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[matty_haka]

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Im here for tactics only in theory, but Ill still defend myself if necessary. And Aaron, I really dont find you funny.

[knightrous]

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Matty.....

Just go do something, you would normally do. *points to piece rally*

[knightrous]

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*Slaps Chris in the side of the head with a trout*

Just need to get that sorted

[Guest]

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*slaps Chris on the other side of the head with Mt Everest*

...whoops.

[dinowarrior]

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*turns round slowly to Tom with an angry look, grabs Tom by the neck and throws him OFF Mt Everest*

TOM: Aaaaaaaaaaaaghh! *Stops in mid-air and gasps loudly* Hey, I can see my house from here. *Starts falling again* Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh!!!

[andrewj]

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Chris, is your life dominated by cartoon?

[dinowarrior]

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Not really...Robot Wars, Zoo Tycoon and Crash Bandicoot take up a huge amount...but I didnt really fancy the idea of pushing Tom onto a nearby Nitro Crate.

[matty_haka]

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Nah, torture him more, Drop him on the TNT. He has to get away:P

[swiss_tony]

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*esitamtes where Tom should land, then puts a case of TNT below him.*
Heh, now win or lose, I still win the heat, casue Tom cant drive if hes dead now, can he? :P

[pcbore]

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You want to win the heat? OK then. *Sets Anthony on fire*

[mrdaves]

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quote:

I caught a glimpse, but its been forgotten
So here we are again
I made a vow, to carry you home... home

The NSTT, Heat G final

Here we are once more for the 7th time; let us have a quick look at the road for these two different machines:

Shovearound 2 managed to bully Deep Impact 2 onto Die Ceratops which tossed it out of the arena. In round 2, it pitted Flippa Frenzay Mk 6 after a fast battle. On the other hand, Automatic Schmuck destroyed the right hand side of Odysseus 2 before destroying Die Ceratops Invertus to make it retired.

Tom and Aaron are in control booth number 1, both are wearing some funky sunglasses, and Tony is in the control booth number 2, waiting to see when his luck will run out.

3
2
1
ACTIVE

Automatic Schmuck has it€™s bar up to speed at once, as Shovearound 2, comes charging into play, trying to get underneath Automatic Schmuck before the bar is up to a high enough speed. Shovearound 2 hits into Automatic Schmuck, but it is spun away, after failing to get it€™s spike rake underneath and gets a hit on the side, causing some damage to the skirt.

Tony comes back onto the attack, but is sent away without being able to get the lifting spikes underneath and to make matters worse for Shovearound; the skirt is peeling away from the body, as Tom comes back onto the attack, giving it all he has got to get into his first major semi finals for a long time. The bar is up to speed, as Shovearound 2 reverses full speed into the front wedge, but the front wedge of Automatic Schmuck is lower, and Shovearound 2 is hit by the bar and sent spinning. Automatic Schmuck comes back onto the attack and rips away the semi-ripped off skirt to show the 20mm thick titanium.

Tom is coming back onto the attack, as Shovearound 2 accelerates away from danger, and smashes into the pit release. Automatic Schmuck comes onto the attack once more and manages to hit into Shovearound 2, as the side with no skirt starts to come away from the chassis, nothing else is damaged, but the bolts are coming away, as Shovearound 2 comes back onto the attack, but comes away from Automatic Schmuck, with a dent in the front armour plate. Tony is looking worried now, as he puts on the power to get around the sides of Automatic Schmuck, as Tom is turning to match the speed of Shovearound 2, as Automatic Schmuck manages to hit the side of Shovearound 2, with just enough energy to turn it around, another hit, and the side panel has been removed, the bolts just couldn€™t hold on any more captain.

Automatic Schmuck comes back again but Shovearound 2 runs away to get it€™s head back, Tom is driving Automatic Schmuck after Shovearound 2 at top speed, as Tony runs away once more. Aaron isn€™t holding back with the bar, as he and Tom are making Shovearound 2 run for it€™s money. The side panel of Shovearound 2 is lying on the floor, as Automatic Schmuck comes near and near Shovearound 2, as it lines up for an attack and comes in on a death or glory run at full speed. It hits the front wedge and is launched into the bar.

Shovearound 2 lands, as the bar on Automatic Schmuck has stopped, something is wrong with the bar, but Shovearound 2 isn€™t moving, as the safety lights have gone out. Ref is coming over to count out Shovearound 2, but Automatic Schmuck turns into a rammer, getting underneath Shovearound 2 and pushes it down into the pit.

Cease

Smoke is rising from deep down, Shovearound 2 put up a good fight, but the batteries short circuited. Automatic Schmuck moves into the semi finals, with a little job to do with the bar.

Next time€¦
Will there be a truce between Aaron + Tom & Chris + Matt?
Will Andy say he is leaving?
Will Scott finally get around to write his FRR fights?
Will Marge turn into a robot?
Will I ever stop asking stupid questions?

Heat H - The Heat of Doom
Ram-Rod (19) vs. Cyclone Force 2 vs. Mute
Slammer 5 (14) vs. The Disc 5 vs. Razer

Mute is driven by Medibot if you were wondering.

Tactics, Predictions, Set-ups, Did you like Heat G?

[dinowarrior]

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Im obting to use the claw set-up for Cyclone Force 2. Grab hold of Mute and pit it. Ram Rod will do if I cant.

[pcbore]

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Dont make me laugh
Quite possibly, but hell be back
See answer 1
Undoubtedly
A goose

Ill go after Razers sides. Dob;t kow if Alex wants to team up?

[steven_mcg]

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HEAT H
ROUND 1
1) Cyclone Force 2 VS Mute VS Ram-Rod (19)
Could all come down to pushing power here, so Mute to either be pitted or lose a judges decision

2) Razer VS Slammer 5 (14) VS The Disc 5
I can see the Disc as the most likely survivor here. As for the others, it depends if Razer can actually penetrate Slammers shell. If so, I can see the former World Champ regaining some pride. If not, I can see those little wheels being chewed up again

Shooper stuff as per, Davey Boy

[mrdaves]

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RE: Slammers weapon set-up

If Alex doesnt say which weapon he is using, I will select setup 3A, Steve has said this is a good idea, because in the examples of other robots, it says Razer.