Battle Bots!!!

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April 24th, 2002, 02:00 AM
Sowulo

Battle Bots!!!

I almost forgot to post this before turning in for the night.....

One of my clients has three bots entered in the next tournament!!!!! Three weight classes.....

I think one is called Speed Bump and one Speedy...I don't remember the third....

I offered to trade my work for a 25% share in one of the Bots....figured as a member of the team I could maybe score a hug from Carmen Electra.....

Anyway, taping is on May 22....I can't wait to see him have his go....... :cool: :cool: :cool:
April 24th, 2002, 02:26 AM
EvilCabbage

w00t!

We get the british version of the show screening down here, unfortunately, there isnt a local version, yet. I'd be investing some money into making a bot, most definately :D :D :D
April 24th, 2002, 06:00 AM
Milenko

You should offer a new computer for a bunch of back-stage passes. That would be so sweet. Plus you could get on TV.

It would be amusing to see a beared guy in a toga chasing carmen around the arena. :p :p
April 24th, 2002, 06:45 AM
Wayward Clam

Schway!

I fully intend to build and compete with at least one Bot in a few years, after I get out of university. I can't see this kind of competition going away any time soon. :D

Two designs already on the books... more coming from my demented imagination.

Beware... lest your Bots encounter... Porcupine and the Chrome Reaper! :D :D :D
April 24th, 2002, 06:52 AM
Draggar

Very cool and good luck!!!

Maybe he'll do well enough to get toys designed after his bots! :D
April 24th, 2002, 09:08 AM
Sowulo

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Milenko:
You should offer a new computer for a bunch of back-stage passes. That would be so sweet. Plus you could get on TV.

It would be amusing to see a beared guy in a toga chasing carmen around the arena. :p :p <hr /></blockquote>I've already been offered a "pit pass" as they are called....I've already been on TV and radio several times in the past....no biggy there....but sure wouldn't mind an encounter with Ms. Electra..... :D
April 24th, 2002, 09:09 AM
IT Len

What about a WD sponsored bot? There are enough evil geniuses around here to make a truly frightening machine! Heck, I'd pitch in some bucks towards the expenses.

Just keep in mind, although the obvious primary weapon would be a "flame thrower," I believe that BattleBots won't allow that!

First things first...a good name for the thing.

"BSOD?" "Systems Crash." "Winning Driver?"

Then the team...BC Green, lead engineer, Spaceman Spiff, weapons design, Sowulo, "battlebot sports psychiatrist," Macgyver, driver and Darren, weapons operation. Team mascot is open....
April 24th, 2002, 09:19 AM
Sowulo

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by IT Len:
What about a WD sponsored bot? There are enough evil geniuses around here to make a truly frightening machine! Heck, I'd pitch in some bucks towards the expenses.

Just keep in mind, although the obvious primary weapon would be a "flame thrower," I believe that BattleBots won't allow that!

First things first...a good name for the thing.

"BSOD?" "Systems Crash." "Winning Driver?"

Then the team...BC Green, lead engineer, Spaceman Spiff, weapons design, Sowulo, "battlebot sports psychiatrist," Macgyver, driver and Darren, weapons operation. Team mascot is open....<hr /></blockquote>ROFL!! :D :D :D
April 24th, 2002, 09:28 AM
Wayward Clam

Dude, if you want partners for a bot project, I wanna submit my application.

I've been a strategy gamer all my life and have a few great ideas I could show you for this one... if you're interested... :D :D :D
April 24th, 2002, 09:41 AM
techguy13

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by IT Len:
... . Team mascot is open....<hr /></blockquote>Hey, JMM could make a come back as the mascot. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> :p
April 24th, 2002, 09:46 AM
Sowulo

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by techguy13:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by IT Len:
... . Team mascot is open....<hr /></blockquote>Hey, JMM could make a come back as the mascot. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> :p <hr /></blockquote>Gawd no! We might all be losers for spending so much time here but we'll never sink to that level..... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" />
April 24th, 2002, 09:51 AM
NooNoo

mascots should be lucky....
April 24th, 2002, 09:54 AM
Poseidon

I will set the VCR and just put a note in my calendar.

If you do get that hug, be sure to have someone take your picture.
April 24th, 2002, 09:58 AM
Draggar

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by IT Len:
First things first...a good name for the thing.

"BSOD?" "Systems Crash." "Winning Driver?"
<hr /></blockquote>Make it a wedge and call it R.A.M.
"Really Angry Machine"

<blockquote>quote:<hr />
Then the team...BC Green, lead engineer, Spaceman Spiff, weapons design, Sowulo, "battlebot sports psychiatrist," Macgyver, driver and Darren, weapons operation. Team mascot is open....<hr /></blockquote>I'll be the mascot! :D
April 24th, 2002, 10:27 AM
Outcoded

I've been building for UK Robot Wars for a while now... might finish the damn think one day :rolleyes:
April 24th, 2002, 10:28 AM
Wayward Clam

For the UK Robot Wars:

"Shunt Disturber"

:D :D :D
April 24th, 2002, 10:30 AM
IT Len

Hmmmm, I like it! Some more possibilities...

RAM [Random Access Mayhem]

EBS [Edited by Sowulo...he doesn't mean to hurt you, but he will shut you down...]

Or, in honor of the "supreme geek of the universe," the dreaded "ScottBot!"

BC should remember to add a webcam...we want to see this live on a WD webcast!!!
April 24th, 2002, 10:33 AM
Wayward Clam

How about "Ram Drive"?
April 24th, 2002, 10:43 AM
techguy13

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Sowulo:
Gawd no! We might all be losers for spending so much time here but we'll never sink to that level..... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> [/qb]<hr /></blockquote>Hey, I resemble that remark. Pass me the Wookie and the staff of eternal virginity I'm off the the D&D, Comic, StarTrek. Starwars. Xfiles, Buffy, Xena, Anemia, Lost in Space, Matrix, Magic, WarHammer, Computer Con with Spiderman preview <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> :p . Ahh crap, Still want to kick my own butt :rolleyes: .
April 24th, 2002, 11:01 AM
Kymera

I've got two designs of my own, but one uses weapons grade plutonium so I'm not sure if I'll get that one built, but here's hoping. If you encounter McMallet or Bomb the Nuclear Explosive you better duck and cover because one way or another somethings gonna get wrecked.
April 24th, 2002, 11:44 AM
Darren Wilson

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by techguy13:
Hey, JMM could make a come back as the mascot. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> :p <hr /></blockquote>More like for Weapons Trials :D
April 24th, 2002, 11:50 AM
IT Len

How about a "self-destructive" bot called "The Average User?"

Basically, it'll start off fine, working great out of the shop, get into the arena, and park right over the killsaws...
April 24th, 2002, 01:35 PM
Wayward Clam

We could call it something like "Tech Rage", and have a wicked spike/hammer weapon with "RTFM" written on it...

:D :D :D