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#Well I'm going for THE BASH again. Hard's axe isn't strong - it isn't making inroads on the turret. The fragility argument against THE BASH is hardly fair and crucially, it isn't even one-sided either. Being fragile to the House Robots? Let's talk about Hard itself then! This is a machine with a much weaker structure than THE BASH. THE BASH has a solid core and its body remained in one piece - even withstanding Dead Metal's blade well. Meanwhile, NEATer ruptured Hard's CO2 supply with one hit by pentrating through that paper-thin armour. Then to add to that, Growler not only flatout immobilised it with a ram but it also completely buckled the armour whenever it so much as clamped down on it. At the end of the day, the House Robots need ''some'' precision to attempt to damage the turret and subsequently flip THE BASH, while with Hard they'll cause severe external damage no matter where they hit on the body of Hard, and they're also most likely to cause crucial ''internal'' damage because those bendy sheet strips just do not offer enough internal protection. To close off, Hard also has a very high ground clearance, and with the armour being so bendy, THE BASH can A) get underneath, and B) get a grip on Hard because of the softness of the armour. I'm confident in my support. [[User:NJGW|NJGW]] ([[User talk:NJGW|talk]]) 10:03, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
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#Well I'm going for THE BASH again. Hard's axe isn't strong - it isn't making inroads on the turret. The fragility argument against THE BASH is hardly fair and crucially, it isn't even one-sided either. Being fragile to the House Robots? Let's talk about Hard itself then! This is a machine with a much weaker structure than THE BASH. THE BASH has a solid core and its body remained in one piece - even withstanding Dead Metal's blade well. Meanwhile, NEATer ruptured Hard's CO2 supply with one hit by pentrating through that paper-thin armour. Then to add to that, Growler not only flatout immobilised Hard with a ram but it also completely buckled Hard's armour whenever it so much as clamped down on it. At the end of the day, the House Robots need ''some'' precision to attempt to damage THE BASH's turret and subsequently flip it over - something which would be a harsh double attack in one go even for the House Robots. Meanwhile with Hard they'll cause severe external damage no matter where they hit on the body of Hard and no matter what form of attack they use. Crucially, they're also most likely to cause ''internal'' damage because those bendy sheet strips just do not offer enough internal protection as shown by Growler. To close off, Hard also has a very high ground clearance, and with the armour being so bendy, THE BASH can A) get underneath, and B) get a grip on Hard because of the softness of the armour. I'm confident in my support. [[User:NJGW|NJGW]] ([[User talk:NJGW|talk]]) 10:03, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
 
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#Hard has an axe which will cause damage to the top of THE BASH here. It should be able to bend the turret off its supports, meaning that if it gets a lucky push or lucky with the House Robots, THE BASH will be tipped over and stuck, unable to right itself. Failing that, both will be matched in a pushing war, so it'll go to Hard for causing the most damage on the top of THE BASH. [[User:Jimlaad43|<font color="black">J</font><font color="gold">im<font color="black">laa</font><font color="gold">d4</font></font><font color="black">3</font>]]([[User talk:Jimlaad43|talk]]) 07:50, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
 
#Hard has an axe which will cause damage to the top of THE BASH here. It should be able to bend the turret off its supports, meaning that if it gets a lucky push or lucky with the House Robots, THE BASH will be tipped over and stuck, unable to right itself. Failing that, both will be matched in a pushing war, so it'll go to Hard for causing the most damage on the top of THE BASH. [[User:Jimlaad43|<font color="black">J</font><font color="gold">im<font color="black">laa</font><font color="gold">d4</font></font><font color="black">3</font>]]([[User talk:Jimlaad43|talk]]) 07:50, October 11, 2019 (UTC)

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Forums: Index > Ragnabot 3 > Ragnabot 3 Heat M


Round 1

Cassius 2 vs Mazakari

Cassius 2 Mazakari
Cassius II
Mazakari
Votes for Cassius 2
  1. We have reached a momentous moment here, as this is officially the halfway point of the Ragnabot 3 heats! Only 12 more heats to go... As such, we can start with Cassius 2 bulldozing Mazakari anywhere it wants, and hopefully we've got our backstage safety sorted so Cassius doesn't pit itself in disgust. Mazakari to be flipped into the pit or House Robots to deal the necessary damage. Jimlaad43(talk) 08:33, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Cassius and Cassius 2 wasn't the best controlled machine but its weaponry is superior and Mazakari just didn't seem deadly in the slightest.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 08:41, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Mazakari to be flipped everywhere around the arena, and Cassius 2 will eventually pit it. Adster1005 (talk) 08:47, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  4. This form of Cassius wasn't actually that bad when it came to driving apart from an obvious game-throw against Pussycat. Thus, I can see Cassius throwing around Mazakari without too much hassle or damage and winning after it throws Maza down the pit. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 09:20, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Eh, a tough battle, since we know at least that Mazakari is decently reliable...certainly the most reliable of the three S4 machines eager to ride off the back of Hypno-Disc's success. But I question how effective its disc actually is. Cassius may not have the best control, but it'll be continually aggressive and Mazakari probably won't have much time TO cause damage, so I'll say Cassius gets the nod here. And then tries to attack the House Robots as per usual. CrashBash (talk) 12:16, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  6. I can definitely see the argument for Mazakari here, and I think it would definitely stand a chance against S2 Cassius. In the end, though, I just fancy Cassius 2 to be more aggressive, with that high ground clearance very easy to breach, flip and push around. Hogwild94 (talk) 17:54, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Mazakari
  1. Sorry Toast, I was too busy detailing how Eddy Evolution and Spikasaurus would win their battles, that I forgot this one and allowed three others to quickly vote for Cassius 2! Now, OK, let's give Cassius 2 its gas back and pretend no behind-the-scenes incidents occurred. Even so, I think NJGW mentioned that Cassius 2 was capable of more than one flip per battle, as it did against Dundee. Even so, this does not excuse how Cassius 2's control really was not the greatest, often speeding past its opponent, rather than committing to a flip. In a Series 3 environment, this is perfectly OK. However, Series 4 had some powerful spinners in it, and one that is very much overlooked is Mazakari. Remember that this was a machine that allegedly destroyed a £1,000 machine in the Series 4 qualifiers, and the reason it was unable to cause much damage in its only televised battle was because it faced Mortis. Enough said. Here, Cassius 2's pre-Hypno-Disc armour is highly subject to damage from the disc. What's worse is that the control issues I mentioned previously will expose Cassius 2's wheels to a side-on attack. If Mazakari achieves this, it is game over, and I can see it doing this eventually. Henceforth... Don't bring wheels into the arena count: 37. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 09:15, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
    Cassius's wheel aren't exposed, so surely this isn't a DBWITA if Magnetar vs Ajjay wasn't for the same reasons. Jimlaad43(talk) 09:37, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
    When Cassius 2 charges, its set-up means that its flipper is lower to the ground. What is the cost of doing so? Raising the rear so that the wheels (GASP!) are exposed to the elements! Re-watch Cassius 2's fight with Dundee and you will see the logic. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 09:40, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
    I appreciate the logic in how Mazakari might win this match, it's perfectly reasonable. But you can't punish Cassius II for having wheels, the wheelie issue does not mean Cassius II has exposed wheels that JP can criticise. TOAST 15:09, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  2. I'm happy to support Mazakari's spinner in damaging that very thin Cassius 2 armour. Cassius will complete a flip or two here and there, but I also see it failing to complete flips too - its set up driving for flips was very, very bad against Dundee, and that'll hurt it on Control. That Control, coupled with the only damaged caused will give Mazakari the edge in a Judges' decision, though I think it can inflict a KO anyhow. NJGW (talk) 09:26, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Mazakari apparently did plenty of damage in its qualifier battles, and was completely robbed to fall in the first round of Series 4. The Cassius II one-flip thing is hard to define, as it flipped Dundee several times, but the safety breach took place between the first and second round, so the one-flip deal was likely in effect for the Pussycat fight (where its offence was limited to a single spike usage). Ragnabot presumably has perfect safety, so I think it's fair to assume Cassius II will have a fully functional flipper. However, it can flip Mazakari as much as it likes, but Mazakari's disc will still win the fight against the poor armour of Cassius II, especially as Rex Garrod has no way to finish off an invertible spinner, not with his poor control. TOAST 15:09, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Cassius 2 (6-3)

Micro-Mute vs Hannibal

Micro-Mute Hannibal
Micro-Mute
Hannibal US
Votes for Micro-Mute
  1. In the same vein that SpaceManiac's voting for Eddy to beat DE BESH, I'm gonna do the strange thing and vote Micro-Mute to beat Hannibal. Here's the thing - Micro-Mute is blisteringly fast to the point where Hannibal can't really get ahold of the 'bot meaningfully, and whenever Micro-Mute goes on a charge to attack, it'll most likely bounce away and constantly keep hitting Hannibal's flat sides over and over again while Hannibal won't be able to control the featherweight easily. Plus, Hannibal isn't exactly the most reliable 'bot out there, so it could slow down a bit later on, even if the 3-minute fights don't show the problem as greatly. Thus, I will go with the option that Micro-Mute will last to the judges' where it'll win on aggression. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 09:25, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Go on, I will back Doot's argument here. I have disagreed with the original vote 6/8 times in this very section of the heat. Not bad. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 09:48, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Hannibal
  1. This is a shame because Micro-Mute is a featherweight which could certainly defeat some of the more useless and unreliable heavyweights in the tournament, but Hannibal isn't one of those and it can use its big flat sides to easy push Micro-Mute around and get it into the pit. Jimlaad43(talk) 08:33, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Micro-Mute to be decimated by Matilda in flashy style. In all seriousness, Micro Mute can't effectively beat many due to how easy it was to flip flop about and even against featherweights of its own! Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 08:43, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Hannibal will pit Micro-Mute. A shame, because Micro-Mute always seemed to be a competent machine. Adster1005 (talk) 08:48, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Hannibal won't breakdown, which leaves Micro-Mute to inevitably harm itself through the House Robots or arena hazards. NJGW (talk) 09:27, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Anyone who says Cassius is badly controlled in the previous fight....well, they have a point, but Micro Mute was hardly any better. There may be no grinders to beach itself under, but the fact it was so difficult to keep in a straight line means Hannibal could easily push it around with little effort on the rare occurrences they DO collide. Otherwise I just fear Micro Mute is going to end up in a CPZ. CrashBash (talk) 12:18, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  6. Confused by the comment that an undefeated Annihilator champion is unreliable? I would love to back Micro-Mute now that Mega-Mute is eliminated, but I can't justify it. TOAST 15:15, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
    No one ever actually said Hannibal was unreliable, although its breakdown in the first round does make you wonder...Jim said "Micro-Mute is a featherweight which could certainly defeat some of the more useless and unreliable heavyweights in the tournament, but Hannibal isn't one of those" CrashBash (talk) 16:18, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
    Doot's "Plus, Hannibal isn't exactly the most reliable 'bot out there" comment triggered my response. The first round breakdown did escape my memory/notice though. TOAST 18:17, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Not quite a Taz impression, as I will being calling them now, but Hannibal should just about be capable of flipping and overcoming Micro Mute here. Hogwild94 (talk) 17:56, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Hannibal (2-7)

Constrictor vs Aggrobot (7)

Constrictor Aggrobot (7)
Constrictor
Aggrobot
Votes for Constrictor
  1. This might actually be a decent tactical battle. Constrictor and Aggrobot's weapons will likely do very little to each other, but both had the movement and pushing power at least to keep this interesting. Constrictor's lifter looks lower and wider than the front of Aggrobot, so I think that one will get under Aggrobot more times, and should push Aggrobot back. A pretty decent battle could follow, and the judges could give it to Constrictor for that reason. Jimlaad43(talk) 08:33, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  2. A tight battle but for me Aggrobot 3 was extremely unreliable, yes it was able to withstand damage but it often killed itself with its own weaponry more so than the opponent doing it in...Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 08:52, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  3. The Aggrobot votes make a lot of sense, but even with Aggrobot's weapon being slightly superior, I feel Constrictor lends itself better to the wedge battle. Aggrobot's sides are very exploitable, and although Constrictor's lifts will largely fail, it will be launching more attacks. TOAST 15:49, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Aggrobot (7)
  1. I think Diotoir is getting a bit confused here. This version of Aggrobot (not Aggrobot 3) apparently broke down in the Series 7 qualifiers thanks to Ceros. However, I feel we can excuse this, because Aggrobot remained unharmed after various flips from Ripper. But what about Constrictor? Well, I don't rate its lifter in the slighest, since it failed to topple anything, nor at the very least control its opponent ala Panic Attack. In contrast, Aggrobot's lifter actually WAS capable of toppling opponents... near the end of its Series 7 melee, one can see Aggrobot getting underneath and flipping Ripper, of all robots. If it can flip Ripper, it can surely topple the boxy Constrictor without too much trouble. Once that happens, the battle is over to me; why? Because Constrictor could not right itself after being toppled. Whether this was due to damage caused by Tsunami or another factor, this is a huge blow for the machine, as it now lacks a weapon. Aggrobot can then control the battle from there, winning on a judges' decision. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 09:23, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Constrictor's lifter never got enough height or purchase to lift over opponents - the attempts on Killer Carrot were rather telling. Aggrobot to win this with a lift or two which it can outright complete, or if needbe through using the crusher. NJGW (talk) 09:29, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Aggrobot looks more competent to me, honestly. Constrictor's weapon is such a steep shape that I'd be surprised if it could even flip anything over reliably whereas at least Aggrobot's weapon could lift and topple given enough time. Constrictor will lose this on control and aggression as I can't see it getting any purchase on Aggrobot whereas Aggrobot can get all the lifts it can until it eventually topples Constrictor over. (I know its invertible but Constrictor's weapon became completely useless when inverted) --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 09:36, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  4. This is a tough battle, and one that will certainly go to the judges IRL. But I do slightly trust Aggrobot more, especially as we have seen in the past that its lifter does work, and is more likely to breach Constrictor than the other way around. CrashBash (talk) 12:19, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  5. This compact Aggrobot I actually feel was better than its immediate predecessor, the claw looks a lot more potent and capable of actually doing something for a start. It can get a clamp on Constrictor to win this. Hogwild94 (talk) 17:57, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Aggrobot (7) (3-5)

Big Nipper vs The Gap

Big Nipper The Gap
Big nipper 10
TheGap
Votes for Big Nipper
  1. Just to remind everyone about the interchangeable weapon rule, Big Nipper can use its claws or its disc in any battle you deem them suited to. However, if you think it will win with one weapon and lose with the other, you must vote for the situation in which it will win with that weapon, as that's the point of tactics - choose the weapon which will win the battle. I'm only saying this to avoid having to type "Yep" or similar as the full extent of my vote because The Gap has no chance to survive the flywheel of Big Nipper. Jimlaad43(talk) 08:33, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Even with claws Big Nipper would win this easily.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 08:44, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
    On a side note, It doesn't seem there's anyone in this Heat that can take on Big Nipper...at the moment. I hope it stays that way (Crossed fingers) Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 09:56, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  3. So many segments, so many pieces... --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 09:26, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Let's go, Big Nipper! NJGW (talk) 09:30, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  5. It doesn't matter what weapon it uses... Big Nipper will book The Gap a single ticket out of this competition. VulcansHowl 09:49, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  6. I say it uses the disc, meaning... Don't bring wheels into the arena count: 37. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 10:04, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Disc, and The Gap gets knocked out in one hit. Claws, and The Gap's exposed frame gets snagged, leaving it vulnerable to being pitted, or House Robot'ed. Is that a word? It should be a word. CrashBash (talk) 12:20, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  8. I see this as a prime opportunity to use the claws, and create some really interesting television. TOAST 15:21, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  9. Big Nipper may not even need to go for the wheels to win this, that framed construction looks rather vulnerable to being flung over just from a good slam. Hogwild94 (talk) 17:58, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  10. Big Nipper will win with either set-up, the disc will take the wheels out, or the claws will catch The Gap and pit it. Adster1005 (talk) 20:27, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for The Gap
Winner: Big Nipper (10-0)

THE BASH vs Eddy Evolution

THE BASH Eddy Evolution
THE BASH
EddieE
Votes for THE BASH
  1. Thanks to a poor featherweight, THE BASH manages to scrape through to a battle win! Go on Bash! Jimlaad43(talk) 08:33, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  2. I should probably elaborate instead of going "yep" for this. The Bash wasn't a great robot. It was purposefully built for novelty purposes and nothing more and although Eddie survived blows, it was made of wood. Not only that the weight difference and possibly even control will be the swaying factor here. Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 08:44, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Unlike my last vote, I can't vote Eddy through for this. THE BASH is probably more likely to push around Eddy and cause it problems, though I think if Eddy went into THE BASH's jaws, then it'll be crumpled beyond recognition if it really is a wooden 'bot. And if not, there's always the pit. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 09:29, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Space's vote is a good read, but I can't quite back it. THE BASH should win this through visually weightier drives. NJGW (talk) 09:44, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  5. I'm not convinced that THE BASH's jaws will grab hold of Eddy on their own, or that its spikes will cause meaningful damage to the featherweight's wooden hull, but a few strong drives into the walls should allow this House Robot tribute act to dominate. In spite of their machine's flaws, Team Tie-Rip won't be going 'Double D' just yet. VulcansHowl 10:23, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  6. THE BASH MAY HAVE DIED IN....OH, WAIT, HANG ON.....THE BASH may have died permanently in one hit, but lets be realistic here - there is no way that Eddy Evolution is going to manage to pull off that sort of attack even if it charges at it at full speed. Therefore, whilst it'll hardly be spectacular, THE BASH WILL HANG ON....will hang on in there until time runs out, or Eddy gets itself into trouble with dubious control. CrashBash (talk) 12:23, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  7. For heavyweight standards, the claw of THE BASH is tiny, but to a featherweight robot, it's Razer-sized. Even if THE BASH was built for novelty purposes, that doesn't automatically mean it had to be terrible - at the end of the day, it is still a Series 10 heavyweight. I can't defend it breaking down irreparably at the hands of a flipper (although would you want to repair this robot when you have Tough as Nails right there?), but Eddy Evolution is no Eruption. TOAST 15:24, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  8. That claw the absolute perfect size for THE BASH to grab and destroy Mini-Broot. Hogwild94 (talk) 18:00, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  9. If THE BASH can grab Eddy, it's an easy win. If not, it will push around Eddy Evolution into the House Robots, where they will do the terminal damage. Adster1005 (talk) 20:54, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Eddy Evolution
  1. This might be the weirdest vote I have ever made on the Arena Forum. Honestly, at the start of the tournament, I was hoping Eddy Evolution would drop out in the qualifying, since we know little about it. However, I realised two things about it: firstly, it survived everything that ARGH! could dish out on it, suggesting durability at some level. And secondly, it was still an agile enough machine even when compromised by a spinner, with a decent disc. What about THE BASH? It was agile, I give it that. But it was not effective in the slightest; first of all, I struggle to see THE BASH's claw grabbing anything, let alone a featherweight. And secondly, THE BASH was exceptionally fragile. Thinking about it, THE BASH suffered a gearbox issue, its armour proved easily exploitable, and it just died in one attack, being terminally damaged in the process. Even an uncompetitive but brave featherweight like Eddy Evolution could genuinely trouble it, in that case. With equal levels of agility, but with Eddy Evolution having the more effective weapon and general reliability, I actually see it outmatching the Reboot opponent. Heck, if it can attack the wheels of its opponent (which is possible, because THE BASH's awkward shape will enable others to exploit its flanks easily), some decent damage could be caused. Overall, I suspect a judges' decision, but one where Eddy Evolution, somehow, someway, wins. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 09:03, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: THE BASH (9-1)

RCC vs Conquering Clown 2

RCC Conquering Clown 2
RCC
Conqeringclown2
Votes for RCC Votes for Conquering Clown 2
  1. Conquering Clown will find its lawnmower blade to be pretty crucial here, as it should be able to force RCC to conk out after a few hits. Jimlaad43(talk) 08:33, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Yep.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 08:45, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Knowing RCC, it wouldn't surprise me if it suddenly died after moving 5 feet across the arena. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 09:30, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  4. yeah, solid start for the Clown. NJGW (talk) 09:44, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  5. I once met Mick Foley at a wrestling Meet and Greet. I got him to sign my Robot Wars Extreme book in the process! Sadly, I did not have time to ask him why he had heat with Conquering Clown, and thus by logic, Doink. Conquering Clown 2 to take out RCC within a few blows. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 10:04, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  6. Guessing that Mick Foley isn't the only one who's afraid of clowns... VulcansHowl 10:11, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  7. A fairly simple victory on the cards here...it'd be like a tournament in Twisted Metal. Did anyone ever play Twisted Metal? Shame Twisted Metal isn't in this heat, it would have been perfect against Conquering Clown. CrashBash (talk) 12:27, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  8. The clown annoys RCC until it breaks down. Conquering Clown then becomes the first team to get a post-match interview in the first round of Ragnabot 3. TOAST 15:25, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  9. Pretty straight forward for the US over the Netherlands. Oh no wait, that was the Women's World Cup final. Hogwild94 (talk) 18:01, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  10. Conquering Clown to push around RCC and eventually into the pit. Adster1005 (talk) 20:55, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Conquering Clown 2 (0-10)

Reptirron The Second vs Nasty Humphrey

Reptirron The Second Nasty Humphrey
Reptirron the second
Nasty Humphrey
Votes for Reptirron The Second
  1. Reptirron has a flipper which should eventually tip Nasty Humphrey over, where it can't self-right from. A shame, because Humphrey will probably be the more aggressive robot until that point, and the axe could make a hole or two in the top of Reptirron. Jimlaad43(talk) 08:33, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Flip.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 08:45, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  3. A good ol' one-flip-and-done. Nasty Humphrey wasn't really fit to fight well and Reptirron is a competent 'bot. But competent enough to be a top 8 'bot... well, we'll have to see. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 09:32, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  4. A tight one, but really if Reptirron can complete its attack, it's pretty much won. Will it? I'm gonna give a tentative yes on this occasion. I'm not convinced Nasty Humphrey will be able to do much terminal to it in return. CrashBash (talk) 12:28, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  5. This is a good match-up. In the end, though, if Reptirron works properly, I can easily see it managing a sufficient number of flips to sway the judges decision. Hogwild94 (talk) 18:02, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  6. I think Reptirron will eventually get a flip in on Nasty Humphrey, and I think Nasty Humphrey won't be able to self-right. Adster1005 (talk) 21:00, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Nasty Humphrey
  1. I don't know, count this as soft support, but I'm not convinced Reptirron has enough range to overturn the wide Humphrey. One or attack axe attacks landing could swing this one on a Judges' decision. NJGW (talk) 09:45, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Not really buying the whole "flip of doom" argument. Nasty Humphrey had some decent power and range in its axe, while its shape is awkward enough that it should be able to self-right regardless of angle. Heck, the only way I see Nasty Humphrey struggling to self-right is if it has fired its axe when Reptirron The Second topples it. Therefore, I trust Nasty Humphrey to right itself after every flip Reptirron The Second achieves. And the flips Reptirron The Second will achieve.. will be few and far between. Perhaps one of the main reasons I do not get why Reptirron The Second made the Last 8 of Wikia Series 8 is not the fact it cannot self-right. It is because of how steep its flipper is, which I feel can barely get underneath its opponent. Heck, even Lightning at times fell victim to Nasty Humphrey's front, so I trust the axe machine for the most part to outwedge its opponent, landing axe blows on the top of the machine. A judges' decision is likely here, but Nasty Humphrey has all the cards. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 09:46, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Yep, for me, Nasty Humphrey is not going to be turned over by the "high-pressure lifter". Reptirron was too weak and didn't boast nearly enough height on its lifts, it would need a full drive across the arena to complete a flip, and it didn't drive nearly well enough to convince me it could do that. If Reptirron does not complete a flip, and Nasty Humphrey does land some axe shots, then the winner is obvious at the end of the decision. TOAST 15:27, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Reptirron the Second (6-3)

Spikasaurus vs Gravity (7)

Spikasaurus Gravity (7)
Spikasaurus
Gravity
Votes for Spikasaurus
  1. Oh, I must be brave to make this vote under Jimlaad's nose here! Indeed, I can already forsee the rage underneath my vote here. But anyhow, how do I explain my vote for Spikasaurus? Well, firstly, I cannot see this ending in an out of the arena, because Spikasaurus was agile and slippery, thus being likely to be thrown about but not out of the arena. However, what really makes me vote for Spikasaurus are two factors; firstly, speed, which the Series 4 machine easily outmatches Gravity in, enabling it to edge away from the flipper and attack Gravity's vulnerable sides. This leads me to point two: Gravity's armour is weak as heck, which will enable a penetration from Spikasaurus' spikes to occur. The two machines will become latched onto each other, enabling the Series 4 robot to push its opponent around with no resistence. Alternatively... them wheels look a little suspect, don't they? The tiny bit of polycarbonate will prevent this from becoming an official count update, but even so, Spikasaurus will penetrate the wheel guards with the spikes, puncturing the tyre. After that... what can Gravity do, aside from a lucky flip? Spikasaurus to use its intelligence, speed and agility after a tense start to exploit Gravity's weak armour and wheels, controlling the battle from there, and winning on a judges' decision. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 08:48, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Gravity (7)
  1. This is definitely going on the OotA list. Jimlaad43(talk) 08:33, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  2. I think Spikasaurus could win this, I mean it's fast and could easily stab the wheel guards of Gravity easily,and survive a flip or two. But the thing is Gravity is very powerful and Spikasaurus being lighter in weight will result in lots of flips.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 08:50, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Gravity has weak armour, but Spikasaurus' is just as brittle. Those roll bars got bent so easily, and a few Gravity flips will either leave it beached on its back or out of the arena. NJGW (talk) 09:31, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  4. This fight hurts me so much 'cause Spikasaurus is such an underrated 'bot, but it has zero answer against Gravity who'll hurl it all over the arena, eventually finishing in a good ol' OotA. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 09:33, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
    On the contrary, votes like Space's prove just how overrated Spikasaurus is. Permanent impaling doesn't mean victory, as Kan-Opener has proved too often, and I'm sure the time it got permanently impaled in its heat it ended up losing that battle... Jimlaad43(talk) 09:40, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
    To call a spade a spade, your Kan-Opener argument makes no sense. The reason it lost the battle was because... there were two other machines present, damn it! Put it this way, if Kan-Opener was facing Barbaric Response in a one-on-one battle like this, it would win, no question about it. And if Spikasaurus and Gravity were in a melee and were latched onto each other throughout the battle, as long as the other two machines are still present, they will lose. But since this is not a melee situation, an impaling is a very good way to win this match. But again, I don't think you read my vote correctly... I actually mentioned that Spikasaurus could impale a wheel two, which will not mean that the two robots will be stuck together, but will instead result in Gravity struggling with mobility while Spikasaurus can dart about. In addition, I could say that Gravity is better, but situationally, Spikasaurus will win because Gravity cannot do much of meaning to it, a similar reason why you voted for General Chompsalot 2 over St. Agro back in A Fantasy Audited War 3! As for Spikasaurus being overrated... Maybe, although this is not my debate. My debate generally focuses on why Steg 2 is overrated. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 10:01, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  5. The tyres and polycarbonate could prove ideal targets, but I feel Spikasaurus's ground clearance and spears are going to make it even more vulnerable against the forerunner of modern UK flippers. Not so sure the rollbars are going to take many hard landings at this point. VulcansHowl 09:37, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  6. OK, this is where I stand. I can see Spikasaurus managing to puncture Gravity's sides and wheels. I can even see it winning this fight. But for lack of a better description, for every ten fights these robots have, I can see Gravity winning seven of them. Spikasaurus still has a lot of its own vulnerabilities that Gravity can exploit just as vise-versa....slightly difficult to control, rollcage vulnerable to being buckled (especially if Gravity can get it into a House Robot) and a fairly high ground clearance. Those are just as big a problem as Gravity's thin armour and exposed wheels. CrashBash (talk) 12:32, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Well it's certainly not a close battle in my mind... TOAST 15:28, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  8. If Gravity was slower, I'd probably give this to Spikasaurus, who could easily get around the sides and stab the tyres, leaving it pretty much a sitting duck for further attacks a la Tornado. Alas, as Gravity is also pretty quick and a lot more maneuverable, so I can only see it outdriving Spikasaurus for the win. Hogwild94 (talk) 18:04, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
  9. Gravity can beat Spikasaurus, and although Spikasaurus could spike the wheels, I think I have to use Behemoth-Apollo logic here, and 9 times out of 10, Gravity will win. Adster1005 (talk) 21:06, October 6, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Gravity (7) (1-9)

Millennium Bug vs Warhog

Millennium Bug Warhog
Millenium bug arena
Warhog
Votes for Millennium Bug Votes for Warhog
  1. An awkward image choice for Millenium Bug, but I wanted to see both weapons in their entirety, so this is what we're gonna have to live with... Warhog will have plenty of time to sit around and get its spinner up to speed (2/3 times is good enough for me) and can charge in at the Bug, ripping legs off without even breaking a sweat (or a crucial internal component) and keeping at it until the Bug can't move anywhere. Even Warhog is capable of winning this battle. Jimlaad43(talk) 22:52, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  2. I... guess Warhog actually showed damage potential at one point. Legs will go flying. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 23:06, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Warhog vs Barber-Ous is, for some reason a dream match of mine. Maybe it is because both are glass cannons that could have gone much further, but usually did not. Warhog to break the legs of Millennium Bug. And before anyone uses the reliability card, Warhog actually survived all punishment inflicted to it in its Series 6 melee, only losing because S.M.I.D.S.Y. pitted it. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 23:29, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  4. A better version of Hypno-Disc vs Black Widow. TOAST 23:45, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Warhog always seems to get an easy first round for Ragnabots. This is clearly no exception. CrashBash (talk) 04:30, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  6. I feel dirty voting for Warhog. Anyways at least we've confirmed Big Nipper's got a somewhat safe journey to the finals.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 05:42, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Warhog will damage the legs, and the count will then start. Adster1005 (talk) 13:52, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  8. Warhog, please don't die at the half-way mark... VulcansHowl 18:04, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  9. Even if Warhog doesn't work properly, I still have confidence in it to win this. Hogwild94 (talk) 20:13, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Warhog (0-9)

Hard (Loanerbot) vs Doctor Fist

Hard (Loanerbot) Doctor Fist
HardNL
Doctor Fist
Votes for Hard (Loanerbot)
  1. Doctor Fist's repeated inability to do anything will spell disaster against something that can at least move and attack. The axe will try to damage Doctor Fist and a simple whack will likely kill it. Jimlaad43(talk) 22:52, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  2. At least Hard wasn't outright awful and didn't die instantly like what Fisto here managed. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 23:08, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Piece De Resistance and maybe even Dutch Scarab could have beaten Doctor Fist. Enough said. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 23:29, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  4. I never really understood the universal hate of Doctor Fist but I’m not gonna bother defending it. TOAST 23:47, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
    If it was just a one-time machine, akin to Vector, Max Damage, etc, I think most would deem it to be a forgettable robot. However, a lot of people, myself included, are in ire of the fact that Doctor Fist failed to move properly twice in two different series. The team had enough time between Series 6 and Extreme 2 to fix their robot, but they didn't. Henceforth, they wasted two spots that could have gone to better machines (like King B Powerworks or Splinter!!), or an entertaining jokebot (like Destruct-A-Bubble). SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 10:35, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Well, if you've got a robot that fails to function in two straight fights, then you have a problem. CrashBash (talk) 04:31, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  6. Yep.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 05:43, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Doctor Fist did nothing of note really, and broke down easily. Hard needs one ram and one axe blow and it's won. Adster1005 (talk) 13:55, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  8. This Fist won't be punching through that bell, that's for sure. VulcansHowl 18:04, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  9. Hard's weapon has damage potential, Doctor Fist's doesn't. Hogwild94 (talk) 20:14, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Doctor Fist
Winner: Hard (Loanerbot) (9-0)

Automatic Jack vs Typhoon Thunder

Automatic Jack Typhoon Thunder
Automatic Jack File 2
Typhoon Thunder
Votes for Automatic Jack
  1. You’d never think that Automatic Jack, Skarab and Rameses II were from the same team, but Automatic Jack was almost drawn against its Series 1 predecessor here, with only Typhoon Thunder separating them. I adore Typhoon Thunder with all my heart and would love for it to win, but its damage output was very low for Typhoon standards, and its driving - sorry Keri Scott - was really quite poor. Understandable of course, a full body spinner is always a nightmare to drive, so well done Keri for giving it a go, but the difference in weight between these robots is just comical. Automatic Jack’s summary suggests it started well against Death Jester and was only beaten by a competent Berserk and a direct attack from Dead Metal. That’s plenty forgivable, so I’m going to temporarily betray my Typhoon Queen, and will pick the Super Heavyweight over the lightweight. TOAST 00:09, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Typhoon Thunder
  1. If things go very oddly, there is the smidgeniest chance of Typhoon Thunder technically fighting itself if the Twins manage to get through a heat as well as Typhoon Thunder. It's off to a good start as Automatic Jack may be much heavier, but it is very slow and ponderous, and does have exposed wheels. Typhoon Thunder can run rings around the Superheavyweight, occasionally smack the wheels with its spinner and hope it eventually does some damage. I can't see Automatic Jack being able to scoop up Thunder and push it somewhere critical at any point here. Jimlaad43(talk) 22:52, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Now, I see a certain someone ranting about how the non-heavyweight Typhoons are being overrated against heavyweight and superheavyweight opponents. And he does have a point, to be fair. However, Automatic Jack is not one of the robots I would back to beat Typhoon Thunder here. Based on the limited footage we saw of it, it barely did anything, was sluggish and had rather ineffective weapons. Apparently, it also broke down during its only battle. Typhoon Thunder probably will not force a knockout, but it seemed agile enough to dodge Automatic Jack's wedge and instead focus more on the exposed wheels. The wheels should survive, but the damage and aggression from Typhoon Thunder should give it a judges' decision victory here. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 23:16, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  3. The trouble with trying to vote for/against 'bots with unknown qualities is that you don't know what its gonna be able to potentially do and what it can/can't manage. However, Automatic Jack isn't exactly a 'bot that could really apply the pressure onto a 'bot well as it was a slow super heavyweight. Typhoon Thunder can nickel-and-dime its way into a win via the judges', that is if Automatic Jack doesn't die first. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 23:18, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Yeah, I kinda have to go for the robot who we saw actually function. If Automatic Jack really is that slow and/or unreliable, it's not helping its case. Being heavier and having a wedge does not always a superior robot make. CrashBash (talk) 04:34, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Those wheels are too tempting not to damage.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 05:51, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  6. The wheels are suspect to damage, and Typhoon Thunder can run rings around Automatic Jack, leading to more aggression and more damage. Adster1005 (talk) 14:48, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  7. A narrow win on minor damage. Hogwild94 (talk) 20:14, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Typhoon Thunder (1-7)

Skarab vs 4x4

Skarab 4x4
Skarab
4x4 Arena
Votes for Skarab Votes for 4x4
  1. Wow this is actually a really tough battle to decide. Both robots I'd say are pretty similar is size and shape, with 4x4 having a slight weight advantage. I think the deciding factor for me is Skarab's completely ineffective hammer against something with Series 6 armour. 4x4 should be able to get the better drives and pushes in all fight and could get the cheese on toast properly burnt on the flame pit. Jimlaad43(talk) 22:52, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  2. 4X4's weapon will finally be able to do some damage for once as Skarab didn't possess the best armour. Skarab to be speared and disposed of, thus finishing off all the Scarabs of Robot Wars. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 23:20, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  3. 4x4 very much an outlier in this comparatively stacked and busy heat. TOAST 00:00, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  4. I am admittedly a little concerned about 4x4's extremely passive performance in its only fight to the point I'm wondering when it stopped working. But it is technically still the newer machine so in theory should be able to push Skarab around. CrashBash (talk) 04:36, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  5. 4x4 should be capable of pushing and bullying Scarab about.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 05:50, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  6. 4x4 will be able to push Skarab about and win on a Judges' Decision. Adster1005 (talk) 14:59, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Not sure about 4x4's potential, I think its only slightly better than Monad. That said, it should outmatch Skarab for the judges' decision victory. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 15:38, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  8. All 4x4 needs to do is push Skarab around and onto the Flame Pit, for a nice chunky slice of cheese on toast. VulcansHowl 18:04, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  9. 4x4 can easily grip hold of Skarab and control it sufficiently until something gives. Hogwild94 (talk) 20:15, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: 4x4 (0-9)

Barber-Ous 2'n a Bit vs Black and Blue

Barber-Ous 2'n a Bit Black and Blue
Barber-Ous II'n a Bit
Black&Blue
Votes for Barber-Ous 2'n a Bit
  1. Now, I could try and argue that Black and Blue are so low that Barber-Ous won't be able to hit them at the right angle to do anything except make itself bounce, but Black and Blue had very similar impact related reliability issues, and Barber-Ous did at least prove at some points that it didn't have internals made of Doritos. Barber-Ous is only really at risk if it connects with the clusterbots' spinners, and I feel it is well driven enough to get around the sides or backs of the clusters. Barber-Ous should just about manage to keep the internals intact to kill both robots in the three minutes. Jimlaad43(talk) 22:52, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  2. It is funny, I was actually wondering about when these two machines would compete, and now they face each other. Anyhow, clear victory for Barber-Ous 2'n a Bit here. Firstly, Black and Blue were easily taken out by Daisy Cutter, whose full body spinner was well of the ground, yet still hit the clusters. And secondly, even if Black and Blue do hit the drum with their drums... come on, Barber-Ous 2'n a Bit survived everything Shredder Evolution and Infernal Contraption could dish out to it, two better spinners than the clusters. Let's see if my third favourite machine can escape a Ragnabot heat for the first time. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 23:05, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Both these 'bots couldn't take hard knocks all that well, but Barber-Ous will be the one that will make the hard knocks happen rather than Black and Blue. The full-body drum will eventually wreck one of the 'bots to secure a win on the judges' after the other isn't able to withstand the onslaught of Barber-Ous' attacks. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 23:22, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Not that this matters, but which rule on clusterbots are we using? The most recent one, meaning Barber'Ous would need to take out both Black AND Blue in order to win? Not that this matters, since both were taken out by Daisy Cutter anyway...CrashBash (talk) 04:38, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
    Considering the reboot series had the rule saying 55% of the 'bots weight needed to be immobilized, I'd say that both 'bots of Black and Blue need to be taken out for a KO. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 09:28, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  5. I think Space's argument about Shredder and Infernal Contraption is pretty much all that's needed. The weaker spinners here will be decimated.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 05:48, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  6. A close battle, and whilst I think Toast's logic is sound, Barber-Ous II'n a Bit will knock out Black or Blue, but will both be knocked out on the impact of Barber-Ous and whichever cluster it didn't knockout. It will then go to a Judges' Decision in which the Judges' will go for Barber-Ous II'n a Bit due to being more aggressive and doing more damage. Adster1005 (talk) 15:20, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Barber-Ous blows both clusterbots away with its much superior spinner. Hogwild94 (talk) 20:16, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Black and Blue
  1. Going the controversial route here, but Barber-Ous II’n a Bit’s breakdowns were the fault of the team intentionally moving the placement of their link inside the robot, and this version specifically is very suspect to being knocked out. Yes you could just treat it as though it’s the Extreme 2 version for its own benefit, but the drums of Black and and Blue pose enough of a threat to Barber-Ous in their own right to force a KO themselves. Under reboot criteria, Barber-Ous has to KO both halves of the clusterbot, and though I think it will achieve one, the last robot standing will be Blue or Black. TOAST 23:52, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Barber-Ous 2'n a Bit (7-1)

Diotoir (10) vs Major Tom 3

Diotoir (10) Major Tom 3
Diotoir 10
Tom
Votes for Diotoir (10)
  1. Kadiotoirna Machina will make the Brits rue the day they forgot to assist during the Potato Famine and make sure the Union Jack is partitioned in the top quarter. (Sorry, I've watched too many videos on the history of the island of Ireland recently) Jimlaad43(talk) 22:52, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  2. The Wooden Spoon loser can't catch a break, can it? Picture what happened with X-Terminator, only more exceedingly violent. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 23:09, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Seeing as Big Nipper, Barber-Ous and Diotoir are in this heat, we have nearly all the finalists of A Fantasy Audited War 3! Maybe we can pretend Typhoon Thunder is Typhoon 2. Anyhow, little is known about Major Tom 3, but it suffered badly against X-Terminator, so Diotoir will have no issues here. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 23:29, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Boston celebrates as Diotoir throws all of England’s tea exports into the ocean, and Major Tom with it. TOAST 23:55, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Easy win for Diotoir Machina. CrashBash (talk) 04:39, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  6. Major Tom 3 is one of those deigns where I prefer the previous version of. Well Diotoir will certainly make use of that disc to "modify" its design.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 05:45, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Diotoir will have no problems here. Adster1005 (talk) 15:26, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  8. It pains me to say this, but... Diotoir will kick ass and chew that bubble gum dispenser head. VulcansHowl 18:04, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  9. To be honest, any Diotoir would beat any Major Tom IMO. Hogwild94 (talk) 20:20, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Major Tom 3
Winner: Diotoir (10) (9-0)

Gravity (D2) vs El-Mower

Gravity (D2) El-Mower
GravityDRW
Elmower
Votes for Gravity (D2)
  1. Easy win with a couple of flips. I suppose this is my only chance to post this then. Jimlaad43(talk) 22:52, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  2. 2 Gravitys potentially meeting eachother? RNG sure is weird. Anyways, there will be a good one-flip-and-done as the OG Gravity has the power in it to lob over El-Mower. Then Shunt murders the doll for some reason. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 23:15, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Jimlaad said it all. I think. TOAST 23:56, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Yep, no contest. CrashBash (talk) 04:40, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Yep.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 05:46, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  6. Gravity doesn't even need to use the flipper. Adster1005 (talk) 15:29, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Gravity will eventually either push El-Mower into the pit or overturn its opponent. If only there were a Robot Wars segment on Sesame Street. Now that would be great! SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 15:38, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
    Sergeant Bash's cameo. Jimlaad43(talk) 15:54, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  8. F is for Flipped. VulcansHowl 18:04, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  9. Easy flip and win. Hogwild94 (talk) 20:20, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for El-Mower
Winner: Gravity (D2) (9-0)

Robogeddon vs Raging Reality

Robogeddon Raging Reality
Robogeddon
Raging Reality
Votes for Robogeddon Votes for Raging Reality
  1. Not only is Raging Reality an IRL outperformer, it was also a Ragnabot 2 outperformer by finishing in the top 16 somehow! It's off to a good start here, as it has a Series 3 robot with a cavernous ground clearance. Knowing RR, it'd find a way to flip Robogeddon out of the arena, no matter how small and high the flip-out zones may be. Jimlaad43(talk) 22:52, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Another one-flip-and-done as Robogeddon's ground clearance might as well make this a suicide. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 23:16, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Same matchup last Ragnabot, same result. Not sure if Raging Reality will achieve an out of the arena, but it has this one in the bag. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 23:29, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Two robots roughly as iconic as each other, both for completely different reasons. It would be hard to put one ahead of the other on those grounds, but certainly on combat, Raging Reality wins with a single flip, very much within the confines of the arena. TOAST 23:59, October 7, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Because only one of these robots is going to be able to get underneath the other...or even has the range to flip the other over. Robogeddon really was a product of its time. CrashBash (talk) 04:41, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  6. Yep!Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 05:46, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  7. One flip. And done. Adster1005 (talk) 15:31, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  8. Well, this is probably one of the least gruesome ways for Robogeddon to go out... VulcansHowl 18:04, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
  9. Best I can say is that at least Robogeddon will stay in one piece this time. Hogwild94 (talk) 20:21, October 8, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Raging Reality (0-9)

Round 2

Reptirron the Second vs Conquering Clown 2

Reptirron the Second Conquering Clown 2
Reptirron the second
Conqeringclown2
Votes for Reptirron the Second
  1. I don't think Reptirron the Second should've reached the Second round, but now that it's here, I'm throwing it another vote. Conquering Clown's weapon usually died off after a number of hits, relegating it to a reasonable-but-handicapped wedge. If this happens in battle here, I think Reptirron will be able to quite leisurely carry out some lifts and run away with it. It does look nearer to the arena floor. TOAST 13:58, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  2. I agree that Reptirron the Second should have lost to Nasty Humphrey, but I too back the flipper here. My concern is that although CrashBash raises a point that Conquering Clown 2's body can potentially right the robot when flipped, I have no clue how long this process will take. It will probably allow Reptirron the Second to push its opponent into the pit by the time the latter can self-right. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 14:05, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  3. I'm liking this side's arguments more. Reptirron seems to have the better wedge and should be able to tip Conquering Clown onto its back- particularly given that the wheels at the rear should make any lift cause the Clown to start wheelying. From there, the Clown's going completely over, or Reptirron can just keep dictating the battle from there. Combatwombat555 (talk) 20:42, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Yeah, I'll agree with the thoughts of this side. NJGW (talk) 21:47, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Reptirron's Series 7 melee proved that it has the speed, drive and flipping power to cause the Clown problems. Sure, Conquering Clown has a more effective wedge and a reasonably damaging lawnmower blade, but I have to wonder how limited the blade's damage output is when it consistently stopped upon hitting opponents. Plus, I'm not sure how effective the arms are for self-righting when Reptirron does get a flip in, which is bound to happen at some stage providing the Drybrook machine conserves its CO2 supply well. VulcansHowl 09:47, October 10, 2019 (UTC)
  6. Reptirron displayed enough in its Series 7 melee to convince me here. A lot of US machines have notorious ground clearance, and I’m fairly sure CC2 is no exception. I trust Reptirron to exploit that effectively, and the flips it deals out will outweigh minor damage from its opponent. Raz3r(talk) 17:51, October 10, 2019 (UTC)
  7. The aggression of Reptirron should be enough to out do the damage done by CC2, this could end in a pitting if Reptirron can flip it, and pit it in one good sweep, but even if it doesn't, it should win on the Judges'. Adster1005 (talk) 19:20, October 10, 2019 (UTC)
  8. Thought about it a lot more, but now I have switched to support Reptirron instead of Conquering Clown. The way I see it this time, Reptirron actually managed to get flips on its opponents, so I actually have faith to lift CC2 about. It may not complete flips considering how unwieldy the clown is, but the leverage it gets will be enough to push around CC2 and give it an edge on aggression. Plus, CC2's weapon is not very effective and will most likely break trying to get damage points, which'll cost it in the event of a judges'. Ultimately, Reptirron's lifts will do more than what CC2 can do. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 23:22, October 10, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Conquering Clown 2
  1. Despite being a flipper, I don't think Reptirron has what it takes to deal with Conquering Clown. The clown is aggressive and damaging and I can just see it spending the fight pressuring Reptirron, pushing it into House Robots and other hazards. The clown to take it on a judges decision if it doesn't score a knockout blow. Jimlaad43(talk) 13:31, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  2. I can't be certain, but the fact that Conquering Clown's body can move suggests that it should be able to self-right when Reptirron flips it over. That combined with its generally awkward shape and also the fact that Reptirron's flipper doesn't really allow it to get underneath all that well leans towards a Clown victory. CrashBash (talk) 13:40, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  3. The Clown was aggressive, faster and better controlled. That blade may not be too effective but will cause scratches and dents here and there.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 13:46, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Reptirron II was never that reliable; Conquering Clown's weapon should be more than capable of causing something to go wrong. Hogwild94 (talk) 17:28, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Reptirron the Second is relatively sluggish in comparison to Conquering Clown 2, so with neither robot having KO potential, I'd naturally lean towards the latter winning on a JD. Although that blade was far from the most offensive weapon in the show's history, the fact that CC2 has damage potential is more that can be said for Reptirron. SFCJack (talk) 18:29, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  6. Can't see how Reptirron flipping CC2, CC2 can however scar the hell out of Reptirron and push it around. CC2 to win a easy judges decision. Sam (BAZINGA) 20:12, October 10, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Reptirron the Second (8-6)

Barber-Ous 2'n a Bit vs Big Nipper

Barber-Ous 2'n a Bit Big Nipper
Barber-Ous II'n a Bit
Big nipper 10
Votes for Barber-Ous 2'n a Bit Votes for Big Nipper
  1. Hmm, Big Nipper with claws could certainly be an interesting battle to decide, but it has that flywheel which will find the plastic tube super-easy to carve through and find something vital in the inner workings. Or it'll just tear the side wheels off for a DBWITA. Jimlaad43(talk) 13:31, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Somewhere, somehow, SpaceManiac is having a really bad day. CrashBash (talk) 13:40, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  3. As I said, there's no robot here that can beat Big Nipper, maybe some could give it some trouble but claw or no claw it has this in the bag.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 13:48, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Oh well, at least Barber-Ous 2'n a Bit did well in its past two tournaments. Alas, the Barber-Ous era from 2018-19 officially ends here, to the opponent that beat it back in A Fantasy Audited War 3. Honestly, I am not sure whether Barber-Ous 2'n a Bit could even beat Series 5 Big Nipper, because the latter is one of a few good control machines (like Behemoth, Splinter and X-Terminator) that can easily control the drum's movements for a pitting. Then, when you see that Barber-Ous 2'n a Bit also has vulnerable wheels and this version of Big Nipper can equip a disc... Don't bring wheels into the arena count: 38. Time to put my faith in Firestorm 5 and Kat 3, and see whether Meggamouse and Stinger can escape the heats (or face Carbide and Eruption respectively, which is more likely to be honest). SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 13:56, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Considering Big Nipper's weapon blasted Smash into the stratosphere, I'm wholly expecting Barber-Ous to be completely split in half on the first couple of impacts. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 13:58, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  6. If Big Nipper used the disc, it wouldn't even need to bother aiming for the wheels when it can just cut straight through the plastic drum. I do love that plastic went from a completely mocked source of armour to now a highly respected one, but this particular plastic wouldn't stop Big Nipper's disc. Of course, it should be perfectly content to use the claws here anyway and keep the spinner intact. TOAST 14:01, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
    Plastic is such a wide word though. Thin polyethylene water pipe is very different to thick HDPE. If Gabriel was made of the same stuff and thickness of Barber-Ous, it would have been utterly pulverised by the spinners it faced. Jimlaad43(talk) 14:04, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
    Imagine a Reboot Barber-Ous with thick HDPE armour (and protected wheels). Imagine how great that would be? SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 14:21, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
    Protected wheels would make it worse....... TOAST 14:25, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
    Gabriel-esque wheels. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 16:22, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
    You have to remember that Gabriel's wheels did get regularly torn apart, it's just that they were good enough to keep the juicy bits away from weapons. For it to work for Barber-Ous, the wheels need to be low so the drum can hit things. HDPE wheels would just transmit the impact to the innards. Better than what they had before, but not some godly OP bot. Jimlaad43(talk) 16:35, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
    It does not have to be a godly OP robot for it to be one I love. :) SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 16:40, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  7. The more solid and more modern spinner will take this easily. Hogwild94 (talk) 17:29, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  8. I love the Barber-Ous machines so much, but I just can't back it here. SFCJack (talk) 18:30, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  9. If Big Nipper only had the claws it'd be closer, but with the spinner Barber-Ous is going home in a bin bag. Combatwombat555 (talk) 20:44, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  10. Nice NJGW (talk) 21:48, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  11. If Big Nipper's disc tore a few chunks out of Gabriel's mace, I dread to think what it will do to Barber-Ous's drum. Even the Series 7 incarnation would prevail, I think. VulcansHowl 09:47, October 10, 2019 (UTC)
  12. I can see this being over in a single hit to the drum. Raz3r(talk) 17:51, October 10, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Big Nipper (0-12)

4x4 vs Hard (Loanerbot)

4x4 Hard (Loanerbot)
4x4 Arena
HardNL
Votes for 4x4
  1. 4x4 for me. Think it'll survive without a weapon that can shake loose or get deep into the internal area. And for general movement I think it will push better. NJGW (talk) 21:51, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Hard (Loanerbot)
  1. Hard's axe could actually do some pretty decent damage to the top of 4x4. It'll certainly out-wedge 4x4 at every opportunity and shove it down the pit a bit more punctured than it started the fight with. Jimlaad43(talk) 13:31, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Yeah, pretty much a convincing victory for Hard here. I have no idea what 4x4 would even be able to do to it. CrashBash (talk) 13:41, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Same as the above really.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 13:48, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  4. You know what? I know Hard hasn't got a flipper of the sort, and I know 4x4 may just die in the middle of the arena as it wasn't a reliable 'bot, but... one-flip-and-done. Its still a bloody unstable 'bot that has a ground clearance that Hard can easily breach. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 13:59, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  5. You know something, I genuinely started writing a vote for 4x4, and I do maintain that this will be closer than many people would expect, but narrowly backing Hard on its surprise path to 97th place. TOAST 14:04, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  6. Neither robot was great, but at least Hard was stable and has a weapon that cannot be broken by its opponent here. I think some taps on the top of 4x4 will be enough for the judges' decision. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 14:13, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  7. If 4x4's armour was anything like Monad's, Hard will go to town on it. Hogwild94 (talk) 17:30, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  8. It's a crying shame that Barber-Ous 2'n a Bit couldn't have matched either of these. Backing Hard here on the basis that it has an damaging(?) weapon. SFCJack (talk) 18:35, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  9. Hard axing away at the top of 4x4, even if it doesn't do much damage, is a lot more than 4x4 can do. Combatwombat555 (talk) 20:46, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  10. At some point, 4x4 will die under pressure, allowing the loanerbot Hard to smash it to its heart's content. VulcansHowl 09:47, October 10, 2019 (UTC)
  11. 4x4 wasn’t too po bad in terms of speed, but everywhere else it’s in trouble. Hard to win on all criteria, should the fight go that far. Raz3r(talk) 17:51, October 10, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Hard (Loanerbot) (1-11)

Hannibal vs THE BASH

Hannibal THE BASH
Hannibal US
THE BASH
Votes for Hannibal
  1. It surely won't take long for Hannibal to bulldoze THE BASH and flip it over. From then on its an easy victory for the American robot. Jimlaad43(talk) 13:31, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  2. I know this isn't really my place to complain and I wouldn't normally, but I may as well since this feels like it should be an obvious decision...but I can't really help but laugh about the fact the best pictures we have of Hannibal not only lack its grabber, but have a plastic carrot on it, an article that would have never been there were it not for Bunny Attack. CrashBash (talk) 13:43, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
    I can swap it to HannibalGrab.JPG if you want. Jimlaad43(talk) 14:01, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
    The funny thing was that I was the one who got that screenshot, which I took specifically for when I did the Audited Nickelodeon Robot Wars. Memories. It doesn't really bother me all that much, just found it amusing. CrashBash (talk) 14:23, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  3. I agree Crash, the carrot makes it hilarious. Hannibal was way more reliable and worked...Unlike THE BASH.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 13:49, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  4. THE BASH WILL BE BASHED. No one-flip-and-done here, though, 'cause I don't think Hannibal's spikes ever lifted anyone. Still, the spikes will spear and kill THE BASH after some impacts. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 14:01, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  5. To me, this will end in a flip of doom. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 14:13, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  6. Sorry, can't see beyond a killer flip. Hogwild94 (talk) 17:31, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
    Can I just point out to all the one-flip-and-done voters that THE BASH’s turret was a srimech? Hannibal is hardly going to roof it like Eruption did, the srimech will remain intact and operational. TOAST 17:47, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
    Very well then. Hannibal flips THE BASH over, pushes it into a House Robot, and said House Robot, doesn't matter whom, immediately rips off its srimech. Job done. CrashBash (talk) 21:47, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for THE BASH
  1. After narrowly backing down from a controversial 4x4 vote, my actual contrarian vote will be in favour of THE BASH. First I want to remind everyone that THE BASH had two pneumatic spike weapons. It's easy to forget, as Sgt. Bash never had these weapons, and THE BASH never demonstrated them in battle, but trust me they're there. These should leave some marks in Hannibal's very reflective armour, which will only highlight the damage caused. The current voting party on the left side also believe that Hannibal's very lengthy prongs will be used to puncture THE BASH, but in contrast, I believe these overly lengthy prongs will just give THE BASH a target to grab with its claw, which would certainly be the most decisive attack of the match. Maybe if Hannibal did a better job of winning a head-to-head battle against Bunny Attack then I would support it, but Will Tatman seemed better off with Vert-I-Go in the end. One for Jeroen van Lieverloo! TOAST 14:11, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Yeah, go on then. I can see THE BASH getting a tasty grip on Hannibal's side armour and take advantage with those spikes. Whether the Dutch machine could actually damage Hannibal is up in the air, but I'd put my money on them winning a JD. SFCJack (talk) 18:41, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  3. I'll go with that. Hannibal never actually managed to flip anyone, and even if it does manage to tip THE BASH over it should be able to use the turret to self-right. The pneumatic spikes should be able to do something to Hannibal's flat sides, and yeah, I agree that the claw should be able to get to grips with Hannibal's spikes. Combatwombat555 (talk) 20:59, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Poor THE BASH. As pointed out: it broke due to a very high flip from Eruption, and was then pulled out afterwards because why not? They made the effort to travel down with another robot - a well known one at that - so why not use it for a fight? In the couple of seconds we saw it, THE BASH seemed to have sufficient speed about it. It's certainly not a completely rubbish robot. I'm backing this side. NJGW (talk) 21:46, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  5. I can see Hannibal shoving THE BASH around a lot, but honestly think that a flip is a tad over-ambitious for the lifting spikes to dish out. In return, the (functioning) jaws and spikes of THE BASH will give it just as much impetus to control Hannibal - which itself was also pushed around a fair bit by Basenji and Bunny Attack of all robots - and even cause a fair amount of damage. If both robots survive the Judges' decision and turn out to be equally aggressive and controlled, then the damage points picked up by THE BASH will prove key. VulcansHowl 09:47, October 10, 2019 (UTC)
  6. I’m convinced by the grabbing argument. I can’t see much damage being caused on either side, but if THE BASH can get a hold of Hannibal’s weapons that should outdo anything Hannibal can dish out. I don’t trust it to lift THE BASH over, not do I believe it has a big advantage in terms of speed or armour. A dull fight, but one which I think THE BASH will edge. Raz3r(talk) 17:51, October 10, 2019 (UTC)
  7. THE BASH can control the fight using the claw/gripper. In addition, the spikes can cause some damage, as well as part of the claw to win on a judges' decision. Adster1005 (talk) 21:53, October 10, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: THE BASH (6-7)

Gravity (D2) vs Gravity (7)

Gravity (D2) Gravity (7)
GravityDRW
Gravity
Votes for Gravity (D2)
  1. Seen it, Gravity S7 was sold immediately after Series 7 while Gravity DS2 remained with WJ Dijkstra and continued to compete at UK events as Gravity 4, thus the older Gravity won in real life. TOAST 14:15, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Gravity (7)
  1. Well then, thanks random.org, that's one way to solve that problem. The updated and far superior Series 7 machine to overturn and defeat the older one. Jimlaad43(talk) 13:31, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Only on random.org. CrashBash (talk) 13:43, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  3. I'm so glad this happened XD.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 13:50, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  4. AYYYYY, it actually happened! That's 3 matchups where 2 of the same 'bots fight each other now! Gravity 3 will catapult Gravity 1 OotA in fine style and may even break Gravity 1's flipper in the process. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 13:54, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  5. D2 Gravity did have the better pushing power, I would say! But Series 7 Gravity had the better flipper, wedge and power. No contest. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 14:13, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  6. The older Gravity's quest for recognition continues. TOAST 14:15, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Two Spidermen pointing at each other GIF. Hogwild94 (talk) 17:31, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  8. Isaac Newton would be proud. SFCJack (talk) 18:44, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  9. Seeing as Gravity can't even self-right, an easy win for Gravity. Combatwombat555 (talk) 21:00, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  10. Gravity 1: "Gravity... I am your father." Gravity 3: "So what?" VulcansHowl 09:47, October 10, 2019 (UTC)
  11. Judt like Gravity isn’t a bad film, Gravity isn’t a bad robot. However, Gravity’s a major improvement on Gravity thanks to the flipper and increased driving experience. Gravity will also know Gravity’s tactics inside and out, whereas the same cannot be said for Gravity. Gravity to fall to an OotA via Gravity. Raz3r(talk) 17:51, October 10, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Gravity (7) (0-11)

Cassius 2 vs Warhog

Cassius 2 Warhog
Cassius II
Warhog
Votes for Cassius 2
  1. Flip or not, Warhog lost to Napalm and I can never give it the benefit of the doubt. Toon Ganondorf (t c) 22:32, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
    You can though, because A: It was actually the team's fault Warhog's spinner did not work, as they had forgotten to turn it on before battle, and B: Warhog actually survived everything dished out to it in its Series 6 melee. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 22:37, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
    Not to mention it worked perfectly fine in Series 6, no spinner issues whatsoever. Looking into its worst performance when it clearly wasn't working properly really isn't the right thing to do. Even I wasn't willing to do that, and you know I've been very vocal about Warhog's performance with Napalm. CrashBash (talk) 04:25, October 10, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Warhog
  1. I'm not sure if Cassius will be able to survive the spinner enough to deal with Warhog. In Series 6, we do have to remember that Warhog worked all fight and was just purely beaten when Shunt lifted it onto S.M.I.D.S.Y. towards the end. Cassius won't overturn Warhog at any point, and I just think the spinner will stop Cassius being able to push, even when it gets under the cavernous ground clearance. Cassius to be broken and immobilised by the spinner. Jimlaad43(talk) 13:31, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Y'know, in all the Ragnabots we've had, Cassius 2 has NEVER gotten past Round 2. It has always fallen at this stage. Whilst I have so many questions about Warhog in the long run, such has how effective its spinner actually is, logic should dictact that Cassius just isn't built for withstanding a spinner of any decent speed and/or weight. Unlike Mazakari, Warhog the You-Had-One-Job robot has that. So...yeah, Cassius gone again. CrashBash (talk) 13:46, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  3. I don't wanna vote for Warhog at all (I hope it faces a robot, like Big Nipper, that can safely kill off this robot next round!) but Cassius' poor driving and struggle to get underneath Dundee really hinders that KO flip.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 13:54, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
    You watch, Warhog will match up against Hard next. :V --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 14:04, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Can Cassius 2 ever catch a break in Ragnabot? Its been losing to progressively worse 'bots in round 2 each time and now its losing to Warhog of all 'bots now. The spinner will easily carve into Cassius' weak armour before Cassius desperately dives into the pit in a bid to save itself. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 14:03, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Cassius 2 also crashed out early in A Fantasy Audited War 3, not been a great few years for this machine. Warhog should be able to dodge Cassius 2's initial charges, and punish it with some well-timed hits. Cassius 2, with pre-Hypno-Disc armour, will not stand a chance. SpaceManiac888 (Talk)
  6. Honestly, Cassius II always falling prior to the Heat Final has never surprised me. Heck, Cassius II couldn't even pull that off in its own series... TOAST 14:24, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Yeah, why not? Warhog will, for once, spin properly and deflect any attempt Cassius 2 and its not that great ground clearance makes to gut underneath far enough for a killer flip. Hogwild94 (talk) 17:33, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  8. Big fan of Cassius 2 and wish it got more screen time than it did, but Warhog has untapped potential for me, without a victory to their name. Does Cassius 2 have the potential to get the KO flip on Warhog? Absolutely. Would it? I'm not convinced. SFCJack (talk) 18:54, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  9. I just can't see Cassius getting the flip it needs. Combatwombat555 (talk) 21:05, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  10. Cassius 2 has the capacity to perform a one-flip KO, but considering how long it took to do so against Dundee, even with its supposedly more refined active suspension, I honestly think the original machine would fare better here. Warhog can target the sides and suspension, which will leave Cassius 2 hobbling; before long, an immobilisation or kamikaze dive into the pit will follow. VulcansHowl 09:47, October 10, 2019 (UTC)
  11. If Warhog spins in any capacity, this is an easy win I think. It’ll certainly score all the damage points, and probably most of the control too. Raz3r(talk) 17:51, October 10, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Warhog (1-11)

Diotoir (10) vs Raging Reality

Diotoir (10) Raging Reality
Diotoir 10
Raging Reality
Votes for Diotoir (10)
  1. The massive spinner should tear large chunks out of the side of Raging Reality. This'll be like Matilda's demolition of it at the end of the heat final. I can't see Raging Reality's flippe rbeing powerful enough to cause an Apollo-esque breakdown from a flip. We lose another Semi-Finalist super-early. Jimlaad43(talk) 13:31, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Raging Reality could win this if it tips Diotoir onto its side. I'm not entirely convinced this will happen. Maybe in every one of ten fights, to use my Spikasaurus vs Gravity analogy. CrashBash (talk) 13:47, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  3. If the damage that Matilda caused was anything to go by...Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 13:51, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  4. And another 'bot that placed in at least the top 16 falls. Diotoir will make sure that Raging Reality is absolutely vanquished from this arena. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 14:07, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Hardly fair to call Apollo's KO on Diotoir a "breakdown", it was definitely a stranding, but Raging Reality won't be pulling that off. TOAST 14:18, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  6. See, Raging Reality is a good Series 6 machine. But my goodness, was it massively vulnerable to certain weapon types, especially spinners. Light armour, boxy sides, a narrow flipper that can have its tip easily be buckled, Raging Reality stands no chance against Diotoir, who is one round away from escaping the heats for the first-time. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 14:19, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Diotoir's spinner pretty much as good as Matilda's flywheel, and we saw how Raging Reality's armour fared against that. Hogwild94 (talk) 17:34, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  8. Nothing really to add. SFCJack (talk) 18:55, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  9. A powerful invertible spinner against a boxy flipper with thin armour. Combatwombat555 (talk) 21:06, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  10. Matilda flashbacks incoming. VulcansHowl 09:47, October 10, 2019 (UTC)
  11. ”THERE WAS A REALITY CHECK FOR YOU! THEY’RE OUT! WHAT A STUNNER! Diotoir stands proud, unlike Raging Reality, and they’re through to the heat final!” Raz3r(talk) 17:51, October 10, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Raging Reality
Winner: Diotoir (10) (11-0)

Typhoon Thunder vs Aggrobot (7)

Typhoon Thunder Aggrobot (7)
Typhoon Thunder
Aggrobot
Votes for Typhoon Thunder Votes for Aggrobot (7)
  1. Aggrobot will be able to survive the spinner no problem, and is certainly fast, strong and good enough to easily deal with the tiny robot, bulldozing Typhoon Thunder easily into danger, and potentially tipping it over with its wedge and a good slam. Jimlaad43(talk) 13:31, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Aggrobot took a solid hit from Zorro and all that got knocked off was a stuffed toy. Typhoon Thunder is far, FAR lighter, putting her at a major disadvantage. CrashBash (talk) 13:48, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Same as the above.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 13:51, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Aggrobot is a Heavyweight fighting a Lightweight so all that'll happen is that Typhoon Thunder will be recklessly bulldozed, eventually resulting in Aggrobot getting a win via a pitting. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 14:09, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
    To be fair, Typhoon Thunder would have been the runaway champion if there was a Lightweight Ragnabot. Not that it had much competition, mind. CrashBash (talk) 14:22, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  5. Nice, both Aggrobot machines may reach the third round! Not bad, but yeah, Typhoon Thunder will not make an impact on the tough Aggrobot, and will probably have its rythmn disrupted just hitting its opponent. Aggrobot will then charge in and topple its opponent. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 14:19, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  6. A very awkward battle where no robot can do anything of note to the other, and much as I want to vote Keri Scott through to the Heat Final, I better not be that deliberately controversial. Maybe she'd get a vote against THE BASH or something, but at least she made it this far. I shall eagerly await her return with Typhoon Twins, but for now Typhoon Thunder serves just to book a slot in SpaceManiac's long-awaited blog updates. TOAST 14:23, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
    Actually, that raises a valid point. Suppose we had gotten Typhoon Thunder vs Typhoon Twins. What then? CrashBash (talk) 14:29, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
    Special guest Gary Cairns adds a skirt to middleweight Typhoon and adds the word "Thunder" using adhesive stickers, defeating the Typhoon Twins solidly before withdrawing to allow Keri and the Twins to progress. TOAST 14:38, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  7. Typhoon Thunder too lightweight to cause meaningful damage to the solid enough looking Aggrobot. Hogwild94 (talk) 17:36, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  8. Yeah, Aggrobot would comfortably win the pushing match, and proceed to pit Typhoon Thunder. SFCJack (talk) 19:01, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  9. If nothing else, this is a light spinner against a solid and pretty agile wedge. Combatwombat555 (talk) 21:08, October 9, 2019 (UTC)
  10. Series 7 Aggrobot was able to get under Reptirron the Second quite easily, so it should have no problems against the incumbent lightweight champion (by default). VulcansHowl 09:47, October 10, 2019 (UTC)
Winner: Aggrobot (7) (0-10)


Round 3

Diotoir (10) vs Gravity

Diotoir (10) Gravity
Diotoir 10
Gravity
Votes for Diotoir (10)
  1. Gravity is the better robot of the two, but Diotoir's massive spinner is capable of causing lots of damage to weak armour. Gravity's armour isn't exactly the strongest, and should be shattered by a good hit from Diotoir. Can I see Gravity getting some flips in? Yes, but there won't be time for it to get enough deadly flips in before Diotoir gets the killer shot in return. Jimlaad43(talk) 07:50, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Gravity is the better robot of the two, but Spikasaurus' speed and spikes are capable of causing lots of damage to weak armour and exposed wheels. Oh wait, hang on. Gravity's slow speed and occasional tendency to wheelie will end in Diotoir being able to breach the flipper and buckle the tip. Once that happens, Diotoir can control the battle from there. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 08:10, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Agreed. Toon Ganondorf (t c) 08:10, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
  4. We voted Big Nipper over Gravity and honestly I can't see much difference.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 08:27, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
  5. I would vote for Gravity here, but there's one huge problem... Gravity was unable to take hard knocks well. The moment it gets hit by Diotoir, it'll struggle to get the advantage again as Diotoir will eventually either break the flipper or hit it hard enough to cause a breakdown to happen. Diotoir finally escapes a Ragnabot heat, and all it took was to disguise itself as another 'bot. Interesting. --TheyCallMeDoot (*doot doot*) 09:09, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Gravity
  1. This is admittedly an extremely tentative vote. I will concede that Diotoir could cause some serious damage to Gravity if it hits it....but that's the thing. IF it hits it. In both its fights, this version of Diotoir really failed to land any sort of blow on Terrorhurtz or Apollo, and that leads me to suggest it just doesn't have the reach to actually hit an opponent properly. Even if you take Kadeena Machina into account, its blows were on robots with really-sticky-outy parts...parts that Gravity just doesn't have. Gravity may wheelie, but it's not going to wheelie every single moment, and more likely, it'll be down on its flipper before Diotoir can connect. Plus, then, Diotoir can be sidestranded. So, Gravity wins on the virtue that Diotoir won't be able to do anything to it, even though it could in theory. CrashBash (talk) 08:28, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
    It definitely hit Terrorhurtz, just look at the Image plus looking closely at Terrorhurtz there are some marks to the lip of the ramming blade.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 08:35, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
Winner:

Aggrobot (7) vs Reptirron the Second

Aggrobot (7) Reptirron the Second
Aggrobot
Reptirron the second
Votes for Aggrobot (7) Votes for Reptirron the Second
  1. This is the second case of "kinda seen it" this tournament as Reptirron and Aggrobot fought in the same melee, but unlike Kat 3 vs Revenge of Trouble & Strife, Reptirron and Aggrobot actually did stuff to each other - with some help from Ripper every so often. What is showed was that Reptirron was all over Aggrobot, flipping it everywhere and generally being the more accomplished robot. Aggrobot to be bumdled around into the pit. Wow, Reptirron has had an unbelievable route to this point! Jimlaad43(talk) 07:50, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
  2. There is no reason to go against what happened in the melee. Yes, Ripper was involved somewhat, but between these two machines, one thing is clear. Only one of these machines actually succeeded in overturning the other, and that was Reptirron the Second. Aggrobot had one chance to topple its opponent, and failed to. Henceforth, Reptirron the Second to control this battle, winning on a judges' decision. This must be the first time it has escaped a heat since Wikia Series 8. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 08:06, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Just looking at their clashes in their heat, which there were quite a few of, shows that, yes, Reptirron is superior to Aggrobot and could easily hold its own in a head-to-head. Numerous flips with only a few wedges in return. CrashBash (talk) 08:18, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Well this is interesting...seen it.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 08:32, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
Winner:

THE BASH vs Hard (Loanerbot)

THE BASH Hard (Loanerbot)
THE BASH
HardNL
Votes for THE BASH
  1. Well I'm going for THE BASH again. Hard's axe isn't strong - it isn't making inroads on the turret. The fragility argument against THE BASH is hardly fair and crucially, it isn't even one-sided either. Being fragile to the House Robots? Let's talk about Hard itself then! This is a machine with a much weaker structure than THE BASH. THE BASH has a solid core and its body remained in one piece - even withstanding Dead Metal's blade well. Meanwhile, NEATer ruptured Hard's CO2 supply with one hit by pentrating through that paper-thin armour. Then to add to that, Growler not only flatout immobilised Hard with a ram but it also completely buckled Hard's armour whenever it so much as clamped down on it. At the end of the day, the House Robots need some precision to attempt to damage THE BASH's turret and subsequently flip it over - something which would be a harsh double attack in one go even for the House Robots. Meanwhile with Hard they'll cause severe external damage no matter where they hit on the body of Hard and no matter what form of attack they use. Crucially, they're also most likely to cause internal damage because those bendy sheet strips just do not offer enough internal protection as shown by Growler. To close off, Hard also has a very high ground clearance, and with the armour being so bendy, THE BASH can A) get underneath, and B) get a grip on Hard because of the softness of the armour. I'm confident in my support. NJGW (talk) 10:03, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Hard (Loanerbot)
  1. Hard has an axe which will cause damage to the top of THE BASH here. It should be able to bend the turret off its supports, meaning that if it gets a lucky push or lucky with the House Robots, THE BASH will be tipped over and stuck, unable to right itself. Failing that, both will be matched in a pushing war, so it'll go to Hard for causing the most damage on the top of THE BASH. Jimlaad43(talk) 07:50, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Third time lucky in eliminating THE BASH! This time, I have more confidence than before. With such a fragile turret at the top, THE BASH is highly vulnerable to blows from its opponents. One should also consider that THE BASH weighs a mere 83kg; Hard therefore has the weight advantage at 98kg, and so in a pushing match between the two, I see Hard coming out on top. Finally, I cannot see THE BASH gripping its opponent effectively, allowing Hard to dominate. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 07:59, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
    So THE BASH will definitely get the Steg 2 award then xD Jimlaad43(talk) 08:09, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
    When I feel EDDY EVOLUTION could beat it, you know it is a candidate for the award. :P SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 08:11, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
  3. See my counter to Toast's statement, but with the roles of Hard and House Robots reversed. I think that pretty much sums it up. Even if Hard's axe isn't powerful enough to break the turret, it can still push THE BASH INTO THE HOUSE....Gah, why does this always happen!?...into the House Robots who will break the turret off. Keep in mind also, three out of four of those House Robots have the ability to overturn the opponent, so it's all down to luck if THE BASH survives. CrashBash (talk) 08:16, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
  4. Same as the above...especially Space's vote! Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 08:30, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
Winner:

Big Nipper vs Warhog

Big Nipper Warhog
Big nipper 10
Warhog
Votes for Big Nipper
  1. Big Nipper would be better to use the claws here. They can slide under the spinner and lift it up. Big Nipper will be able to withstand enough hits to slow the spinner of Warhog down and they use the claws to lift Warhog into the piggyback death method we've seen before. Also, please don't use "it's Warhog lel" as a voting reason, especially when the other side have come up with solid arguments in its favour. Jimlaad43(talk) 07:50, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
  2. Massive shame, since Warhog could have escaped the heats with a more relaxing draw. Alas, Big Nipper will either topple it over or force a quick breakdown with its disc. Big Nipper has now defeated two of the most infamous glass cannons. SpaceManiac888 (Talk) 08:10, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
  3. Well, technically, you could use "It's Warhog lel" as a voting reason because...I'm going to be honest here. Series 6 was Warhog as it should have been from the very beginning - working properly. Its performances in Series 4 and Series 5 were ultimately let down by poor reliability and unfortunate oversight, respectively. But Series 6, Warhog got to show its stuff for really the first time and...to be honest, it was kinda underwhelming. The only damage it really caused was to the arena wall, and when even a machine like Comengetorix wasn't phased, you do have to wonder just how effective it really is. Big Nipper is a reboot machine, that's only going to make it even worse. Although it would be amusing to see how far Warhog flies. CrashBash (talk) 08:22, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
  4. To be fair Big Nipper was going through regardless, it seems Warhog pulled the short straw (yay). Big Nipper was able to withstand deadlier weapons in Carbide and Supernova and thus even with a disc or claws (or even that unused scoop!) Warhog is screwed.Diotoir the son of nemesis (talk) 08:31, October 11, 2019 (UTC)
Votes for Warhog
Winner: