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[pcbore]

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Having three robots in the semi finals isnt unheard of, Ive seen four robots from the same squad go through before.

Im picking Aneurysm.

[leorcc]

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It shouldnt make a difference anyway. Im picking Aneurysm too. Even though I disagree with the horizontal beats vertical statement.

[pcbore]

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Horizontal does seem to beat vertical every time I see it though. Nightmare going disc to disc with Warhead? Warhead wins. Same vs Son of Whyachi. Nightmare = obliterated. Fluffy took off Pussycats saw, X-Terminator couldnt seem to touch Typhoon 2... I honestly cant think of a single time a vertical spinner has come into contact with a horizontal one and come out on top.

[siphai]

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Warhead beat Nightmare because it smashed the wheel and motors in, not because of disc on disc confrontation. Nightmare vs. SoW was pretty much in fault due to the poor timing of the floor flippers, which pretty much ended Nightmares chance and disallowed anyone the possibility to see the outcome (Nightmares plan was to hit SoWs cage at an angle, thus pulling it in and flipping it up). Pussycat I would discount as a vertical spinner since it really is a saw, and had much less mass (and therefore force) than Fluffys bar. X-Terminator had pretty much the same sort of problem, but it had a pretty poor cage for the vertical spinner and was easily knocked out of place. Typhoon also had a much higher top speed as well as a much heavier shell up against X-Terminators (proportionally) lighter and slower disc. Typhoons greater force would have, and did easily knock X-Terminators disc out.

Vertical Spinners have a poor track record against, but thats simply because building a robot with a fast, heavy, horizontal spinner is a lot easier than with a vertical one. Horizontal Spinners have the ability to carry much more force behind each hit than your average Vertical. For this reason, though, I would pick Anyeurism to win.

[leorcc]

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Katjusha (pic on profile) won the AWS 21, came second twice, and never lost against a horizontal spinner. And not for the lack of trying either.


(Message edited by leo-rcc on February 22, 200

[dinowarrior]

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And not forgetting Fluffy vs 259. From what I remember, the killer hit WAS a Disc to disc hit.

[andrewj]

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Oops, missed that about the titanium ring on Roo 2. Great battles as well Kody, youre on a roll at the moment. Im surprised how successfully my suicidal tactics worked out.

«Aneurysm vs. Sheer Heart Attack»

I seem to have a large backing based on the vertical vs. horizontal history, but something stands out to me much more than that. Those exposed tracks. In fact, hopefully this should be a fairly straightforward victory. The plan is simple, spin up and target those tracks. If I can get them where they are exposed at the front it should be game over. In a similar manner, hopefully some big hits on the side panels will cave them inwards and jam the tracks up. Those panels are only 6mm titanium, and I can recall Hypnodisc slicing up some 8mm titanium before so this shouldn€™t be an issue.

3 vapourbots in the semi-finals would be very nice indeed.

[kodster]

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Heat O Final
Aneurysm (4) vs. Sheer Heart Attack

It was a gang-up on Quocunque Jeceris Stabit in the first round. Aneurysm (4) then went on to slice up Roo 2€™s spinning ring, while Sheer Heart Attack pulled off an unorthodox pitting on The Deer.

Roboteers, stand by...

Booth 1: Aneurysm
Booth 2: Sheer Heart Attack

Opponents beware! If you€™re caught in a CPZ, Double Whamlet and Taki-san will make you pay.

3...
2...
1...
ACTIVATE!!!

The quicker they are, well...you figure it out. Aneurysm heads right for the sides of SHA, but SHA...heads right for the weapon of Aneurysm! Aneurysm, though it could doubtless see some advantages in this, also sees the disadvantages in this, and decides not to clash weapons and take that chance, instead exposing its side!
CRASH!
Aneurysm is jolted into the air...but manages to stay upright thanks to the flywheel€™s gyroscopic force. This makes it look like it jumps , and slams back down onto the ground, the drum having caused minimal damage to the 4mm hardox. AJ turns Aneurysm around, and capitalizes on the stopped drum and smacks into it with the flywheel, just as the drum begins spinning again.
CRASH!!
Ouch! SHA sent spinning by that hit, but the titanium drum...is okay. Martijn is quite lucky with that, and now sees the 4th seed hurrying away to spin up his flywheel. SHA chases after him and before Aneurysm can fully spin up his flywheel, SHA lays the blow...ON THE BLADE!
CRASH!!
Not maximum potential, but still harsh enough to send SHA flying back...and Aneurysm...is alright, slight hesitation, but the disc is spinning again. SHA gets his own drum spinning and manoeuvres around trying to get to Aneurysm€™s sides...which he does!
CRASH!
Another gyroscopic hit, pleasing the Dutch lad , and Aneurysm is knocked against the wall! SHA moves in, not wanting for a fully spun-up drum hit, and smacks against him...with no effect. AJ smirks and frees Aneurysm from the drum, turning around to find SHA gone. Such a quick devil. With both spinners spun-up, they decide €œto hell with this€, and make the suicide dive!
CRASH!!!
Both bots have been sent flying by that huge hit, that€™s definitely for sure. SHA is smacked against the arena wall, the drum completely disabled, and sporting several smashed teeth. Aneurysm...Aneurysm? ...not moving. He€™s lying right near the floor flipper. WHOA! There€™s heaps of smoke coming out of Aneurysm! Of course, you realize what this means, gentlemen. It means that another seed is about to Crash and Burn. The Watcher, yeah, he€™s coming over, he€™s gonna count Aneurysm out, the crowd will love it, yeah...

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10!

It€™s over for the 4th seed, in a heat final upset, and Martijn should be thanking his stars because BOY HE GOT LUCKY. Taki-san and Double Whamlet rush out to send Aneurysm to robo-hell. WHACK! A smack from Whamlet€™s full pressure twin axes and the hardox is dented. A push from Taki, a few seconds later, and FLIP! We are treated to a delightful flight performance from Aneurysm courtesy of the floor flipper! SHA backs into the pit release button and goes for Aneurysm, possibly to end this before it becomes too much to bear...too late. Whamlet screams in and smashes into Aneurysm from the side, lifting him with the plow arm and...OOTA? Wow, first OOTA for Whamlet, he must be sooo proud. AJ groans, and leaves, now awaiting the semis.

CEASE!

Aneurysm gets removed from the membrane.
Sheer Heart Attack advances to the Series Semi-Finals!!!

Heat P

Clawdius Decimus Murderous (2) vs. Infusion vs. Black Panther Queen
Terror Gear 3 vs. The Crashing Bore vs. Spring-BOK!

Tactics, predictions, comments, thoughts, and a bag of pretzels please.

Oh, and before I forget: only Steve needs tactics in, and I can begin fights, though if you wish to revise your earlier tactics, guys, that would be dandy.

[paulc]

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(Message edited by paulc on February 24, 200

[paulc]

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YES! I knew it! Well done Martijn.

So, were into the final heat, it should be exciting!

Heat P

Clawdius Decimus Murderous (2) vs. Infusion vs. Black Panther Queen: Black Panther Queen might have the weakest armour, but I see Infusion going out.

Terror Gear 3 vs. The Crashing Bore vs. Spring-BOK!: Terror Gear may be going out!

Heat Winner: CLAWDIUS DECIMUS MURDEROUS or BLACK PANTHER QUEEN - they stand a good chance - for the moment, though, Ill go for the seed.

[alex_holt]

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Rather horrendous first round fight all things considered...

[dinowarrior]

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Im still sticking to my tactics posted earlier, provided Frank is. If my fur does gum up Terror Gears disc, then thats great...itll give me something else to attack. Obviously avoid getting pushed around. Also obviously avoid catching fire UNLESS it looks like Im going to lose, or after the CEASE has been called. Then, what the hey, I might as well see if theres a flame pit around.

[majinb]

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w00t

Clawdius Decimus Murderous (2) vs. Infusion vs. Black Panther Queen
Too hard to call

Terror Gear 3 vs. The Crashing Bore vs. Spring-BOK!
Terror Gear to go byebye

[steven_mcg]

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HEAT P
ROUND 1
Black Panther Queen VS CLAWDIUS DECIMUS MURDEROUS (2) VS Infusion

Oh bugger. Anyone for a team-up?

Against Black Panther Queen, aim for the corners of the skirts, slip under and clamp the axe. Use my superior pushing power to dump it in the Pit.
Against Infusion, smack into it rear-first to stop the spinner. Twirl round, slip underneath, clamp on and pit.

[alex_holt]

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Ill team up. Infusion is not really on my christmas card list per say...