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[Guest]

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Talking to Kody over MSN the other day and I said:

Bet Ill come up against SOR X in the semi-finals.


Pyschic or what?

Tactics, however pointless they are:

Im screwed, I think. Im very happy to have reached the semis, but this is probably where it ends. Tactics are to box-rush and try and end the match quickly by flipping it OOTA. Once Ive turned it over, dont flip again unless I get it near the wall. Ill open the void after Ive flipped SOR X, so when the wedge is uselss Ill try and er... void it?

Good luck AJ, you wont need it

[andrewj]

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«Apocalypse vs. SOR X»

Again, this looks like a fight for the routine tactics. Flip, push, destroy. The 4mm Hardox armour wont be easy to kill off, so instead I have another plan. Using the wedge, get under the sides and push it towards one of the arena walls. From here I will try to stack it up against one of the walls. Once on its side, get the spinning rim and drive it into the now exposed weaker base plate. Hopefully this will cause some damage. Alternatively, if I dont manage to stack it up, an OOTA should be possible instead.

Good luck Liam! Great stuff as ever, Steve.

[steven_mcg]

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Good to see its going down well so far. Cheers, lads!

Now, lets go find our first finalist!

THE PHOENIX CUP
SEMI-FINALS
BATTLE 1
APOCALYPSE Vs S.O.R. X

House Robots - Michael Pliers & Surlygig

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

Slightly the quicker, Apocalypse bursts out of its spotlight and crashes straight into S.O.R. X! The two robots scuffle for a moment, each trying to get under the other! Suddenly, theres a burst of CO2 and S.O.R. is thrown over! Apocalypse comes back in for a charge, but lets not forget that AJs machine is also invertible! S.O.R. darts out of Apocalypses way and heads back to the centre of the ring, flicking itself upright again! Liam stays hot on AJs heels and before long, the duo are at each others wedges again! This time, S.O.R. gains the upper hand, swinging its rear spinner into Apocalypses side! The rounded wedge is knocked to one side, a few nasty scrapes in the blue paintjob! Before Liam can even draw breath, S.O.R. gives it another whack! This time, one of the skirts appears damaged, no thanks to S.O.R.s extra-low-slung frame! AJs machine gives it another knock before charging under the damaged skirt! Wasting no time, the Warrior lookalike fires its flipper and throws Apocalypse over onto its back! S.O.R. drives back underneath, hoping to get it near an arena wall and end the match, when Apocalypse flips itself back onto its wheels! Quickly scuttling off S.O.R.s wedge, Liam drives his own wedge underneath its rival and flicks it onto its back again before it can get away! AJ starts backing away for some space to self-right, but Apocalypse wont let it be! The Welsh wedge powers under S.O.R.s inverted wedge and rams the longtime veteran up the arena, smack-bang into the Void Activation Button! The trademark siren blares as Apocalypse gives its opponent a couple extra shunts for good measure! Starting to get worried, AJ drives S.O.R. back down the arena as Liam backs for a charge and gracefully rerights! No sooner is S.O.R. right side up and the spinner back up to speed than Apocalypse arrives on the scene! AJ swings his deadly drum into Apocalypses side, creating a shower of sparks as the Welsh wedge is thrown aside again! Liam barely regains control when S.O.R. rushes in and clips the side! Apocalypse tries to position itself for an attack, but S.O.R.s excellent manoueverability proves key as it weasels back under the side skirts! AJ throws Apocalypse into the air a second time but, to Liams relief, it stays the right way up! Disappointed, AJ sends S.O.R. in again and smacks its spinner into the side! More sparks fly as Apocalypse takes on yet more scrapes and scars! The Hardox shell is still holding up strong, though, and Liam is far from beaten! Jerking backwards, he manages to avoid another charge from S.O.R. like a matador to a bull! Briefly, the duo circle each other, battling to see who is really the more manoueverable. At last, Apocalypses arm finds S.O.R.s side! Liam drives deeper under his rival before it can get away and fires the flipper! AJ groans as S.O.R. finds itself upside-down again and positions itself for a dash to the arena centre! Unfortunately, Apocalypse comes in for another charge and finds its way back under the inverted wedge! Liam goes full throttle and rams S.O.R. down the ring! AJ winces when he sees the robots approaching Killeidascope Corner - but Liam isnt aiming there! Instead, he sends Apocalypse to the left and gives a great flip! S.O.R. flies forwards, bounces off the top of the arena wall and falls back on the Hardox floor with a clatter! Its still in the game, but its still upside-down! AJ attempts a charge back up the warzone, but Apocalypse is under the inverted wedge! The Welsh wedge charges across the ring, its sights clearly set on the Void! AJ tries desperately to wriggle off the wedge, but its no use! Apocalypse fires its flipper one more time and sits back as S.O.R. bounces into the corner and down into the depths of the Void!

CEASE!

X does not mark the spot, as S.O.R. X gets crossed off the finalists list!
APOCALYPSE GOES THROUGH TO THE FINAL!

Later on: Back to Rock III VS Q.E. 2!

[joey_picus]

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...that was unexpected, good work Liam

I shall jiggle my weapons if BTR gets me on the lifter btw, try and get away

[majinb]

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...that was unexpected, good work Liam

I shall raise my flipper if QE2 gets his axe on my top btw, try and deflect the blow






sorry Joey, again couldnt resist

[joey_picus]

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Damn you :P Ill just retract it and fire again, straight in the IMARTIJNAMANIDIOT mechanics.

Copy that

[majinb]

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Damn you :P Ill just pull back fast enough so you cant fire in the IJOEYAMANIDIOT mechanics

really though, good luck Joey

[joey_picus]

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Yeah, good luck to you too Should be interesting, at any rate...

[majinb]

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*prays Steve will take our copying routine into account when writing the fight*

[Guest]

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OMG!!

I beat SOR X!

I really enjoyed that fight, some brilliant writing from Steven there and well done to AJ, I was sure youd win

[steven_mcg]

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When Tweedledee and Tweedledum are quite finished, we can find our final finalist. :wink:

THE PHOENIX CUP
SEMI-FINALS
BATTLE 2
BACK TO ROCK III Vs Q.E. 2

House Robots - Mr Hyde & Scarlek

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

Both robots collide in the middle of the arena! A few moments wrigging shows Back to Rock III to be the lower, as it scrapes under one of Q.E. 2s side-skirt! Joey tries to get away, but Martijn drives right underneath his rival and begins nibbling the titanium underbelly with its saw blade! Raising its lifter just a little, Back to Rock storms up the arena and smacks Q.E. 2 into the top corner, causing it to roll upside-down onto the Flame Grill! Almost immediately, Joey fires the axe and self-rights his machine as Martijn comes in for another attack! The two robots waltz around each other briefly before Back to Rock breaks up the dance to charge away into the Void Activation Button! Unfortunately, Q.E. 2 is right on its heel and scrapes its own spatula underneath Back to Rocks rear before it can back away! The flipper fires and, with a little nudge from Joey, Martijns machine tumbles onto its back! Q.E. 2 wastes no time in getting its axe stuck into Back to Rocks underbelly, denting the 5mm titanium a good few times before shunting it out into the open arena! Here, Martijn sees his chance! The electric lifter switches to high gear and gently pushes Back to Rock back onto its wheels in a second! Q.E. 2 tries to get its flipper back underneath, but Martijn proves too quick this time and begins another dance of death with its opponent! A stroke of luck and good driving sees Back to Rock clip Q.E. 2s side, damaging one of those fetching skirts! Irritated more than anything, Joey swings Q.E. 2 into Back to Rocks side and brings down the powerful steel axe! It looks like it has a good grip, but Martijn isnt that bothered! After a brief scuffle for supremecy, Back to Rocks greater traction wins the day by pushing back against Q.E. 2 and wriggling out of the axes grip! Joey quickly strikes his opponents lid again, but only gets a glancing blow! Martijn, deciding to rack up a few Damage points, manouevers his machine under Q.E. 2s side and heads down the arena to the nearest CPZ - Scarleks! Back to Rock slams its rival right into the corner and quickly back away, while the House Robot pins it down and lowers its blowtorch arm! Joey is twiddling every joystick and pressing every button to get Q.E. 2 free, until finally, a flipper fire causes it to jump off of Scarleks scoop! Joey puts his metaphorical pedal to the metal and races out of the CPZ, leaving our rogue Dalek far behind! Meeting Back to Rock near the arena centre, the duo begin scuffling again, each trying to manouever under the other! Q.E. 2 quickly end the stalemate by clipping Back to Rocks side and bringing the axe down on its head once more! Joey tries to wriggle his flipper under the side-skirt, but Martijn isnt going over that easily! The two robots break into a second tug-of-war, of which Back to Rock is the victor once more! Losing his grip on his opponent, Joey swerves Q.E. 2 into one of Back to Rocks rear corners and brings the great axe down again! Martijn begins to push back, but Joey has an idea! Positioning itself, releasing the axe and jerking forwards at the same time, Q.E. 2 butts Back to Rocks rounded rear and scrapes underneath the 5mm ground clearance! Before either driver can even blink, Joey has fired the flipper and sent his rival flopping onto its back! Martijn checks his lifter is in high gear and watches as Back to Rock smoothly rerights itself...right onto the waiting Q.E. 2s flipper! Horrified, Martijn tries to escape, but Joeys axe comes crashing down, pinning the Dutch duellist down on its spatula! Trying to be as careful and quick as possible, Joey guides Q.E. 2 down the arena - straight towards the Void! Martijn is trying every trick in the book to break free and fight back, even using his lifting arm to try and push Q.E. 2s axe away! Unfortunately, no sooner does the hammer start losing its grip than Joey fires it again and regains it! Its rather like watching an arm-wrestling match on wheels! Eventually, the duo reach the corners edge! Martijn is certain he is about to break free and hes right...as Q.E. 2 fires its flipper and sends Back to Rock tumbling down into the purple and yellow swirls of doom!

CEASE!

Back to Rock III rolls out of the contest! Dont worry, though - Martijn will be back to rock again in the Play-Off!
Q.E. 2 GOES THROUGH TO THE FINAL!

Later on: The Play-Off! Back to Rock III VS S.O.R. X!

[kodster]

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How dare Liam and Joey throw around the Big Three of Zlayerz/VED/??? !!!

We will get you!

[Guest]

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*Reads Kodys post*

I just noticed that too.

LOL

EEP

*Runs away*

*Remembers something*

*Comes back*

Tactics:
QE2 has done very well, and is an excellent machine too, so well done Joey
This could be a good fight, but the 10mm ground clearance at the sides could be the key. I also have more HP and a more adequate shape for pushing, so I should be OK. Im going to try and get around the sides to throw QE2 onto tis back, then ram in whether he self-rights or not and go for an OOTA or push him down the void. Geat fights from Steven thus far, Im sure these last 2 will be the best

Good luck Joey

*Runs away*

[joey_picus]

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*telephones handy white van man to enquire about installation of anti Canadians/Dutch/people named Andy device at his home*

I kicked Martijns dutch bottom. AND ID LIKE TO SEE YOU COPY OR MANIPULATE THIS ONE, MASTER COPIER! :P

Seriously, great fight from Steve, and all credit to Marti, it was quite close. and WOOT, IM IN THE FINAL!

TACTICS: I shall make use of my superior maneuvrability to avoid Apocalypses flipper, and go around the sides to axe it. A lot. I shall use the flipper if I am able to get in under the skirts, and clamp him to drive him to his doom, but mainly axe, push, and take advantage of the arena hazards and housies. I shall keep my front to him at all times, and if he shows signs of getting around my sides will back off and come in again.

Good luck, Liam

[majinb]

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quote:

I kicked Martijns dutch bottom. AND ID LIKE TO SEE YOU COPY OR MANIPULATE THIS ONE, MASTER COPIER! :P

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