PDA

View Full Version : 'Airsoft Class' & 'Hardcore Class'


Tyberius
07-23-2008, 01:10 AM
So I've said from the beginning I wanted to open up the competition to more powerful weapons, but on the same accord some people aren't comfortable with the risk of damaging their Mech in matches...

The easiest solution to remedy this is to create two different classes of Mechs, based on weapon rules.


Airsoft Class will follow the currently posted rules, using Airsoft and Nerf type weapons.


Hardcore Class:
This class will not follow the same weapon restrictions. Weapons rules are simple and open- "No electrical, chemical, or liquid weapons. Pretty much anything else goes."

This includes weapons such as micro-class rockets, co2 powered BB guns, flame throwers, etc. All weapons will have to be cleared with an official prior to being allowed to participate, we still need to keep safety/laws in mind. If we feel a weapon is too dangerous we reserve the right to deny participation, so ask before going forth with building it. There will probably be a velocity limit, but it will be a good amount higher than the airsoft class.

Total mass of robot with batteries, weapons and ammo may not exceed 5 kg.

You should be prepared to take *some* damage to your Mech in the hardcore class. Don't plan on participating in it if you're not okay with that. This will require the arena be fully enclosed, which is something that is being discussed with David.



Participation in either class of event is up to you. Ladders will be separate between the two classes.

This leaves people open to create a Mech that is capable of competing in either or both classes. You could have an 'Airsoft' configuration and also a 'Hardcore' configuration of the same Mech.

4mem8
07-23-2008, 01:14 AM
Nice, I like those rules, That will please someone I know he he.

Adrenalynn
07-23-2008, 01:32 AM
"No [...] chemical,[...] weapons. Pretty much anything else goes." This includes weapons such as micro-class rockets[...]


Isn't a micro-class rocket a chemical motor?

Tyberius
07-23-2008, 01:33 AM
No chemical as in you're not spraying acid.

dcalkins
07-23-2008, 01:34 AM
chemical weapon is to be interpretted literally. e.g., No spraying mercury.

Adrenalynn
07-23-2008, 01:35 AM
Aha, got it, thanks!

Tyberius
07-23-2008, 01:38 AM
Should we add "No nuclear or biological weapons" clause in there too? :p

ScuD
07-23-2008, 01:39 AM
Pff, no nuclear weapons? count me out for the hardcore class.. :veryhappy:

Adrenalynn
07-23-2008, 01:40 AM
Can we kill the other competitor thereby disabling the other 'bot?

dcalkins
07-23-2008, 01:40 AM
I'd be interested to see a nuke that weighs in under 5 pounds.

ScuD
07-23-2008, 01:50 AM
So would the army

metaform3d
07-23-2008, 02:44 AM
That seems like a good compromise, T. If you can get two mechs willing to go hardcore I'm sure that will be a crowd pleaser. If not, no loss.

dcalkins
07-23-2008, 02:53 AM
ANy hardcore bot can easily compete in the 'softcore' class by just disabling the more powerful weapons...

sam
07-23-2008, 09:53 AM
Yeah. It gives a nice compromise Tyb!

5 pounds is in both classes right? So I can't build a life-size mech? :genmad: :veryhappy:

Tyberius
07-23-2008, 11:26 AM
Few clarifications, because we need to keep these weapons safe and legal:


This includes weapons such as micro-class rockets, co2 powered BB guns, flame throwers, etc. All weapons will have to be cleared with an official prior to being allowed to participate, we still need to keep safety/laws in mind. If we feel a weapon is too dangerous we reserve the right to deny participation, so ask before going forth with building it. There will probably be a velocity limit, but it will be a good amount higher than the airsoft class.

jdolecki
07-23-2008, 06:18 PM
"I'd be interested to see a nuke that weighs in under 5 pounds."

Now that we have the attention of the Homeland Security, FBI, NSA, NRC and most Terrorist

I would like to say "JUST KIDDING"