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Post by NWOWWE » Wed Apr 16, 2014 9:57 am

-The main point will be to make Vlad the ultimate opportunist and go after any wedge that isn't paying attention to me or any spinner type thing when it isn't spinning.

-Slam them into hazards. Invert them if I can!

-Avoid active weapons so I can prolong my life expectancy. Keep in motion as much as possible.
Area51Escapee,Jan 30 2011 wrote:
Spatula,Jan 29 2011 wrote: I should go 3-1 this week but it'll probably be something like 0-4 or 0-5.
It sucks going 0-5. You lose all 4 of your bot fights for the week and you also lose at life.

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Post by succotash_54 » Sun Apr 20, 2014 9:40 am

For Biohazard:

Get under Tough As Nails and lift and push into Fluffy. His drive is inhibited when he tries to clamp, Bio's super low and a good pusher, and those wheels scream "Remove me!"

Firestorm 5 just has lowness problems, he can't get under opponents very well. Flip and give to Matilda.

Vlad The Impaler 2: Like Vladiator, has a few maneuverability problems. Get under, lift and let Sgt. Bash see what he can do to those chain drives.

Panic Attack 24K: flip when I'm nearby. Slam it into the walls/PPZ Maybe let Fluffy handle it.

Fluffy: Avoid unless I get a clear shot at the side or rear, or unless we're the last two left. Flip and ram into walls to stop drum. Let Matilda have it.

Good luck everyone!

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Post by GF93 » Thu Apr 24, 2014 6:09 pm

All right.

Strategy
I'll want to be tactical and aggressive, using my excellent control and manoeuvrability to its fullest.

Avoid Fluffy and TAN early on, and go for Panic Attack 24k first if I can- its poor manoeuvrability and lack of a srimech, along with my low wedge being able to get under the skirts easily, will make him very vulnerable. Flip him from the sides or corners, and put him over the fence as well if I can.

Focus on the corners or underneath the Lifter when attacking Biohazard- that will make easier to get under his skirts, and once he's flipped, he cannot self-right either.

Vlad 2 cannot turn easily once it's going, and has fairly limited wedge protection from only its weapon- the sides are flat, and its back is tapered, so it's vulnerable to my flipper. Even then though, try to avoid approaching it from the front, and try side-stranding it or flipping it out of the Arena if possible.

Only engage TAN when necessary, and from either the side or behind- never directly from the front. Flip and force it towards the House Robots, or better still, the Arena wall. If it tries to grab me, do everything necessary to get away.

Likewise- keep away from Fluffy when the Axes are going, but make use of the opportunity if I can get him when they are broken, stopped, or if I get him from behind or the rear corners. Again, get him towards the House Robots or Arena Wall when possible.


In general however, keep constantly moving and unpredictable, and keep my back and sides well-protected. Stay alert and pay attention to my surroundings the whole time, and watch out for any ambushes- from TAN, Biohazard and Fluffy in particular.
Most importantly, avoid the Pit. AVOID THE FUCKING PIT.

Good luck, everyone.
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Post by StevenMcG » Tue Apr 29, 2014 5:34 am

Third time's the charm.

THE REAL ROBOT RUMBLE
ELIMINATOR 3
BIOHAZARD Vs FIRESTORM 5 Vs FLUFFY Vs PANIC ATTACK 24K Vs TOUGH AS NAILS Vs VLAD THE IMPALER II

FROM BELMONT, IN CALIFORNIA, BIOHAZARD!
GUEST DRIVER: Philip Bergman
There's nothing toxic about this robot's reputation. With four Battlebots titles under its belt, it's one of the most successful machines in all robotic combat. It's also one of the lowest, with a floor-hugging box frame housing a lifting arm that can both flip and push. The skirting and thick armour have made Biohazard nigh-on impenetrable in the past, but more recent spinners have shown the Battlebots champ's age and those skirts actually prevent it from self-righting properly. Does Biohazard still have that special chemistry?

FROM DURHAM, FIRESTORM 5!
GUEST DRIVER: Alex Valentine
Always the bridesmaid, never the bride! This nimble wedge has three Robot Wars bronze medals to its name, but aims to go for gold in the Rumble. The forward-hinged flipper may not seem powerful, but tell that to the robots it's rolled right over the arena fence! Firestorm also has some of the tightest handling in the warzone and the front blade can get under almost anything. It's not the best in a pushing match, though, and with armour smashed by everyone from Razer to Hypno Disc, Firestorm's hopes could turn to ashes.

FROM ENFIELD, IN MIDDLESEX, FLUFFY!
GUEST DRIVER: Dylan McCarthy
A rogue by any other name...would kick as much bot! Despite limited success in UK wars, Fluffy remains a fast and fearsome foe whose horizontal spinning axes capable of speeds up to 2000rpm. The polycarbonate and steel armour may not be soft to the touch, but they are very strong and the heptagonal frame can run either way up. This does leave the wheels exposed, however, and with a history of reliability problems behind it, Fluffy's future could look pretty fuzzy.

FROM CWMBRAN, IN GWENT, PANIC ATTACK 24K!
GUEST DRIVER: Alex Holt
Don't panic! This former British champion may squash you like a spider, but at least it won't pull your legs off first! Panic Attack is famed for its great pushing power and lifting forks and this particular version has even bigger fangs, an even lower frame, six wheel drive and skirting on all sides. It's especially strong in shoving matches, but it's also rather sluggish and with no self-righting mechanism on this model, one good flip could leave the Welsh warrior in a right panic!

FROM HAARLEM, IN THE NETHERLANDS, TOUGH AS NAILS!
GUEST DRIVER: Andrew Jackson
A confident boast, and not an unwarranted one. This pair of pliers on wheels has seen great success in both Dutch and British contests and is hoping to TAN a few more hides here in the Rumble. The horizontal arms can clamp and crush opponents with ease, while the Hardox armour plating is tough as, well, nails. The huge wheels give Tough as Nails good traction and can let the bot run upside-down too, but they're completed unprotected from the elements and let's just see how tough it is once the CO2 for the jaws runs out...

FROM OAKLAND, IN CALIFORNIA, VLAD THE IMPALER II!
GUEST DRIVER: Josh Noel
The two-time Battlebots champ is back - and he vonts to suck your battery fluid! Blah! While somewhat flatter than before, Vlad II is still a bulky box with a flipping plate, both of which can now run either way up. It's also swift as a bat with almost supernatural top speeds and has enough torque to bulldoze entire armies with ease. Vlad is a warlord through and through, but it can be a bit too fast for its own good and a well-aimed stake through the wheels could send things from Vlad Tepes to Vlad tepid!

HOUSE ROBOTS: Matilda & Sgt. Bash

Roboteers, stand by...
3...2...1...
ACTIVATE!

And immediately Vlad the Impaler II is on the run and slams straight into Firestorm 5, knocking the wedge clear aside! Alex V doesn't feel keen taking on Vlad this early in the procedings, however, and turns his attention to Panic Attack 24K, who is attempting to sneak its way underneath Biohazard. The two compact cuboids size each other up, looking rather like the Marx Brothers in a "fake mirror" skit. Biohazard soon takes a proper jab at Panic Attack and nearly tipples the Brit bot over with a flip on a skirt corner. Alex H stays upright this time and repays Phil in kind by charging Biohazard's own skirt corners. Panic Attack can't quite get the forks in underneath yet, but it can still engage the American in a sumo match and nobody does sumo quite like Panic Attack - just ask Shunt!
CRRRASH!
Ooh, never mind Shunt! Here comes Fluffy with a side-on slash on Panic Attack! The spinning axes have buckled one of the side-skirts almost immediately and now here comes Firestorm to join in the fun! Panic Attack is very popular today - or unpopular, depending on your point of view. Firestorm ploughs under the Welsh warrior, but fires the flipper too late for a full throw. Panic Attack stays upright again, only to take a flipping from Biohazard instead. This time, the whole bot nearly goes over, saved only by gravity or perhaps divine luck. Alex H tries to knock the two flippers away to give himself some space, but he's not quick enough to knock Fluffy back...
CRRRASH!
The already weakened skirt has now been virtually split in two and poor old Panic Attack is beginning to look a very sorry sight. It does still manage to shove Biohazard into the angle grinders (or rather, under them), but can't stop another attack from Firestorm and now the stars align for Alex V. Firestorm dives under, the flipper goes up and Panic Attack goes over. As Alex V flees an oncoming Fluffy and Biohazard nudges his bot aside, Alex H can only watch as the former UK champion is counted out by the Refbot...
1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...10!
By the way, if you're wondering about what's happened to Tough as Nails, don't worry yet. Andy has spent most of the match so far in something of a contest of strength with Vlad II. Neither he nor Josh have any specific bots they want to take on in a hurry and so have decided to have a go at each other. It seemed as though the Impaler was on top at first, using its ridiculous speeds to hit-and-run the nutcracker-on-wheels, but it wasn't long before Tough as Nails turned the right way at the right time and got a hold on the two-time Battlebots champion. Josh tried to flip his way free, but the jaws had too tight a grip already and so the pushing match begins. Tough as Nails starts off strong; with Vlad II at something of an angle, it was that much easier to dig in its wheels and manouevre the Battlebot towards the nearest CPZ. Matilda is already presenting herself for Vlad II by the time Tough as Nails shoves it into the corner...
CRRRASH!
And sends the Impaler tumbling back over the Dutch machine with her flywheel! Vlad's still alive, if rather bruised, and has just enough wits left over to avoid an attack from Fluffy. Dylan's decided that Vlad is next on the menu and takes a charge at the Battlebot, nearly flying into Tough as Nails' jaws in the process! Lucky for Dylan that Andy wants to keep him around a while longer and instead tries to clamp Vlad a second time. He comes close, but the Impaler's speed allows it to escape the arms and even get under one of them. The flipping plate doesn't throw Tough as Nails completely over, but one supercharged ram completes the job and slams the Dutch machine into the northern wall! Now it's TAN's turn to get a tanning as Vlad the Impaler begins beating on the mobile pliers! Mind that Fluffy, Josh!
CRRRASH!
Oh, well. Never mind. Vlad's back plate is scarred, but in one piece. Unfortunately, it now also has Biohazard and Firestorm to contend with, as the two bring their own little tussle further up the arena. Not much has happened with their own duel so far; Firestorm has largely avoided getting caught by the flipping arm and Biohazard has kept mobile enough to prevent Firestorm attacking the skirt corners. Now, however, Phil is quite keen to leave Firestorm behind and take a turn trouncing Tough as Nails instead. The Battlebot meets the Dutch machine just as it trundles away from the wall and just manages to roll it over with the flipping arm. This gives Vlad II ample time to get underneath and plough Tough as Nails into Matilda's CPZ instead. This time, though, Matilda is caught unprepared and Tough as Nails is able to drive over Biohazard and away to safety.
Andy isn't safe for long, however, Vlad II comes back in on the attack, ramming Tough as Nails down near the Flame Pit. Fluffy and Biohazard follow in hot pursuit, but Firestorm swoops in on Biohazard and nearly manages to penetrate those side-skirts. A flick of the arm knocks Firestorm away and Biohazard keeps going, catching up to Fluffy as Tough as Nails and Vlad wrestle over the flames. The Dutch machine gets another grip on the Battlebot, just as Fluffy darts in for a well-timed blow on the Battlebot...
CRRRASH!
This time the side panels get scratched and is that a small crack, I see? Josh certainly hopes not, as he tries to wriggle out of the grip of Tough as Nails. Now it's Andy's turn to get a thumping, however, as Biohazard steps forward and gets under both machines at once! The arm goes up, but the two bots together are too awkard to go over! Vlad slams Tough as Nails into the wall as Biohazard tries another assault, only to find itself caught in a pincer movement by Firestorm and Fluffy! Firestorm dives in from the rear, almost getting right underneath, while Fluffy comes in from the side...
CRRRASH!
A skirt is buckled, but not broken! Phil tries to shake it off and ram the pinned Tough as Nails again, who's now lost its grip on Vlad the Impaler. The two American machines gang up on the Dutch entry, who is now getting flicked about from both sides! Vlad provides the brute force, while Biohazard's arm rolls it over at least once. And here comes Fluffy once again...
CRRRASH!
On Biohazard! Another ugly dent in the skirting as Firestorm shunts Fluffy down the ring and into the nearby empty CPZ! Alex V tries a cheeky flip before shoving Fluffy face-first deep into the corner and running away to concentrate on Biohazard again. The spinner quickly gets into gear and manouevres away before Sgt Bash can show up on the scene. By now, Tough as Nails has finally managed to clamber over the two Americans and give itself some space. Not for long, though, as Firestorm gets in an opportunistic ram on the sides before going back to Biohazard! The two dance about each other briefly while Fluffy tries to attack Vlad again. The Brit manages a glancing blows on the side panels again, but this time Josh is ready. When the impact sends Fluffy twirling, Vlad dives straight at the spinner and slams it into the arena wall! Dylan tries to get away, but Vlad is back in pursuit and shoves Fluffy all the way along the wall, bumping the Pit Release along the way. The siren blares around the ring as Fluffy collides with Sgt. Bash! The House Robot swings angrily around and corners it, trying to nibble on the now-static spinning blade! Dylan panics as the jaws bite in and hurriedly wriggles free with some frantic twitching and yanking, nearly getting a faceful of flame for its troubles as it flees! Good thing it's not really fluffy, eh?
As Fluffy goes on the run, Tough as Nails interrupts the ongoing battle between Biohazard and Firestorm, scooping and clamping the latter with a well-aimed charge. Alex V tries to get Firestorm away, but Biohazard is using this timely interruption to take on both bots at once and starts trying to shove Tough as Nails in the general direction of Fluffy. The arm flicks out, nearly sending Tough as Nails over again, but only succeeds shaking Firestorm loose. Alex V wriggles out from under the arms (with a flip of its own for good measure) and zips away for a broadside attack on a passing Vlad the Impaler! Josh has been trying to pursue Fluffy, who lands another glancing blow on Biohazard in a shower of sparks. Instead, he gets wedged, barged and rolled over completely by Firestorm! The flipping plate is now upside-down, but it can still technically work and it's a wedge not to boot! Vlad II decides to take advantage of its new situation by knocking Firestorm aside and ploughing into Biohazard and Tough as Nails. Biohazard slips away, but Tough as Nails isn't so lucky. Vlad II is too quick for Andy to manouevre properly in time and is now right underneath the Dutch machine. A ram into the southern wall lets Tough as Nails get a quick grasp on Vlad II's rear, but Josh simply throws into reverse and overpowers the ex-FRA European champion into the Pit of Oblivion! Tough luck, tough nut!
Meanwhile, Biohazard and Firestorm are still going at each other, and Fluffy is having a hard time getting a look in. The spinning axes are still working, but not as quickly as before. Come to think of it, Fluffy itself doesn't seem as nimble as it did at the start of this fight. All those bumps and bruises and hard knocks do weigh on a robot so. Dylan is still able to get a few blows in on Biohazard and Firestorm, but it's mostly causing dents and scars now rather than tears, and Biohazard is still the one showing the most damage. Alex V can hear that buckled skirting screaming his name, but the Battlebot is proving a very slippery customer still.
Another assault from Vlad II may change that, however, as Josh sends his chosen machine rocketing up the warzone into his fellow American's side. The lifting plate flicks up; Biohazard jumps a few inches! Did Vlad II catch the skirts? Alex V doesn't care because he now sees an opening. Firestorm barges Biohazard, turns, catches one of the front corners and, aided by another smack from Vlad II, finally finds a way under. Alex V pours on the gas, not wanting to waste this opportunity, and fires the flipper in mid-charge across the arena. Biohazard is flicked up...and topples over onto its back! Phil knows the rear skirt prevents him from self-righting properly, but that doesn't stop him activating the arm over and over again to try. Even the Refbot is slightly bewildered as he trundles in for the countdown.
1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...10!
Three down, three remains, but time is ticking away and Fluffy appears to be losing its earlier pep. Vlad II isn't helping matters by dogpiling on the Brit and smacking it against the eastern wall. Alex V is still less keen to face Fluffy's blades and instead ploughs Vlad from behind, shoving it into the currently vacant south-east CPZ. Firestorm flips Vlad over, trying to beach it against the wall, but Vlad escapes unharmed and gives Firestorm a smack for revenge. Fluffy tries to join in the fun too, but only gets a smack from Vlad itself! All three robots are now scrapping together in the one corner, desperately trying to some kind of advantage! All that's missing is the giant dust cloud and the words "POW!" and "WHAM!" overhead! Vlad is playing at being a battering ram, Firestorm is gliding and twirling as best it can to avoid any blows and Fluffy is trying to hit anything in front of it. Unfortunately the blades only manage minor scars to Vlad II's casing and in comes Firestorm to ram and flip Fluffy right over! Alex V senses Fluffy is getting tired and shoves his fellow Brit towards the Pit. Dylan isn't ready to die yet though and spins Fluffy away, just as Vlad II rockets in from behind to try and push Firestorm down instead! Alex V is ready for this, however, and dodges the onslaught, nearly letting Vlad pit itself!
Josh backs the Impaler away, only to receive a side-on assault from Firestorm, who still seems as perky as ever. The Robot Wars bronze medallist slams Vlad into the Pit Release (no extra points for that one, Mr Valentine!) and fires the flipper! The American is nearly beached on the fence, but a charge by Fluffy forces Firestorm to back off! It wasn't quite powerful enough anyway, as Vlad topples back onto its wheels and speeds off again!
10...9...8...7...
Firestorm sets off in pursuit of Vlad, with Fluffy following a bit further behind.
6...5...4...
Vlad turns to charge Firestorm head-on, but the two only glance each other! Fluffy narrowly avoids the oncoming Impaler!
3...2...1...

CEASE!

Crash! Bang! Wallop! What a punch-up!

Three - count 'em - three robots are still in the picture, but only one will have pride of place on the Grand Final mantlepiece. Who'll get cropped out of the frame? Smile and say "Cheese!" for the Judge:

FIRESTORM 5
DAMAGE: 4 / 5 (Caused the least physical damage, but scored the most knockouts)
AGGRESSION: 4 / 5 (Very often on the offensive, rarely on the run for long)
STRATEGY: 5 / 5 (With two KOs and minimal damage suffered, Alex V's detailed planning paid off)
CONTROL: 5 / 5 (Precise throughout. Getting under Panic Attack and Biohazard and dodging Fluffy's blades for so long is proof of that)
TOTAL = 18 / 20

FLUFFY
DAMAGE: 4 / 5 (The most physically dangerous of the three, yet the only one not to deliver a knockout)
AGGRESSION: 4 / 5 (Started strong, but grew weaker as the fight wore on)
STRATEGY: 4 / 5 (Did well to avoid Tough as Nails and focus on its chosen targets when possible)
CONTROL: 3 / 5 (Again, good at the beginning, but its encounter with Bash and gradual weariness soon wore it down)
TOTAL = 15 / 20

VLAD THE IMPALER II
DAMAGE: 4 / 5 (Dealt plenty of painful rams, as well as the KO of Tough as Nails)
AGGRESSION: 5 / 5 (Relentless throughout. Rarely on the backfoot until the very end)
STRATEGY: 4 / 5 (The plan lacked focus, but hey, it worked. Very well, too.)
CONTROL: 4 / 5 (Steady for the most part, even if it hit the walls instead of the robots now and then)
TOTAL = 17 / 20

It's close - painfully close - but there's no more at 'stake' for Vlad and Fluffy. What a hair-raiser! :proud:

FIRESTORM 5 GOES THROUGH TO THE FINAL! :proud:

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LATER ON:
ELIMINATOR 4
Brutality Vs Chaos 2 Vs Envy Vs King B Powerworks Vs Last Rites Vs Slicer
HOUSE ROBOTS: Cassius Chrome & Mr Psycho

No joke, that was the hardest fight I've had to choose a winner for in several years. No shame to those who missed out on the Final, 'cos damn, them's good bots.

I'm keen to try and keep the rest of the tournament to a semi-regular schedule, so if NWOWWE, GF93, Mystic2000, NFX, Kody and Martijn can get their tactics in over the next week or so, that would be fantastic.

Thank you. :)
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Post by NFX » Tue Apr 29, 2014 7:00 am

Strategy is up on FRA.
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Post by NWOWWE » Tue Apr 29, 2014 7:09 am

BLARG! If only I could have gotten one more point! Well it's a damn sight better than ending up in the pit at least! :cool:

3rd time's a charm?

-We'll keep things simple. Attack anything wedge-y with a vengeance! Avoid the other spinners while they are spinning and whatnot, but definitely go after them when they are not!

-Keep moving around so the wedges can't corner me and push me around. Keep well clear of the hazards as much as possible and especially the pit!

-The more opponents I can take out the better so definitely be assertive when I can.

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Area51Escapee,Jan 30 2011 wrote:
Spatula,Jan 29 2011 wrote: I should go 3-1 this week but it'll probably be something like 0-4 or 0-5.
It sucks going 0-5. You lose all 4 of your bot fights for the week and you also lose at life.

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Post by GF93 » Tue Apr 29, 2014 8:25 am

Firestorm won? Yes! There were some tough machines in there, so I'm very happy to have pulled it off. Thank you! :cool:

That next battle though...I've got the lightest robot in the field, and I'm fighting Brutality and Last Rites together? Bloody Hell. Not looking forward to this one.
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Post by That Kode Guy » Tue Apr 29, 2014 8:28 am

<blockquote class='quote_blockquote'><dl><dt>NFX</dt><dd>Apr 29 2014, 07:00 AM</dd></dl><div>Strategy is up on FRA.[/quote]This.
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