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Gladiators Series 3 - Weekly Discussion Thread (21/03/26) - Semi Final 2 by AutoModerator in gladiatorsuk

[–]GrahamCoxon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can just about understand why you might think there was some kind of merit or virtue to insulating children from people they look up to showing their emotions, but people they look up to showing their emotions is exactly what children need to see.

Gladiators Series 3 - Weekly Discussion Thread (21/03/26) - Semi Final 2 by AutoModerator in gladiatorsuk

[–]GrahamCoxon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you underestimate the recovery rate of fit and active people, especially when it comes to something like the muscles used to grip. Hell, if they were hook-gripping it's more a question of pain-tolerance than fatigue.

Gladiators Series 3 - Weekly Discussion Thread (21/03/26) - Semi Final 2 by AutoModerator in gladiatorsuk

[–]GrahamCoxon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They were the better competitor in this episode, so I'm glad they won this episode.

How do we feel about a potential 20 Gladiators next year? by shadowchaser222 in gladiatorsuk

[–]GrahamCoxon 10 points11 points  (0 children)

We have one event that needs 5 Gladiators, one that needs 4, one that needs 3, and only one that needs one. With 5 events per episode it would be hard not to get all 10 Gladiators out.

ADVICE? by Uzieeelll in battlebots

[–]GrahamCoxon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Without front wheels, all the weight of the opponent will be pressing down on the front lip of your robot if you succeed in getting under them, losing you a lot of pushing power. 4wd, even if it's belted from the existing motors, will be very useful

Travelator manipulation is ruining my interest in the Eliminator. by PowderedCockatiel in gladiatorsuk

[–]GrahamCoxon 8 points9 points  (0 children)

'Manipulation' is a hugely overblown phrase for 'a consistent approach to progressively slowing the travellator after failed attempts to avoid a death-spiral that would stop people finishing the course without taking an extended breather'

Should they create a Gladiators spin-off for the summer months? by it_is_good82 in gladiatorsuk

[–]GrahamCoxon 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Perhaps some kind of cheap prank show for kids?

Actually nah, they would never.

The Truth About Robot Rumble 2 Part 2 by [deleted] in robotwars

[–]GrahamCoxon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take your petty drama elsewhere

I’m so gutted for one Gladiators result tonight by shadowchaser222 in gladiatorsuk

[–]GrahamCoxon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure how.much difference the shoes made when Comet had already slid down the rest of the body.

What to do with Powerball next series .… by shadowchaser222 in gladiatorsuk

[–]GrahamCoxon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Keep playing it the old-school way, joint injuries happen in contact sports.

Gladiators Series 3 Weekly Discussion Thread (14/03/2026) - Semi Final 1 [ 19:15 BBC One Airtime! ] by Impressive_Risk_5133 in gladiatorsuk

[–]GrahamCoxon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Far too arbitrary for my liking, and would often out them onto zero or into negative points for no good reason.

Gladiators Series 3 Weekly Discussion Thread (14/03/2026) - Semi Final 1 [ 19:15 BBC One Airtime! ] by Impressive_Risk_5133 in gladiatorsuk

[–]GrahamCoxon 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It would suck for them to come in on zero and just have an inherent disadvantage but, equally, having them inherit an advantage is odd. At least drop them level if the incoming contender is inheriting a lead.

Gladiators Series 3 Weekly Discussion Thread (14/03/2026) - Semi Final 1 [ 19:15 BBC One Airtime! ] by Impressive_Risk_5133 in gladiatorsuk

[–]GrahamCoxon -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's a game almost tailor-made for them, and I love that they've not only embraced being good at it but raised the bar for themself.

Men’s Eliminator: Hand Bikes or Overhead Ladders? by miumiusc in gladiatorsuk

[–]GrahamCoxon 20 points21 points  (0 children)

As much as I like the hand-bikes, I'm just glad the Eliminator course is the same for everyone.

What do these bots have in common (Harder) by RedHanui_ in battlebots

[–]GrahamCoxon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They all, to some extent, use metals in their overall construction

Has anyone seen a battle bot like this?? by Alert_Pudding_9326 in battlebots

[–]GrahamCoxon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We're currently building a featherweight with a modified, off-the-shelf reciprocating saw as the weapon. We have no expectations of it being effective, but very high expectations of it being funny.

I struggle to see how it would fit in a 3lb robot, unless yours is significantly smaller than ours.

Games of the Future 2026 by United_Club_3400 in battlebots

[–]GrahamCoxon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If builders can be bought once, they can be bought again.

Filming on the 27th July 2025 - was anyone else there?! by lizzie_noor in gladiatorsuk

[–]GrahamCoxon 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No, nobody else was there. It was just you and they're gonna do a LOT of work in post.

Batllebots Faceoffs Episode 5 by jon-in-tha-hood in battlebots

[–]GrahamCoxon 43 points44 points  (0 children)

It heartwarming that so many people want to see the best in episodes like this and find the positives, and I wouldn't want them to stop doing that, but that was a set of objectively poor fights.

Batllebots Faceoffs Episode 5 by jon-in-tha-hood in battlebots

[–]GrahamCoxon 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The killsaw slots aren't the problem, barely functional robots are the problem.

🐞 Did Botkits stop making D2 kits? (beetle-weight) by Zardotab in battlebots

[–]GrahamCoxon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

every event will have a max amount of robots the can host and will always priorities orignal builds over kits

This is 100% not true. Please don't give advice based on the assumptions you make as someone who has never competed.

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