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Robot Arena Matches => Tournaments => Tournament Archives => Topic started by: Merrick on August 30, 2013, 08:56:57 AM

Title: Warzone: The Pilot
Post by: Merrick on August 30, 2013, 08:56:57 AM
(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc496/TwonkySigs/WarzoneSplash_zpsf307eca2.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/TwonkySigs/media/WarzoneSplash_zpsf307eca2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Warzone
Post by: Paranoia on August 30, 2013, 09:03:44 AM
Quote from: Mazakari on August 30, 2013, 08:56:57 AM
(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc496/TwonkySigs/WarzoneSplash_zpsf307eca2.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/TwonkySigs/media/WarzoneSplash_zpsf307eca2.jpg.html)


Come sooner, just come sooner.
Title: Re: Warzone
Post by: Merrick on August 30, 2013, 10:35:19 AM
Preview Splashes:

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc496/TwonkySigs/ThumpSplash_zpsf4567f66.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/TwonkySigs/media/ThumpSplash_zpsf4567f66.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc496/TwonkySigs/MrGutsySplash_zps17ecff42.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/TwonkySigs/media/MrGutsySplash_zps17ecff42.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc496/TwonkySigs/Doomsday_zps036e830d.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/TwonkySigs/media/Doomsday_zps036e830d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Warzone
Post by: Badnik96 on August 30, 2013, 12:07:52 PM
Woot!

Can't wait.
Title: Re: Warzone
Post by: RedAce on August 30, 2013, 12:30:22 PM
This looks interesting.
Title: Re: Warzone
Post by: helloface on August 30, 2013, 12:51:11 PM
Always loved your bots! It's going to be awesome to see them fight
Title: Re: Warzone Pilot
Post by: Merrick on August 30, 2013, 07:29:58 PM
The pilot will still be out on Sunday, but I am already thinking of making changes:

- MW instead of HW. Restricts the creativity and range of components I can use, but HWs are just too tough to be destroyed by my designs in 3 minutes.

- DSL Tournament Arena instead of Combat Arena. Still reskinned, but allows flippers and rammers to have more of a chance (with low walls and hazards).

- Different splashes. Needs a new background. The white text can be a little hard to read at times. Maybe simplify is a bit.

I'll put the pilot episode up as intended, and then maybe ask you guys what you'd like to see implemented.  :smile:

In the meantime, have another preview splash. I'll try and stick to robots that I haven't yet showcased to make it interesting, but time isn't on my side for the deadline.

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc496/TwonkySigs/MDKsplash_zps463c7363.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/TwonkySigs/media/MDKsplash_zps463c7363.jpg.html)

I'll put up the bracket for the 8 robots that will be duking it out tomorrow.  :smile:
Title: Re: Warzone
Post by: MassimoV on August 30, 2013, 07:39:17 PM
Neat.
Title: Re: Warzone
Post by: helloface on August 30, 2013, 08:10:25 PM
Quote from: Mazakari on August 30, 2013, 07:29:58 PM
- MW instead of HW. Restricts the creativity and range of components I can use, but HWs are just too tough to be destroyed by my designs in 3 minutes. 4 Minutes would be plenty of time. Alternatively, you could do CW.

- DSL Tournament Arena instead of Combat Arena. Still reskinned, but allows flippers and rammers to have more of a chance (with low walls and hazards). Seems good.

- Different splashes. Needs a new background. The white text can be a little hard to read at times. Maybe simplify it a bit. I think they are fine. I have no trouble reading them at all.
THIS IS GOING TO BE SWEET!!!!
Title: Re: Warzone
Post by: Merrick on August 30, 2013, 08:22:26 PM
Actually, Helloface just came up with an idea I like.   :eek: :eek:

5 minute bouts, edited to keep the interesting bits in.
Title: Re: Warzone: The Pilot
Post by: Mr. AS on August 30, 2013, 10:26:32 PM
man mr gutsy is so underweight. ~80 kg that could have been used on aesthetics.

MDK is too but less so.
Title: Re: Warzone: The Pilot
Post by: helloface on August 30, 2013, 10:34:09 PM
Quote from: Mr. AwesumSauce on August 30, 2013, 10:26:32 PM
man mr gutsy is so underweight. ~80 kg that could have been used on aesthetics.

MDK is too but less so.
Yeah, but when you have too many aesthetics it starts to look weird.
I guess Gutsy could use some spikes.
Title: Re: Warzone: The Pilot
Post by: Mr. AS on August 30, 2013, 10:37:41 PM
Quote from: helloface199 on August 30, 2013, 10:34:09 PM
Quote from: Mr. AwesumSauce on August 30, 2013, 10:26:32 PM
man mr gutsy is so underweight. ~80 kg that could have been used on aesthetics.

MDK is too but less so.
Yeah, but when you have too many aesthetics it starts to look weird.
I guess Gutsy could use some spikes.
but would it not look better with FLIPPERMAKERS AND SHELL PANELS EVERYWHERE dsl bar wheelgaurds? its not like he cant afford the weight.
Title: Re: Warzone: The Pilot
Post by: helloface on August 30, 2013, 11:18:22 PM
Yeah, probably. Maybe he wanted to try something different.
Title: Re: Warzone: The Pilot
Post by: Merrick on August 31, 2013, 05:42:16 AM
Quote from: Mr. AwesumSauce on August 30, 2013, 10:26:32 PM
man mr gutsy is so underweight. ~80 kg that could have been used on aesthetics.

MDK is too but less so.

S*** happens.

Building to the weight limit is not an issue for me if it's a display tournament. A lighter heavyweight will move a lot faster with NPC-Fasts, and also it gives flippers a chance to look a bit cooler. If I was going to be entering it into tournaments like Battlebots, then yeah, I could do a lot better.

I'm almost disappointed that people are nitpicking about weight and stuff in something that is essentially a bit of puerile fun.  :confused:
Title: Re: Warzone: The Pilot
Post by: Merrick on September 01, 2013, 12:22:41 PM
I've hit some technical issues. May not be today that the pilot comes out. I'll give it a go. Less than 6 hours until I miss the deadline, so we'll see.


In the meantime, I've fiddled around with the splashes. Hopefully they look better now.

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc496/TwonkySigs/PILOTROUNDONESPLASH_zps6dfeb20f.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/TwonkySigs/media/PILOTROUNDONESPLASH_zps6dfeb20f.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc496/TwonkySigs/SharkSplash_zpsb4525894.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/TwonkySigs/media/SharkSplash_zpsb4525894.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc496/TwonkySigs/SurplusSplash_zpsfe8975b0.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/TwonkySigs/media/SurplusSplash_zpsfe8975b0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Warzone: The Pilot
Post by: Merrick on September 01, 2013, 09:02:40 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzLtfzlzm0o (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzLtfzlzm0o)

Well, here it is.

A few teething problems here and there.

The fights are not edited, so there will be some boring pushing matches. Also I'm not used to the camera so expect some shoddy camerawork, for which I apologize.

Some of the AI didn't quite work out the way I hoped either.

All should be stuff I'll be able to improve with a bit more time though.
Title: Re: Warzone: The Pilot
Post by: Probably Rob on September 01, 2013, 09:23:51 PM
Title: Re: Warzone: The Pilot
Post by: helloface on September 01, 2013, 09:26:31 PM
It's only 3 mins long per match  D:
Title: Re: Warzone: The Pilot
Post by: Merrick on September 01, 2013, 09:39:17 PM
Quote from: helloface199 on September 01, 2013, 09:26:31 PM
It's only 3 mins long per match  D:

Yeah, it'll probably stay that way. I really can't be bothered with the file sizes and extra editing of 5 minute matches.
Title: Re: Warzone: The Pilot
Post by: Mr. AS on September 01, 2013, 09:58:48 PM
Quote from: helloface199 on September 01, 2013, 09:26:31 PM
It's only 3 mins long per match  D:
only 3 minutes?! odds are that if a match has to on for longer than 3 minutes, it'll just end in a stalemate or something boring like that.
plus most bots are made to last 3 minutes.
Title: Re: Warzone: The Pilot
Post by: Merrick on September 01, 2013, 10:02:06 PM
Quote from: Mr. AwesumSauce on September 01, 2013, 09:58:48 PM
Quote from: helloface199 on September 01, 2013, 09:26:31 PM
It's only 3 mins long per match  D:
only 3 minutes?! odds are that if a match has to on for longer than 3 minutes, it'll just end in a stalemate or something boring like that.
plus most bots are made to last 3 minutes.

My concern was that with the amount of 5mm and 10mm armours bouncing around with heavyweights, a lot of the test battles showed that even the more offensive weapons struggled to destroy an opponent in the time limit, and I was loathe to make the spinners more powerful/competitive for balance purposes.
Title: Re: Warzone: The Pilot
Post by: helloface on September 02, 2013, 12:11:50 AM
Quote from: Mr. AwesumSauce on September 01, 2013, 09:58:48 PM
Quote from: helloface199 on September 01, 2013, 09:26:31 PM
It's only 3 mins long per match  D:
only 3 minutes?! odds are that if a match has to on for longer than 3 minutes, it'll just end in a stalemate or something boring like that.
plus most bots are made to last 3 minutes.

Quote from: Mazakari on August 30, 2013, 08:22:26 PM
Actually, Helloface just came up with an idea I like.   :eek: :eek:

5 minute bouts, edited to keep the interesting bits in.
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