The Crash & Burn Tournament

[kodster]

Zzzz...huh? Whowhatwhenwherewhyhow? Oops, sorry. Here we go with the next battle of this tournament!

SLAYING MANTIS F is the champion of the KFFT original tournament in those days, with his uniqge wedge design and skirts, and his Razer-like claw. This time its got a wire-cutting attachment to the claw. Its fighting...

WEDGA REVO 2.0, who is a cut-off wedge like Steg 2, but the flipping arm is at the back, and is attached to a scoop at the front. It also has Biohazard-like skirts to prevent being gotten under. Its also got a very low 15cm height.

Roboteers, stand by...

The house robots are...Mr. Psycho & Dead Metal.

3...
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0...
-1...
-2...
-3...

OOPS! Sorry, the timer went off again.

*everybody groans*

Now then...

3...
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1...
ACTIVATE!

And Wedga starts off first at a flying start, immediately getting under the Mantis and inverting it with its scoop. The Mantis tries to self-right but being that slow, Wedga turns around, gets under the Mantis from the rear and attempts an OOTA. Fact is, he was too close to the wall, and the Mantis bounces off the railing and lands in front of Wedga, right-side-up. Wedga goes forward, hoping to get under the front wedge of Slaying Mantis, but the Mantis denies this as he gets under Wedga and slams him into the arena wall! Now Alex is trying to position Slaying Mantis to have a precise point where the wire cutter can sink into Wedgas joints, but no such luck. Evidently, the Mantis gives up and decides to grapple Wedga, hitting the armour of Wedga and not really doing anything, but hes got him now! Wedga fires the rear flipping arm, but nothing happens. The Mantis drags Wedga over to the pit release, and opens the pit, but suddenly Refbot intervenes and shunts Slaying Mantis, which means Let him go or Ill disqualify you! The Mantis grudgingly releases Wedga, and Wedga reverses away, turns around, and comes at him with the flipping arm. Unfortunately, the Mantis gets under Wedga again, and begins to clamp down. Wedga, however, has other plans, and he rolls away before the Mantis can sink down the claw. Alex is enraged, as Slaying Mantis raises the claw and chases Wedga around the arena. Wedga rams the spinner button, activating the spinning in the middle of the arena, but a fat lot of good thatll do, hmm? Not really, when it rises off the ground and acts like a disc! But no need, for Wedga collides with Slaying Mantis and brings the Mantis towards the angle grinder, which happens to be a much more powerful disc and SLICE!!! Sparks fly as the Mantis spins away, a scratch made in the armour of Slaying Mantis. Wedga again gets under Slaying Mantis, this time from the rear, and with another POP!, the Mantis is inverted again! Only this time, hes sent flying across the arena! Wedga chases the stranded Mantis and tosses him again before he can right himself, resulting in the Mantis getting trapped upside-down with the claw in the srimech position! Slaying Mantis tries to use the claw but it only pushes the claw into the arena floor! Ouch! Wedga has had enough of this and so rams Slaying Mantis, freeing Alexs crusher but also righting him. The Mantis responds by ramming Wedga into the wall. Wedga turns backwards and tosses the Mantis yet again with the flipping arm...oh no, it looks like Slaying Mantis cant right himself! That ram from Wedga as Slaying Mantis claw was in the floor yanked it in a violent manner, and rendered it immobile! Yet Wedga gives the Mantis another chance by flipping him again. The Mantis does a 540 and lands back on his wheels, getting under Wedgas front and despite not being able to use the claw rams Andys wedge against the wall. Wedga tries to get away but is pinned. Refbot comes by and seperates them again. Poor old Slaying Mantis isnt doing so well now, as Wedga comes in, but rides into the side of the Mantis and pushes him into the wall. The Mantis cant turn, but Wedga releases him fairly quickly.

10...9...8...7...

Wedga comes in with another ram, and actually does get under Slaying Mantis again and tosses him across the arena.

6...5...4...

The Mantis bounces into Dead Metals CPZ, and Dead Metal comes out, grabs him, and begins sawing away.

3...2...1...

Wedga rams Psycho from the front...

CEASE!

What a match! It seems Mantis broke down a little, but lets go to the judges anyway and see how the fight breaks down!

Slaying Mantis F - Wedga Revo 2.0

Aggression = 2-3
Damage = 1-4
Style = 1-4
Control = 2-3
Strategy = 1-4

TOTAL = 7-18

Slaying Mantis F has been slain
WEDGA REVO 2.0 ADVANCES TO ROUND 2!

Coming up: The Crashing Bore VS. Mass Disctruction Ultimate 3

[kodster]

And now, for one of the most exciting match-ups weve got!

THE CRASHING BORE is here, with his Hexadecimator shape, rear wdedge/spikes, and front weaponry, which consists of a Mousetrap-style blade, jagged for more damage, and Etek powered. Added to this is a diamond-tipped industrial drill that comes out of the front wedge, used for cutting through€¦anything! The Crashing Bore is taking on one of the most revered vapourbots ever€¦

MASS DISCTRUCTION ULTIMATE 3! Look out, for this Satanic full body spinner that is similar to Cyclonebot in many ways. In fact, it is both a FBS and a translational ring spinner, with 9 hardox-tipped teeth to rip through opponent and a 480mph spinning speed. Geared to torque, and invertible, this robot has won the PTT3 and PTT4, and so must be fought only if the opponent can find a weakness, if at all. :wink:

Roboteers, stand by€¦

The house robots are Growler and Cassius Chrome.

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ACTIVATE!

W00h00, were startin this thing! MDU is already spinning up, and TCB flies at him trying to stop the spinning motion, but -
CRASH!!!
WHOA! LOOK AT MDU FLY! The FBS flung himself into the air, about 4 feet! And TCB has been belted across the box, yet unbelievably has taken little to no damage from the hit! This is most puzzling, as TCB comes back for another hit, as MDU lands, and getting under MDU before it has a chance to even START spinning, rams him against the wall and starts hacking away, also using the drill! MDU struggles, but to no avail; eventually, Refbot rams TCB€¦which was not a good idea, since TCB releases MDU and starts chasing Refbot around! Heheeh€¦and MDU is getting spinning again, however not completely up to speed€¦yes, hes there now. TCB, however, is paying little attention as he chases Refbot around. He finally stops chasing Refbot€¦AND ATTACKS GROWLER! That does it, as Cassius Chrome comes flying out and is absolutely CREAMED by MDU as he strolls by. The result is utter destruction as the 250kg house robot gets his scoops ripped clean off and with a clang falls over, dead! Oh€¦my€¦godforsaken eyes€¦TCB continues to attack Growler. Then he gets a strange idea and shoves Growler right into MDU, who is back up to -
CRASH!
speed - OH GOD!!! Growler is now left without the left side of his skin! By my mothers false teeth, what kind of unholy terror is among us in this arena?! But Growler is not dislodged from TCB, as Frank shows an evil grin and chases down MDU, who bounced away on the hit, and shoves Growler into him ag -
CRASH!
-ain - WHOA AGAIN! MDUS SPIKES ARE LODGED INSIDE OF GROWLER!!! The audience is in utter disbelief, as Mentrons beloved house robot Growler is taking such abuse, now with the insides in clear view€¦and MDU is stuck! Not moving! TCB releases Growler€¦who bolts away, with MDU still stuck on him! Oh my€¦this is turning out to be quite the match! TCB rushes MDU again, and slams the blade down, causing some damage in the top. Growler turns and shoves MDU into TCB. That releases MDU from Growler, and Aaron frantically tries to get MDU away, who is not spinning, but TCB catches up and slams him into the wall. MDU rolls along the arena wall, falls back down, and gets spinning again! With a horrible jolt Frank controls TCB towards MDU, and the FBS is about to get it -
CRASH!!!
HOLY FLYING F€¦F€¦ah screw it, but TCB is now left without his blade, which is now about 7 feet away from him!!! MDU, however, has been thrown for a loop, and is now again not spinning. However, it seems that his job is done, for TCB is now wobbling across the arena feebly. The shell finally starts spinning again, and MDU advances on his opponent.
CRASH!!!
AND AGAIN!!! This time, the left side of TCB takes the hit, and TCB is thrown into the wall, his left side exposed completely! MDU bounces away again, with the shell getting back to speed again, and charges his opponent once more, who is almost dead -
CRASH!!!
I CANT BELIEVE WHAT IM SEEING!!! MDU HAS JUST TORN UP THE INSIDES OF TCB, AND MOTORS AND MECHANICALS LAY STREWN ACROSS THE ARENA!!! Thats gotta be it!!! And yes, the smoking remains of TCB€¦oh dear. Refbot doesnt even decide to count TCB, out knowing full well that no robot can drive without its motors€¦

CEASE!!!

Let us now have a moment of silence for The Crashing Bore€¦okay, were done here.
MASS DISCTRUCTION ULTIMATE 3 ADVANCES TO ROUND 2!!!

Coming up: Vampire Killer VS. Metal Sonic Spin Dash

[pcbore]

Knew that was going to happen as soon as I saw the draw

[kodster]

Time for our next battle!

VAMPIRE KILLER is a robot with a rear plow, side skirts, 12mm titanium armour, and two very powerful horizontal discs on the front. One is one the top, like Surgeon General, and the other is on the bottom. (like his opponent)

METAL SONIC SPIN DASH is a low skirted box with a front wedge and sloped sides. It has two weapons; a vertical Pussycat-style cutting blade at the front, and a CO2 arm on the top, though this is mainly used to right itself.

Roboteers, stand by...

The house robots are Shunt & Matilda.

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ACTIVATE!

Ha! Were off! And MSSD is flying at Vampire Killer with the speed of...16mph. But Vampire Killer has a speed of 23mph and they meet early on! And CRASH! what a hit! The blow sent Vampire Killer spinning away! MSSD makes the most of the blow and advances on Vampire Killer, but Tony backs away and allows MSSD to come near, while spinning his discs up. MSSD sees this and backs away, whilst Vampire Killer waits. Inevitably, MSSD comes back rams Vampire Killer head on!
CRASH!!!
HOLY FLYING METAL BATMAN! The vertical sawblade of MSSD has gone flying off, landing with a clatter next to Shunts CPZ! All of a sudden, things have turned for the worse here as Vampire Killer advances on MSSD, who is caught up, and the rear of MSSD takes a huge hit and the panel goes flying off! Steve aint looking too good in the control booth...Vampire Killer advances yet again, yet cheekily perhaps because he doesnt have the discs up to speed, and MSSD capitalizes on this, rushing Vampire Killer and getting under him with the wedge. Vampire Killer is thrown on top of MSSD, and the arm comes out and inverts Tonys killer. However, he is invertible, so it matters not...I think. And Vampire Killers discs have already spun right back up! MSSD backs away yet again as Vampire Killer advances; unfortunately for MSSD, Vampire Killer catches him yet again, and the front wedge is gashed up by the discs. Not looking too good for Steve-O...Vampire Killer again advances and shores off the side skirt, which spins MSSD around, and Vampire Killer is able to destroy the other skirt! MSSD, however, once again gets under Vampire Killer and throws him against the wall, and into Matildas CPZ! Matilda is all too happy to see a chew-toy in front of her, and the vertical flywheel starts making happy noises as the 12mm titanium armour of Vampire Killer is smashed, and the rear plow is bent! MSSD shoves him further into the CPZ, and Shunt flies in, under MSSD, and sticks the axe in, whilst Vampire Killer escapes the...oh no, MSSD has doomed himself by trying to doom Vampire Killer! And Matilda gets her flywheel back up to speed and smashes the front of MSSD, and the panel goes flying off! Vampire Killer looks on, and then gets a silly idea and attacks Shunt! The house robot has only time to turn about 5 degrees before the twin discs rip into his side and rip the plow off of one side! Matilda does not see this, as she currently has MSSD by the tusks, but Vampire Killer makes his presence known by cutting into Matildas side! The body armour goes away like *snaps fingers* that! All of a sudden, the house robots finish toying with MSSD and attack Vampire Killer with the utmost fury, but Vampire Killer has the discs back up to speed and aiming for Matildas own flywheel -
CRASH!!!
OH DEAR ME! Look at the sparks - Vampire Killer has stopped moving! The heavy blow has just sent Matilda flying, but now Vampire Killer is starting to smoke! Something inside must have snapped when the discs collided! Oh dear! And Shunt opens the pit, but its MSSD who shoves the Vampire Killer down the hole! A very lucky break for Steve, who grins omniously.

CEASE!

Vampire Killer killed off by Matilda.
METAL SONIC SPIN DASH ADVANCES TO ROUND 2!

Round 2

Wedga Revo 2.0 VS. Mass Disctruction Ultimate
Metal Sonic Spin Dash VS. Orka MK4

[dinowarrior]

ORKAS TACTICS

-Ignore MSSD to start with and go straight for a decent House Robot (Shunt, Sgt Bash, Dead Metal and Cassius Chrome are decent, Growler, Matilda, Sir Killalot and Mr Psycho are not).
-If one isnt available, go for Refbot.
-If I can dispose of that House Robot, attack the other one, but once again only if its decent.
-If it isnt, attack Refbot.
-Once Ive disposed of both (decent) House Robots, attack Refbot anyway.
-If all this doesnt put MSSD off, try to keep front on for as much as possible, so hopefully the scoops cancel each other out.

I think thats about it.

[andrewj]

Wedga Revo 2.0 VS. Mass Disctruction Ultimate

Haha! You can go first, Aaron. :wink:

I sort of have a strategy, but it basically involves box rushing it and hoping for the best. If I can get under long enough to flip it, that would probably help too. And then there is also the tactic of luring it into doing some dumpster diving in the pit.

Short story long, Ill think of a strategy when Im awake. :P

[pcbore]

Yes, box rushing is a great strategy

[steven_mcg]

HEAT C
ROUND 2
METAL SONIC SPIN DASH VS Orka Mk 4

Go for whichever House Robot that Chris leaves alone and attempt a Pitting. After which, try to outmanouevre Orka, slip under the sides and head straight for the Pit with it as well.

[knightrous]

Ummm.... One little detail.... MDU3 doesnt have a rotating shell The whole robot is the weapon... Picture for all those who havent seen it in a long time... (I only recently recovered the CAD file too )

http://aaron.botclips.net/images/MDU3.jpghttp://aaron.botclips.net/images/MDU3.jpg

The lastest version is actually a bit smaller and doesnt have the big whole in the middle...

tictacs..? l8er, Im le tired... Recovering from the weekend...