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Robot Building Techniques (view source)
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wedge, the thwack works better as an alternative or back-up weapon since it
wedge, the thwack works better as an alternative or back-up weapon since it
relies entirely on your drive train (and if your drive train's dead, so are
relies entirely on your drive train (and if your drive train's dead, so are
you). No, currently, there is no way to employ a Melty-brain or Tornado drive
you). Interestingly, a greater width between the two opposing wheels makes
for a faster spin (in real life, the opposite usually happens).
for a faster spin (in real life, the opposite usually happens).
In any case, a thwack has several disadvantages. As said, you can't move while
In any case, a thwack has several disadvantages. As said, you can't move while
spinning and your opponent can come at you from any direction. Wedges are hard
spinning (unless using [[FBS.py)]] and your opponent can come at you from any direction. Wedges are hard
to fight since your weapon will easily get deflected. It is possible to try
to fight since your weapon will easily get deflected. It is possible to try
angle your weapon to act as a wedge, although it is difficult to have it at
angle your weapon to act as a wedge, although it is difficult to have it at
precisely the right angle to get under the opponent. Lastly, and it's more
precisely the right angle to get under the opponent.
STRONG: Lifters, boxy robots
STRONG: Lifters, boxy robots
Pro: Simple to build, good damage
Pro: Simple to build, good damage
Con: Difficult to drive, limited mobility
Con: Difficult to drive, limited mobility
==Hammers==
==Hammers==