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I agree, they do seem to be up to your old standard so no worrying there :proud:
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Also realised I do have flames in the arena if you count The Martians heat ray.
In which case, I am obliged to point out to Samuel that:
a) petrol engines generally dont catch on fire when briefly hit by flame unless theyre leaking petrol, and if they are leaking petrol, it generally means something has gone badly wrong
b) STAT has aluminium foil heat shields as stated in its, uh, stats. :proud:
Its great to see some VFT fights again, nice work Richard!
Awesome fights, Richy! VFT is reborn! :proud:
Awesome stuff:proud:
Im guessing Under Preassure to cause an upset, and Wedge Devo to go through.
The king has returned. Welcome back, Richie. :proud:
Walk Dont Run 3 and a Half VS WEDGE DEVOLUTION
Invertible spinners arent exactly Wedge Devos cup of tea but Ill give it a go. The plan here is to rush Walk Dont Run to stop the shell spinning up and to ram it into the nearest hazards. Im the faster and more manoueverable of the two so I should be able to ram it before the ring can reach a deadly enough speed.
Oh and kill the House Robots if I survive, of course. :wink:
Awesome fights!! :proud:
Wouldve posted this yesterday, but had problems with my connection.
Its only taken two fights to get the audience pumped up for this new tournament, and it can only get better from here! Next comes PsycloniZer, an invertable spinner with three extended hammers attached! Waiting to grasp it is Under Pressure, an axlebot resembling a stag beetles head, designed to lift an opponent off the floor as it bites!
House Robots: Assassinator & Ultimate Snakebite
3, 2, 1 - ACTIVATE!
PsycloniZer backed off from the approach of Under Pressure, allowing time to spin up its rim, then zipped off to the right to evade! Under Pressure spun around and attacked again, but PsycloniZer landed a blow on one claw, sending its opponent spinning madly! As PsycloniZer came on the offensive, Under Pressure backed off, then came in again, and found PsycloniZer fitting perfectly within its claws! PsycloniZers hammers hit the Hardox, and as Under Pressure was spun again by the impact, one claw went right into PsycloniZer again, casting it away into the wall, and releasing PsycloniZer! Recovering, Under Pressure chased PsycloniZer before the spinner came in for another attack, twisting to aim for the sides, but Under Pressure turned quickly and got itself in a good position to catch PsycloniZer again! The hammers struck inbetween the claws again as they began closing, and whacked Under Pressure into the wall again! The wall halted Under Pressure a short distance from PsycloniZer, who was able to strike along the side before backing off to spin up again! Now looking less than brand new, but still running, Under Pressure came in again, turning after PsycloniZer, but getting whacked away again!
Seeing Under Pressures rear presenting itself as a big juicy target, PsycloniZer moved in, but Under Pressure spun around again, letting the Hardox take another blow and another dent! It turned and charged PsycloniZer once more, and taking another punishing blow, this time managed to close the claws just enough to prevent PsycloniZer escaping! With a couple of clanging crashes against the armour, PsycloniZer was left pinned by the claws - they couldnt reach the armour thanks to the hammers, but the lower wedges were still lifting its wheels off the ground! Moving quickly, Under Pressure pushed PsycloniZer against the pit release, then carried it to the pit and dropped it in - it had survived the punishment, but the armour looked like it would need a few repairs!
CEASE!
UNDER PRESSURE GOES THROUGH TO ROUND 2!
The crowd now cheers as Wedge Devolution, the flipping wedge and technically the reigning champion of VFT, enters the arena! But Walk Dont Run 3 n a Half is eager to take its title away - as a disc-shaped shuffler spinning with 125kJ of force, it could prove hard to handle!
House Robots: Horcrux & The Martian
3, 2, 1 - ACTIVATE!
Wedge Devolution came out of its square as quickly as possible, and Walk Dont Run responded by shuffling to one side! Wedge Devo caught up quickly - Walk Dont Runs rim was now spinning quickly, but it couldnt turn quickly enough to get to Wedge Devos side, and took a head on ram! Wedge Devo was flung to one side, but quickly reversed back into Walk Dont Run to try and slow the spinner! Walk Dont Run advanced on the disorientated champ, who responded by rushing it again - this time, Walk Dont Run managed to avoid a direct hit, but it was enough to slow the spinner so much that when Wedge Devolution came in again, it tried the flipper, bringing its blade underneath and firing! The crowd roared as Walk Dont Run was flung on its back! Quickly, Wedge Devo caught Walk Dont Run on its wedge and transported it at full speed to the arena disc, which tasted its first blood of the tournament! Flung off the wedge by the impact, Walk Dont Run had barely begun to spin again when it was flipped again by Wedge Devolution, and carried to the nearest House Robot, The Martian!
The Martians flamethrower blazed as it twisted to bring its saw blades into play, scratching the sides of both robots! Angered, Wedge Devolution shoved underneath and fired its flipper, managing to flip Walk Dont Run again and tip the House Robot over! Wedge Devo followed by reversing into Walk Dont Run as it made its escape, deflected by the just spinning rim! As the champ approached again, Walk Dont Run went for the sides but couldnt turn quickly enough, and was flipped like a pancake again! Another visit to the arena disc was soon in order - Walk Dont Runs armour survived the impact, but being tossed by the disc was rather undignified! Another flip later, Wedge Devo decided to give Horcrux a go on its opponent, shoving Walk Dont Run across the arena again into the other House Robot, who immediately fired its own flipper and sent Walk Dont Run straight upwards! As it landed on its side, there was plenty of time for Wedge Devolution to shove it against the wall and catch it on the wedge, then drive it away and toss it again, to the pleasure of the crowd! Walk Dont Run barely had time to think upon landing before Wedge Devolution shoved it into the pit release straight ahead! After some careful shifting, the champion ran towards the open pit with Walk Dont Run helpless on the wedge - but it came in so fast that as Walk Dont Run came over the abyss and fell in, Wedge Devolutions front went over the empty space, and it took a very quick reverse from the worried Steven to get away with the victory!
CEASE!
With that, Wedge Devolution made a beeline for Horcrux, but with Cease having been called, the referee shook his head - it would just have to wait until later!
Next:
Reventon vs STAT
Eurypterus Evolved vs The 6isc
4/4 so far I believe:)
STAT to win the first fight
For my tactics, the idea is basically to get the disc into the sides and munch on that Ti, as well as hopefully flipping him into the bargain.
Im guessing hes going to use the concave plow because the pointed wedge doesnt look that efficient to take The 6isc on with. If that is the case Ill try attacking that as well, the vertical disc will catch the tip of the plow and with any luck will tear it off.
If he uses the pointed wedge, then my tactic is simply to drive off it should he get it inot play:proud:
I beat PsycloniZer!:proud:
awesome having you back on the job Richard, youre doing great :proud:
Gonna use the plow and gonna box rush him and keep the pressure to not allow him to get the disc up to speed. My armor is quite strong, however, so I dont find it plausible for him to rip off my plow.
Whatever the plows made of doesnt matter. Youre connecting a hardox plow to a Ti robot, and its interchangeable. Read: removable.
True, but that does not mean that if it can happen that it will happen though.
I know. No harm trying though :)
Box rush, and pit.
Those are my tactics for now.
I cant find a link to a pic of The 6isc, so if anyone knows one, can they post it, please?
Its exactly the same layout as the previous version, I think, at least thats how I wrote it...somewhere in the vapourbot pics thread.
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb207/Pcbore/TheDisc.pnghttp://i211.photobucket.com/albums/b...re/TheDisc.png
Keep writing them w00ty fights Richie :)
Certainly, Kody! And thanks for the pic, Liam.
Four Round 1 fights down, 12 to go! Next come two VFT rookies, both designed for shoving: Reventon, a box robot that relies on scooping opponents and doing some damage with a small disc into the bargain; and STAT, an invertable brick with a threatening static spike and some serious power in its petrol engine!
House Robots: Assassinator & Drilla Killa Ultimate
3, 2, 1 - ACTIVATE!
There was barely any time to think before the two robots met in the centre of the arena with a crash, STATs spike poking into Reventons scoop! Slowly, STATs petrol drive began to push Reventon backwards, so the other robot reversed, twisted, and managed to run into STATs side! The vertical disc did little to the thick titanium, but Reventon was able to shove STAT at speed for a moment before STATs high ground clearance allowed it to wheel off the scoop! It then charged, but missed as Reventon ran in again and got a glancing blow on the rear wheel! STAT reversed quickly on Reventons side, shoving it until Reventon twisted away! Reventon tried to turn back into STAT, but wasnt quite fast enough, and STAT charged into the side with its spike which just glanced off! The robots twisted around each other for a moment before colliding, STATs spike coming into the side of Reventons scoop but not penetrating, allowing Reventon to shove until the spike slipped away and it could reach the side! Again, however, STAT just rolled off and drove its spike into Reventons side, managing to shove until it had Reventon against the wall, close to the pit release! As STAT reversed to nudge the release, Reventon charged it head on, straining to shove it towards the pit, but STAT was just that much stronger!
After a second of struggling, STAT reversed and Reventon found itself flying foward! STAT rushed into the side, hoping to curve Reventon round into the pit, but it just missed! Reventon managed to slip away, then suddenly reversed, and rushed STATs rear right over the abyss! With three wheels still on the floor, STAT just managed to escape - Reventon ran into its side again, but by this time, the pit had closed! When STAT rolled off the scoop again, taking a few nicks from the disc, Reventon reversed and managed to catch it in the side, shoving some more before STAT got away again, turned around, and initiated another head on charge! Finding STAT just overpowering it again, Reventon reversed and twisted away - when STAT followed, Reventon caught it! STAT just rolled right over the top, leaving Reventon running into Drilla Killa Ultimates CPZ! As Reventon reversed to escape, STAT reversed in and pushed it straight back! DKUs claws came together on Reventon, but the competitor struggled valiantly against the House Robot, while STAT happily smashed repeatedly into Reventons exposed side! Eventually, DKU became bored and released - Reventon found itself facing the side of the attacking STAT, and quickly came in and raced it into the wall with a bang! Tilting as it began running off, STAT was tilted against the wall, and began slowly running back and forth along the Lexan surface on its side! Making its move before STAT came down, Reventon charged and carried it hard into the arena disc! STAT went flying away, stunned but largely unharmed!
As Reventon reversed in again, STAT retaliated, trying to reach the side, but Reventon just ran right past it! A moment later, the two robots came together head on again, but Reventon reversed rather than waste its time, before successfully getting in on STATs side - this time, as they hit the wall, STAT was flipped over, while Reventon hit the pit release! Turning before STAT could escape, it charged, but STAT rolled off before they reached the pit, and reversed into Reventons side, pinning it against the wall! But when it reversed to try and pit it, Reventon escaped - STAT wisely retreated, with Reventon following, until the pit was closed again! When it did, STAT swiveled around and brought its spike into Reventons side again, shoving until the spike slipped and Reventon got away to reverse and shove STAT once again! When STAT escaped, Reventon rushed it again, getting underneath and nicking a rear wheel until STAT ran away to get into a better position! When the two robots collided again, STATs spike again caused it to slip, and Reventon got under the side again, but again got little chance to shove before STAT got away! Seeing the pit release in its path, Reventon opened the pit for the third time, only to be pinned against the release by STAT! STAT reversed, but as Reventon did likewise, STAT twisted and shoved it towards the pit - unfortunately, the curving path took them away from the hazard! Managing to slip away again, Reventon excitedly ran into STAT....who just rolled off again and reversed back into Reventons side! However, it only knocked the reversing Reventon, who charged again - and almost ran straight into the pit as it missed STAT! Another attack from STAT failed to send Reventon pitward, but did pin it against the wall until the pit closed!
After pinning Reventon for a while, STAT ran back into the pit release, wanting to end the fight before time ran out - Reventon, of course, charged again, but STAT moved away and allowed Reventon to charge into the wall as it swerved! Reventon evaded STATs attempt to get round the side, then moved towards the pit with STAT following. The robots front corners collided, and after a moment, Reventons scoop came under STAT, who was again shoved for a moment before escaping, and taking one of many blows from the blade! It got itself out of position before Reventon could pit it, and after a few wasted seconds, the two robots ran into each others sides, twisting together for a moment until STATs wheels ran up Reventons skirts! As Reventon tried shoving, STAT just ran right on over it again! Reventon dodged another charge just as time ran out on this frantic and very close battle, leading to the first judges decision of the new VFT!
CEASE!
Dominance: R - 5/10 x 6 = 30, S - 5/10 x 6 = 30 (both robots showed equal dominance)
Damage: R - 3/10 x 5 = 15, S - 1/10 x 5 = 5 (Reventon caused more damage with its own disc and the arena disc)
Aggression: R - 8/10 x 4 = 32, S - 8/10 x 4 = 32 (both robots were equally aggressive)
Control: R - 7/10 x 3 = 21, S - 7/10 x 3 = 21 (both robots had equal control)
Strategy: R - 4/10 x 2 = 8, S - 4/10 x 2 = 8 (neither robot had that much strategy other than charging, dominating and attempting to pit - STAT used a House Robot, while Reventon used the arena disc)
Style: R - 4/10 x 1 = 4, S - 3/10 x 1 = 3 (neither robot had that much style either, but Reventon gets one more point for tilting and flipping STAT against the wall a couple of times)
Total: Reventon = 110, STAT = 99
REVENTON GOES THROUGH TO ROUND 2!
Next to fight is The 6isc, a descendant of VFT5 champion The Disc 2 - its supported with a single bar, with a triangular wheel setup on either side and a 26kg vertical disc in the middle! Ready to face it is Eurypterus Evolved, another shover with interchangable setups - here, itll be using a concave plow!
House Robots: Ultimate Snakebite & Megaraptor
3, 2, 1 - ACTIVATE!
Eurypterus Evolved ran straight into The 6isc as its deadly disc began to spin, shoving it backwards but being knocked upwards a little in the process! Once back down, it kept going, but not for long as The 6isc twisted out of its plow and brought its weapon into the left side, ripping at the hinged wedge! Eurypterus reversed so it could charge head on, but was knocked again - as The 6isc went for the other side, it quickly retreated! As Eurypterus charged again, The 6isc was shoved right back against the wall - Eurypterus was knocked up again, and barely had time to respond upon coming back down before The 6isc hit the side of the plow and tilted it again! This time, Eurypterus came down on one of The 6iscs axles, allowing The 6isc to twist and flip it over, leaving a nice scar in the right hinged wedge! Eurypterus reversed before The 6isc could attack again, then charged - as The 6isc turned to try and attack the side again, Eurypterus hit it side on and slammed it back into the wall! The side spike slid against the wall and The 6isc turned into Eurypterus, hitting the side of the plow and knocking it onto its side! Eurypterus landed on The 6isc again, and was flipped again, sustaining a wound on its sea scorpion logo!
Before Eurypterus could escape, it took another glancing blow on the side, but it aggressively charged The 6isc again and took another knock, then another as it kept on the attack! When The 6isc tried turning again, it was simply shoved side on again, and this time its disc hit the wall, sending it flying backwards on top of Eurypterus! Reversing off, it hit the hinged wedge again and left another scar, getting its disc back up to speed once back on the floor! It tried turning into Eurypteruss side but the shoving robot was too fast and the disc just hit the plow again - however, the right side of the plow was starting to look a little insecure! This attack allowed The 6isc to strike the side of Eurypterus again, causing more damage but not flipping Eurypterus, who swerved and box rushed The 6isc again, catching it before it could swerve away! This impact was the last straw for the plows right side, which was sheared away from the chassis! Thanks to the now uneven plow, the 6isc managed to escape Eurypteruss grip before they hit the wall again, but only glanced the rear side as Eurypterus escaped!
Eurypterus reversed across the arena into the pit release, then charged once again at the advancing 6isc, swerving around it and trying to shove on one axle! They didnt get far before The 6isc slid off however, and ran its disc into the side again - Eurypterus was tilted, and came back down in time for The 6isc to smash it again, shearing bolts on the hinged wedge but not ripping it off! Eurypterus tried reversing The 6isc towards the pit, but only succeeded in adding a scar to its largely untouched rear and being tilted again! As the pit closed with nobody in it, Eurypterus had another go, reopening the pit, turning and charging at full speed! The 6isc failed to evade, but Eurypterus sustained another nasty blow, allowing The 6isc to go for the side again! Eurypterus responded by charging on one axle again and pinning The 6isc against the wall! It reversed, then came in again to try and slow the disc, which hit the wall and sent its owner bouncing back against Eurypterus! Eurypterus pinned the tilted 6isc, but the disc hit the top of the plow and knocked it back....and the whole plow fell off!
Eurypterus shoved its own plow aside as it tried to ram The 6isc again, but the wedgeless front allowed The 6isc to score an effective hit even with its disc slowed a little, knocking Eurypterus upwards and backwards! The pit had closed again, so Eurypterus reopened it for the third time, and attempted to bring its skirted rear into play, but this gave The 6isc time to move away from the pit! Eurypterus charged anyway, but The 6isc turned and hit a rear corner to give Eurypterus another nasty scar! Shifting before The 6isc could attack its left side, Eurypterus charged one axle with its front again, shoving The 6isc in a curved path but missing the pit! It reversed to charge The 6isc in, but The 6isc shifted and managed to bring its disc into the front again, tilting Eurypterus upwards! Striking again in the hope of achieving a pitting itself, The 6isc flipped Eurypterus over, then smashed the side again, but again the pit closed! Looking for a new tactic, the heavily scarred Eurypterus ran across the arena towards the arena disc, and The 6isc confidently followed. Once it was close enough, Eurypterus swerved around The 6isc, who turned in reponse! Eventually, Eurypterus tried a shove, but mistimed and took another disc blow on the corner! Still mobile and undeterred, it managed to catch a single axle again and shove The 6isc backwards! The other axle struck the arena disc and The 6isc flew, striking the top of Eurypterus and hitting the side again as it rolled off! With these blows, Eurypterus Evolved seemed to be finally running out of steam, moving more slowly - thankfully, it evaded one more strike from The 6isc before time ran out!
CEASE!
Dominance: EE - 5/10 x 6 = 24, T6 - 6/10 x 6 = 36 (both robots had moments of dominance, but The 6iscs were more numerous)
Damage: EE - 1/10 x 5 = 5, T6 - 7/10 x 5 = 35 (The 6isc, obviously, caused a lot more damage)
Aggression: EE - 8/10 x 4 = 32, T6 - 7/10 x 4 = 28 (Eurypterus was a little more aggressive)
Control: EE - 7/10 x 3 = 21, T6 - 8/10 x 3 = 24 (The 6isc was a little more controlled)
Strategy: EE - 4/10 x 2 = 8, T6 - 6/10 x 2 = 12 (both robots had limited strategy - Eurypterus to box rush and use the hazards, The 6isc to aim at the sides and hopefully take off the plow - but The 6isc had more success)
Style: EE - 3/10 x 1 = 3, T6 - 6/10 x 1 = 6 (The 6iscs whacking and overturning was more stylish than EEs ramming)
Total: Eurypterus Evolved = 93, The 6isc = 141
THE 6ISC GOES THROUGH TO ROUND 2!
Next:
Achilles vs Leprosy Infection
Exodus vs Holepunch
(Message edited by velociraptor on September 13, 2008)
Now why is it, the less confident I am of winning a fight, the more likely I am to win it? Oh well, complaining is something I am not:proud:
Achilles and Exodus to win through.
...right, total supreme confidence fail there :proud: I completely forgot about the arena disc...but NO SUCH MISTAKE SHALL BE MADE NEXT TIME, REVENTON, MARK MY WORDS
And well done to Sam, I guess. :P
I think Achilles and Holepunch will win these.
LEPROSY INFECTION
Spin up the drum, obviously, and aim for the sides.
Results I did not expect. w00 for drama, Richie :proud:
Sorry, problems with my connection again.
Time to find second-rounders number 7 and 8! First are two VFT veterans, Achilles and Leprosy Infection - the former a durable wedged box with a lifting arm, the latter an invertable box with a spinning drum!
House Robots: Horcrux & King Cobra
3, 2, 1 - ACTIVATE!
Both robots moved quickly out of the traps, both meeting in the arena centre and twisting towards each others sides! Before Achilless arm began to lift, Leprosy Infections drum brushed the side and knocked it away! However, Achilles was twisted in the impact, and managed to run forward, catch LI on its arms plate and lift its rear, using the claw on top to grip! However, LIs drum hit the floor and both robots were tilted, balancing for a moment before coming to rest, Achilless arm propping it up! Achilles withdrew the arm to settle on its back, but as it began selfrighting, the released LI struck a vicious blow from behind, its now downwards-spinning drum scratching the Hardox! The two robots collided again - LIs drum knocked Achilles back but could no longer flip it! Achilles quickly came in again and used its arm to tip LI over - LIs wheels spun helplessly as Achilles shifted into a better position before gripping with the claw again, and shoving it across the arena towards King Cobra! A moment later, King Cobras axes were happily raining down on LIs top, leaving numerous dents in the titanium top! After a few agonising moments of this, Achilles carried Leprosy Infection over to the arena disc, but it forgot to release as they hit, so both robots went flying away!
At this point, Achilles released Leprosy Infection, who immediately went for the sides again - but before it could reach, Achilles got its lifting plate underneath again and lifted enough for LIs drum to hit the ground! LI bounced, allowing Achilles to catch it side on again and lift! Leprosy Infection could do nothing to stop itself being carried towards King Cobra again - the House Robot again brought its axes into play, but this time, only one hit the already dented top of LI, while another struck Achilles! Achilles wisely reversed, still carrying its victim - another trip into the arena disc was in order, but this time Achilles released its claw just before impact, so LI was free to be tossed backwards by the disc with another horrible scar in its armour! Leprosy Infection was looking pretty battered, but its thick armour was just about holding up! Achilles spun around and charged in, but miscalculated, allowing LI to strike again with its drum and cause damage! Achilles narrowly avoided being pinned against the wall as the two robots twisted until they were facing each other again, before aiming for side-on attacks. LIs drum was brought into play before Achilless lifter, knocking Achilles so LI could use a better side attack to scar its opponent, before Achilles ran away! LI prepared to strike again as Achilles approached again, but this time Achilles got its timing right, just avoided the drum and got its lifter into LIs side, tipping it over again! Gripping with the claw, it now decided to end the fight before it took any more damage, shoving Leprosy Infection into the pit release, and manouvering to shove it into the pit and out of the fight!
CEASE!
ACHILLES GOES THROUGH TO ROUND 2!
Next are two rookies - Exodus is a tracked box with a range of interchangable weapons (here, itll be wielding a Biohazard-like flipping arm), while Holepunch is a Razer-esque crusher!
House Robots: Megaraptor & The Martian
3, 2, 1 - ACTIVATE!
Exodus had a much faster start, rushing around Holepunch who turned to attack, but not quite fast enough! As soon as Exodus had its arm under its opponent, it fired, throwing Holepunch onto its back....and right over again! Holepunch had little time to escape before Exodus attacked again, this time shoving Holepunch across the floor and firing the arm just as they reached the wall! Holepunch was left propped up and unable to move! Exodus waited threateningly next to its stranded opponent for about 20 seconds, until it was reminded that you cant leave your opponent against the wall for more than 30 seconds! Reluctantly, it shoved Holepunch away - then just flipped it again before it could roll over! Holepunch rested on one side for a few tense seconds before coming back down, forcing Exodus to attack again! Holepunch turned in the nick of time, but failed to catch Exodus in the rear! Exodus retreated to a safe distance before coming in again, running circles around the slower Holepunch before coming under the side, shoving, and flipping it onto the closed pit! Exodus excitedly reversed into the pit release....but came in too quickly and missed! It shifted to hit the release - just as Holepunch, having rolled over, had gotten out of the way and was coming in on the attack! Exodus acted quickly, running around, pinning Holepunch against the wall and overturning it again, then shoving its helpless opponent on a straight path into the pit, just before it closed again!
CEASE!
EXODUS GOES THROUGH TO ROUND 2!
Next:
Flipping Hell vs Wedginator Devilution
Spin Dash Unleashed vs Troubloon 6
In the words of the fast show: Bugger :)
Great fights Richard.
In the words of me: BUTTOCKS!
Oh well, good fight anyway.
In the words of someone else, Why is everyone quoting people?
Good fights, even if my predictions (which Im keeping to myself now I think :P) are routinely being demolished and proven wrong with each fight now :proud:
Thats right Joey, so next time predict I will lose will you? :)
...I dont know, that would mean predicting Nitro-Gene to win, and my brain hurts thinking about the implications of that :proud:
I see your point. :rofl:
*slaps Leo*
Do you mind!? Seriously, referees like you shouldnt be looking there. :wink:
Me tactics are in the big archive in the sky. :)
I seriously love these big lunch breaks. :proud:
w00t!! Awesome fights Richard, and unlucky to Leo :)
For Spin Dash Unleashed, Ill keep things simple - aim for the sides, chew up the skirts and try to slide underneath to the wheels. If Im having trouble, Ill resort to shoving it around like a barbarian. Aim for the sides again and pound it into the nearest obstacles.
Our next battle will be a flipper frenzy, with two flipping wedges: Flipping Hell and Wedginator Devilution!
House Robots: Drilla Killa Ultimate & Horcrux
3, 2, 1 - ACTIVATE!
The two flippers, as might be expected, began by meeting in the centre and aiming for their opponents sides: Flipping Hell turned first but found itself hindered by Wedginators side skirts! Before it could begin to push its way past the skirt, Wedginator turned into it - the two robots turned together in the centre for a few moments until Wedginator, with its tilted wheels and higher speed, came underneath Flipping Hell, using its barbs to hold it on the wedge! Not wanting to hang around, Kody immediately ran into the pit release, then turned and ran the helpless Flipping Hell towards it. Almost there, it fired the rear hinged flipper - Flipping Hell flew across the arena floor, hit the side of the pit and bounced off, down into the abyss! The crowd cheered, although they hoped Wedginator Devilution might provide some more prolonged action in its next battle!
CEASE!
WEDGINATOR DEVILUTION GOES THROUGH TO ROUND 2!
Similarly, now comes a battle between two spinners: Spin Dash Unleashed, descendant of the VFT1 runner up, armed with a low saw blade; and Troubloon 6, a box-wedge armed with two terrible titanium flywheels on either side!
House Robots: King Cobra & Ultimate Snakebite
3, 2, 1 - ACTIVATE!
Their weapons quickly spinning, the two robots moved a little cautiously towards each other before turning into each others sides - as Spin Dashs saw sliced into Troubloon 6s skirt, the front flywheel hit the side and whacked it away! As Spin Dash turned to come on the attack again, Troubloon advanced first, first striking a blow along the side, then reversing and spinning to strike with the rear flywheel! Spin Dash responded in kind, bringing the saw into Troubloon 6s left skirt, but Troubloon spun round so the rear flywheel struck again! Spin Dash dodged another attack, swerved and came in again, only managing a glancing blow on the skirt before the rear weapon whacked it! However, it could now come in on a proper side attack, and sparks flew as the saw did its work, while Troubloon 6 was pushed across the arena floor into the wall! After a few seconds of pinning, the saw was slowed, but Spin Dash had managed to rip through a part to get at the left wheel! It reversed to get the saw spinning again, but Troubloon 6 quickly escaped, and Spin Dash was forced to reverse to avoid it! When it did advance again, Troubloon spun at the right moment to hit with the front weapon, then came in to do more damage while avoiding the saw!
Spin Dash and Troubloon 6 both twisted and charged, again both striking each other, the saw creating sparks once again! Turning again, Spin Dash failed to avoid a glancing blow from Troubloon - as it turned, it was hit again, and again, its Hardox armour scratched! Finally, with its next go, it managed to hit the side and tear through the wounded skirt to chomp on the left wheel - at the same time, it shoved Troubloon 6 towards Ultimate Snakebites CPZ! Ultimate Snakebites jaws opened in anticipation - but thanks to its intact right skirt, Troubloon 6 resisted being shoved into them! Enraged, the House Robot turned and brought its only flywheel into play, whacking Troubloon 6 on the side and sending it onto its back, on top of Spin Dash! Taking advantage, Spin Dash shoved Troubloon into the flywheel again - the hit created another scratch on the Hardox but also freed Troubloon 6 to come on the attack and hit Spin Dash in the side again! Spin Dash attacked but sustained another glancing blow, and was knocked into the CPZ! Ultimate Snakebite happily pinned it against the wall, again unable to get past the skirts!
Unable to reach a convenient position on Spin Dash, Troubloon 6 just attacked the House Robot instead, whacking it on the side! As Ultimate Snakebite turned to retaliate, Spin Dash was freed and rushed in, managing to miss the front flywheel and go for Troubloon 6s skirt again - before the saw reached the exposed spot however, Troubloon 6 spun its rear into Spin Dashs front and knocked it back, then spun the other way to hit with the front! Spin Dash reversed, then attacked quickly, bringing the saw to bear on the right skirt, managing to almost penetrate it before Troubloon 6s front flywheel hit it again! Both robots charged each other again - and all that happened was another quick blow from the saw. Troubloon 6 came after Spin Dash, who outpaced it for a moment, then turned - only to get a faceful of rear flywheel again! The rear weapon hit again as Spin Dash advanced, almost breaking through the battered Hardox! On the next attack, Spin Dash successfully brought the saw under the ripped right skirt to the previously undamaged right wheel - after causing a few slices before the saw slowed, it shoved Troubloon 6 towards the other CPZ, positioning itself to allow King Cobra to punish Troubloon with its axes!
After a few moments of enjoying Troubloon 6s misery, Spin Dash brought it back across the arena (taking a slight blow from King Cobra itself) and introduced it forcefully to the arena disc, tossing it and scarring the armour some more! As Troubloon 6 landed and quickly advanced, Spin Dash reversed and came in on the side again, shoving Troubloon 6 into the wall and causing more damage to the right wheel! When it released, Troubloon 6 was certainly still functional, but limping just a little! Its own subsequent attack was successful, knocking Spin Dash against the arena disc in sweet revenge! This hit on the already badly damaged Spin Dash knocked out one of the motors, leaving it slowed and turning in circles! Steven tried to manouver as Troubloon 6 ran round to the other side, but failed to stop another hit that took it into the wall with a bang! Troubloon 6 charged and struck with its front flywheel, then struck again as Spin Dash tried to turn again! This time, Spin Dash Unleashed stopped completely, its Hardox armour bashed and scarred all over by its enemys onslaught! While it was counted out, Troubloon 6 (looking a little the worse for wear itself) moved into the arena centre and spun in victory!
CEASE!
TROUBLOON 6 GOES THROUGH TO ROUND 2!
Next:
Nidhogg vs The May Tracks Has You
Back To Rock 3 vs Flank Attack 2
Wow! I seriously didnt expect both of my bots to go through! Fantastic writing, Richie! Cheers! :)
Against Nidhoog, I can exploit his slow self righting by just getting straight back under after flipping him, then shunt him into the house robots.
If the fight drags on, I think I can tear the excrement out of his Ali baseplate with my spikes:)
Next is NIDHOGG, another Razer-style crushing robot with lifting forks at the front - its up against The May Tracks Has You, a (obviously) tracked robot, armed with a flipper and upward-pointing spikes designed to puncture tyres. Lets see whether NIDHOGGs taken the blue or the red pill!
House Robots: Asssassinator & The Martian
3, 2, 1 - ACTIVATE!
As both robots entered the arena centre, they proved evenly matched as they aimed for side attacks and simply twisted together for a moment - NIDHOGG was able to turn a little faster, but couldnt quite get its lifting forks past the skirts! It began lowering the claw to try and grasp the sides anyway, but May Tracks accelerated out of the way before turning to attack! NIDHOGG advanced itself, but missed as May Tracks drove right past it! When the two robots attacked again, May Tracks just managed to get its wedge extender under NIDHOGG and flicked it onto its side! As NIDHOGG began activating its arm, May Tracks shoved it towards the nearest CPZ, and next thing NIDHOGG knew, Assassinators spikes were jabbing into it, fortunately only scratching! Bringing its pickaxe down and snagging NIDHOGG, Assassinator turned it away from May Tracks to hammer it a little more as it selfrighted! NIDHOGG couldnt move, however, before May Tracks came under its side and threw it on top of Assassinator, who thrust it off with the pickaxe!
NIDHOGG landed on its wheels and to the side of May Tracks, responding by shoving its opponent back into the wall while taking one last hit from Assassinators axe! It turned to bring its claw to bear, but May Tracks reversed - NIDHOGG rushed after it and managed to come in side on, but still couldnt get the forks under the skirts! Bringing the claw down anyway as it shoved, it couldnt quite grasp the skirt itself! May Tracks broke away before attacking again, but NIDHOGG successfully ran into the side again as it was turning, pushing it around on a circular path before May Tracks suddenly broke away again and rushed under NIDHOGGs side! Flipping its opponent over again, May Tracks caught it self righting and shoved it towards the other House Robot, The Martian! Before they entered the CPZ, May Tracks reversed to rip at NIDHOGGs baseplate with its spikes, leaving scars currently unseen! It almost reversed too far and released NIDHOGG, but managed to keep under its side and flip it into The Martian! As NIDHOGG rolled into the House Robot, its flamethrower pleased the crowd but did little, while its right saw blade sliced against the Hardox armour! In no mood to battle The Martian, NIDHOGG struggled but was pinned against the wall, to suffer punishment from the saws and scorches from the flamethrower!
Upon being released, NIDHOGG managed to turn into the waiting May Tracks - the two fronts met, but with a low wedge extender and powerful drive, May Tracks bypassed the forks and came under its opponent again! As it reversed, it missed the tyres, but did more damage to the aluminium, then fired its flipper, sending NIDHOGG straight upwards like a rocket! Rolling as it landed, NIDHOGG landed on its wheels and advanced angrily! The two robots came into each others sides again and twisted - NIDHOGG was still unable to beat the skirts, but managed to guide May Tracks into The Martian and give it a taste of its own medicine! As the saw blades buzzed against its armour, May Tracks fired its flipper and lifted the House Robot in order to escape! But NIDHOGG came in on the side again, pushing May Tracks back into The Martian, who left more scratches with its saws! May Tracks broke away as it was shoved towards the wall, forcing NIDHOGG to do a reverse twist, and head for the pit release! May Tracks, however, was unwilling to go near the activated hazard, so NIDHOGG came to get it, leading to some weird twists and turns by May Tracks as it tried to avoid being caught side on! The pit closed before anyone could go in - NIDHOGG had succeeded in getting side on again, but only managed to push for a few seconds before May Tracks broke away, came in again and flipped it over!
Aiming to do some more damage, May Tracks rammed NIDHOGG against the wall and did its reverse manouver - one spike went into the gap between the left tyre and the armour, while another almost penetrated the damaged baseplate! Finding itself unable to shift NIDHOGG, May Tracks fired its flipper again! NIDHOGG came down on its side, exposed to more of the same from May Tracks, who again sliced against the left tyre and also penetrated the aluminium, digging its spike inside the chassis! NIDHOGG again suffered the wrath of the flipper, landing to one side of May Tracks and unable to stop another assault! This time, as the spikes were driven through its undermost armour, some wires and circuitry failed to escape their punishment, and when NIDHOGG was flipped again, it was immobile, doing nothing to right itself! Watching its incapaciated opponent as the countdown began, May Tracks rather evilly shoved it towards the new arena flipper, deciding to break the new arena hazard in! Five tense seconds passed before it activated, and NIDHOGG was flung higher than even May Tracks had managed, to the delight of the crowd but not of Joey! It still failed to land on its wheels, but luckily suffered no more before being counted out!
CEASE!
THE MAY TRACKS HAS YOU GOES THROUGH TO ROUND 2!
For Round 1 battle number 12, its Back To Rock III (armed with a lifting scoop and a sawblade designed to damage a lifted opponents underbelly) against Flank Attack II (a TAN-style horizontal crusher)!
House Robots: Horcrux & Ultimate Snakebite
3, 2, 1 - ACTIVATE!
Both robots had a very quick start, Back To Rock III turning towards Flank Attack II, who turned just a little bit quicker and brought itself into its opponents side, closing its claws and sealing BTR3 in its grip! The front saw contacted the claws, but was soon slowed to a stop against the armour! The two robots struggled desperately against each other, BTR3 eventually winning out and managing to pull FA2 along, while activating its lifter just a little against the claw! It quickly reversed into the pit release, but as it moved towards the pit, FA2 released and spun away, before running at BTR3 again to try and pit it! As BTR3 turned, FA2 ran into its front, not closing the claws before BTR3 lifted one side off the ground! Another attempted pitting was in order, but the ground-based wheel spun and took FA2 off the lifter! This took it into BTR3s side, and it closed the claws again - by now, the pit had closed, and the two robots were left struggling again until BTR3 gained the upper hand and made its way back to the release!
This time, FA2 released before they got there, and as BTR3 hit the release, it came in for a frontal assault, causing more damage to the armour as it crushed! It began trying to pull, and found itself very successful as BTR3 pushed back, taking both robots on a path towards the pit, but missing! Quickly, FA2 released, and twisted round to BTR3s side to shove it the short distance to oblivion! But BTR3, also moving quickly, ran into FA2s claw and lifted one side off the ground, and began shoving itself! One wheel still on the ground, FA2 twisted round and ended up side on to BTR3 - as it aimed to grip and push, BTR3 turned as well, carrying both robots away from the pit, before reversing back in! Panicking, FA2 released, getting to a safe distance as the pit closed, before coming in for another head on attack! BTR3 did the same, running into FA2s side but not lifting before its opponent gripped! BTR3 reversed, moving slowly as FA2 pulled against it - as they neared the arena disc, FA2 released, and as BTR3 ran past, it ran into it head on again to damage the side armour more! The claws didnt finish closing before one side of FA2 was successfully lifted - BTR3 moved its saw towards the right wheel, but it had already been slowed on the armour and did little! As FA2 twisted off again, it ended up with a claw beneath the lifter, preventing BTR3 from closing it! BTR3 could still shove, however, but still failed to take its opponent into the disc!
When Flank Attack II released again, Back to Rock III reversed across the arena into the pit release again - FA2 only came so far forward, but no more, to the displeasure of the audience. When the pit closed, FA2 rushed forward as BTR3 was going for the release again, and crashed into its opponents side with a bang, but was lifted as the claws were closed, preventing it from pinning BTR3! The scooping robot reversed towards the pit - FA2 released its claws again, but its left wheel was just off the ground, so it could do nothing to stop Back To Rock III manouvering it over the pit and sending it toppling in!
CEASE!
BACK TO ROCK III GOES THROUGH TO ROUND 2!
Next:
Inferno vs Sacrifice
Axe-O-Lotl vs System Shock 4.0
Wooot:proud: Awesome fights:proud:
*blows raspberries at everyone who predicted two first round exits for Team Bored*
Tactics: If Daniel believes Inferno to be an apt name for me, I could say the same about him :proud: Simply spin up and tear him inside-out, it shouldnt be tricky with my spinner power, and it shouldnt take too long. Bye Daniel :proud: