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[09090901]

a few people were asking about a stock tournament, so why not
                                               

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

[Naryar]

i want to make sweet love to that hybrid

will prolly not enter, but who knows

[RedAce]

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.

[Squirrel_Monkey]

So SnS's aren't banned so long as the don't use meltybrain?

[Gauche Suede]

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)

[Silverfish]

I am SO in.

[09090901]

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.

[Joelu Of Eagleland]

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.



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.

[yugitom]

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.

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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.

[Badger]

I personally prefer the ring arena

[Joelu Of Eagleland]

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.

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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"

[RedAce]

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.

[09090901]

Poll is up and rollin'

[Reier]

ill send something in circa 2009 because stock drives me nuts

[Mecha]

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

[yugitom]

a few people were asking about a stock tournament, so why not
                                               (Image removed from quote.)
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 :)

[09090901]

thanks man

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

edit: deadgenocide's bot accepted and ai'd.

[09090901]

RedAce's bot has been accepted and AI'd.

Also, if you guys want to send in music suggestions that would be great.

[09090901]

Got Thrackerzod's bot. It's accepted and AI'd.

[Gauche Suede]

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)