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05/01/2024

Happy 2024! And to celebrate here is the Battlebots Pack 2.4! This features some updated builds, more Proving Grounds machines and a custom Vertigo! Hope you all enjoy, got a small update planned for February featuring Team Danby bots, then some collaborative works!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IIkijftVO8I5zx95hEvmY-dd3wEqgTcj/view?usp=sharing

21/10/2023

Here’s a sampling of some of the new bots coming in the next update!

18/08/2023

While the next update will more focus on brand new designs, there are still some rebuilds including these two! Cobalt and Bronco

Cobalt is now bigger, features the proper front wedgelets and a better disc while still packing the same punch as before!

Bronco being one of the few builds that hasn't been touched since 2019 was needing a redesign with its Destructathon revival, and I'd say this did the trick! Let me know what you think in the comments!

06/08/2023

Here it is the next update of the RA2 Battlebots Pack! Features plenty of rebuilds and new designs including some of the bots now seen in Destruct-A-Thon!

Will note there are some issues here and there that will be addressed in the next release, otherwise hope you all enjoy!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LbMeuSMNf-ShcLZNa24cXu4QLMX13bdd/view?usp=drive_link

30/07/2023

1.3 is finally FINALLY nearing completion, and I'm hoping by next weekend to get it out in yalls hands! It does feature much more than I originally planned including all (well.. except the most recent addition of Bronco) house bots for Destruct-A-Thon.

With the news of WC8 not being filmed until likely early 2024 the rest of this year will be fixes and any Proving Grounds robots, so question to you all is which Proving Grounds bots would you like to see? I've already got Manta and (praise be to him) Traves T which will be available in this update!

12/06/2023

While the newest update to the BB Pack is nearing completion (doing final AI) why not check out the new Robot Wars pack? Much like the BB pack it's a standalone game, the setup instructions are the same! Been following this closely and helped out here and there, so please give it a whirl as many hours have been put in to bring this to life! https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgametechmods.com%2Fforums%2Fdownloads%2F%3Fsa%3Dview%253Bdown%253D626%26fbclid%3DIwAR2mRTkv-iKQg39jLb9FDWQDeD15XUWbe9dFfpmeUVQ3Kjp7dVR3ZqUFszw&h=AT3WZNL00R1glKxDCtseQVGxb7uOlou0uo_NoGHT4THsZaqdw0djxsPTsWue5ppTuwo8quCTeLYipQDnwBkvdn6zRgKKNifFMqCaoQN_Wl-FQeYKNIrzR21hxunBFjD-p7nj&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT11e8wQNixQxE8_OiyHtdnu_19lOjJ9xMamtOUH33m9EkTgx8_ZIVkDIoS7OdBLp8sMt_gtgZXnEC6U2FFaz_5u0_tOqOBfBj0YJzINePfihfqbkgDFOcKmla9JAszxQ83NWfL0BvoIhGQPa753wDQeaFAy1h8u_uiTElZMhvusPbnxy_eu1CPHtxm7K6HagL0RfYPnd10TprDYseBduPC9hCE

01/05/2023

New build! While I'm finishing up the 1.3 update I decided to pepper in what may be one of the most anticipated applicants in recent memory, the 2023 RG heavyweight champion Manta! Much like the real thing this replica punches super hard and is likely going to be one of the toughest bots to face against. Massive thanks to Nick Dobrikov for the logo and the support, hoping to see this sea monster terrorize more than the deep later this year!

12/04/2023

Howdy! Update time:

Firstly the WCVII Expansion V1.3 is almost done! Just finishing a few final builds, working on some expansions and shooting to be done before championship night!

Secondly: We're not done, oh no, because after this is a combined update: the Battlebots Destructathon & Robogames update! This will include every house bot from the new BB Destructathon that is not already in the pack (Nightmare, Diablo, Ginsu, Overkill, etc). The Robogames pack will feature some of the heavyweights from this recent installment and I want to leave it to you on this:

Which of the Robogames heavyweights would you like to see in RA2? Currently I have King Crab, Manta and Hexadecimator on the docket but I am open to suggestions!

This new update should be out hopefully by July following the final WCVII update!

16/03/2023

Here it is, the new MadCatter coming in the 1.3 Update!

Lots of dramatic changes for this one:

1- New chassis. This one was done entirely from scratch, doesn't have the pontoons of the original but that's okay just means more room for alternative configurations!

2- New weapon- Biggest issue with the old one was the lack of punch, this one has a brand new weapon design that is absolutely terrifying

3- Updated paint. Unfortunately I don't have the skills of Martin's daughter but through some luck on Google Images and editing I think I've got something that's at least acceptable!

14/03/2023

While I'm finishing the new MadCatter I also took the time to redo one I personally have been wanting to get right given its prestige and performance: End Game

This being the fourth and by far best version of the bot here are the updates:

Bigger shape- The last one to be frank was tiny, and while End Game has never been a hulking beast it certainly was bigger than what I had originally

Proper weapon- Considering the asymetrical weapon has been the norm I finally got it the way I wanted to pack the punch of the real one while getting as close to the genuine article as possible!

Variants- With any good team you've gotta have options, and instead of being a mishmash like the old one this has variants! A new anti-horizontal version is in the works and will be included in the next update

01/03/2023

Part of having a perfectionist mindset is I am frequently doing builds again if I feel they can be done better than before. So to give an idea of what I try to do different here's a case to highlight what I strive for with Copperhead!

Looking at the two you may notice some differences right away, here's the main things I wanted to accomplish:

A- New wheels, ones that are more accurate to the actual bot and also heavier/more durable

B- New chassis, featuring more of the angles of the bot and more compact. Despite this the new build actually weighs MORE than the one before

C- Improved drum. Despite looking similar it has more punch now and weight behind it to ensure better hits!

I've got more of these on the way with the next one hoping to be a new and improved MadCatter!

22/02/2023

Here we are! The first phase of the WCVII expansion is here! Since yall had to wait patiently for this I decided to add in some of the new returning bots I've done (two being featured here to give a sample of what to expect). They have not been AI'd yet, that will come at a later date but hope you all enjoy!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IxSMZEqixo7VhkRRciG_sy7KPdETigS9/view?usp=share_link

27/01/2023

Announcement time! Coming this February is the first part of the WCVII expansion to the BB pack- The Rookies Expansion!

This features every rookie from WCVII (sans Ominous since it's already out, but that will be getting some fixes soon)

12 new robots to the pack including:

Triton
Starchild
RIPperoni
Doom
Dragon King
Banshee
Double Tap
Doomba
Horizon
Emulsifier
Terrortops
and Shreddit Bro!

Comment below who you're most excited to fight as!

20/01/2023

Here’s a group shot of some builds done over the last two weeks: a new Starchild and Triton alongside Doom and Double Tap!

17/01/2023

It’s been awesome to see all of the fights using the pack over the last few months, including Battlebots Armageddon, in my opinion the premiere RA2 show with the pack. Pory and company put in a ton of work into these so please give a watch and subscribe, they definitely deserve it!

SPOILER ALERT - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rn0Tzp8cZ7SQwKwvO598wss4MLKKNML4Vao9k_YFKyo/edit?usp=sharingKeep track of the season with this document, ...

15/01/2023

Bad news: so the two week date came and went, and no pack. Yeah with a busier schedule and some quality of builds that I frankly wasn’t happy with I decided to redo some builds

Good news: with the announcement of Battlebots Destructathon this expansion will also include the new house robots such as Diablo, Tazbot, Overkill, and Nightmare! Some classic designs I wanted to take a crack at and now you’ll see them reformed!

03/01/2023

Up next: the next evolution of the thwackbot is here, ready to leave a cosmic sized gash in its opponents it's Starchild!

Elephant in the room: this isn't the design of the actual Battlebot yes. The alien on the top ended up being too geometrically complex for RA2 to handle without crashing/melting someone's GPU. Instead of just doing a flat texture I decided to try a custom design based off of the sticker sheet found at https://www.robotsruinedmylife.com/ (give them money) to give a different spin but with the same principles as the heavy

02/01/2023

Up next: The Celtic killer, the frightening flipper with the scream to pierce the hearts of its opponents, Banshee!

Massive thanks to the team for the artwork, it's one of the most striking rookies this season and I'm definitely hoping for big things this year!

01/01/2023

Well well well, we hit 600! As a celebration how about Part 1 of the Battlebots 2023 Expansion coming out in the next two weeks?

29/12/2022

Up next: eff it, perpendicular Deep Six. It's Triton! The newest wild creation from Team Overboard but keeping the nautical theme with an anchor size blade that will be sure to put you in the trenches! Also lemme know what you all think of the glow effect, I didn't realize that dark bot + dark background = basically invisible.

28/12/2022

Leading up to World Championship 7 and beyond I'll be showcasing the rookies and rebuilds in the expansion pack! Up first is RIPperoni, the insane vertical spinner carrying DNA from Uppercut and with one of the wildest themes in recent memory

25/12/2022

Merry Christmas everyone! Here’s some previews of the next update, if we hit 600 likes I think I can get an earlier release out 🙂

23/12/2022

Another creator known for making a ton of robots in a different form DavidofSmeg brings Lego Wars YouTuber special! I’m honored to represent P1 (because of course I am) in this. Check it out at 2 PM EST below!

Welcome to this Youtubers Special of Lego Wars, tonight we've got something a little different as 16 robot combat youtubers are going to duke it out for the ...

20/11/2022

Just in case anyone was wondering if a 2022 expansion was coming 😛

31/10/2022

After 2 1/2 years the 2022 Battlebots RA2 Pack is here! Almost every bot from Seasons 5-6 is here with over 80 either redone or brand new builds! Hope you all enjoy, please share around as both Instagram and YouTube aren't wanting to be friendly with me at the moment! Without further adieu, here it is! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EI7nWZVbzlE3vv7QWg1mf1pIbu1uzAHZ/view?usp=share_link

14/10/2022

This Halloween zombies won't be the only thing rising from the dead. The 2022 Battlebots RA2 pack coming October 31st!

16/08/2022

Hey, it's been a while hasn't it? About a year yeah?

Okay so the TL;DR is yes even despite everything the pack is still coming out, I still have it on my laptop to be released. I'm hoping before Season 7 to have it done, there isn't much to do left honestly if I just put the foot down to get it done.

The long part: So why has it taken so long and I left this page abandoned? Really, just burnout and life stuff. I got married, moved, changed jobs and a bunch of other stuff. Some major ups and downs and really I for long periods would not touch RA2 for months then build a bunch, rinse repeat.

I don't anticipate this pack to do the numbers of the first one and I know that, really I just want to finish it to not only let the what three people who still keep tabs to use it but also just to not leave this chapter unclosed.

If you've read this far I appreciate it a ton, I'll keep better tabs to ensure you all are up to speed on everything!

-Charlie

12/04/2021

I don’t usually share stuff from teams (I leave that for World of Woodrow 😛) but this I had to share. This team have worked so hard to make this come to life and deserve a shot on the big stage, it’s such a beautiful design and I would love that if you haven’t already give them a like, a follow, and show your support to a wonderful team!

Mingo Monday! Out of the shadows for the first time, this is the new Two-Headed Death Flamingo that we have applied to BattleBots with.

Featuring the signature beaks of peril, independently controlled with 10x as much power as the previous incarnation and up to 8 hits per second, and hinged flappy wings.

You may also notice some new elements, hinged wedgelets along the wings, trapping hooks on the wings and a *mysterious hole* in the front of the chassis for a flamethrower. The entire front end is interchangeable with different attachments for different foes, as are the necks, beaks and wings.

Getting into BattleBots would be a dream come true for us. We are a team who have been involved in combat robots for several years (Mingo 1 was built in 2017 and wasn't our first bot!) but who've always wanted to achieve the childhood dream of making it onto one of the big combat TV shows. We believe Mingo's time is now. And we want to thank all of you who've supported us on the journey so far

02/04/2021

Up next is the number 4 seed versus the number 29 seed Uppercut v HiJinx! You all have seen HiJinx before, it kicked off this expansion ages ago, but we now have a brand new Uppercut design highly based on the wedge front (with some wedgelets to get underneath, this won’t be the only bot I’ll do this with) and a much more powerful weapon to get those massive devastating blows it delivered this season!