Forum:Robot Arena 2 - Robot Wars Wiki (Series 2)

Since it looks like people are serious about this, let's go ahead and make the topic official. This will be the second Series of Robot Arena 2 - Robot Wars Wiki. The earliest conceivable start time is May, that's when my classes end and I can begin filming. If we can pull everything together before then, that would be fantastic.

As a reminder, you need 500 mainspace edits, or 400 main + 100 file, to post here. However, everyone who entered last time may post here, regardless of their edit count. Also, I am organizing a Reserve Rumble for regular contributors who haven't reached quota yet. Full details below.

On another note, we need a better name for this tournament. I have included a section below if anyone has any ideas. '''R A 2 ; [http://www.youtube.com/user/ResettisReplicas aka Resetti's Replicas. ] ( My Talk )''' 04:56, February 16, 2010 (UTC)

New Name
Robot Arena 2 - Robot Wars Wiki is much too long. Can anyone brainstorm a better idea?


 * How about Avatar War? Avatar is defined as "representation", which is essentially what we're doing, right?  Toon Ganondorf    (t    c)  07:22, February 16, 2010 (UTC)


 * I like Robot Wars, Wiki Wars-- Squirrel Monkey   (talk)  09:00, February 16, 2010 (UTC)


 * I like the sound of Avatar Wars, maybe Battle of the Editors? Llamaman201 (talk) 18:33, February 16, 2010 (UTC)


 * i like Llama's suggestion.  Helloher    (Death is not my phone number)  19:55, February 16, 2010 (UTC)


 * I'd back SM's if mine doesn't go ahead. Just Wiki Wars, though.  Toon Ganondorf    (t    c)  21:03, February 16, 2010 (UTC)

I don't have the game! I can't get involved!
Never fear. If you don't have RA2, simply say a Robot Wars robot you'd like to enter and wouldn't be too hard for us to replicate. To make it easier for us, choose one that you know we have already made. Post a few second choices too; not every replica is doable.

Rules

 * The arena will be the Lu-Tze arena with hazards off.
 * No robots already replicated in DSL can be replicated.
 * Replicas can be made with DSL or Stock Components. AI and cheatbot2 parts are allowed as well.
 * No custom components.
 * Robots not replicated in DSL but had their components made cannot be replicated either. Examples of this include Fluffy (Due to Fluffy's blade).
 * Replicas may not have more weapons than its original counterpart. Offenses include covering a robot in spikes that it didn't have, or equipping a flywheel with more teeth than the original had.

HW

 * RA2: I'm going to kick it off by requesting heavyweight again, as I'd like to enter with Conquering Clown, who had technical issues and had to pull out of the Gametechmods tourney, and never got a chance to be on screen R A 2 ; aka Resetti's Replicas. ( My Talk ) 04:56, February 16, 2010 (UTC)


 * Gutripper: Its polite to involve him, I believe, so I emailed him. His choice was Little Fly, if thats do-able?  Toon Ganondorf    (t    c)  07:18, February 16, 2010 (UTC)


 * TG: My top 4 favourites are in the DSL, so I'll naturally go with the next highest - Black Hole. I've seen you have one already, so we can lock it in.  Toon Ganondorf    (t    c)  07:18, February 16, 2010 (UTC)


 * Helloher: RA2, you've gotta use Conquering Clown, hat thing is beautiful. I'll make something at some point.  Helloher    (Death is not my phone number)  08:43, February 16, 2010 (UTC)


 * CBFan: Going to go for a more aggresive combatant this time....can you try for Tut Tut? CBFan (talk) 09:37, February 16, 2010 (UTC)


 * That's quite funny CBFan. One of my conceptual designs last time was Tut Tut. Let's just say it didn't work out. I'll try again though.  Helloher    (Death is not my phone number)  09:54, February 16, 2010 (UTC)


 * I just made it and sent it to Helloher/GK to skin.-- Squirrel Monkey   (talk)  11:58, February 16, 2010 (UTC)


 * Zoggy: I might go for this tournament. I'll enter Mortis please.
 * Read the top. You need to be a wiki contributer.-- Squirrel Monkey   (talk)  11:59, February 16, 2010 (UTC)


 * Christophee: Although I am absolutely terrible at creating robots on this game, I am going to have a go at making one for this tournament. I'm thinking of doing something simple but other than that I haven't really thought too much about it. I'll get back to you with my choice. Christophee (talk) 16:14, February 16, 2010 (UTC)
 * Remember it's just DSL/stock components.  Helloher    (Death is not my phone number)  16:33, February 16, 2010 (UTC)
 * Yeah, I know. Does anybody have any suggestions for robots that would be fairly easy to replicate but wouldn't just lose terribly? I'm trying to think of one but I don't have many ideas. Christophee (talk) 16:37, February 16, 2010 (UTC)

Cunning Plan? Thyrus 17:08, February 16, 2010 (UTC)


 * Kat 3?  Helloher    (Death is not my phone number)  17:21, February 16, 2010 (UTC)


 * Either Saw Point?-- Squirrel Monkey   (talk)  17:42, February 16, 2010 (UTC)


 * Surely Cunning Plan would have no chance on this game, although it would be very easy to make. I'll experiment with a few ideas. Christophee (talk) 17:49, February 16, 2010 (UTC)


 * Why not try Disconstructor? Its simple, and it could be destructive. Moreover, it missed out on last tournament.  Toon Ganondorf    (t    c)  21:06, February 16, 2010 (UTC)


 * Llamaman201: I'd like Ripper (S7 of course) please. Is that too hard to make? Llamaman201 (talk) 18:39, February 16, 2010 (UTC)
 * I can probably make that. No garuntees though.  Helloher    (Death is not my phone number)  08:08, February 18, 2010 (UTC)


 * ManUCrazy: I've just got this game, and I might build a robot for the competition. ManUCrazy 18:41, February 16, 2010 (UTC)


 * Picnic Attack: Will almost certainly enter. I'll speak to him tomorrow and see if he wants a replica made or will make it himself.  Helloher    (Death is not my phone number)  19:55, February 16, 2010 (UTC)

Competitors
This is the space for naming which replica you'll be doing/asking some with Robot Arena 2 to do. Since the tourney is so small, I'd like it if everyone who entered in Series 1, entered with a different robot this time.

With RA2

 * RA2 - Conquering Clown - AI'ed
 * SM - The Spider - Requires Component skinning and AI'ing
 * Thyrus - Spawn Again (Firestorm Flipper doesn`t work without custom flippermotor.)
 * I'm fine with that, but no firestorm parts. Will it come with Diotoir fur?-- Squirrel Monkey   (talk)  13:27, February 16, 2010 (UTC)
 * Has to be S3 verison, other is in DSL.  Helloher    (Death is not my phone number)  13:35, February 16, 2010 (UTC)

I think the DSL Firestormparts wouldn`t fit with the S3 version. Diotiorfur.. Good idea. Thyrus 14:36, February 16, 2010 (UTC)

Without RA2

 * Gutripper - Little Fly - RA2 will do
 * Toon Ganondorf - Black Hole - AI'ed
 * CBFAN - Tut Tut - SquirrelMonkey has made.
 * Which one do you prefer CB? http://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/45060tada.png or http://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/74640Tut%20Tut.PNG
 * I'm not actually sure what the difference between them is, to be honest....sorry. CBFan (talk) 18:25, February 16, 2010 (UTC)
 * One has an unrealistic bar added to the back to add weight on the axe.-- Squirrel Monkey   (talk)  18:36, February 16, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oh, OK....in that case, that one. CBFan (talk) 21:29, February 16, 2010 (UTC)
 * In fact I've improved it even more now so it's heavier and jumps around less.-- Squirrel Monkey   (talk)  08:41, February 17, 2010 (UTC)

Format
The target number of entries is 12, and we could potentially hit 16. However, if we have a perfect square, that means straight elimination, and no losers' bracket. Is everyone ok with this? '''R A 2 ; [http://www.youtube.com/user/ResettisReplicas aka Resetti's Replicas. ] ( My Talk )''' 19:01, February 16, 2010 (UTC)
 * I would like a losers bracket-- Squirrel Monkey   (talk)  19:07, February 16, 2010 (UTC)
 * You always do.  Helloher    (Death is not my phone number)  22:27, February 16, 2010 (UTC)

To be frank, I don't really feel like doing an entire bracket. A few losers' melees are fine, but an entire bracket is just so time-consuming. At any rate, we have 11 of the 12, and I'll probably hear back from #12 soon, so we could just close it there. '''R A 2 ; [http://www.youtube.com/user/ResettisReplicas aka Resetti's Replicas. ] ( My Talk )''' 23:22, February 16, 2010 (UTC)

Byebots
This is the section for proposing

If we need one I've just made General Carnage 2.-- Squirrel Monkey   (talk)  10:16, February 17, 2010 (UTC)


 * Sounds good. Llamaman201 (talk) 11:41, February 17, 2010 (UTC)

I'm in the development stages of a replica of Predator. Anyone interested in having it as a byebot if and when it's done? '''R A 2 ; [http://www.youtube.com/user/ResettisReplicas aka Resetti's Replicas. ] ( My Talk )''' 21:21, February 18, 2010 (UTC)


 * I remember you talking about that on GTM. I'd love to see it.  Helloher    (Death is not my phone number)  21:25, February 18, 2010 (UTC)


 * I'd prefer byebots that don't win battles. Therefore, I'd prefer Predator to General Carnage 2.  Toon Ganondorf    (t    c)  21:54, February 18, 2010 (UTC)


 * Here, Here lol! *mutters something about Plunderbird* Llamaman201 (talk) 10:59, February 19, 2010 (UTC)

Reserve Rumble
Anyone with at least 100 edits in Mainspace and File combined may enter. Byebots can be used here to make up the numbers. '''R A 2 ; [http://www.youtube.com/user/ResettisReplicas aka Resetti's Replicas. ] ( My Talk )''' 23:52, February 17, 2010 (UTC)

Without RA2

 * Headbanger14 - Cyclone (RA2 will do)
 * Hogwild94 - Daisy Cutter (RA2 will do)