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Heat 2
Feb 21, 2009 10:29:28 GMT -5
Post by devilsincarnate on Feb 21, 2009 10:29:28 GMT -5
Round 1
Achilles (3) v Knock-out v C.R.A.P.B.A.G - Knock-out out
Geforce (19) v Liar v MegaByte - MegaByte out
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Heat 2
Feb 21, 2009 10:36:16 GMT -5
Post by devilsincarnate on Feb 21, 2009 10:36:16 GMT -5
Welcome to the round 2 battles from Heat B of the Fowler Fic War, today brought to you from Bilsthorpe in Nottinghamshire.
Our first fight sees Achilles, our number 3 seeds, up against Liar.
3... 2... 1... Activate!
Straight away both robots go for each other, but as Achilles approaches Liar Martijn goes into spinny mode, and gets the side wedge under the flipper, sending achilles sliding off in one direction, slanted on one side like Knight Rider. Alex, regains control and composure and tries again. He tries an attack from the side this time, however the spinny wedges come into play again and slam into the side of Achilles, however the skirts stop them getting under and Martijn finds hismelf stalled.
Alex manouvres carefully within a small space and gets the flipper underneath one of the side wedges. He doesn't get underneath properly so it's not the most powerful of flips when he presses the button, however it's enough to just send Liar teetering over and onto his back. By the time he manages it though, Liar already has fired the flipper and is back over onto his wheels in one smooth movement.
Achilles isn't about to stop pestering the unseeded machine though, and the 3rd seed comes in again, this time managing to get underneath the front flipper, throwing him into the wall with a powerful flip, and making a loud noise. Liar fires the flipper, but it sends him on top of one of the angle grinders. He fires his flipper repeatedly and on about the 6th time of asking he manages to flip himself off of it. Just as well as the refbot had been looking increasingly interested.
Liar isn't helped much by the news he is free to move though as he sees achilles coming in for him once again. He tries to go into spinny mode but the wedge jams underneath the same angle grinder he'd just flipped himself off. Achilles tries to get underneath him to get him off the wall but he can't be moved. the wheels are spinning on Liar but he can't move. Martijn tries to fire the flipper repeatedly again to get him away but nothing happens.
Eventually the Refbot comes over who recognises that he is still mobile and moves him out from under the grinder. Liar makes no mistake to get away this time and slides underneath him with the flipper. He fires it, but it struggles to open, and is obviously very low on gas from the flips used earlier in the fight. It stays open which gives Martijn time to manouvre round and topple Achilles over. Achilles has been far more frugal on gas, and rolls over with full grace onto his wheels.
He comes in at Liar again and gets undearneath the rear, firing the flipper and toppling him over. Liar tries to self-right but there's not enough gas and the flipper just goes into the floor leaving an open mouth. the refbot comes into count him out and the fight is over.
CEASE
The Liar was detected and outed on the Jeremy Kyle show. Achilles goes through to the Heat B final.
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Heat 2
Feb 21, 2009 10:36:38 GMT -5
Post by devilsincarnate on Feb 21, 2009 10:36:38 GMT -5
And now for the 2nd fight between GeForce and CRAPBAG
3... 2... 1... Activate!
The number 19th seed makes the first move out of the blocks and heads straight into the flipper of CRAPBAG, the 2 flipper plates grindign against each other as smoke comes up fromt he floor due to wheelspin, eventually it's Geforce who wins the shoving match however, and slams him backwards into the fence. CRAPBAG goes into reverse but finds himself trapped between GeForce and an angle grinder.
He tries to move forwards and turn out of danger, but GeForce is waiting and slides under the side, firing the flipper, CRAPBAG careers into the wall and lands on his side. GeForce backs up and CRAPBAG fires the flipper, falling onto his back, however GeForce is there before he can try and self-right again and fires the flipper again. CRAPBAG soars into the air and lands on his wheels... the wrong side of the fence.
CEASE
The quickest fight of the series so far. CRAPBAG couldn't get going and GeForce forces his way into the heat final.
and so the heat final
Achilles (3) v GeForce (19)
Thoughts, Tactics, Predictions, Comments?
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Heat 2
Feb 21, 2009 10:37:02 GMT -5
Post by devilsincarnate on Feb 21, 2009 10:37:02 GMT -5
Welcome to the heat final of Heat B where today, we see Achilles and GeForce going head to head in an all-seed final.
3… 2… 1… Activate!
And we’re off. In a heat full of flippers we have the 2 best here, and straight away both robots come out looking to justify their seeding. Achilles makes the first move and comes over towards GeForce with the flipper, trying to pry underneath the side skirts. GeForce turns round however and the 2 flippers meet. GeForce fires his trying to get underneath, but he hasn’t got the purchase, and wobbles into the air. Achilles uses this to his advantage and immediately shunts him across the arena and into the Pit Release Button, the earliest it has been opened in any fight so far this series.
As he hits the pit release button however, GeForce falls off the lifter and rolls onto his back, firing the flipper and getting back onto his wheels. Achilles turns around and comes over towards him trying to get underneath again, but GeForce dodges the attack leaving Achilles flying past him. GeForce tries to manoeuvre quickly to get around to the back end of Achilles, however, Achilles moves quicker and the robots meet head on. This time it’s GeForce who comes out on top, sliding the flipper underneath the front lifting plate of Achilles and throwing him into the air, where he lands in the CPZ of Sir Killalot.
Sir Killalot tries to pin his prey into the corner, but Achilles self-rights and immediately goes about trying to run rings around his attacker. It doesn’t work however, and Killalot catches the claws on top of Achilles in his own claw and lifts him up into the air. He turns around and tries to drop him out of the arena, but it doesn’t work as Achilles just falls down outside of the CPZ onto his back. He fires the flipper again and gets back onto his wheels… and onto the wedge of GeForce who immediately begins trying to manoeuvre him around into the side wall, hoping to be able to flip him straight out of the arena.
He fires the flipper when he reaches the side but once again he can’t get him out of the arena as Achilles just goes sideways and falls back into the arena via the side wall. The flipper fires again and self-rights him, and this time he’s actually able to make a clean breakaway and try and get himself back into the fight. He manages to get to the back of GeForce easily as he’s reversing away from the arena wall and shunts him back into it, the impact allowing him underneath the rear skirt. This time its his turn to fire the flipper however it can’t get him out of the arena, and just pushes him against it, where he struggles on his front. He fires the flipper against the arena wall, and the force is so great that instead of just toppling over the fence, he jumps over Achilles landing directly behind him.
He is unable to use this to his advantage however and Achilles moves away, annoyed that his flipper couldn’t get GeForce into the right position to throw him out and allow him to justify his seeding at number 3. The two begin to exchange cautious manoeuvres, neither roboteer confident enough that they can avoid another mistake that could be as fatal as the ones they’ve both already made in this front. It’s GeForce that breaks the exchange first and hovers into the side of Achilles, giving him a tentative nudge and trying to push him into the fence. Achilles moves away though, with GeForce not being able to get underneath the side skirts. He turns to face GeForce head on, and both robots charge at each other once more, with GeForce once again winning the charge and getting underneath him. Achilles digs in with the rear wheels and refuses to budge but AJ moves him eventually and starts carrying him back towards the wall. Achilles fires the flipper and it unbalances him, making him wobble on the edge of GeForce’s flipper.
GeForce knows he can’t get him into the wall form that angle and so fires the flipper, flipping both himself and Achilles over in the process. The difference in weapon power shows as Achilles does a graceful jump back onto his wheels, whereas GeForce performs two 360’s before eventually getting back onto his wheels. In this time however, Achilles has got himself back under control and is waiting for GeForce to fall to the ground wobbling as he does so. Achilles gets underneath the wobbling mass and decides to push him around. This time however, instead of taking him over towards the arena wall and attempting to get him out of the arena, he chooses to shunt him into the CPZ of Growler. Growler pins him against the wall, but GeForce manages to turn and get the flipper underneath the chomping jaws. He fires the flipper and that doggy wants his tummy tickled as he begins to roll around on his back. Sir Killalot charges across the arena trying to gain revenge, but GeForce is already out of the CPZ and on his way.
He charges over towards Achilles trying to get revenge, but Achilles isn’t about to be pushed out of this battle and he avoids the charge, mounting his own from the back, ramming into the fence, and into the pit release button again, removing it from the wall this time. The pit is looking empty as it has been open for the whole fight with neither robots in it and that doesn’t look like it’s about to change as GeForce charges to the opposite side of the arena with Achilles in hot pursuit.
The clock begins to count down and both robots try to mount one last attack, yet neither manage it as Achilles comes in at the side of GeForce trying to push him around, only for GeForce to move away and try and get in a final attack of his own. It’s too late however and cease echoes around the arena like this…
CEASE
Well that was an incredible fight, and let me just say a very hard one to judge. However to let you know the format for the judging will work like this.
Points out of 10 will be divided between the 2 robots based on Dominance, Control, Style, Aggression and Damage, with each being multiplied by 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 respectively. Damage is based not on how much is caused by the robots themselves but also on the situations they have been put in to obtain damage.
Damage – Other than the bumps and scratches, Achilles trip to Killalot swung it. Achilles – 3 x 5 = 15 GeForce – 7 x 5 = 35
Aggression – Achilles although not always successful did seem slightly more aggressive. Achilles – 6 x 4 = 24 GeForce – 4 x 4 = 16
Style – Both were equal in style. Achilles – 5 x 3 = 15 GeForce – 5 x 3 = 15
Control – Achilles always seemed to have better control, especially in self-righting Achilles – 6 x 2 = 12 GeForce – 4 x 2 = 8
Dominance – GeForce and Achilles seemed to boss the fights for equal periods. Achilles – 5 x 1 = 5 GeForce – 5 x 1 = 5
Totals – Achilles – 71 GeForce – 79
I think it’s going to be controversial… but GEFORCE goes through to the series semi-finals.
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