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Title: The Cauldron - Signups CLOSED
Post by: 09090901 on March 10, 2016, 01:00:29 AM
a few people were asking about a stock tournament, so why not
                                               (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/35561logo2.png)

General RULES:
-Stock MW, 249.1-399.0
-Bots that are classed as HWs at 399.0 will be accepted
-Matches will take place in the Ring Arena
-2 minute matches, best of 3, double elimination
-16 entrants
-If needed, bye-bots will be robots from the default stock AI (bots will proceed whether they win or lose).
-Multi-bots are banned
-Meltybrain AI is banned
-I have the right to reject any robot that I feel does not meet the rules/cannot be AI'd effectively
-You cannot enter unless your bot is received and accepted

Building Rules:
-Standard stock rules
-You cannot use hax mode, BFE, AAM, etc.
-AI parts and the 140cm exnteders are allowed
-Cheatbot2 parts are banned
-Custom components are banned
-Smartzones cannot be used as ballasts
-Bots must show controlled movement
-Crawlers, trinity spinners, and bumble balls are banned
-Bots must have at least 2 powered wheels

Other:
-Bots get one free havok restart for a game-changing havok, a second havok will result in a loss for the offending bot
-One update is allowed per person. this can be as major as a rebuild or as minor as a skin
-I can AI if you are not able to, just don't expect anything fancy
-I will be entering with this

Signups:
1. Geice
2. DeadGenocide - Update Used
3. RedAce
4. Thrackerzod
5. Mr. AS
6. Joelu of Eagleland
7. Lightning S.
8. R1885
9. Squirrel_Monkey
10. battledutchman
11. sircreepalot
12. Gauche_Suede
13. Sage
14. Reier
15. 090901
16. Mechadino

Orange - Received
Green - Accepted and AI'd
Red - Problem

Initial Deadline: March 30, 2016 12:00pm EST
Title: Re: The Cauldron: Discussion
Post by: Naryar on March 11, 2016, 09:07:48 AM
i want to make sweet love to that hybrid

will prolly not enter, but who knows
Title: Re: The Cauldron: Discussion
Post by: RedAce on March 11, 2016, 09:20:22 AM
This is kinda nit-picky, but you should probably change the minimum from 249.0 to 249.1 since the former is classified as LW.

I'll enter.  I just need to draft a couple ideas in my head.
Title: Re: The Cauldron: Discussion
Post by: Squirrel_Monkey on March 11, 2016, 10:13:48 AM
So SnS's aren't banned so long as the don't use meltybrain?
Title: Re: The Cauldron: Discussion
Post by: Gauche Suede on March 11, 2016, 12:59:37 PM
So SnS's aren't banned so long as the don't use meltybrain?
Well without Meltybrain they're prone to getting rushed down (especially on an open arena) so they're pretty balanced (kinda low-tier imo)
Title: Re: The Cauldron: Discussion
Post by: Silverfish on March 11, 2016, 01:12:16 PM
I am SO in.
Title: Re: The Cauldron: Discussion
Post by: 09090901 on March 11, 2016, 01:51:50 PM
minimum weight has been given a drastic raise, from 249.0 to 249.1. Also, I'm debating on changing the arena to the Ring Arena. Would you prefer I change it, or I should keep it the RA2T#2?

So SnS's aren't banned so long as the don't use meltybrain?
Sns are allowed. like gauche said, they aren't that OP without melty-brain, especially in a open arena. if people feel otherwise though, i can ban them like most other tournaments.
Title: Re: The Cauldron: Discussion
Post by: Joelu Of Eagleland on March 11, 2016, 01:55:21 PM
I'd enter, but I'm rather new to the forums and RA2 in general. I'd probably end up entering an embarrassment of a robot.

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/51654Let me die.jpg)(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/9015let me die also.jpg)

That and I can't AI whatsoever. I can try, but I'm not confident about messing with the game after my attempt at BFE.
Title: Re: The Cauldron: Discussion
Post by: yugitom on March 11, 2016, 01:58:20 PM
I really prefer the look of the RA2T#2 arena over that of the Ring Arena. I won't be participating but that's my view :P

I'd enter, but I'm rather new to the forums and RA2 in general. I'd probably end up entering an embarrassment of a robot.

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/51654Let me die.jpg)(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/9015let me die also.jpg)

That and I can't AI whatsoever. I can try, but I'm not confident about messing with the game after my attempt at BFE.
Not entirely sure if the pictures are necessary, there. I wouldn't worry about not being able to AI, as Geice will do it for you.
Title: Re: The Cauldron: Discussion
Post by: Badger on March 11, 2016, 01:59:28 PM
I personally prefer the ring arena
Title: Re: The Cauldron: Discussion
Post by: Joelu Of Eagleland on March 11, 2016, 02:00:02 PM
I really prefer the look of the RA2T#2 arena over that of the Ring Arena. I won't be participating but that's my view :P

I'd enter, but I'm rather new to the forums and RA2 in general. I'd probably end up entering an embarrassment of a robot.

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/51654Let me die.jpg)(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/9015let me die also.jpg)

That and I can't AI whatsoever. I can try, but I'm not confident about messing with the game after my attempt at BFE.
Not entirely sure if the pictures are necessary, there. I wouldn't worry about not being able to AI, as Geice will do it for you.

I shown the pictures to basically say "this is the quality of whatever I'm gonna submit"
Title: Re: The Cauldron: Discussion
Post by: RedAce on March 11, 2016, 04:42:28 PM
Well, I'm cool either way with the Ring Arena or RA2T2 Arena.

Also, once you think everything is all set in the rules to get to signups, you need to get a poll asking if people will enter with a minimum of 8 'Yes' votes.
Title: Re: The Cauldron: Discussion
Post by: 09090901 on March 11, 2016, 04:57:19 PM
Poll is up and rollin'
Title: Re: The Cauldron: Discussion
Post by: Reier on March 11, 2016, 05:00:09 PM
ill send something in circa 2009 because stock drives me nuts
Title: Re: The Cauldron: Discussion
Post by: Mecha on March 11, 2016, 05:07:01 PM
oh hey stock, i've missed you
i'll enter, obviously
also i'd prefer the RA2T2 Arena but it seems you've already decided on the Ring Arena so it doesn't really matter
Title: Re: The Cauldron - Signups
Post by: yugitom on March 11, 2016, 08:54:05 PM
a few people were asking about a stock tournament, so why not
                                               (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/35561logo2.png)
General RULES:
-Stock MW, 249.1-399.0
-Bots that are classed as HWs at 399.0 will be accepted
-Matches will take place in the Ring Arena
-2 minute matches, best of 3, double elimination
-16 entrants
-If needed, bye-bots will be robots from the default stock AI (bots will proceed whether they win or lose).
-Multi-bots are banned
-Meltybrain AI is banned
-I have the right to reject any robot that I feel does not meet the rules/cannot be AI'd effectively
-You cannot enter unless your bot is received and accepted

Building Rules:
-Standard stock rules
-You cannot use hax mode, BFE, AAM, etc.
-AI parts and the 140cm exnteders are allowed
-Cheatbot2 parts are banned
-Custom components are banned
-Smartzones cannot be used as ballasts
-Bots must show controlled movement
-Crawlers, trinity spinners, and bumble balls are banned
-Bots must have at least 2 powered wheels

Other:
-Bots get one free havok restart for a game-changing havok, a second havok will result in a loss for the offending bot
-One update is allowed per person. this can be as major as a rebuild or as minor as a skin
-I can AI if you are not able to, just don't expect anything fancy
-I will be entering with this

anything missing? different arena? weightclass change? hate mail?
This is now a signups topic and the rules quoted may not change. Have fun, you have 3 months :)
Title: Re: The Cauldron - Signups
Post by: 09090901 on March 11, 2016, 09:00:10 PM
thanks man

initial deadline is set for 3/30/16 12:00pm EST

edit: deadgenocide's bot accepted and ai'd.
Title: Re: The Cauldron - Signups
Post by: 09090901 on March 12, 2016, 01:43:48 PM
RedAce's bot has been accepted and AI'd.

Also, if you guys want to send in music suggestions that would be great.
Title: Re: The Cauldron - Signups
Post by: 09090901 on March 13, 2016, 12:32:15 AM
Got Thrackerzod's bot. It's accepted and AI'd.
Title: Re: The Cauldron: Discussion
Post by: Gauche Suede on March 13, 2016, 03:01:56 AM
oh hey stock, i've missed you
i'll enter, obviously
also i'd prefer the RA2T2 Arena but it seems you've already decided on the Ring Arena so it doesn't really matter
Ring Arena's way more balanced (you can't get cornered in the Ring Arena)
Title: Re: The Cauldron - Signups
Post by: 09090901 on March 13, 2016, 03:53:21 AM
Mr. AS's bot received. will look over it very soon

edit: as's bot accepted and AI'd
Title: Re: The Cauldron - Signups
Post by: 09090901 on March 13, 2016, 05:43:13 PM
Joelu's bot accepted and AI'd.
Title: Re: The Cauldron - Signups
Post by: 09090901 on March 13, 2016, 08:22:25 PM
Lightning S. accepted and AI'd

edit: r1885's bot accepted and ai'd

halfway there now! keep them entries coming
Title: Re: The Cauldron - Signups
Post by: 09090901 on March 14, 2016, 03:01:54 PM
Received squirrel_monkeys robot

edit: accepted and ai'd

edit 2: battledutchman accepted and ai'd
Title: Re: The Cauldron - Signups
Post by: 09090901 on March 20, 2016, 05:47:01 AM
10 days until the deadline

edit: sircreepalot accepted
Title: Re: The Cauldron - Signups
Post by: Sage on March 21, 2016, 03:55:51 PM
will get one in soon
Title: Re: The Cauldron - Signups
Post by: 09090901 on March 25, 2016, 11:38:50 AM
5 days until the deadline, 5 spots still open

small reminder for you guys who are planning on entering at the last minute
Title: Re: The Cauldron - Signups
Post by: 09090901 on March 27, 2016, 04:07:39 PM
got gauche's bot. very skeptical on some of the attachments...
Title: Re: The Cauldron - Signups
Post by: Mecha on March 27, 2016, 06:09:41 PM
very skeptical on some of the attachments...
what does that mean
also I'll send a bot at the last minute because that's the way I roll
Title: Re: The Cauldron - Signups
Post by: DeadGenocide on March 27, 2016, 06:27:07 PM
I'm gonna send an upgrade of my bot actually.
Title: Re: The Cauldron - Signups
Post by: 090901 on March 27, 2016, 10:53:15 PM
got gauche's bot. very skeptical on some of the attachments...
oh sh!t
Title: Re: The Cauldron - Signups
Post by: 09090901 on March 29, 2016, 12:45:32 AM
got gauche''s updated bot. so far, it looks good. Also got sage's entry.

3 slots still open.

I am SO in.
ill send something in circa 2009 because stock drives me nuts
oh hey stock, i've missed you
i'll enter, obviously
If you guys are still planning on entering, nows the time to send.

edit: reier's in

edit: received 090901's bot
Title: Re: The Cauldron - Signups
Post by: Mecha on March 29, 2016, 03:52:12 AM
sent mah baht
Title: Re: The Cauldron - Signups
Post by: Badnik96 on March 29, 2016, 06:50:34 AM
I sent a thing. It's old but I figured I might as well.

(no it's not lilapsophobia dw guys)
Title: Re: The Cauldron - Signups
Post by: 09090901 on March 29, 2016, 12:28:37 PM
final slot has been claimed by mechadino.

signups are now closed. i'll try to get the SBV up as soon as I can.