NFX
NFX is a relative newcomer to the Gametechmods community, having first downloaded Robot Arena 2 in August 2009, and joining the GTM Forums just two days after. Following a brief departure from the forums for unknown reasons, he returned in April 2010, and started to become one of the forum regulars.
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| Rank | Super Heavyweight | |
| Political Stance | Informationalist, slight Peacekeeper | |
| Grudge / Ally Status | ||
| Allies With | G.K., Jonzu95, Badnik96, GoldenFox93, martymidget, Gazea2, Thyrus, Scorpion, J24, possibly JoeBlo and Naryar. Generally gets along well with everyone. | |
| Rivals With | GoldenFox93 (Friendly) | |
| Grudges With | None | |
| Fear Rating |  15/100
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| Respect Rating |  30/100
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| Trivia | ||
| NFX is one of the few Scottish members of Gametechmods, others being System32 and Scourge of teh Galaxy. | ||
| Memorable Quote | ||
| "I see what u did there"
"PMbomb'd" "VICTORY" | ||
Currently, he tends to offer insights into the newer members' bots, covering most of the simpler aspects, such as chassis management and basic glitching, leaving the more experienced members, such as Naryar and Pwnator to go into more detail about things like efficiency.
Still doesn't completely understand the rules for batteries.
He has a Stock showcase here and a DSL showcase here. Despite their popularity amongst some users, he hates DSL Flail Shell Spinners with a passion, mostly due to the large potential for them to create a Havok Explosion when a weapon or flail is knocked off. He also occasionally builds replicas to quite a good standard (see his Shunt and Dead Metal replicas in the Replica Showcase for some good examples), and some more humorous robots when Builder's Block sets in, recently building a fully mobile robot BBQ, inspired by a comment made by JoeBlo. He is currently ranked 98th in BBEANS Rankings, which he describes as 'relatively decent'.
In the more off-topic sections of the forum, he has become known for both his skilful use of the image editing program Paint.NET, with which he created both his signature and his avatar, as well as his slightly adverse sense of humour. He has a tendency to make jokes about most things in the off-topic sections, and sometimes makes references to RA2 as well, though occasionally when it's not that appropriate. An example of this can be seen here. He has also made a number of 'MS Paint Bots', which were well-received by others.
Skill
Stock - Knows almost all of the glitches, and can build some reasonably competitive bots. Tends to build popups and HS bots only.
DSL - Steadily improving. Likes to experiment, but tends to make bots more for looks rather than combat efficiency. Doesn't really build any specific type of bot, but likes rammers, and avoids shell spinners like the plague.
Modding - Has finally managed to crack AI'ing, and reskin an arena for Gazea2's Stock mod RA2INBOW. He has also recently learned to reskin components, and has 'absolute minimal knowledge' of BFE
Tournament Entries
BBEANS 6 - Zombie Pirate Ninja - Lost to Urjak in the first round. Beat Scorpio in the first round of the Loser's Bracket. Lost to R0B0SH4RK in the second round of the Loser's Bracket. (2-7)
Wild Robots Live 2 - Snap!Happy - Beat Ashman12 and Byebot in heats. Lost to Jack Daniels in round 2. (2-1)
Metal Mayhem - Insecticide - Lost to Stagfish in first round. (0-1)
ROBONOVA 2 - Blizzard 2 - Teamed with Badnik96's Arcade. Lost to 090901 and Vertigo in first round. (0-1)
Back To The Beginnings - Tribute To Tribute To Mayhem - Beat Jonzu95 in first round. Lost to Pwnator in round 2. Lost to Sage in round 2 of Loser's Bracket. (2-4)
Back To The Beginnings 2 - Whiplash Recoil - Lost to R0B0SH4RK in the first round. Beat Doomkiller in the first round of Loser's Bracket. Lost again to R0B0SH4RK in the second round of Loser's Bracket. (4-4)
Total Annihilation - Valid Query 2 - Beat GroudonRobotWars, powerrave and DG in heats. Beat Vertigo, martymidget and Craaig in final. (6-0)
Combat Clusters - Mantis 7 - Teamed with Squirrel_Monkey's Purple-Xed. Currently in the second round.
RA2 Trials 2 - Wheels Are Tasty - Beat S.T.C. in first round. Lost to Vertigo in heat final. (1-1)
Rust In Pieces 2 - F.O.R.C.E. - Lost to Craaig in first round (0-1)
Replica Wars 2 - 360 - Beat Zog in first round. Beat 027 LB, Jonzu95 and Somebody in rumbles. Lost to 123savethewhales, MikeNCR and Squirrel_Monkey in final. 4th place overall. (2-1)
Overall Tournament Record: 19-21
Other Notable Robots
Flash Bang - A Flamethrower/Poker hybrid which won the October 2010 BOTM competition. Only the second flamethrower bot to win BOTM, the first being Naryar's April 2009 entry, Deflagration.
Halestorm series - A Stock HW Popup series, which has gradually improved over its seven incarnations, specifically with SnapperII work and extender setups.
Present Of Doom - His BOTM Entry for December 2010, coming second to Clickbeetle. It featured his first public showing of reskinned components: a red DSL Disc which read "To ACAMS. Merry Xmas!"
Pyramid Scheme - A pyramid-shaped Stock HW Flipper with a smiley face on the front. Liked for its humour, and there is also footage of it upending Hammer Of Justice, and overturning Hammer Of Judgement.
Hosting
Having taken a while to get to grips with AI'ing bots, NFX has so far never hosted an official tournament. However, his first attempt, Mechapocalypse, is currently in the Discussion phase, awaiting the next poll to move to signups. The tournament imposes a limit on the number of components a builder can use on their bots.
He has also hosted the Home Nations Tournament, an unofficial tournament between himself, Goldenfox93, G.K. and lloopp d lloopp, on the basis that each of the four countries of the United Kingdom would be represented.
Achievements/Awards
Back To The Beginnings
- Best Match (vs. Pwnator)
- Favourite Bot [Nominated]
Total Annihilation
- Grand Champion
- Most Promising
- Best Design [Nominated]
RA2 Trials 2
- Most Creative Entry
Replica Wars 2
- Best Match (Grand Final)
Bot Of The Month
- October 2010 (Flash Bang)