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'''Radio F Software''', frequently abbreviated as '''RFS''' and now known as '''Dracophile''', is a (former-)former member of the Robot Arena 2 community and one of the most influential personalities in the history of the game's aftermarket AI development. He is credited with the eponymous [[RFS AI Pack]] which expanded upon the stock AI limitations and allowed for AI teams of six robots. More recently, RFS is known for entering [[jokebot|jokebots]] into various community tournaments.

'''Radio F Software''', frequently abbreviated as '''RFS''' and now known as '''Dracophile''', is a member of the Robot Arena 2 community and one of the most influential personalities in the game's aftermarket AI development. He is credited with the eponymous [[RFS AI Pack]], a mod which expanded upon stock AI limitations and allowed for AI teams of six robots.

Additionally, RFS is also known for being the first (and last) [[AceUplink]] staff member to be fired from their position. His community rank, "Ex-AceUplink Moderator", is a nod to this tumultuous period of time. Similarly, he was also a moderator at [[Technex's Forums]] and was eventually banned there for disagreeing with Technex's style of management and methods of advertising.

Additionally, RFS is also known for being the first (and last) [[AceUplink]] staff member to be fired from their position. Similarly, he was also a moderator at [[Technex's Forums]] and was eventually de-modded there for disagreeing with Technex's style of management and methods of invasive advertising.

More notably, he was the webmaster of [[RFSHQ]], a website whose four year run outlived nearly every other Robot Arena 2 community on the Internet.

More notably, he was the webmaster of [[RFSHQ]], a website whose four year run outlived nearly every other Robot Arena 2 community on the Internet.

RFS quietly left the Robot Arena 2 community some time in 2004 to pursue personal interests. Beginning in 2014 he returned to the [[GameTechMods]] forum after a near-decade hiatus.

RFS quietly left the Robot Arena 2 community some time in 2004 to pursue personal interests. In 2014 he returned to the [[GameTechMods]] forum after a near-decade hiatus.

==History==

==History==

===AceUplink===

===AceUplink===

[[Image:RFS2003.JPG|right|250px|thumb|Radio F Software, 2003]]During his time spent on AceUplink RFS learned the [[Python]] language through trial-and-error and created all of his game mods during this period of time. He was also well known for writing tutorials on how to code AI, edit components, how to beat stock AI robots, and various other topics; his efforts earned him the custom community rank "The Tutorial Man". He was one of a very few members to have a custom title. RFS was one of four beta testers of the AceUplink BattleBots AI pack, however he was removed from the download's readme credits due to ongoing conflicts with the staff.

[[Image:RFS2003.JPG|right|250px|thumb|Radio F Software, 2003]]During his time spent on AceUplink RFS learned the [[Python]] language through trial-and-error and created all of his game mods during this period of time. He was also well known for writing tutorials on how to code AI, edit components, and various other topics; his efforts earned him the custom community rank "The Tutorial Man". RFS was also one of four beta testers of the AceUplink BattleBots AI pack, however he was removed from the download's readme credits due to ongoing conflicts with the staff.

In December 2003 [[JFranco]], webmaster of AceUplink, appointed RFS to work on the [[AceUplink Robot Database]], a comprehensive online encyclopedia of robotics information. RFS and JFranco had a disagreement over the direction and content of the project which resulted in a large public dispute and the removal of his FTP permissions. RFS was unceremoniously fired from AceUplink's staff and was permabanned days later. His suspension coincided with his departure from the Robot Arena 2 community.

In December 2003 [[JFranco]], webmaster of AceUplink, appointed RFS to work on the [[AceUplink Robot Database]], a comprehensive online encyclopedia of robotics information. RFS and JFranco had a disagreement over the direction and content of the project which resulted in a public dispute. RFS was unceremoniously fired from AceUplink's staff days later; his suspension coincided with his departure from the Robot Arena 2 community.

===RFSHQ===

===RFSHQ===

Starting sporadically in 2009 and lasting throughout 2011 he was a columnist at GatorAIDS, a comedy website similar to RFSHQ. His work in the field of video games was occasionally showcased on the industry blogs Bitmob and VentureBeat.

Starting sporadically in 2009 and lasting throughout 2011 he was a columnist at GatorAIDS, a comedy website similar to RFSHQ. His work in the field of video games was occasionally showcased on the industry blogs Bitmob and VentureBeat.

In February 2014, RFS was the host of the Alamo South Super-Regional FIRST Tech Challenge. He reprised this role for the "Cascade Effect" event in 2015.

In February 2014, RFS was the host of the Alamo South Super-Regional FIRST Tech Challenge. He reprised this role in 2015 and 2016.

During BattleBots' sixth televised season in 2015 RFS was the author of BattleBots Update, a snark blog providing commentary on each episode of the show. BattleBots Update was promoted by participating teams as well as the BattleBots company themselves.

Beginning in 2015, RFS has been the lead columnist of the website "BattleBots Update", a revival of the 2005 column of the same name he originally wrote for RFSHQ. BattleBots Update's relaunch focused on BattleBots' ABC reboot and was promoted by participating teams as well as the BattleBots company themselves. RFS currently maintains the project to this day and has incorporated coverage of other events, such as Robot Wars, to its lineup.

==Notable Game Contributions==

==Notable Game Contributions==

===The [[RFS AI Pack]]===

===The [[RFS AI Pack]]===

The RFS AI Pack was originally slated as an upgrade featuring various non-stock components. This idea was scrapped in favor of an all-stock AI pack showcasing creative, modern, and realistic designs that could be taken out of the Robot Arena 2 game and built in real life. The inaugural installment featured the standard fare of 45 robots and was otherwise unmentionable. Through some creative code-editing with the help of [[TheDisturbedOne]] two add-on packs were released that expanded the limits of the original AI from 3 bots per team to 6 and 15 teams to 30 resulting in a final tally of 180 AI-controlled robots.

The RFS AI Pack was originally slated as an upgrade featuring various non-stock components. This idea was scrapped in favor of an all-stock AI pack showcasing creative, modern, and realistic designs that could be taken out of the Robot Arena 2 game and built in real life. The inaugural installment featured the standard fare of 45 robots and was otherwise unmentionable. Through some creative code-editing with the help of [[TheDisturbedOne]] however, two add-on packs were released that expanded the limits of the original AI from 3 bots per team to 6 and 15 teams to 30 resulting in a final tally of 180 AI-controlled robots.

Despite the simplistic and often whimsical designs the massive expansion marked a turning point in the customization of the game's AI allowing future AI pack creators (notably [[Starcore]] and the [[DSL]] Team) to further explore and cultivate the new found "territory".

Despite the simplistic and often whimsical designs the massive expansion marked a turning point in the customization of the game's AI allowing future AI pack creators (notably [[Starcore]] and the [[DSL]] Team) to further explore the new found "territory".

===Personalized Components===

===Personalized Components===