced.
I don't know, I may add it, may not.

If you turn hazards off on it, it doesn't flop around and is just a donut-shaped flat surface.


Problem is, the main portion of the tourney is hazards ON.
Although, if I make it Bo3, it could work.


EDIT: yeah, I'm gonna make it Bo3. Whether or not the Flextop is still on is up to the entrants though.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Thrackerzod on August 16, 2016, 09:01:54 PM
yo you should add the flextop arena


Actually, I was considering that to nerf popups, but I think it may be a bit too imbalanced.
I don't know, I may add it, may not.

If you turn hazards off on it, it doesn't flop around and is just a donut-shaped flat surface.


Problem is, the main portion of the tourney is hazards ON.
Although, if I make it Bo3, it could work.

ehh, don't worry about it too much
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: 09090901 on August 16, 2016, 09:02:04 PM
yo you should add the flextop arena


Actually, I was considering that to nerf popups, but I think it may be a bit too imbalanced.
I don't know, I may add it, may not.
Popups (and pretty much all bots with wedges) are already screwed because of arenas with inclines.

I would add it just to mess with hs.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: 090901 on August 16, 2016, 09:04:35 PM
MARS ARENA BRO
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on August 16, 2016, 09:06:39 PM
MARS ARENA BRO


...


Guess this is up for debate as well.
Actually, might be a better way to nerf popups than the flextop.
But still, what do you guys think about these?
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: 090901 on August 16, 2016, 09:08:20 PM
one a more serious note how about the North Sea Oilrig and The Cage from RWRA2.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on August 16, 2016, 09:12:41 PM
one a more serious note how about the North Sea Oilrig and The Cage from RWRA2.


I like it. Both in.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: 09090901 on August 16, 2016, 09:18:54 PM
AON2 arena

You'll need to modify the .gmf for the action cam to work as the ceiling blocks the view. I'm pretty sure I still have a modded version that works if you want to use it.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on August 16, 2016, 09:22:24 PM
AON2 arena

You'll need to modify the .gmf for the action cam to work as the ceiling blocks the view. I'm pretty sure I still have a modded version that works if you want to use it.


Ok, go ahead and send me the modded version.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: 090901 on August 16, 2016, 09:25:18 PM
Is the arena going to be random for each round of the BO3? If not I think it would be pretty neat if it was.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on August 16, 2016, 09:27:03 PM
Is the arena going to be random for each round of the BO3? If not I think it would be pretty neat if it was.
Yeah, like it says, restart for the same arena 2 times in a row. It'll be random each battle.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: 09090901 on August 17, 2016, 12:54:15 AM
here you go
https://gametechmods.com/uploads/files/0735New folder.rar (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/files/0735New folder.rar)

has a transparent ceiling so the action cam works
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: WeN on August 18, 2016, 07:17:32 AM
I like to join!
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on August 18, 2016, 09:07:41 AM
I like to join!


Well then go for it, wen! It (hypothetically) goes to signups on sunday, so until then, feel free to suggest arenas!
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: 090901 on August 20, 2016, 02:54:32 PM
small arena  ;)
black hole space arena
clash cubes 3 arena
compactor arena
battlebox
robot wars arena
the pyramid from dsl 2.1
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on August 20, 2016, 03:11:59 PM

small arena  ;)

No.


Black Hole Space Arena


Show me the download and I'll take a look

Clash Cubes 3 Arena


Which .py file do I need for that to work again?

EDIT: Got it up and running.

Battlebox


I'll get on that

Robot Wars Arena


You mean the one from RWRA2 or the one that Lu-Tze made?

The Pyramid


I (once again) will get on it.



And also, if the other arena you listed is the compressor arena, that's already in.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: RedAce on August 20, 2016, 03:18:13 PM
I guess while we are on the topic of discussing arenas, how about you throw the ELBITE Arena (http://beetlebros.gametechmods.com/files/elbite.zip) into the mix?
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on August 20, 2016, 03:30:25 PM
I guess while we are on the topic of discussing arenas, how about you throw the ELBITE Arena (http://beetlebros.gametechmods.com/files/elbite.zip) into the mix?


Me likey. It's in.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: 090901 on August 20, 2016, 03:43:02 PM
https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?topic=13122.msg574311#msg574311

and the rwra2 version

the other arena i said was one made by I Like Tacos
https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?topic=17350.msg665797#msg665797
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on August 20, 2016, 03:53:34 PM
https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?topic=13122.msg574311#msg574311 (https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?topic=13122.msg574311#msg574311)

and the rwra2 version

the other arena i said was one made by I Like Tacos
https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?topic=17350.msg665797#msg665797 (https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?topic=17350.msg665797#msg665797)


Okay, sweet. All Added EXCEPT The RW arena because it's crashing my game. Tell me how to fix? Also, made a slight change to the rules detailing the 3rd place match and a bonus rumble.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: 09090901 on August 20, 2016, 03:54:49 PM
https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?topic=13122.msg574311#msg574311 (https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?topic=13122.msg574311#msg574311)

and the rwra2 version

the other arena i said was one made by I Like Tacos
https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?topic=17350.msg665797#msg665797 (https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?topic=17350.msg665797#msg665797)


Okay, sweet. All Added EXCEPT The RW arena because it's crashing my game. Tell me how to fix? Also, made a slight change to the rules detailing the 3rd place match and a bonus rumble.
since it's not part of the main tournament, how about doing the rumble in the insanity arena?
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on August 20, 2016, 03:57:37 PM
since it's not part of the main tournament, how about doing the rumble in the insanity arena?
Uhhhhhh............. Actually, that might be fun.
But the problem is, that arena has way too many bugs. :P
Dunno, I'll make a final decision tomorrow morning just before this goes to signups.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on August 21, 2016, 10:06:06 AM
Aaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnndddddddd... That is it!
Arenas finalized, rules finalized, everything.
Sorry geice, I think the insanity arena is a bit too glitchy to deal with. :P
All debated arenas except the flextop removed.
Thanks to everyone for suggesting arenas!
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Signups
Post by: yugitom on August 21, 2016, 11:35:55 AM
Alright, I wanna try hosting a tourney. Here are the rules:

Rules:

Stock-Standard HW
3-Minute Matches
SnS banned
No external glitches (AAM,BFE,etc.)
HAX mode is banned
Cheatbot components banned (just to specify, this does NOT include AI components)
Just to specify, clusterbots ALLOWED
One havok restart per match, afterwards a havok forfeit will occur every portion of the match (A restart will be caused if it is obvious that the havok caused a loss)
Sergepatcher is banned except for Ro7 Break
Arena will be randomly selected from the following list (Just to specify, I mean using Trov's random arena selector, with a restart for 2 of the same arena in a row):
Main tourney will be best of 3 with hazards ON, while the final (and 3rd place match) will be best of 5 with hazards off.
There will also be a Bo1 rumble for the 4 bots with the most kills (again, in a random arena)
16 spots, obviously
Unlimited minor adjustments while this is still in signups (afterwards, no adjusting, obviously), but you can only perform ONE major upgrade.
I will enter this if there is space, with this thing:
This is now a signups topic and the rules quoted may not change. You've got 3 months, enjoy
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Signups
Post by: Silverfish on August 21, 2016, 02:38:32 PM
Alright, I wanna try hosting a tourney. Here are the rules:

Rules:

Stock-Standard HW
3-Minute Matches
SnS banned
No external glitches (AAM,BFE,etc.)
HAX mode is banned
Cheatbot components banned (just to specify, this does NOT include AI components)
Just to specify, clusterbots ALLOWED
One havok restart per match, afterwards a havok forfeit will occur every portion of the match (A restart will be caused if it is obvious that the havok caused a loss)
Sergepatcher is banned except for Ro7 Break
Arena will be randomly selected from the following list (Just to specify, I mean using Trov's random arena selector, with a restart for 2 of the same arena in a row):
Main tourney will be best of 3 with hazards ON, while the final (and 3rd place match) will be best of 5 with hazards off.
There will also be a Bo1 rumble for the 4 bots with the most kills (again, in a random arena)
16 spots, obviously
Unlimited minor adjustments while this is still in signups (afterwards, no adjusting, obviously), but you can only perform ONE major upgrade.
I will enter this if there is space, with this thing:
This is now a signups topic and the rules quoted may not change. You've got 3 months, enjoy


Sweet. Thanks, yugitom!
So, I'd like to deal with this reasonably quickly. So you have until August 31st. 9 days and counting! Enter now!
If it's under 12, I may extend the deadline a week.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Signups
Post by: Silverfish on August 21, 2016, 03:56:06 PM
RedAce's entry accepted and AI'd (thanks for sending your line, by the way). Thanks!
EDIT: 09's entry also accepted and AI'd (Thanks again for the AI line). Thank you for entering!
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Signups
Post by: Silverfish on August 28, 2016, 08:36:12 PM
Ok, sorry for this, but I think it's warranted by now.
Thrackerzod's entry accepted and AI'd (again with the AI! Thanks!)
Geice's entry is ok, but he has an AI issue to fix.
6 Days left!
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Signups
Post by: Silverfish on August 30, 2016, 05:56:35 PM
Ok, Geice's AI fixed and DG's entry accepted.
If there are not 10 entries by 9:30 tonight, I'll extend the deadline to noon on september 10th, with the thread update coming tomorrow.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Signups
Post by: Silverfish on August 31, 2016, 03:41:03 PM
Okay, yeah, I'm extending the deadline. You have to September 10th. NOW GET TO WORK. XD
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Signups
Post by: WeN on September 02, 2016, 08:47:50 PM
MultiBot allowed?
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Signups
Post by: Silverfish on September 02, 2016, 08:49:45 PM
MultiBot allowed?
Go for it!
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Signups
Post by: WeN on September 02, 2016, 08:50:45 PM
MultiBot allowed?
Go for it!
Fire Hazard v2 x2 = 788.2 I will join by a way
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Signups
Post by: Silverfish on September 02, 2016, 10:34:09 PM
Wen's entry accepted.
Like 8.1 days left.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Signups
Post by: Silverfish on September 03, 2016, 09:27:37 AM
Thanks to Badger for writing an AI line that I/he didn't have to bugfix. Your entry is accepted!
And with that, we have 8 people including me. This means that I WILL NOT BE EXTENDING THE DEADLINE ANY FURTHER!
All entries must be in by september 10th. Get those bots in!
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Signups
Post by: botomatic1000 on September 03, 2016, 11:53:24 AM
Could I enter OA3x2 (the clusterbots)
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Signups
Post by: Badger on September 03, 2016, 11:56:23 AM
Could I enter OA3x2 (the clusterbots)
dude make something new
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Signups
Post by: botomatic1000 on September 03, 2016, 12:06:17 PM
Could I enter OA3x2 (the clusterbots)
dude make something new
XD my names not Buildomatic1000. But in all seriousness stock HW isn't my cup of tea I could build something but it wouldn't be started until Sunday
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Signups
Post by: Silverfish on September 03, 2016, 03:20:10 PM
Could I enter OA3x2 (the clusterbots)
Yes, you could. Wen already entered a multibot, remember?
EDIT: The total weight would need to be under 800, though. Make sure of that.
Title: Re: The Battle Arcade: Signups Closed
Post by: Silverfish on September 10, 2016, 06:23:02 PM
Mecha's entry accepted, and with that, signups closed!
Expect an SBV thread soon. (Just as soon as I finish the splash.)