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Title: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Gazea2 on May 17, 2010, 11:09:14 AM
So, I was talking to Thyrus on an IM and we both had an idea.

What about having a tournament that requires someone to build a bot for stock and DSL?

So we are both going to host this tournament.

Rules:
1. This will be DSL and Stock HW.
2. This will be Stock VS Stock and DSL VS DSL.
3. The end result will be posted as a table, like BBEANS.
4. No BFE, AAM or ZeroG. All building must be done within the bot lab.
5. You may skin your bot outside of RA2.
6. Custom A.Is are allowed as long as they do not interfere with your bots performance.
7. Please A.I yourself, I can A.I but it won't be fine-tweaked.
8. If I do A.I your bot and it loses, please no moaning!
9. You must build a bot for both game types.

Stock Rules:
1. All glitches are allowed.
2. Battles will be done in a reskinned Combat Arena.
3. No cheatbot2 or custom components.

DSL Rules:
1. The realistic rule is in place.
2. No cheatbot2, A.I or custom components.
3. All fighting will be done in a reskinned DSL tourny arena.

General fighting rules:
1. You will be allowed 1 havok per match. If you havok again, you will get disqualified and you will lose that match.

I'm looking for around 16 entrants. If I wget enough interest, I will start signups soon.

I think that's all of the rules. Please say if I have missed anything and tell me what you think!
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Squirrel_Monkey on May 17, 2010, 11:10:06 AM
Well, I like stock HW but as for DSL HW......
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: G.K. on May 17, 2010, 11:11:26 AM
You need more rules and fast. ACAMS will eat you otherwise.
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Gazea2 on May 17, 2010, 11:16:20 AM
I've added a few more rules. I'll finish them off later.
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Squirrel_Monkey on May 17, 2010, 11:19:40 AM
Phew, thought it said Stock and DSL VS (as in Vertical spinner) not STOCK vs STOCK (Versus)
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Gazea2 on May 17, 2010, 01:39:05 PM
I've updated the rules. So what do you think?
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: G.K. on May 17, 2010, 01:51:15 PM
:O

No AI parts in stock?
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Gazea2 on May 17, 2010, 01:51:58 PM
Wait... The Snapper II is an A.I part isn't it? *Scurries to the first post*

EDIT: Changed. :)
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: G.K. on May 17, 2010, 01:54:10 PM
YAY! Cheatbot2 components in stock! :P
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Gazea2 on May 17, 2010, 01:54:57 PM
So, are the rules ok?
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Sage on May 17, 2010, 05:02:46 PM
oh hai GUMBA

But this would be interesting to try again. GUMBA sorta fell apart.
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: 090901 on May 17, 2010, 05:05:43 PM
Wait... The Snapper II is an A.I part isn't it? *Scurries to the first post*

EDIT: Changed. :)
Put:
A.I. parts allowed
cheatbot2 parts not allowed
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Badnik96 on May 17, 2010, 05:13:25 PM
This will be fun, Red Dragon will enter as well as something from the deepest realms of my Stock things.
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: DuckRA2 on May 17, 2010, 07:59:27 PM
zero glitch is done in the lab just for reference
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: JoeBlo on May 17, 2010, 09:23:59 PM
8. If I do A.I your bot and it loses, please no moaning!

I love how that is now a staple rule for tournaments,

zero glitch is done in the lab just for reference

I think you will find its really 2 rules in the 1 line....

No BFE, AAM or ZeroG
All Building Must Be Done In The BotLab
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: DuckRA2 on May 17, 2010, 10:00:58 PM
ohhhh i thought as if he was saying it to simplify the rule
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Gazea2 on May 18, 2010, 09:48:28 AM
oh hai GUMBA

But this would be interesting to try again. GUMBA sorta fell apart.

I just looked at the GUMBA thread and it does look like it. :P

I have one question, what's the best free game recorder? (FRAPS is too laggy. :/)
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: JoeBlo on May 18, 2010, 09:52:00 AM
I use fraps :P

try running in a window
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Gazea2 on May 20, 2010, 09:34:25 AM
Ok, I'll try that.

I'll open signups soon. :)
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Gazea2 on May 20, 2010, 12:11:06 PM
Do I need to make any changes to the rules before I post the signups?
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Gazea2 on May 20, 2010, 02:19:51 PM
I've posted the signups and its awaiting approval. :)
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Sparkey98 on May 20, 2010, 02:47:40 PM
Sounds cool, but what is ZeroG?
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: G.K. on May 20, 2010, 02:51:00 PM
It is a glitch that allows you to stack anything anywhere. Basically an 'in bot lab BFE/AAM'. It is illegal.
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Sage on May 20, 2010, 03:39:13 PM
It's also not usable. As of now, no one can successfully activate it on command. It seems to be random.
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Naryar on May 21, 2010, 05:57:10 AM
It is usable, but you need to be VERY patient to use it successfully
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: JoeBlo on May 21, 2010, 06:40:21 AM
I had some really odd AGOD last night with a robot... I think it was ZeroG (never seen any pics of it so dont know)
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Naryar on May 21, 2010, 06:43:30 AM
I had some really odd AGOD last night with a robot... I think it was ZeroG (never seen any pics of it so dont know)

I have one in my DSL showcase i think. I made a massive battlepack stack, they're also halfway through the chassis edges, there's a copal in one of the battlepacks and a puma in another.
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: JoeBlo on May 21, 2010, 06:48:04 AM
I shall post my screen shot
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Madiaba on May 21, 2010, 07:36:18 AM
oh hai GUMBA

But this would be interesting to try again. GUMBA sorta fell apart.

I just looked at the GUMBA thread and it does look like it. :P Yea, Tried to finish an abandoned tourney, when neither I nor Sage had much/any free time... Back then unfinished Tourneys were a no-no.

I have one question, what's the best free game recorder? (FRAPS is too laggy. :/)
You need to adjust the screen 'Resolution' and the 'FPSs' within FRAPS.

 
Nosey,...again!  Your IP is being recorded for devious purposes....
 
 
 
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Gazea2 on May 21, 2010, 09:49:05 AM
Thanks, Madiaba. One question, what do you reccomend I change them to?
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: JoeBlo on May 21, 2010, 10:01:33 AM
I run...

29.97 FPS rate and half size checked

I believe Madiaba did that for me..
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Gazea2 on May 21, 2010, 10:03:48 AM
Thanks, Joe. :)
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: JoeBlo on May 21, 2010, 10:11:30 AM
woah Deja Vu

I read your pm and then this post :P
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Gazea2 on May 21, 2010, 10:12:30 AM
:P

That's because you help so much. I know I can count on you. :)
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Naryar on May 21, 2010, 10:14:48 AM
:P

That's because you help so much. I know I can count on you. :)

And yet another Joe fanboy !

Anyways, is this going to be held in NAR AI v2.3 or DSL 2.1 ?
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Gazea2 on May 21, 2010, 10:26:14 AM
Nar A.I v2.3.
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Naryar on May 21, 2010, 10:27:31 AM
Most excellent !
Title: Re: The Best Bot Builder Idea
Post by: Gazea2 on May 22, 2010, 06:15:13 AM
Thanks.

Anyway, send your bots, guys! No one has said they will enter yet. :(