The Crash & Burn Tournament: The Dual Duels

[joey_picus]

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...[banned]?

*makes mental note that clusterbots are generally a bad idea*

(Message edited by kane on May 11, 200

[Guest]

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Awesome fights! *applauds*

Dave, you mind if I go out first using Mechavore? =]

[Guest]

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Tactics:

Jamie, I think well be OK here. Mechavore is no match for either of our bots (I hope), but Blue is of a challenge. If we open the pit at the start and try to push Mechavore in, then we can work together to defeat Blue.

[davids]

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Fair enough Chezza

[RogueTwoRobots]

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Just realised in my stats for Firefly that I never stated what the plough was made of!

I know I cant change it or define it now but whatever it is (titanium, cardboard, a wet sponge) I hope its strong enough to stand up to Mechavores disc. It does however have no srimech, so Liam, I could aim to tip him over with the plough lifter and that takes Mechavore out of the equation (although I hope he doesnt rip my plough off in the same way as me ripped Biohazards lifting arm off - just saw the vid on Youtube )

Blue doesnt worry me too much, as although its a flipper, Firefly can run both ways up so if it flips me (and provided I dont get stacked against the arena wall or OOTAd or lose a connection through shock-impacting) I can still continue on.

Good idea with the pit Liam, lets get it open early and try and get them down it, without going down ourselves beforehand!

[andrewj]

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Those battles were simply incredible. I would happily lose every week if every battle was written to that quality. Awesome work, Kody.

[samuel3764]

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Lovely.

Spin up, Go crazy on Achilles. Just wait until its flipper activates, and crash into it so I can burst open its Co2 tank.

[steven_mcg]

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Alex says hell go for Shrederator. With his powerful flipper and tough front, he should be able to flip it over and/or out.

Ill go for Bigger Brother. Tactics here are to avoid the flipping arm (Should hopefully have a time against my skirts), shove it into hazards and down the pit. Be cautious in flipping, as Ill no doubt need plenty of gas for self-righting.

[alex_holt]

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Just to point the shape of achilles front (tapered) means that shrederator wouldnt be able to get to my tanks because the front would be in the way.

[kodster]

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Round 2 Battle 1
Bigger Brother and Shrederator vs. Achilles and Wedge Devolution

Roboteers, stand by€¦

Booth #1: Daniel Bailey, Samuel Park
Booth #2: Alex Holt, Steven McGregor

Mr. Psycho guards one of our CPZs; 750kg, claw, hammer, beaten by Firestorm V, ah who could forget that. Obelix Bulguous of Team DarkZlayerz joins him, with 225kg in check, and a powerful hammer of his own.

3€¦
2€¦
1€¦
Activate!!

Strangely enough, all four competitors are right off the mark from the get-go. The flippers of Bigger Brother and Wedge Devolution meet edge-to-edge as Achilles screams towards the whirling mass that is Shrederator. Shrederator turns away from the charge but finds himself being chased down almost immediately by the PTT5 winner. It doesn€™t look like he can turn fast enough like that again, as Achilles barrels into him, sliding underneath the shell and tossing Shrederator! FLIP! The cylinder comes down flat on the floor, thus keeping some of its spin but is harried again by Achilles! FLIP! Shrederator goes flying onto its back, and seemingly unable to move! How quick was that?

Whiles this was going on, Bigger Brother was having some trouble of its own with Wedge Devo, as the more powerful robot shoved the Watts robot across the arena and into the arena wall! WHAM! The vibration causes Bigger Brother to tilt, and end up straight on Wedge Devo€™s flipper. Steve isn€™t going too try and pit Bigger Brother, so close to wall, as turning may bounce Bigger Brother off the wedge and give it freedom, so he decides to risk an OOTA attempt. FLIP! A no go, as Bigger Brother slides along the wall and hits the Disc of Death casing but thankfully not the disc itself. However, it€™s Achilles, back from beating up and immobilizing Shrederator, who interferes with Bigger Brother€™s getaway plan, as he slides under the side before Bigger Brother can get the hell out, and tosses it again, again not an OOTA, but now turning Bigger Brother over.

Dan tries to self-right the realie, but Achilles and Wedge Devolution are right there, as Wedge Devo gives the realie another gigantic toss before it can do so, this time overtop of Achilles, who backs up as Bigger Brother lands on its back again, and on Achilles€™ wedge, and then Achilles starts to push it towards Mr. Psycho€™s CPZ. Bigger Brother fires the flipper to right itself, but it just ends up going in front of Achilles again, as Achilles gets under the rear again and finishes the shove. The giant house robot drops the claw onto Bigger Brother€™s flipping arm and squeezes it, as Wedge Devo turns for the immobile Shrederator, and before The Watcher can start to count it out, gets under it, and takes it to the arena wall. Samuel is praying for a miracle, but it€™s not going to happen, as€¦FLIP! A heave of the flipper and Wedge Devo lands another OOTA on its scorecard, Shrederator back onto its wheels, but unfortunately on the wrong side of the fence.

Bigger Brother meanwhile is in dire straits, held fast in the grip of Mr. Psycho as Achilles waits nearby. Wedge Devo returns from finishing off Shrederator, and Obelix remains stationary, as Mr. Psycho ominously leaves the CPZ and heads over to the arena saws, placing the flipperbot on there. BZZT!!! The saws pop up right under Bigger Brother and score the underbelly with a dreadful gash. The flipper of Bigger Brother activates again, letting loose a snort of CO2 in the process but it€™s not doing much good, as Mr. Psycho has a firm grip€¦and then releases him. Steve is ready, and Wedge Devo races in. Bigger Brother can€™t seem to turn fast enough and is breached under the left side by Steve, who takes it straight across the arena and into the pit release button. WHAM! The pit descends and Achilles waits nearby. FLIP! Bigger Brother sails into the air€¦and meets the same fate as his partner, Shrederator: on the wrong side of the fence!

It seems like the match is over, but Steve and Alex are talking in the CPZ, and nod: Achilles heads over to Obelix€™s CPZ and tries to get around the side; Obelix turns around, but a slight reverse manoeuvre from Alex finds Obelix vulnerable at the other side, which Achilles takes gratefully. FLIP! Obelix is inverted! Mr. Psycho is out immediately and gets tackled by a screaming Wedge Devo. Achilles has Obelix, and unfortunately for the house robot, it€™s the closest CPZ to the pit! And Achilles€¦has him down it! BOOM! Obelix fires the hammer in disgust.

One house robot down, one more to go, and Wedge Devo isn€™t having the best luck in the world, as Mr. Psycho can be gotten under but due to the weight and centre of gravity, Steve can hardly find any room for a flip. Achilles races in to help while The Watcher€¦just sits there. Evidently he appears to be enjoying the futility of the situation, but it appears futile no more, for just as Wedge Devo gets a smack in the front with the hammer, Achilles rams the front of Mr. Psycho and both robots achieve what Wedge Devo alone could not: Mr. Psycho is slid under and wedged, and now Steve and Alex glance at each other, and simultaneously hammer the flipper buttons. It is as expected: the combined pressure sends Mr. Psycho tilting backwards, and ultimately he ends right up onto his own head. The Watcher holds up the yellow card at last, as both winners spin around to cheers from the crowd.

CEASE!

It€™s the Big Brother house for the RW5 runner up, while Shrederator thankfully leaves the arena in one piece.
Achilles and Wedge Devolution advance to the Heat A Final!!

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Round 2 Battle 2
Firefly and System Shock vs. Mechavore and Blue

Roboteers, stand by€¦

Booth #1: Jamie McHarg, Liam Eliot
Booth #2: Chezza, David Sheppard

Cassius Chrome is in the house, 200kg, scoop, and punchers. Double Big Mac is also in the house; just try to take a bite out of his spinning hammers and 175kg weight.

3€¦
2€¦
1€¦
Activate!!

One-on-one returns, as Firefly cautiously approaches the blade of Mechavore. That may not be such a great strategy as the disc has just about reached full speed, and a slight smile appears on Chezza€™s face. Jamie manoeuvres his bot around the side, but Mechavore is right there with the disc, and moves in. Firefly€™s drive speed is well up there, but Mechavore is just too damn close!

CRASH!!!

The side takes the hit and sends Firefly spinning away, and Liam loses it: immediately, System Shock flies out and tackles Mechavore while its weapon is down, and Blue reacts just as suddenly, he goes for System Shock€™s sides skirts and easily penetrates them. FLIP! Slid under and flipped, System Shock goes sailing across the arena. Mechavore and Blue are side-by-side, and they charge at Firefly who€™s coming back in on the attack. Blue moves in first, and he meets Firefly nose to nose, as Mechavore moves in from the side. Not wanting to be sliced a new one, Firefly backs up and allows Blue to come at him again, thus allowing the incoming System Shock a free blow on Mechavore, which he takes. WHAM! The side of Mechavor is smacked and the skirts are just as impotent as System Shock€™s own, as Mechavore is tilted and System Shock takes her to the arena wall! WHAM! It€™s just too bad that Mechavore goes flying up and over System Shock, actually cutting the top in the process!

CRASH!!!

The armour stands up well, as sparks fly, but what can be said about the tires? That may become apparent later as Firefly barges in, away from Blue, and slams into Mechavore€™s rear end. Before he can lift it up however, Blue imitates Firefly€™s slam on Firefly itself, and FLIP! Firefly is tipped up and onto Mechavore! Liam€™s tapping the controls, and system Shock appears to be okay, as it rams into Blue€™s side and takes HIM all the way to the CPZ this time! It€™s empty€¦WHAM! Blue is rammed into the patrol zone, and Cassius Chrome zooms out, while Double Big Mac takes his time. System Shock holds him there as Mechavore backslams Firefly into the arena wall and pins him against it, inches from the pit release button. Mechavore swifty turns around and catches the falling Firefly with the disc!

CRASH!!!

Another full hit, and it€™s ripped up a fair amount of top armouring on Firefly, but it sends him away and out of harm€™s reach. Mechavore backs off to spin up its blade, and Firefly turns around and comes right at it! Unfortunately it€™s not in line with Mechie and has to adjust its positioning, and Mechavore takes off. Not for long though as Firefly pursues it and catches the rear skirt, lifting the rear of Mechavore up! Chezza tries to get it away€¦and Mechavore tilts and falls away, spinning off the arm and smacking into Firefly€™s front scoop!

CRASH!!!

The scoop takes the hit with a large dent, but it seems to be unharmed€¦and Firefly charges straight in while Mechavore€™s disc is down! The front is breached, the arm lifts, and a few seconds later, Mechavore is belly up! Not good. As for Blue, he€™s in a bit of trouble himself. Cassius Chrome has just rammed into him with his own scoop and €˜punching€™ him with the rather ineffective fists. Of course, they€™re completely blocking DBM€™s path to Blue, and DBM does the only thing he can do: goes for System Shock, who is also in the CPZ!

CRASH!!!

A very devastating blow, even for 4mm Hardox armour. The rear panel is completely gone, exposing the chassis and some of System Shock€™s internals. It€™s also sent the mighty house robot right up onto its back€¦which Firefly casually pushes onto the pit and backrams the pit release button, sending it down. It then goes over to help System Shock, who doesn€™t look like he€™s moving. He gets to Cassius Chrome side and lifts, slowly angling the 200kg housie, and evenetually getting him onto his side. Blue is stuck on top of System Shock, so that may be the reason for System Shock€™s lack of motion. Firefly gets to System Shock€™s side and wedges underneath the skirt and body, reversing and letting Blue off of Liam€™s bot€¦and nope. System Shock is certainly dead from Double Big Mac€™s blow. Blue races off towards Mechavore€¦much too late.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10!

Just as Blue manages to right Mechavore. Mechavore is mobile again, but remains counted out. Firefly is panicked, but immediately goes for Dave€™s machine. Mechavore speeds in to get in the way, but Firefly speeds by and Blue takes the chance: getting to Firefly€™s side, he tosses it. FLIP! Firefly goes into the air but seems to be okay. Blue comes in again€¦only to ride up Firefly€™s scoop! Mechavore moves towards Firefly with the disc and€¦misses. Firefly lifts up Blue and carries him towards the pit. Dave fires the flipper but unfortunately that does hardly anything, as Blue is pushed nearer and nearer towards the pit€¦and Mechavore finally gets Firefly from behind!

CRASH!!!

A large piece of titaium comes flying off of Firefly€™s rear panel and sent Jamie€™s robot flying away€¦it seems all in vain though as Blue is teetering on the edge of the pit. Firefly spins around and shoots towards Blue to finish the job. Mechavore intervenes, but is pushed right into Blue, who falls down into the hole, and Mechavore a second later.

CEASE!

Mechavore needs a diet plan, while Blue seems quite only that.
Firefly and System Shock advance to the Heat A Final!!

[kodster]

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HEAT A - SO FAR€¦

Round 1
Firefly and System Shock took the boom out of Sonic Boom, while Door Stops was stopped in its tracks.
Achilles and Wedge Devolution sent Orka MK4 back to the sea, and upchucked Another Night at the Bar.
Bigger Brother and Shrederator pulled off a great upset on the impressive Infusion Helix, and Monolith.
Mechavore and Blue smashed The Rock to pieces, and sent Life & Death to hell, in a tight judges decision.

Round 2
Achilles and Wedge Devolution easily disposed of Bigger Brother and Shrederator, and the house robots.
Firefly and System Shock scrapped Mechavore and ultimately made Blue feel down in the dumps.

Heat A Final

Achilles and Wedge Devolution vs. Firefly and System Shock

Tactics, predictions, comments, and thoughts si vous please.

(Message edited by kodster on May 12, 200

[joey_picus]

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Thoughts: Woohoo, I got one of my posts edited!

Predictions: Id have to say Achilles and Wedge to win here. Great fights as always, Monsieur Kunz.

[Guest]

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Well Jamie, Im really happy that weve reached the heat final. But I think this where it ends...
I guess our only hope is try and pit them both

[RogueTwoRobots]

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Cmon Liam, wheres your optimism :P

Certainly this will be a tough match-up. Two new competitors against two very experienced, very seasoned pros.

Both flippers, but were both invertible so their weapons dont pose a massive concern, unless were talking OOTAs or getting stacked etc

Wedge Devolution flies the Scotland flag, so a bit of fellow countryman rivalry here. In its stats, Wedge Devo is listed as having 2 x 12v 3amp NiCad packs, giving 36v @ 12amp but by my reckoning that will either equal 12V and 6amp or 24V and 3amp which is riskily short for a full length battle, so one option if we cant beat them by knockout is to prolong the battle and see if Wedge Devo runs out of batteries

As for Achilles, pit sounds good to me Liam if we can

[steven_mcg]

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Two invertible pushers here. Hmm...looks tricky, but I think I have a plan.

While Fireflys lifter appears to work upside-down, System Shocks scoop does not, being based on Tornados. While one of us distracts Firefly, the other can flip System Shock over, rendering its scoop useless, then have an easier time trying to pit or OOTA it. Once rid of one, team up on the other.

Any preferences, Alex?