1. Firedrake was originally named "Attack Robot Hyertz" but the name was changed due to an offended Galovent. After the change Both Galovent and I felt better, and Firedrake in my opinion, really lives up to its name, which hints at its flame-resistant design.
2. Firedrake was based off of the AT-SPHA, which makes sense if you think about it, as AT-SPHA has become one of the two Base Robots used to make most of my other robots, the other being Attack Robot Centurion. The reason AT-SPHA and Centurion are the two Base Robots is because they are very easy to modify in certain places (AT-SPHA can be modified from the legs up, while Centurion is easy to change in the arms), a relatively hidden feature of both robots that has been heavily exploited in the making of my other robots. AT-SPHA was the basis for Gargantua X1, Firedrake, and Mega Firedrake (a robot i will explain more of later).
3. Cubehamster was highly impressed by Firedrake's design, describing the robot as a "more robust, compact Mega Gargantua" and that it was "very sturdy". It is hard to be sturdy with slimestone robots, but Firedrake does indeed have that feel to it.
4. Firedrake originally had signs and an elevator on the robot. Cubehamster removed the elevator, but three obsidian blocks remained. This became a problem in the first match, the battle being delayed. However, I fixed that by "resubmitting" Firedrake without anything on it (The robot just by itself, nothing more). I also thought safe and sent him a schematic and a alternative logo as well.
5. Firedrake is almost completely flame-resistant. It is very hard to detonate with a flame bow, but it is actually possible to blow it up.
6. When Cubehamster described Firedrake as a "more robust, compact Mega Gargantua" he was not joking. Firedrake fits that description perfectly, not only being smaller, but less vulnerable in the legs, as well as being nearly twice as fast as Mega Gargantua.
7. Amazingly, Firedrake is a pretty simple design. The majority robot's interior is actually empty space.
8. Firedrake is the only creation of mine to be able to lose the legs and still be able to move.
9. Firedrake's engine, because it is going so fast, can be easily jammed, if you don't time it right. It is unknown whether AT-SPHA (which has the exact same engine) has this same problem.
10. Firedrake has a successor, Mega Firedrake, which is basically an almost stand alone upgrade to its predecessor. The engine is slower, and it is mostly in the back of the robot, reducing vulnerability as well as making a better walking animation. The original weapon systems have been replaced with more advanced weapons systems, making Mega Firedrake more powerful. Mega Firedrake also looks more like Mega Gargantua in the front, while still retaining the protective Battle Armor that is unique to the Firedrake and its successors (although in a different form). Mega Firedrake's arsenal includes an A2 Front cannon (a 1.9 compatible version of the A02 from Mega Gargantua), a Juggernaut 2.0 Launcher, 4 Point Defense Missiles (Based off of Galovent's Rocket), and a Timed Precision Bomber Launcher. Mega Firedrake is the first of my robots to have 2 moveable storage compartments.
Slime-stone - Rise of the New King's next episode, Episode 17: I'M BACK, will feature a variety of different creations I have made, (Including a project I meant to complete a long time ago, the Centurion Bomber) while simultaneously featuring some of my favorite 2016 SBRT Submissions. SBRT stands for Slime Block Robot Tournament, an event founded by Cubehamster that is very similar in nature to its inspiration - the popular show BattleBots. In both events robots compete to the death until there is one champion. As I mentioned earlier, Firedrake was a competitor in the 2016 SBRT that sadly, despite blowing Cubehamster's mind, lost both of its matches in the double elimination tournament. It was EPIC though. I really hope this is not the last time we do a SBRT. Who knows? Maybe some of you guys will get to compete!
Remember, if you are interested joining in the 2017 SBRT, feel free to think BIG! Now is your moment to build your submission, and the next year is your chance to shine! I would love to see what all of you come up with. Remember to stick to these rules if you want to join.
Okay, calm down! I'm not sure what this is. Could we get some context please? Because it could actually be something pretty cool from the sound of it. I just have no context in which to place it so that I can understand it.
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Okay, calm down! I'm not sure what this is. Could we get some context please? Because it could actually be something pretty cool from the sound of it. I just have no context in which to place it so that I can understand it.
1. Firedrake was originally named "Attack Robot Hyertz" but the name was changed due to an offended Galovent. After the change Both Galovent and I felt better, and Firedrake in my opinion, really lives up to its name, which hints at its flame-resistant design.
2. Firedrake was based off of the AT-SPHA, which makes sense if you think about it, as AT-SPHA has become one of the two Base Robots used to make most of my other robots, the other being Attack Robot Centurion. The reason AT-SPHA and Centurion are the two Base Robots is because they are very easy to modify in certain places (AT-SPHA can be modified from the legs up, while Centurion is easy to change in the arms), a relatively hidden feature of both robots that has been heavily exploited in the making of my other robots. AT-SPHA was the basis for Gargantua X1, Firedrake, and Mega Firedrake (a robot i will explain more of later).
3. Cubehamster was highly impressed by Firedrake's design, describing the robot as a "more robust, compact Mega Gargantua" and that it was "very sturdy". It is hard to be sturdy with slimestone robots, but Firedrake does indeed have that feel to it.
4. Firedrake originally had signs and an elevator on the robot. Cubehamster removed the elevator, but three obsidian blocks remained. This became a problem in the first match, the battle being delayed. However, I fixed that by "resubmitting" Firedrake without anything on it (The robot just by itself, nothing more). I also thought safe and sent him a schematic and a alternative logo as well.
5. Firedrake is almost completely flame-resistant. It is very hard to detonate with a flame bow, but it is actually possible to blow it up.
6. When Cubehamster described Firedrake as a "more robust, compact Mega Gargantua" he was not joking. Firedrake fits that description perfectly, not only being smaller, but less vulnerable in the legs, as well as being nearly twice as fast as Mega Gargantua.
7. Amazingly, Firedrake is a pretty simple design. The majority robot's interior is actually empty space.
8. Firedrake is the only creation of mine to be able to lose the legs and still be able to move.
9. Firedrake's engine, because it is going so fast, can be easily jammed, if you don't time it right. It is unknown whether AT-SPHA (which has the exact same engine) has this same problem.
10. Firedrake has a successor, Mega Firedrake, which is basically an almost stand alone upgrade to its predecessor. The engine is slower, and it is mostly in the back of the robot, reducing vulnerability as well as making a better walking animation. The original weapon systems have been replaced with more advanced weapons systems, making Mega Firedrake more powerful. Mega Firedrake also looks more like Mega Gargantua in the front, while still retaining the protective Battle Armor that is unique to the Firedrake and its successors (although in a different form). Mega Firedrake's arsenal includes an A2 Front cannon (a 1.9 compatible version of the A02 from Mega Gargantua), a Juggernaut 2.0 Launcher, 4 Point Defense Missiles (Based off of Galovent's Rocket), and a Timed Precision Bomber Launcher. Mega Firedrake is the first of my robots to have 2 moveable storage compartments.
Links:
World Download: https://minecraft.curseforge.com/projects/the-firedrake
Slime-stone - Rise of the New King's next episode, Episode 17: I'M BACK, will feature a variety of different creations I have made, (Including a project I meant to complete a long time ago, the Centurion Bomber) while simultaneously featuring some of my favorite 2016 SBRT Submissions. SBRT stands for Slime Block Robot Tournament, an event founded by Cubehamster that is very similar in nature to its inspiration - the popular show BattleBots. In both events robots compete to the death until there is one champion. As I mentioned earlier, Firedrake was a competitor in the 2016 SBRT that sadly, despite blowing Cubehamster's mind, lost both of its matches in the double elimination tournament. It was EPIC though. I really hope this is not the last time we do a SBRT. Who knows? Maybe some of you guys will get to compete!
Remember, if you are interested joining in the 2017 SBRT, feel free to think BIG! Now is your moment to build your submission, and the next year is your chance to shine! I would love to see what all of you come up with. Remember to stick to these rules if you want to join.
Tournament Rules: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JIgqemPOBrI3meknES6EKxBAvmpE-21AShkFdeCa0yA/edit
Okay, calm down! I'm not sure what this is. Could we get some context please? Because it could actually be something pretty cool from the sound of it. I just have no context in which to place it so that I can understand it.
Like fantasy? Like Minecraft? Check out a blend of the two here! Fall and a Rise: A Vanillacraft Tale!
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