Difference between revisions of "Custom Components"

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Generally, using custom components to fight other bots, especially [[stock AI]], is considered as cheating, the [[n00b]] or [[ed30t]] behaviour.
 
Generally, using custom components to fight other bots, especially [[stock AI]], is considered as cheating, the [[n00b]] or [[ed30t]] behaviour.
  
[[DSL]] parts are technically custom, but as it is a mod you won't be cheating unless you mix DSL with Stock.
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[[DSL]] parts are technically custom, but as it is a mod you won't be cheating unless you mix DSL with Stock, or use replica-only parts (Basically all cheatbot2 components excepted the smartzone)
  
 
Worse, showcasing robots with custom components on them is the best way to be flamed. If you make that as a newbie, this can lead to the [[Venko Effect]] (but [[Venko]] himself never used custom components)
 
Worse, showcasing robots with custom components on them is the best way to be flamed. If you make that as a newbie, this can lead to the [[Venko Effect]] (but [[Venko]] himself never used custom components)

Revision as of 00:15, 11 March 2009

Custom components are components created by some players. Generally unbalanced. Not including skinning.

Generally, using custom components to fight other bots, especially stock AI, is considered as cheating, the n00b or ed30t behaviour.

DSL parts are technically custom, but as it is a mod you won't be cheating unless you mix DSL with Stock, or use replica-only parts (Basically all cheatbot2 components excepted the smartzone)

Worse, showcasing robots with custom components on them is the best way to be flamed. If you make that as a newbie, this can lead to the Venko Effect (but Venko himself never used custom components)