Robot Wars - Evolution

[eene]

Robot Wars - Evolution

But after the World Championships, we have round two

Typhoon II VS Storm II
Biohazard VS Surgeon General

Tactics, predictions, complaints welcome

[swiss_tony]

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meh

spin up, keep away until im at full speed, then chase him down when I am

[kodster]

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Manta and Gravity look to be the ones to watch out for; Ill go with Gravity though. One flip and Tornados doomed. Unless they brought their cage. Then theyll win. But Im assuming not.

Typhoon 2 vs. Storm II

Keep up the aggression, keep hitting him whether hes spun up or not. Aim to get him on his back or in the pit.

Biohazard vs. Surgeon General

Im gonna try for a repeat of Biohazard vs. Mechavore, and slice that lifting arm off, or at least disable it. Then go to work on the titanium skirts. Keep up the attacks too win the decision based on damage, hopefully.

Good luck Jack and Tony, and lets have a spiffing Semi, eh ELLIOT, because that was a good last battle.

[eene]

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Before we continue with the main competition, lets take a break to watch a special event. Six robots from six countries are coming into the arena to prove which one is really the best in the world.

From Germany, Ansgar III!

A walking robot, Ansgar III has a powerful spinning blade at the front which can take robots out in only a few goes. It has no self-righting mechanism and can be unreliable, though.

From South Africa, Crushtacean!

This crab shaped robot is invertible and has two crushing claws powered by special gloves. The wheels are exposed and sometimes it is hard to control.

From the Netherlands, Gravity!

A semifinalist in Robot Wars and a heat finalist in Dutch Robot Wars, Gravity is armed with a powerful CO2 flipper. The wheels are partially exposed and can be punctured easily.

From Belgium, Hard!

A wedge with a flipper, Hard was one of the few Belgian robots that fought in the Dutch Robot Wars. Its very hard to get hold of and has tough armour, but it is unreliable.

From the USA, Manta!

A semi-finalist in the US Robot Wars, Manta is a 6WD box with a spinning disc on the front and a spike on the back. It has loads of pushing power, but has no srimech.

From the UK, Tornado!

The winner of Series 6 of Robot Wars and Third place winner of Series 7, Tornado is a box with interchangable weapons. The drive chain, however, can come off.

Roboteers, stand by!

B1: Ansgar III, Crushtacean, Gravity
B2: Hard, Manta, Tornado (Lifter)
House Robots: Mr Psycho, Sir Killalot, Growler

3-2-1: Activate!

Off they go! Tornado heads towards Gravity. Hard gets a SMACK from Ansgar III, who is pushed from behind by Manta. Crushtacean tries to grab Gravity, but gets FLIPPED away! Tornado pushes Gravity into the wall, but Gravity gets away. OHH! Sparks fly as Ansgar gives Hard another hit! Manta pushes the Belgian entry away, only to be hit by Ansgar itself! Crushtacean seems to be lost, but Manta recovers from the earlier hit and pushes the crab towards the pit release button. Growler comes out of his CPZ to look at Hard, who isnt moving. I told you it was unreliable earlier on. Tornado pushes Ansgar from behind, but Gravity collides with the walkers spinning blade and is SPUN away! Theres a small gash in the flipper, but nothing else. Crushtacean tries to grab Manta, but Manta, with six wheels, just knocks it to one side. Gravity gets under and pushes Crushtacean towards the wall and OUT IT goes! NO! Crushtacean stuck against the angle grinder, but lucky to hold on! Hard is being counted out. Manta gives it a nudge.
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10!
Gravity gets hit on the side by Ansgar! I think Gravitys mobility has been impaired. Mr Psycho strikes Hard with his hammer and pushes the Belgian robot towards the pit! DOWN it goes! Manta hits Ansgar again and OH! One of the eyes gets cut! That had to hurt! Tornado pushes Manta from the side. Crushtacean hasnt been moved. It was stuck against an angle grinder by an opponent, so Refbot cant free it. Its being counted out, though. Thats a shame
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10!
Tornado gets around the side of Ansgar, taking a slight hit from the spinning disc. Pushing it over the flame pit! Ansgar tries to get away, but Tornado pushes it towards the wall. OUCH! The wall is shattered! Gravity pushed by Manta towards the CPZ, where Sir Killalot waits! The claws grab onto the flipper and lift Gravity into the air. Ansgar gets away, but have the electrics been damaged. Gravity dropped on the arena floor. Tornado chases Manta into the corner. Growler pushes Gravity towards the pit, but Gravity is still slightly mobile, so Growler lets it go. The last ten seconds are counting down. Ansgar has stopped moving and I think smoke is coming out of it! Tornado gets hit by Manta. I think Tornado and Manta are the only ones that are still moving here. The judges will have to decide.

Cease!

What an action packed battle. Two robots were counted out and four were left standing. The judges will make their decision now.

Ansgar III: S: 2 C: 2 D: 2 A: 3 Total: 9

Gravity: S: 2 C: 2 D: 1 A: 2 Total: 7

Manta: S: 2 C: 2 D: 2 A: 2 Total: 8

Tornado: S: 3 C: 3 D: 1 A: 3 Total: 10

Its controversial, but Tornado wins! Well done to them.

Later on, Round Two and another special event!

I was not being biased in that fight. I hope you believe me on that

[kodster]

Robot Wars - Evolution

Biased? Not really. Again, kinda short though. Getting slightly better.

[eene]

Robot Wars - Evolution

ROBOT WARS: EVOLUTION: ROUND TWO

Welcome back to Robot Wars: Evolution. We have four more robots, but we must take them down to two in Round Two

From Ipswich, in Suffolk, Storm II!

From Edinburgh, in Scotland, Typhoon II!

Roboteers, stand by!

B1: Storm II
B2: Typhoon II
House Robots: Dead Metal and Sgt Bash

3-2-1: Activate!

Storm II charges at Typhoon, but Typhoon gets out of the way and is already up to full speed. Storm comes at it. Sparks fly as the two collide! Typhoon spun away, but Storm II stays on the ground. Typhoon spins up again, but Storm gets under it first and pushes it towards the wall! Typhoon in trouble here. Storm lifts it up with the lifting arm, but Typhoon crashes back down and gets away. Storm II chases after it and nudges it from behind. Typhoon turns away, but Storm is too fast for it and gets under again. Pushing it towards Dead Metal! OH! As it was pushing Typhoon into the CPZ, Storm got caught in Dead Metals claws. In comes Sgt Bash. Typhoon is still stuck between Sgt Bash and the wall. Dead Metals saw comes down and makes a few sparks on Storm, who gets away. Typhoon pushed by Sgt Bash out of the CPZ. Storm recovers and presses the pit release button. Typhoon needs to avoid that. Storm CRASHES into Typhoon again and pushes it around, but Typhoon is too wide to be flipped by Storm II, who is much lower. Typhoon drops back down, but is the shell still working. I dont think it is! Storm pushes the champion towards the PIT! OHH! Typhoon on the edge, but getting away. Storm almost went in itself then. Typhoon tries to push Storm away, but Storm is too fast and pushes Typhoon back into the CPZ! Dead Metal is there and this time, he attacks Typhoon! Anthony and Gary try to get Typhoon away, but Dead Metal has got his claws around Typhoon and is cutting into it. He lets Typhoon go, but Storm is still there and it pushes Typhoon to the centre of the arena. The judges will have to make a decision should both of them be moving. Typhoon pushed into Refbot! Storm lifts it up and pushes it into the wall. Typhoon lands the right way up again. Storm rams into it again and pushes it towards Sgt Bash! Sgt Bash pushes Typhoon into the angle grinder. Storm OH! Storm got under Sgt Bash and is lifting him up. Bash wont be happy about that. Typhoon pushes Storm out of the CPZ. The last ten seconds count down. Storm gets under Typhoon and SMASHES it into the wall! Typhoon recovers, but Storm lifts it up and pushes it towards the pit! Typhoon holding on, but it falls off the lifter again. Storm II finishing off stronger here.

Cease!

A close battle. I wouldnt like to call it. The judges will have to decide.

Storm II: S: 3 C: 2 D: 1 A: 3 Total: 9

Typhoon II: S: 2 C: 1 D: 1 A: 2 Total: 6

Storm II is the winner! Typhoon doesnt win this time, but well done to them anyway!

Next up, Biohazard takes on Surgeon General.

And after that, before the final, a special event between six of the most destructive robots ever. The Demolition Derby!

Sorry about the shortness of the fight.

[eene]

Robot Wars - Evolution

Sorry I havent been here a lot. I shall explain why

Since moving house, we have not been able to get the internet or phone. I am sending this from school. The TV will be working tommorow, hopefully, but until an unknown amount of time, I wont be posting here.

Anyway, here is the Demolition Derby lineup

Destructive Criticism VS Cyclone VS Kan Opener VS Terrorhurtz VS Conquering Clown II VS Bigger Brother

Predictions are welcome. See you when I can

[joey_picus]

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...Bigger Brother is destructive now? Must have missed that version

[eene]

Robot Wars - Evolution

Good news. The internet at my new house should be up sometime next week.

[eene]

Robot Wars - Evolution

What I mean is, the DD is the best of the best, in my opinion. Now that you say that, Joey, it does look quite stupid since the Extreme Warriors robots have good weapons but the British ones have nothing.

So, I am looking for anyone to come up with six robots, if possible, three from Extreme Warriors and three from the normal series in the UK.

Thanks for helping, if you do

Biohazard VS Surgeon General will be up either up later today or a few days on

[joey_picus]

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Hmm...Id disagree with British bots having nothing but meh :P

Hypnodisc
S3
Cyclone
Darkness
The Revolutionist
Corkscrew

[eene]

Robot Wars - Evolution

I just meant the three robots originally in. Would you like me to keep them, because Ill use your list if I change my mind.

[eene]

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OK, this is the new lineup for the Demolition Derby. Predictions welcome

Corkscrew II VS Cyclone VS Darkness VS Hypno Disc VS S3 VS The Revolutionist

Can anyone find out where Darkness comes from, please?

[eene]

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Storm II breezed to victory last time, so who will win the next fight. Lets find out?

From San Francisco, in California, Biohazard!

From Miami, in Florida, Suregon General!

Roboteers, stand by!

B1: Biohazard
B2: Surgeon General
House Robots: Cassius Chrome and Growler

3-2-1: Activate!

Biohazard did well to get here, but I think the skirts will slow it down. Surgeon Generals tactics are to cut the pneumatic ram powering the arm off, but if Jack keeps the arm down, he will avoid that. Kody turns to get the disc facing Biohazard, but Biohazards low shape allows it to get under Surgeon General and lift it up, but not over. Surgeon General crashes back down to the floor, but Biohazard still pushes it around, into the angle grinder! Kody gets away, but Biohazard follows. It presses the pit release button, but Biohazard gets under and tips it onto its side! Over Surgeon General goes, but its invertible, so that doesnt matter. It backs away, into Growlers CPZ! Thats bad driving. Biohazard gets under, but Growler grabs hold of Surgeon General and OH! Smashes it into the wall! Growler lets it go as Biohazard foolishly or wisley lifts him up, allowing Surgeon General to escape. Surgeon General turns, only to be rammed by Biohazard and lifted up! OH! Surgeon General fell off as it was being lifted and the disc clipped the side of Biohazard there! Sparks fly, but no damage, I think. This is a close fought battle so far. Surgeon General turns away, but Biohazard gets under the side again. Surgeon General once again up, but not over. Jack raises the arm, but misses an oppertunity to flip Surgeon General over. Kody comes in...OHH! Something came flying off, and I think Biohazards arm took some damage there! Lets look at the replay, a skirt came off, and the disc made a direct hit on the arm! The support is buckled, and Kody is on top again! Biohazard wounded out there. It was that one moment of error that allowed Kody to come in! Biohazard tries to push from the sides, but it cant get under with the arm jammed open. The last ten seconds count down. Surgeon General hitting the sides of Biohazard again! Biohazard turns to push Surgeon General towards Cassius Chrome. It gets away, only to be pushed by Biohazard again.

Cease!

Biohazard finished the stronger, but the judges will have to decide.

Biohazard: S: 2 C: 3 D: 1 A: 3 Total: 9

Surgeon General: S: 2 C: 2 D: 3 A: 3 Total: 10

Only one point in it, but Surgeon General is the winner. Well done to Kody.

This is the final lineup

Storm II VS Surgeon General

But first, the Demolition Derby. Six of Robot Warss most destructive machines ever!

See you then. Kody, can you elect someone to take over one of your robots in the final, please. I wasnt trying to be biased, but Im settling back in for the long delay.

[joey_picus]

Robot Wars - Evolution

...Kodys not visiting FRA at all for a while and wont see that, you are aware of that presumably?