Mechanical Noise - Series 1

[kodster]

Mechanical Noise - Series 1

For you, its whatever you want it to be, Tim. But for me, its still Go Clawdius.

[majinb]

Mechanical Noise - Series 1

The 5th Place Annihilator
Round 2

Clawdius Decimus Murderous vs Flank Attack

3€¦ 2€¦ 1€¦ Activate!

Well what do ya know, we have a clash of the crushers right here. Clawdius and Flank Attack have both proven their worth throughout the tournament, but only one can claim 5th place, who will it be? Alex seems a bit more eager and gets his machine going. Flank Attack rushes towards Clawdius and actually, the claws seem to surround the Roman warrior! Steve isn€™t too pleased and turns around, but Flank Attacks flanks are already moving in. Due to Clawdius turning around though, one of the claws goes over the wedge, which isn€™t a good place to get a grip in. Clawdius moves forward causing Flank Attack to lose his grip on him completely. Clawdius makes a 360 to face the TAN look-alike with its mighty beak. Flanky goes in full reverse. Steve doesn€™t even bother giving chase, he knows bloody well he can€™t outspeed Flank Attack, and he has plans of his own. The pit-release button is targeted by Clawdius, and no matter how had the button tries, he can€™t do anything when Clawdius rams it head on€¦
PRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRUUUUUUUUUUUUT!!!
Flank Attack might have had a chance in intercepting Clawdius before it reached the bit, but oddly enough, Alex doesn€™t care much. He seems to fancy a quick pitting as well as Steve. Flank Attack now drives towards Clawdius, while Clawdius steers its way to the pit. CLANG! The two bots collide! Clawdius aims his claw and the spears penetrate Flank Attack€™s bottom! Flank Attack steers all it wants, and even though his claws do face Clawdius, the latter is lowering his claw right now. Down it comes, straight on top of Flank€™s body, denting it quite a bit. Things aren€™t looking too well for Alex when Steve moves towards the pit. In a last-ditch effort, Flank Attack€™s claws come together to grab Clawdius€™ claw, which is right within its reach. Clawdius arrives at the edge of the big hole, and raises the claw to let Flank Attack go down€¦
WHAT! Flank Attack isn€™t going down at all, in fact, he€™s moving up! Flanky€™s grip on Clawdius beak explains this, but it remains an odd sight! Steve lowers the claw again, denting Flank Attack further. €œNow what?€ Steve thinks, €œthe walls are looking hungry€. Clawdius builds up some momentum and€¦ CLANG! Flank Attack is slammed against the wall! The grip seems to have loosened, and Steve fancies his chances again. What Steve forgets though, is that his own grip on Flank Attack loosened too. When Clawdius turns around the rotational force is enough to free Flank Attack. Clawdius wants his grip back, but so does Flank Attack. The two machines dance around each other, but watching both machines move it becomes very clear Flank Attack is the more agile of the two. A quick burst of acceleration and a lot of wheel spin, Flank Attack gets around the back of Clawdius and grabs hold! And what a hold this is, Clawdius back wheels off the ground due to Flanky€™s scoop! The odds have changed, and Alex doesn€™t want to see them change any further. His engines prove powerful enough to steer Clawdius in a straight line to the pit! Bad news for Clawdius! Now above the pit! The claws loosen their grip! Clawdius falls down!

CEASE

Clawdius Decimus Murderous meets the bottom of the pit
Clawdius Decimus Murderous claims 6th place!

And€¦
Flank Attack claims 5th place!

Coming next
THE GRAND FINALS!

The draw will be posted shortly hereafter

[majinb]

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And now, the final lineups

Disco 5 vs Psyclonised

ff6000>Black Panther Queen vs Wedge Devolution

Gimme your predictions, gimme your tactics, gimme your thoughts

[kodster]

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Meh, I could come up with a number of excuses why Clawdius should have won, but Im too lazy to list them anyway.

Well done Alex, and well done Flank Attack. You deserved that victory.

HAPPY?! =P (j/k)

Now then, predictions. HOLY CRAP! What a final line-up!

Disco 5 vs. Psyclonized

If Disco 5 can get the wedge under, then its all over for Psyclonized, but Im not seeing it.

Black Panther Queen vs. Wedge Devolution

Alex Holt and Steve McGregor meet again. Wedge Devo has the lower wedge, so Im inclined to go for Wedge Devo here. But with BPQs axe blows, BPQ might be able to dent and lift the wedge/flipper up enough to slide under it. Still going to go for Wedge Devo here.

Cant wait for the battles. Im going to go get some popcorn.

[steven_mcg]

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FINALS
SEMI-FINALS
1) Disco 5 VS Psyclonized
An very interesting match-up, but I think Psyclonized may be just the more powerful here.

2) Black Panther Queen VS WEDGE DEVOLUTION
The Panthers a tough old tank, but I think Ive got a plan. If I ram the skirts hard enough at the corners, I should be able to slip underneath and flip to my hearts content. I also have the superior pushing power, so I should be quite able to outpush him towards the Pit or the arena wall. Oh and watch for that weapons combo. That axe looks a right pain.

[martyn]

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Disco 5 (me) VS Psyclonized
I new this design was going to come back and bite me.
Erm, go in with the disc spinning and just keep attacking it, even if the disc should be damaged just keep attacking it and being aggressive, although this probably wont damage the bars/hammers/cage it should slow it down enough for me to spin round and slip under with the wedge and either flip it into the pit or up against the side wall, if i get it against the side wall turn and attack it with the disc.

[siphai]

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Woot 5th place

Im happy now, Kody :P

[swiss_tony]

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BPQ could win it, so could Wedge Devo. My moneys on whoever wins the fight between them.

[dogbot4000]

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Psyclonized v Wedge Devo I think will be the final.

[kodster]

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Well, Tim, Wedge Devo and Psyclonized met before, I believe. Wedge Devo won that time (btw, Psyclonized was really his former form, Psyclonic). But if it comes to that, then I`ll go for Psyclonized, as the sides of wedges are really tasty for h-spinners, and FBSs.

Not a bad prediction Tim. (which is a rarity)

[majinb]

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ok guys, 2 tactics to go

[alex_holt]

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My spatula is very low, so if I do manage to get under it, take the oppertunity, and then axe its underbelly.

If it doesnt get it over however, bludgeon with the hit and run tactics that black panther uses normally. Get a few blows in but speed away before retaliation.

[andrewj]

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Disco 5 vs Psyclonised

Pretty simple plan here. Those sides are just asking to be attacked with no real protection, so generally my plan is to get as many blows in to the sides as possible.

If the weapons are causing me some troubles then a few swift blows to the flipper may well jam it shut or at least weaken its flipping efficiency. The disc is pretty nasty, but if I can catch it side on then hopefully I can mess the mechanism up. From there theres no worries and its all about causing damage.

[kodster]

Mechanical Noise - Series 1

If Salamander III in the C&BT2 could do it, imagine what Psyclonized can do...

[majinb]

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Grand Finals
Fight 1

Disco 5 vs Psyclonised

3€¦ 2€¦ 1€¦ Activate!

AND THE GRAND FINALS ARE OFF! Only four robots are left in this competition, and in this fight we see arguably the two most destructive among them. Disco5 stands tall with its classic wedge shape and devastating vertical disc, and Psyclonised looks dangerous with that big spinning cage all around him. Martyn€™s tactics involve relentless attacks with the disc, so he the first one to leave the mark while Psycolined still spins up. Psyclonised tries to get away but there€™s no escaping today!
CRASH
Disc meets ring, what a blow that was! A quick damage-check is done by the contenders, but there is no damage that meets the eye. Disco backs off to get the disc spinning again, whereas Andy tries to sneak to the side of his nemesis. Martyn tries to prevent Psyclonised from succeeding this evil plan, but he is too late!
CRASH
Psyclonised hammers rattle against the titanium ribs that hold Disco together. Most of them snap, but the hammers slow down too. Disco drives away, but a trace of destruction can be seen at its side. Disco steers away now, straight towards the pit-release button. Psyclonised gives chase, and Martyn suddenly has a very confident smile on his face, what is he up to? The faster Psyclonised is almost within arm length of Disco, WHEN DISCO SUDDENLY TURNS AROUND! Both weapons meet again, at full speed this time. And instead of the two machines flying away, it looks as if Disco€™s weapon has dug its way underneath Psyclonised ring. In fact, they€™re stuck! Neither weapon spins, but Psyclonised does have its wheels lifted off the ground. Martyn makes the most of it and rushes in a straight line towards the wall.
CLANG
Psyclonised is banged against the wall, and still stuck on Disco€™s disc. Martyn turns his bot around in search of another wall, but soon discovers the current link between his bot and Andy€™s isn€™t designed to maneuver around very well. Psyclonised falls off Disco and Andy is can be seen breathing again. Time to spin up your weapons gentleman! Andy is taking this advice happily, but Martyn seems to be hesitating. Is there some odd reason for Martyn not to spin up his weapon? Or is it the collision with Psyclonised that jammed it in some way? It seems to be the last option, and suddenly things aren€™t looking all too well for Martyn! Disco once again rushes towards the pit-release button; will Martyn pull another trick out of his hat? The answer is plain and simple; no. PRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUT. The pit descends, and Psyclonised turns on the aggression. Martyn is aware of this, but he is too late!
CRASH
Psyclonised hits the already damaged side of Disco, and injures it even further. Disco recovers as fast as it can and turns his wedge towards Psyclonised. The wedge comes in and the flipper goes up€¦ and meets the hammers!
CRASH
Psyclonised is€¦ well€¦ inverted now, but Andy doesn€™t really care. Disco however is in a worse state, his flipper almost ripped off. Psyclonised comes in again. Disco tries too flee, but he doesn€™t move as smoothly as he used to do€¦
CRASH
And another deathblow is to be seen. Can this be the final blow? There€™s not much life left in Disco€¦The judges start counting 1€¦ 2€¦ 3€¦ 4€¦ 5€¦ 6€¦ 7€¦ 8€¦ 9€¦ 10€¦

CEASE

Disco 5 has been beaten into submission
PSYCLONISED GOES THROUGH TO THE GRAND GRAND FINAL!

Coming next
Who will join Psyclonised in the Grand Grand Final?

Black Panther Queen vs Wedge Devolution

Gimme your predictions, gimme your tactics, gimme your thoughts