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| | | No, but really: rtlToronto 14.5: Do you Mock me, Sir? We each build a robot. They are placed into an 8' square (241.9 cm square) arena. They have 3 minutes to mock one another. They are judged on style, wit, and sophistication in the physical and (...) (22 years ago, 9-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | | | | Re: Another competition idea: rtlToronto 14.5: Do you Mock me, Sir? —David Koudys
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| | | | | (...) I'm in! Dave K (22 years ago, 9-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | | | | | | Re: Another competition idea: rtlToronto 14.5: Do you Mock me, Sir? —Calum Tsang
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| | | | | | (...) Lego Mindstorms: Extreme Throwdowns Pack includes 9V Compatible Yo Mamma Jokes Calum (22 years ago, 9-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | | | | Re: Another competition idea: rtlToronto 14.5: Do you Mock me, Sir? —Steve Hassenplug
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| | | | (...) OH, I want to do this one. My robot will be an RCX, with no batteries. It will just sit there. I'll call it "Chris" :) <- I remembered (22 years ago, 10-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | | | | | Re: Another competition idea: rtlToronto 14.5: Do you Mock me, Sir? —Jeff Elliott
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| | | | (...) Or how about: <robovoice>"Hey rooo-bawt, eyorrr mees-ter suggz!"</robovoice> :D Actually Chris is a real threat in this competition. After all, we haven't closed the loophole of the self-mocking robot. :) Jeff E (22 years ago, 10-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | | | | | Re: Another competition idea: rtlToronto 14.5: Do you Mock me, Sir? —Chris Magno
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| | | | (...) OK, I'm confused. I've posted a few messages from work now BUT they are not showing up on line. how am I supposed to come back with my witty repartee if I cant post from someplace OTHER than home. -- Chris (22 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | | | | | Re: Do you Mock me, Sir? —Bruce Sheridan
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| | | | | (...) Wait...now I'm REALLY confused 'witty repartee' and Chris. You know, sometimes, I have to pause and think about some of the things Iain posts, but, I eventually get it...but this statement??? Bruce (22 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | | | | | | Re: Do you Mock me, Sir? —Larry Pieniazek
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| | | | | | (...) I think he's saying his home life is kind of funny. (that's where the wit is) Or maybe not. (22 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | | | | | | | Re: Do you Mock me, Sir? —Benjamin Medinets
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| | | | | | (...) I think he is having "TECHNICal" difficulties posting to LUGNET when he is not at home. Hey Chris...why don't you use the WEB interface...then you won't have to worry about your e-mail account messing up your posting. Ben (22 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | | | | | | | Re: Do you Mock me, Sir? —Larry Pieniazek
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| | | | | | (...) Thanks for CLEARING that up! And for properly CAPITALISING random words.... makes it seem more like Chris is talking TO himself. :-) (22 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | | | | | Re: Another competition idea: rtlToronto 14.5: Do you Mock me, Sir? —Steve Hassenplug
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| | | | (...) You know, I hate to say this, but I'm actually starting to feel bad for Chris. I guess some of us really just don't "get" technology. They say a good leader will surround himself with people smarter than he is. I think that's easy for Chris to (...) (22 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | | | | | Re: Another competition idea: rtlToronto 14.5: Do you Mock me, Sir? —Benjamin Medinets
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| | | | | (...) Very Nice Post Steve!!! I like the satirical tone of the post!!! Way to start it by centering it around Chris (and his "leadership" skills) and then use it as a call to action for all the "lurkers" and "non-robot competitors" (like me). I (...) (22 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | | | | | | Re: Another competition idea: rtlToronto 14.5: Do you Mock me, Sir? —David Koudys
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| | | | | | | (...) Not that Chris needs defending, but here's the thing--he came in second in Project X. His 'bot was the only 'bot I saw that day that 'multitasked'--having two EOATs (if you can call them that)--one for scanning, one for placing, and they (...) (22 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | | | | | (...) Ben, The large back wheels, and lack of gearing has the potential to make a robot that will go VERY fast, but will not have much, if any, power or control. I've used this type of design for line following robots (and Legway), but those tend to (...) (22 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | | | | | Re: Another competition idea: rtlToronto 14.5: Do you Mock me, Sir? —Chris Magno
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| | | | (...) Oh great, Pity from Steve. just what I need in my life. (...) the Pride I feel for this little LUG makes me glow. Steve as you have seen we have a group that can do some pretty amazing things. I've come close to risking my marriage with (...) (22 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | | | | | Poor Poor Chris-- was Re: Another competition idea: rtlToronto 14.5: Do you Mock me, Sir? —David Koudys
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| | | | (...) At least Chris got a great night sleep before rtl12. Unlike me who didn't sleep much at all the entire week--though I did win a Red Baron. Block Stacking--Gaagghghhhghhhhhh (Homer Simpson Drool) I think for our next competition we should have (...) (22 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | | | | | Blah Blah Blah (was something with my name in the subject) —Chris Magno
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| | | | (...) Yes I had a sucky robot for that "nothing" of a game, BUT I slept well. I had a "robot", I had a ton of Fun, Stress level, Zero. having to deal with the likes of Steve for the past few days. Priceless. (...) red barron....I've said it (...) (22 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | | | | | Re: Blah Blah Blah (was something with my name in the subject) —David Koudys
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| | | | In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno writes: <snip> (...) it's better than the Yoda, so that's good 'nuff for me (...) I was referring to the competiton after the King of the Hill... (...) Dave K (22 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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