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[mute]

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The problem was simply that we didnt have time to check MM over. We were so busy with Mute that we didnt check all of the connections to the reciever and unfortunately there was an intermittant connection.... hence dodgy control. Micro Mute is a little bugger for shaking off connectors - we even resorted to glue to hold some of them in.

There should have been 6 or 7 feathers in the arena, but they dropped out at the last minute so it looks like they made an example of MM to pack out the show.

Realistically, Killalot couldnt have done too much to MM, but Matildas disk certainly did. The disk weighed 3x more than MM. After the show we totalled up the damaged parts and arrived at £900 - without labour. It was disgusting! I am not a happy bunny - and neither is Mute!

Although MM did push Matilda, maybe this didnt make the HR drivers too happy. 12Kg pushing 120Kg

RIP Micro Mute - Long Live Micro Mute 2 (coming soon to FeatherWeight Smash 2004)

[bugs]

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I would say TAN did quite some damage to robochicken: http://www.bugs.nl/media/album/view.php?action=count&path=L3J3L3J3Ny9ubC1iYWJzL0R TQ0YwMDI4LkpQRw==http://www.bugs.nl/media/album/view....Ny9ubC1iYWJzL0 RTQ0YwMDI4LkpQRw==

I still have to see the episode though :sad:

[glen]

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if i recall correctly, arent you allowed to tap-out i remember seeing this in one of the old rule sets.

or did they take this out too?

[craig_anto]

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yes Alan Micro Mute did push Matilda we all cheeed in our box. that lasted all of 3 seconds when that big bully **** head killalot again singled out a feather and presisted in attacking it.
This is one reason why im not interested in going back to robot wars should it happen again.

and no Glen your not allowed to tap out

[anukhet]

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The Micro-Mute incident caused a bit of an argument in my household - one side saying its the risk you take for entering the arena. My view is that you fully accept the damage caused in the heat of battle - thats part of the risk. For your machine to suffer deliberate and prolonged damage by being held - I emphasise HELD on Matildas disc - yeah the shows producers might find that real funny but I certainly wasnt laughing. I hope you get your compensation.

[Guest]

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Ive yet to see the episode (will do so in a matter of days hopefully) but from what Im reading here Matildas been a good right b1tch once again...900 pounds of damage is not funny.

Good luck with the compensation Adam. Fingers crossed.

[storm]

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Adam and co should get compensation. Following the retraction of the Mercy Clause in Series 7, it was replaced with a Rules of Engagement document that Mentorn supplied to everyone. This detailed how and when the HRs should get involved in a fight.

The document clearly stated that the HRs are only there to cause cosmetic damage, and that should the damage go beyond this - Mentorn would pay for replacement parts and components.

I will see if I can find the document and post it in my profile.

Theres no question - Mentorn should stand by their word and compensate the Mute team for the damage caused to create 30 seconds of footage.

Ed
http://www.stormrobot.comhttp://www.stormrobot.com

[Guest]

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Hear Hear! And it should come out of the HR roboteers pockets!

[Guest]

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Ooops! I cant believe I called them roboteers! Please forgive me everybody, I am now off to wash my mouth out with soap. :sad:

[tom_b]

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I probably think Robochicken got in more flips then TAN had in shoves, so I think Robochicken should have because:

a): they were on the verge of getting a famous victory

b): and they would have been fighting their tag team partners, Bulldog Breed Oh well, wonder how the bulldog will do against Tough As Nails

[maddox]

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Tom,in the other tread in this topic Richard gives a link, with a picy of the damage done to Robochicken.
So stop ranting about a wrong judges decision.
The worst damage the Chicken did was a plate of 4mm polycarb supporting the arial and a small dent in a weld.
For the rest, controle,style and agression was about thesame.So the fact you could see the intestines of the combative fowl was a main point.

[mikeyg]

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Mario, how much of TAN did you build?

[tom_b]

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Sorry Mario, didnt mean to pick a fight.

[maddox]

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The weaponsystem is from my hand and the disposable wheels.
Kos, the teamcaptain had the most of the rest.
Electronics are in the capable hands of Stefan.

[calvertfilm]

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When the HRs bullied Micro Mute I think they shot themselves in the foot. I personally think most people would dislike that sort of performance - nobody likes a bully. I cant see that really pushing the viewing figures up.

I hope the Mute team get some cash but it should be a whole load more than £900. Mentorn got their moneys worth didnt they?